Golf GTI Gaiter (boot) for 5 speed manual

[Scooter]

Hi guys,
I decided to change my gear knob to an off the shelf autobarn knob and reaslised the gaiter is too small (in height) to cover the stick. So I bought a new boot (off the shelf Supercheap) and realised there was no real way of attaching it to the plates. I unstapled the old boot and tried to staple the new one onto the original plate but of course, FML, there is no way it will fit!!!!

I have 1 hair left on my head. Anyone changed the shifter knob before and had this problem??? Surely there must be another neat way to do it.

Thanks.

Sincerely Knob Head.

[JustCruisn]

There are some DIYs around. I do recall there being a big clip on the pole/rod to remove.
DIY: Fitting leather gaiter / boot in VW Golf MK4 Bora Jetta - YouTube

I'm abit worried you are shopping at Supercheap to replace the gaitor, surely that cheapens the look of your car somewhat.

[brad]

Shift boot store - RedlineGoods leather shift boots

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