Will Fabia vRS gearknob fit an Octavia stick?

Goochie · 13-01-2006, 15:11

As per the title - will the 6 speed Fabia VRs gear kn0b fit the Octavia 5 speed gear selector stalk?

How do I remove them? grub screw/pull hard/hairdryer ?

Tom_vRS · 13-01-2006, 15:28

I don't know if they are interchangable, but I can only assume that they are. Why would you want to do this though - as the Fabia is obviously 6 speed and the Octavia 5 speed...

Do I sense some "Jasonesque" improvements?

The gear **** is removed by lifting the gaitor surround aver the gear **** exposing a circular clip. This needs prising off which allows the **** to be removed.

The clip should be replaced, but I found a small jubilee clip a much better alternative to ensure the **** stays firm.

<awaits misquote engine>

Goochie · 13-01-2006, 15:33

Thanks Tom - I diddnt realise you were such an expert with your kn0b.

Its either a Fabia kn0b or complete confussion when someone else drives my car after next week

Tom_vRS · 13-01-2006, 15:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goochie

Its either a Fabia kn0b or complete confussion when someone else drives my car after next week

walkie · 13-01-2006, 16:11

Just tippex a '6' on the standard kn.ob?

lozgti · 13-01-2006, 16:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkie

Just tippex a '6' on the standard kn.ob?

Is it time to remove K..N..o..B from the swear filter yet? Please

devonutopia · 13-01-2006, 16:34

I got an octy vRS 5 speed **** to fit on my fabia **** end.

Then I crashed the car on the same day.

walkie · 13-01-2006, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by lozgti

Is it time to remove K..N..o..B from the swear filter yet? Please

Yeah if anyones going to call any one such a name they will say:

Shut up, nob

Not:

Shut up, ****

johnjohnhealy · 13-01-2006, 16:52

Just be careful they dont try and select "6th" at high speed!! would result in a minimum of a trashed gearbox, and if the wheels lock even worse

Although i'm not sure thats true actually, on the 5 speed box, is reverse in the position 6th would be as on the Superb or on a dogleg next to 1st?

ScoobyChris · 13-01-2006, 16:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnjohnhealy

Just be careful they dont try and select "6th" at high speed!! would result in a minimum of a trashed gearbox, and if the wheels lock even worse

I suspect it's going to be mated to a 6-speed gearbox

Chris

devonutopia · 13-01-2006, 17:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScoobyChris

I suspect it's going to be mated to a 6-speed gearbox

Chris

I was thinking along similar lines.

Goochie · 13-01-2006, 17:16

...... me too

matchmaker · 13-01-2006, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnjohnhealy

Just be careful they dont try and select "6th" at high speed!! would result in a minimum of a trashed gearbox, and if the wheels lock even worse

Although i'm not sure thats true actually, on the 5 speed box, is reverse in the position 6th would be as on the Superb or on a dogleg next to 1st?

Beside first

At least on my gear ****.

Don't you just love the swear filter

johnjohnhealy · 13-01-2006, 17:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goochie

will the 6 speed Fabia VRs gear kn0b fit the Octavia 5 speed gear selector stalk?

Erm, that would suggest putting a 6 speed nob on a 5 speed gearbox wouldn't it?

Wasn't aware that the MK1 octavia came with a 6 speed box either.

Doh, just re-read some of the posts - what gearbox you putting in?

Goochie · 15-01-2006, 23:06

Leon Cupra R 6 speed box being fitted on Tuesday/Wednesday

Glider · 16-01-2006, 00:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goochie

Leon Cupra R 6 speed box being fitted on Tuesday/Wednesday

Make sure you fit a Quaife ATB diff at the same time, save ripping the car to bits twice, then you'll keep up with Bengie.

johnjohnhealy · 16-01-2006, 05:39

Please dont take this the wrong way, i'm sure it is an excelent gearbox but -

Wont having an extra cog actually slow you down? i.e. it requires you to change gear more often as (I believe) the ratios are more closely matched to keep the engine in the 'power band'?

I suppose keeping in the 'power band' will obviously help but isn't it the whole changing gear thing that robs some pretty powerful cars of decent 0-60s due to having to go into 3rd?

