DSG Gear shift knob

**logger** · 30-03-2010, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by vwlovr

What do you think about the standard DSG gearknob while using the geasrbox in the "manual" mode ? Isn't the GTI gearknob better to switch gears up/down ?

Originally Posted by geojack555

I agree, GTI gear knob is much better in terms of using manual mode.

Not having used the GTI DSG knob I find it hard to believe it could be much better to use than the one in the 118TSI.

There is something that is not totally obvious with the one fitted to the 118TSI in Tiptronic mode - While you can move the lever forward/aft full travel or about 0.5 cm each way to effect a gear change - it is only necessary to actually move it about 1mm each way to achieve same.

So move it either way a nats whisker and it will change. Maybe 2mm at most. Makes for quick changes with absolutely minimal movement of the lever.

**golf_punk** · 10-04-2010, 03:09 AM

Hi there.
Tonight I was moving the DSG knob from P to R, however I pushed the silver part of the gear stick before I pushed my foot on the brake pedal. There was a slight clicking sound, and now when the gear stick is in P I am able to push the silver part of the gear stick without having my foot on the brake pedal, as opposed to before when the silver part would not push in unless my foot was pushed on the brake pedal. Is this something i should be concerned about? Hope this made sense

**hoi polloi** · 10-04-2010, 07:01 PM

Is it just being able to press the button without your foot on the brake or is it an issue with the shift lock itself - that is, can you actually move the selector from P to R without your foot on the brake? (this should not be possible)... If it is I'd probably get it looked at - is the car under warranty?

Regards,
- Anthony.

**Simz** · 28-05-2010, 10:46 AM

anyone know of any aftermarket shift knobs for a 118 tsi dsg? i hate the t-bone look, the only alternative i have atm is like the 300$ edition 30 golf ball look, is there any other alternatives that anyone know of?

**diop** · 28-05-2010, 08:45 PM

It appears the Mk6 GTD DSG shifter is available (ie. it has black instead of red stitching as the GTI does)

Orig. DSG Schaltknauf graue Naht # VW Golf 6 VI GTD bei eBay.de: Innenausstattung (endet 12.06.10 10:32:41 MESZ)

Hope your German is up to scratch

**spiff** · 31-05-2010, 08:13 AM

try having a look at tmtuning and ecstuning websites under their VW sections.. sometimes you can even have a look at the mkv golf/jetta sections..as their shifters may work the same.

**lucmor444** · 20-09-2010, 08:16 PM

Is it hard to fit an aftermarket gear shift knob to the Golf by only removing the knob?

**sharkablue** · 30-10-2010, 06:44 PM

Hey guys,

I cant be the only one here that thinks the Golf Ball Gear Shift knob that is fitted to the GTI Adidas is awsome and a good nod at the MK1 GTI?

I was wondering if it is at all possible to install this on a normal MK6 GTI?

I have found the part on TM Tuning:

VW OEM MK5 GTI Edition 30 DSG shiftknob

However it says in the fine print that its for the MK5 GTI, however it looks exactly the same as the MK6?

Does anyone have a guide on how this can be done?

Regards.

**Paul_OH** · 31-10-2010, 12:59 AM

I know a few people have also done this on the MkV however it wasn't a straight swap. The issue is that the non R/GTI shifter have the shifter release on the side however the sport versions have the shifter release on the front. There is a way to overcome it and will see if I can find the link (pretty sure it was on GolfMkV.com).

cheers,

Paul

**Ryan_R** · 01-11-2010, 04:39 PM

The dimpled golf-ball look doesn't work for me - I'd rather get this one:
VW OEM MK5 R32 DSG shiftknob

Does anyone know if the MKV R32 shifter is the same as the MVI GTI shifter?

Looking forward to Paul's extra info as well. My dad's Ford has a shifter with the release at the front which I prefer to the T-bone.