Shift Knob and boot

[The_Stig]

Hey guys, my shift knob and boot are getting a little warn out in my car. Any recamendations on a nice knob and boot? I like when the boot fits with the knob like the factory ones. (so they cant slide down and show the stick)
Thanks

[Kor]

Re: Shift Knob and boot

Hey guys, my shift knob and boot are getting a little warn out in my car. Any recamendations on a nice knob and boot? I like when the boot fits with the knob like the factory ones. (so they cant slide down and show the stick)
Thanks

You could go OEM - any knob and boot pretty much will fit. Some people swap in R-Line items or if you want to be more unique, there are some nice euro options from the Lupo or Polo. You can also swap the Mk5 to the Mk4 I bet?

Or you could go with a handcrafted leather boot... I lost the link I had to some really outstanding ones though :(

I googled it and one place I found for boots was:

http://www.redlinegoods.com

Edit: I remembered!

http://www.wheelskins.com/shift_boots.php

I think that the leather/pleather used on the OEM boot isn't so nice so if I was going to replace the boot, I would get an aftermarket boot I think.


The knob I might keep OEM.

Also check out tmtuning?

http://www.tmtuning.com/vw/

I have an idea - Pic Post?

[forkdork]

Re: Shift Knob and boot

The original knob looks too nice to replace!

[James]

Re: Shift Knob and boot

Reiger illuminated shift knobs are awesome..Wicked feel, wicked quality and the red one matches perfect with the interior lighting..the blue not so much.

[asp gti]

Re: Shift Knob and boot

i would say get a new oem piece, i love the shift knob/boot combo in my gti, it feels really solid and has a classic look, also i have a short shifter in my car so it drops it a bit and makes it a bit stealthier

[Triple G]

Re: Shift Knob and boot

Reiger illuminated shift knobs are awesome..Wicked feel, wicked quality and the red one matches perfect with the interior lighting..the blue not so much.

X2

I have a red illuminated one in my car.

[The_Stig]

Re: Shift Knob and boot

I think i am going to keep my shift knob, i just need a boot that will fit with the knob just like stock?

[James]

Re: Shift Knob and boot

I think i am going to keep my shift knob, i just need a boot that will fit with the knob just like stock?

I cant remember, but i thought it was 1 piece? The reiger one is anyways.

[The_Stig]

Re: Shift Knob and boot

oh really? If it is, where am i able to buy the one peice set up?

[Mr. Burns]

Re: Shift Knob and boot

www.riegeretc.com

[James]

Re: Shift Knob and boot

http://www.riegeretc.com/catalog/pro...products_id=78

Ya, the prices are pretty reasonable IMO (i think it was ~120CDN shipped)...Dont make the mistake of not gettin the chrome ring on the top, makes it look mucho better!