Serious question, not knocking you at-all, genuinely want to know

I think this is similar to the diesel / petrol argument I was having recently where I said I dont have to change gear as often, someone said when racing a Fabia VRS they nearly rammed it everytime it changed gear, I said the same about when racing petrol cars in my PD Superb, The Fabia is 6 speed, but the Superb only has 5 so perhaps thats where it comes from?

I can accelerate from about 20mph all the way to 80mph in 3rd gear alone, this I believe is what enables me to keep up with some considerably more exotic cars!!

Goochie · 16-01-2006, 13:52

I've been eying up kn0bs in TT's at the weekend - whats the chances of getting one for the Octavia.

Cue the mis-quote engine.

bobsport · 05-10-2008, 01:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goochie

Leon Cupra R 6 speed box being fitted on Tuesday/Wednesday

Nowthen iam also thinking of putting the seat gearbox in my octavia vrs do you know exactly what other parts i need to make it fit?

VRSPhil · 05-10-2008, 16:57

The fabia knob will fit, but the gater won't.

Lex Dysia · 05-10-2008, 17:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSPhil

The fabia knob will fit, but the gater won't.

13-01-2006, 15:11	#1
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Will Fabia vRS gearknob fit an Octavia stick? As per the title - will the 6 speed Fabia VRs gear kn0b fit the Octavia 5 speed gear selector stalk? How do I remove them? grub screw/pull hard/hairdryer ?

13-01-2006, 15:28	#2
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,559 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 679 Thanked 436 Times in 313 Posts	Re: Will fabia VRs gear fit an octavia stick? I don't know if they are interchangable, but I can only assume that they are. Why would you want to do this though - as the Fabia is obviously 6 speed and the Octavia 5 speed... Do I sense some "Jasonesque" improvements? The gear ** is removed by lifting the gaitor surround aver the gear exposing a circular clip. This needs prising off which allows the to be removed. The clip should be replaced, but I found a small jubilee clip a much better alternative to ensure the ** stays firm. <awaits misquote engine> __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

13-01-2006, 15:33	#3
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Will fabia VRs gear fit an octavia stick? Thanks Tom - I diddnt realise you were such an expert with your kn0b. Its either a Fabia kn0b or complete confussion when someone else drives my car after next week

13-01-2006, 16:11	#5
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13-01-2006, 16:52	#9
johnjohnhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK south east Posts: 2,428 Members Car: Superb 130pd Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Will fabia VRs gear fit an octavia stick? Just be careful they dont try and select "6th" at high speed!! would result in a minimum of a trashed gearbox, and if the wheels lock even worse Although i'm not sure thats true actually, on the 5 speed box, is reverse in the position 6th would be as on the Superb or on a dogleg next to 1st?

13-01-2006, 17:16	#12
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Will fabia VRs gear fit an octavia stick? ...... me too

15-01-2006, 23:06	#15
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Will fabia VRs gear fit an octavia stick? Leon Cupra R 6 speed box being fitted on Tuesday/Wednesday

16-01-2006, 05:39	#17
johnjohnhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK south east Posts: 2,428 Members Car: Superb 130pd Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Will fabia VRs gear fit an octavia stick? Please dont take this the wrong way, i'm sure it is an excelent gearbox but - Wont having an extra cog actually slow you down? i.e. it requires you to change gear more often as (I believe) the ratios are more closely matched to keep the engine in the 'power band'? I suppose keeping in the 'power band' will obviously help but isn't it the whole changing gear thing that robs some pretty powerful cars of decent 0-60s due to having to go into 3rd? Serious question, not knocking you at-all, genuinely want to know I think this is similar to the diesel / petrol argument I was having recently where I said I dont have to change gear as often, someone said when racing a Fabia VRS they nearly rammed it everytime it changed gear, I said the same about when racing petrol cars in my PD Superb, The Fabia is 6 speed, but the Superb only has 5 so perhaps thats where it comes from? I can accelerate from about 20mph all the way to 80mph in 3rd gear alone, this I believe is what enables me to keep up with some considerably more exotic cars!!

16-01-2006, 13:52	#18
Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Will fabia VRs gear fit an octavia stick? I've been eying up kn0bs in TT's at the weekend - whats the chances of getting one for the Octavia. Cue the mis-quote engine. Last edited by Goochie; 16-01-2006 at 13:54.

05-10-2008, 16:57	#20
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,318 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 204 Times in 148 Posts	Re: Will Fabia vRS gearknob fit an Octavia stick? The fabia knob will fit, but the gater won't. __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

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