I need a new shift knob. What kind of shift knob should I shift knob?

"jkm7680" (jkm7680) 05/10/2014 at 19:18 • Filed to: SHIFT KNOBS

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This is the stock one. It's sorta beat up and I'd like something new. Any suggestions? It's a 1997 A4. Under $150 would be the preference.

I'd like to hear what Oppo thinks!

Brian Silvestro > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 19:19

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http://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/984/BM…

M54B30 > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 19:19

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pistol grip, duuuuuh

jkm7680 > Brian Silvestro 05/10/2014 at 19:20

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It's pretty, but expensive, and it's an Audi.

jkm7680 > M54B30 05/10/2014 at 19:20

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Durrrrrr. Has to be.

Brian Silvestro > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 19:22

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Spaceball-Two > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 19:24

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I've been looking for a TT knob

jkm7680 > Brian Silvestro 05/10/2014 at 19:24

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Ha, I already got it. One step ahead, Hur hur.

Knowing myself, I'd actually do that. Porsche makes some nice knobs.

jkm7680 > Spaceball-Two 05/10/2014 at 19:26

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Oh, that sure is pretty. I've always loved the looks of the interior of the TT. I also looked into the Rs4 knobs, but I've got a 5spd.

ly2v8-Brian > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 19:27

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Hurst with a novelty Skull shift knob. Cause why the hell not.

Sasquatch > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 19:32

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moddiction.com has some nice stuff at reasonable prices.

E30Joe drives a Subaru > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 19:37

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I like weighted knobs if you dont have a short throw.

Alex B > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 19:37

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I thought your A4 was newer, no?

jkm7680 > Alex B 05/10/2014 at 19:41

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Nope. My "Old" A4 was a 2008 model.

My "New" A4 is a 1997 Model.

http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/i-bought-a-thi…

Vince-The Roadside Mechanic > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 19:47

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Cobb has a nice one and if you are getting a ne knob you should get a gated setup from an R8

Alex B > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 19:49

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So do you have both?

PheeNoIVI > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 19:50

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I need a new one as well. No idea what to get. I don't want it to be any taller than what I have now

jkm7680 > Alex B 05/10/2014 at 19:52

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Not anymore. A family member was interested in giving me a more than fair price on my B7 so I went for it.

All that means is that I get to spend more on modifications, and save for a new motorcycle also.

Mr. Ontop, No Strokes, No Smokes...Goes Fast. > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 19:52

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I've never been accused of having good taste.

Maybe get some flames for your car while you are at it.

jkm7680 > PheeNoIVI 05/10/2014 at 19:52

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Yeah, Height also could be an issue. I don't want a low, or funny feeling shift knob. Come to think of it, I need a new boot also.

PheeNoIVI > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 20:01

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Yeah same. Mines terrible. A lot of money for both though. Don't know if I can justify it lol.

Raccoon and Tanuki > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 20:11

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red bull can

fake plastic food

blank billard ball with "turbo" sharpied on it in crappy handwriting

Louros > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 20:14

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TWM Performance makes some nice stuff, I have one in my Mini

Alex B > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 20:18

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Oh wow. Do you miss the B7?

jkm7680 > Alex B 05/10/2014 at 20:29

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Honestly, not all that much. My first car was a 97 Jetta Gt and the 97 A4 I really can connect with more.

jkm7680 > Louros 05/10/2014 at 20:30

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Yeah, Their stuff is nice. But it's a bit pricey. I'd also need a short shifter? Do you know if I can pull it off without one?

Alex B > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 20:32

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Does it feel more connected to the road?

jkm7680 > Alex B 05/10/2014 at 20:34

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Haha, It just feels more like I'm in control. Only down side is that my 97 A4 isn't turbo.

Louros > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 20:40

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Why would you need a short shifter? Do Audi shifters not take aftermarket shift knobs?

Mine fit onto my stock shifter.

jkm7680 > Louros 05/10/2014 at 20:55

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No, I read something on their website about it needing a short shifter or something like that.

Alex B > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 20:55

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There's a 1.8 A4 of your generation in my neighborhood. Then there is also a 2003 (generation) 3.2 in black. And a new S4!

jkm7680 > Alex B 05/10/2014 at 20:57

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Awesome, I love Audi literate neighborhoods! The 1.8T was a pretty good engine, except I'd rather go with the 2.8.

I'm super jelly over the B8 S4 though, B8.5 also.

Louros > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 20:58

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Hmm, they probably just want to sell you a short shifter as well

jkm7680 > Louros 05/10/2014 at 20:58

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Haha, That too.

What model knob is yours?

Alex B > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 20:59

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My neighborhood is becoming Audi controlled. BMW and Audi are the main two. http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/zee-germans-15…

jkm7680 > Alex B 05/10/2014 at 21:02

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Damn, nice neighborhood!

There's at least five Teslas in my parents neighborhood. One roadster, four Model S. There's about 1,000,000 teal Civics in mine, Haha.

Louros > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 21:02

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M1 Abrams

jkm7680 > Louros 05/10/2014 at 21:03

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Holy shit that looks nice! Thanks for the picture.

Alex B > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 21:05

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The Teslas haven't made their way to my neighborhood yet. Others around me do, but not mine yet. There is a 135i convertible. I like that more than the 650i convertible actually.

jkm7680 > Alex B 05/10/2014 at 21:09

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Nice, Are there any Tesla shop things out there?

Alex B > jkm7680 05/10/2014 at 21:11

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Yes. At our mall. I've been there a few times. I also forgot to mention the C5 A6 Avant. Love that!

liquid_popcorn > jkm7680 05/12/2014 at 13:28

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This is what I have in my GTI. Nice weight, stupid easy install.

http://store.blackforestindustries.com/bfiheweshkn.ht…

jkm7680 > liquid_popcorn 05/12/2014 at 16:03

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Oh man! That's awesome, I need to get that.

Love the way it looks, it's probably chilly though Haha.

liquid_popcorn > jkm7680 05/12/2014 at 19:20

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Freezing in winter, scalding hot in summer. Looks like sex year round.

jkm7680 > liquid_popcorn 05/12/2014 at 19:25

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I've got to do it, Haha!

Maxaxle > jkm7680 05/13/2014 at 18:04

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