vRS Gear Kn0b

dibbley · 10-01-2008, 22:26

Hi,

The **** on my car is really worn, it has done 39,000 miles, but has anyone else had problems with thier **** getting worn?

And yes it is a serious question, the plastic bit in the middle is losing all its colour!

Edit "Sorry I mean the bit at the top of the gear lever, thats what the **** mean"

Dwain

cheezemonkhai · 10-01-2008, 22:39

My kn0b is chrome topped.

Guess this means it's easier to polish

dstev2000 · 10-01-2008, 22:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

My kn0b is chrome topped.

Guess this means it's easier to polish

That's a tad personal - Roadside Hotel for that sort of problem

Do you get fingermarks on it?

dibbley · 10-01-2008, 23:10

Seriously,

Can I get a replacement and is it easy to fit? Preferably better quality, I am fed up with a second rate Kn0b. (sorry I had to put it that way!!)

Dwain

dstev2000 · 10-01-2008, 23:14

Oops, sorry for taking it OT

Go and speak to your dealer and see what they say about it. Mine is a standard chrome plated gear k nob and it's never worn at all.

Bottom line is yes you can get replacements and they are straightforward to change.

cheezemonkhai · 11-01-2008, 12:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

Oops, sorry for taking it OT

Go and speak to your dealer and see what they say about it. Mine is a standard chrome plated gear k nob and it's never worn at all.

Bottom line is yes you can get replacements and they are straightforward to change.

What he said...

I'd get the dealer to change it under warrenty if the car is inside. Can't say I've seen any wear on any of the Octy's I've ever seen

cheezemonkhai · 11-01-2008, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by dstev2000

That's a tad personal - Roadside Hotel for that sort of problem

Do you get fingermarks on it?

All sort of issues with chrome in such areas, fingerprints are the least of my worries, but a good buff up with some Zym0l or Colli usually works

vRS 170TDi Cork · 11-01-2008, 13:09

Mine got badly worn from my wedding ring. Never even thought of it until my buddy said that was the reason.

I love a MKV GTi one. I was thinking of getting - VW OEM MK5 GTI Edition 30 manual shiftknob for US $ 219.00 .

magic62 · 11-01-2008, 16:47

A lot cheaper in Germany at eBay

VW Golf 5 V GTI Leder Schaltknauf Schalthebel R32 GT bei eBay.de: Innenausstattung (endet 12.01.08 17:56:28 MEZ)

bahnstormer vrs · 11-01-2008, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRS 170TDi Cork

Mine got badly worn from my wedding ring. Never even thought of it until my buddy said that was the reason.

I love a MKV GTi one. I was thinking of getting - VW OEM MK5 GTI Edition 30 manual shiftknob for US $ 219.00 .

.... but why do you want something in/on your car that is so obviously 'Golf' - when presumably you bought an Octavia to be different and discerning.

I have the same problem with my wedding ring - but wear £20 leather driving gloves (bit cheaper than a new 'ball ended gear selector stick').

damo :-) · 11-01-2008, 17:57

My kn0b end was a bit discoloured when I first bought my octy vRS. (s******)

I put it down to the previous owners sweaty palms.

I went down to the local Skoda dealer with the intention of buying a whole new Kn0b (c'mon, no more kn0b jokes

)

They quoted me £60 IIRC.

However, on the schematic? diagram I noticed the silver bit with the gear slection numbers on was available seperately.

I ordered that, for about a £6 instead.

Picked it up 2 days later, fitted it in 2 mins and voila, A brand new looking shiny Kn0b once again.

Even the missus said what a difference it makes, just got to remember to not to drive around with my hand on it all the time, so it stays like new

dibbley · 11-01-2008, 21:14

Do you have P/N's and pictures?

Dwain

damo :-) · 11-01-2008, 21:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by dibbley

Do you have P/N's and pictures?

Dwain

I dont have the part no. Im afraid, but Im sure someone on here could provide it

I could get you a picture tomorrow, but it looks like any other kn0b tbh, may even be able to get you a pic of the old part removed, as I think I have it lying around.

Regarding removing your old plastic part, be careful. If you insert something small and reasonably flat bladed into the small gap between the plastic and actual kn0b, its just a case of working gently around the edges until its free.
Its just got a couple of protruding parts at the top, which fit into preformed holes on the actual kn0b, but the rest is just held with glue.
The new part is self adhesive and is a doddle to fit

Cheers

Damian

vRS 170TDi Cork · 11-01-2008, 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by damo :-)

I dont have the part no. Im afraid, but Im sure someone on here could provide it

I could get you a picture tomorrow, but it looks like any other kn0b tbh, may even be able to get you a pic of the old part removed, as I think I have it lying around.

Regarding removing your old plastic part, be careful. If you insert something small and reasonably flat bladed into the small gap between the plastic and actual kn0b, its just a case of working gently around the edges until its free.
Its just got a couple of protruding parts at the top, which fit into preformed holes on the actual kn0b, but the rest is just held with glue.
The new part is self adhesive and is a doddle to fit

Cheers

Damian

Good man yourself. well spotted. very useful infomation that is.

don't you just love these forums.

magic62 · 11-01-2008, 22:49

As I already changed the gearkn0b, I have mine lying around.

