My gearshifteer is starting to fray and i was hoping someone would point me to a replacement  or aftermarket shifters that can be used without any modifications 

most modern vag cars with the front button release will work tbh. Ive got a RS3 one on my vrs. I'm assuming you have the button on the front?

 

Edited 25 November, 20205 yr by john_20v

Hi John_20v,

Yes, thats theshifter i have. I want to get onethat is a perfect fi an where i do not have to make any modifications to. Do you know a site where I can browse and select a new one?. Thanks for replying

Have a look on superskoda’s site or eBay. Lots of dealers sell new stock on eBay. I think as long as it has the button on front. It should fit. Make sure the gear gator matches up. 

On 25/11/2020 at 16:17, john_20v said:

Ive got a RS3 one on my vrs. 

 

Got any pics?

Did the plastic surround fit without modification?

 

Sorry forgot to post.

 

 

 

 

How does the button work?

It’s the same function as before.

that red pin/stick holds it in place. You remove it. Slot the gear knob on, then press the button , which engages it. 

If you press the button before all that, it messes up and you have to reset it, which is a right pain in the ass.

Odd question, but in keeping with the topic - it's it possible to replace just the button? Noticed the chrome is lifting at the top edge on mine, and since there's no other wear it seems a waste to replace the whole thing if replacing just the button is a possibility.

Don’t think so. You’d need to essentially brake the knob part to get it out. 

3 hours ago, john_20v said:

Don’t think so. You’d need to essentially brake the knob part to get it out. 

Think I'll just live with it so, though the RS3 one above is tempting! 😁

On 15/01/2021 at 18:31, john_20v said:

 

Sorry forgot to post.

 

 

 

 

Do you have any partnumber for it?

 Not a sure off the top of my head. There’s loads of them on eBay. Paid around 130 quid for mine. It’s also the alcantara  version.

@john_20v is your RS3 knob a genuine one or replica?

 

I’ve seen RHD and LHD options for knobs. Can someone enlighten me what the difference is?

1 minute ago, LAY939 said:

I’ve seen RHD and LHD options for knobs. Can someone enlighten me what the difference is?

It's probably the shape of the knob to allow for comfy grip between LHD and RHD.

It’s 100% genuine. The one I’ve got is not lhd or rhd as far as I know. It’s not shaped. Genuine rs ones ain’t cheap btw. 

Hi sorry for bringing back this old post 

 

I see the RS3 knob fits the Octavia mk3 however just wanted to check would a normal S line 8v version ? As long as it’s auto and is rear button ? My knob is getting warn !! 
 

 

Yeah just make sure the button is in the same place.