DSG Gear shift knob

**vwlovr** · 13-02-2010, 12:19 PM

Hi all, I am can't afford a GTI but would buy a 118TSI Comfortline with sport package. However, the gearshift isn't that beautiful (took bulky) and would like to get the "Sports gearshift knob" as shown in the option catalogue. Has anyone done that ? Would you know how much it cost ? Would anyone have a picture of it or is it exactly the same as the GTI ? Thanks for your help !

**Golfitup** · 13-02-2010, 03:10 PM

I was (and still am) in the exact same boat. I rang a few dealers trying to find out about this option. None of them had a clue. Some said it was just for manual (I am getting an Auto)

As you said, it is listed as a dealer fitted option for (p34 catalogue).

I would be interested as well to find out how to get the GTI (Auto) sports gear knob.

The GTI was out of my price range, especially if I added the options I wanted. I still would like to make some after market changes to give my 118TSi a more "Sporty" look.

**sillygogo** · 13-02-2010, 03:18 PM

It is around $400 + installation. Check with the service department, the pricelist is in the folder near the service desk.

**Golfitup** · 13-02-2010, 03:26 PM

Thanks Sillygogo, do you know what the part number is? also, do you know how difficult it is to install it yourself?

**sillygogo** · 13-02-2010, 03:32 PM

Sorry, don't know the parts number. Shouldn't be that hard, I think the labour charge was 30minutes for VW service.

**vwlovr** · 24-03-2010, 04:50 PM

It looks like not many people have been doing the exercise of replacing the standard DSG gearknob with the GTI one.
I have enquired at 2 different dealers: one told me it wasn't possible, the other quoted me $788 for the part + $130 for install.

I am now wondering if it is worth it...

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 ?

**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?