The Ultimate Solution: Say Goodbye to the Major Problem in your Mk8 GTI 40th AE
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2023
- In todays video we fix a major problem that plagues all manual MK8 GTIs . We fix the shift knob! And along the way we also replace the cheap looking pleather shift boot in favor of a nice alcantara one ! We definitely should've done this from the beginning. #mk8 #GTI #Shiftknob #blackforestindustries #40thAE
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Great step by step! Thanks, will be installing mine this weekend
My hands sweat so bad sometimes that alcantera would last a month or two tops lol. I ordered the air leather yellow/black shift knob for mine. Should stand out and really pop against the contrasting grey/black/red interior. Good video, I think pulling by the boot rather than the frame was a safer option, I will do it that way too.
Man I'm watching this thinking "Man that looks really good!" in my DSG Mk8 GTI 😂
I had to get one of each 😂
been trying to find a video on this to get the boot out for mk8, so hard to find a reliable one. Great vids man
Glad I could help !!
How no company has made the frame 3d printed to include with their boots is beyond me. This should be an super easy install if that was the case. I received a letter for a recall about this shift knob that says they are installing an improved version. Dealership didn’t want to give me the new part Idk why they need to install it with their own hands, even if I bring my old broken shift knob, they want me to actually reinstall the failed OEM part so they can work on the car
That’s absolutely ridiculous that they want the already broken part to be reinstalled before they will install the new shift knob
I'm sitting here grinding my teeth imagining slipping on that gloss black 😭
Are the dimensions/size of the BFI boot the same as the OEM?
From photos I’ve seen of BFI knob with OEM leather boot, the boot looks bunched up and not very good compared to the BFI boot. Maybe because it’s alcantara and more pliable?
Also, would it be worthwhile to remove the staples for better adherence of the strip to the plastic or did it not really matter?
No the dimensions aren’t exactly the same the bfi fits better all together and looks and feels so much better (because it’s better quality) and it didn’t really matter the adhesive is very very playable so it more or less molded itself around the boot retainer!
@@octane_mediaAwesome, thanks man!
Yeah, the BFI boot definitely looks better than OEM boot in pics with after market knobs, so that makes sense. Just double checking.
Thanks for the reply. Was curious if removing the staples was worth the hassle, but good to know it’s not necessary.
Enjoy the new shifter!
Think you're a bit alcantara obsessed as well you should be cos it's beautiful stuff so am I 😂
Maybe just a wee bit 😂
Would this shift knob work with the golf R?
Yes this would definitely work for your golf r !
Diesel Geek Sigma 6 or Holy Shift…which did you get???? 🧐🧐🤙🏾
I haven’t decided which one yet but will here very soon!
Need to put thread loctite on the screws or it's going to loosen over time.
I will definitely do that when I open it back up here soon!
I got rid of the problem by getting the DSG version 😂.
Well we’ve got one of each I just prefer the manual gear box it’s what I’ve always driven for the most part . The dsg definitely feels quicker atleast with power delivery!
I will get the DSG version if I ever get my left leg amputated 😂
4 month review was it worth it ?
So far yes , keeping the suede clean is a bit of a chore but as long as I use my cleaner about once a week it stays pretty clean and it feels great in the hand.