Just made a couple of pictures of the kn0b and the plastic insert.

Grts
Mike

damo :-) · 11-01-2008, 23:00

Thanks mate

saved me a job

10-01-2008, 22:26	#1
dibbley Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 28 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	vRS Gear Kn0b Hi, The ** on my car is really worn, it has done 39,000 miles, but has anyone else had problems with thier getting worn? And yes it is a serious question, the plastic bit in the middle is losing all its colour! Edit "Sorry I mean the bit at the top of the gear lever, thats what the mean" Dwain __________________ Racing Blue Vrs TDi, Silver BMW K1200R Last edited by dibbley; 10-01-2008 at 22:28. Reason: Explain the **

10-01-2008, 22:39	#2
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,653 Members Car: Thanks: 114 Thanked 525 Times in 486 Posts	Re: vRS Gear ** My kn0b is chrome topped. Guess this means it's easier to polish __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.**

10-01-2008, 23:10	#4
dibbley Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 28 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: vRS Gear **** Seriously, Can I get a replacement and is it easy to fit? Preferably better quality, I am fed up with a second rate Kn0b. (sorry I had to put it that way!!) Dwain __________________ Racing Blue Vrs TDi, Silver BMW K1200R

10-01-2008, 23:14	#5
dstev2000 Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Back in the Green Posts: 4,036 Members Car: 2 Octavia II's, an L&K combi and a vRS hatch. Thanks: 48 Thanked 168 Times in 153 Posts	Re: vRS Gear **** Oops, sorry for taking it OT Go and speak to your dealer and see what they say about it. Mine is a standard chrome plated gear k nob and it's never worn at all. Bottom line is yes you can get replacements and they are straightforward to change. __________________ MY08 L&K: Black-Estate-Diesel-Sunset Glass-MFD2-W8 Interior light-Colour coded door strips-LED sidelights and Puddle lights-VAG-COM fettled-Lovely! SWMBO's: MY08 vRS TDI - Standard

11-01-2008, 13:09	#8
vRS 170TDi Cork Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 89 Members Car: Thanks: 14 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: vRS Gear Kn0b Mine got badly worn from my wedding ring. Never even thought of it until my buddy said that was the reason. I love a MKV GTi one. I was thinking of getting - VW OEM MK5 GTI Edition 30 manual shiftknob for US $ 219.00 . __________________ 1983 VW Mk1 1.8 GTi Lhasa Green -- MK3 Ford Capri 2.0 Laser -- 2007 Octavia vRS TDi 170BHP, Race Blue Previous Vage Babies -- Ex 2004 VW Bora 1.4 -- Ex 2002 Audi 100 Bhp TDI -- Ex 2002 VW Golf 100 Bhp TDI-- Ex 2003 VW Golf 150 Bhp TDI -- Ex 2005 VW Passat 100 Bhp TDI

11-01-2008, 16:47	#9
magic62 Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leverkusen Germany Posts: 137 Members Car: Octavia² vRS TDI estate Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 11 Posts	Re: vRS Gear Kn0b A lot cheaper in Germany at eBay VW Golf 5 V GTI Leder Schaltknauf Schalthebel R32 GT bei eBay.de: Innenausstattung (endet 12.01.08 17:56:28 MEZ) __________________ Silver 2006 vRS-TDI estate, mostly std, just a couple of mild changes. Roofrack, alarm, heated rearseats, VW RNS 510 + CD-changer, sunsafe + Climair sonniboys, cruisecontrol, , HillHold, interior superflux leds, original SonyEricsson FSE with K810i, BBS RD394 16" winterwheels, polished BBS VZ033 (CH) 18" summerwheels.

11-01-2008, 17:57	#11
damo :-) A Nice Guy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 738 Members Car: Octy MK2 2.0PD 140 Sport Images: 1 Thanks: 95 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Re: vRS Gear Kn0b My kn0b end was a bit discoloured when I first bought my octy vRS. (s******) I put it down to the previous owners sweaty palms. I went down to the local Skoda dealer with the intention of buying a whole new Kn0b (c'mon, no more kn0b jokes ) They quoted me £60 IIRC. However, on the schematic? diagram I noticed the silver bit with the gear slection numbers on was available seperately. I ordered that, for about a £6 instead. Picked it up 2 days later, fitted it in 2 mins and voila, A brand new looking shiny Kn0b once again. Even the missus said what a difference it makes, just got to remember to not to drive around with my hand on it all the time, so it stays like new __________________

11-01-2008, 21:14	#12
dibbley Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 28 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: vRS Gear Kn0b Do you have P/N's and pictures? Dwain __________________ Racing Blue Vrs TDi, Silver BMW K1200R

11-01-2008, 23:00	#16
damo :-) A Nice Guy Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 738 Members Car: Octy MK2 2.0PD 140 Sport Images: 1 Thanks: 95 Thanked 40 Times in 40 Posts	Re: vRS Gear Kn0b Thanks mate saved me a job __________________

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