Mandos DE CAMBIO Y Botas Para Volkswagen GTI

Shift Knobs and Boots for Volkswagen GTI

A shifter provides the connection between the driver and the performance of his or her Volkswagen GTI. Shift knobs also serve as accents that can help define your Volkswagen vehicle interior. As a Volkswagen enthusiast, you’ll find many accessories to choose from, which range from stock replacements to elaborate aftermarket knobs.

Shift knobs, which are also known as gear knobs, provide the interface between the VW stick shift of the manual transmission and the driver’s hand. The boot covers the area the shifter needs to move into its various positions and provides a nice aesthetic over that area.

OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. These parts are made or licensed by Volkswagen for the Volkswagen GTI and are available in the base trim or as an option. Aftermarket shifters for Volkswagen vehicles are designed to enhance your VW GTI either functionally or aesthetically or both. Some of the prevalent brands making shift knobs for the Volkswagen GTI include the following:

• B&M
• Cobb
• Hurst
• Pilot
• American Shifter Company

Not necessarily, but it depends on the Volkswagen GTI. In some cases, the knob itself may be an exact match between a manual and automatic Volkswagen. However, automatic Volkswagen equipment often has buttons and other features that require different connections and make the installation more complex.

There are many varieties to choose from, and they range from basic to stylized to racing-oriented. Some of the more prevalent Volkswagen options on the market include the following:

• Universal
• Stock replacement
• Shaped
• High-performance

In order to install your replacement or aftermarket shift knob, you’ll need to remove the old part first. Note that the details of this process may vary from one Volkswagen GTI model year to the next, but it’s fundamentally similar across all GTI models. These steps may help you:

1. Remove the boot by gently prying the trim lining the base.
2. Loosen the stock plastic adapter clamp using a flathead screwdriver.
3. Detach the connector, and then, slowly loosen and remove the knob.

Shifters and knobs are relatively simple parts and the process will fundamentally be the same. Follow the steps listed below:

1. Prepare the adapter, which usually requires partially tightening set screws.
2. Connect it to the boot using the provided cable tie or other part.
3. Place the connector on the shaft ensuring proper orientation.
4. Tighten the connector screws fully, by hand.
5. Thread your new shift knob onto the post.