Can a RS2 gear knob still be purchased new?

[Golfboy666GTI]

As the title says, can a RS2 gear knob still be purchased new or are they NLA?

[rexr]

I got one 2 months ago from audi dealer. No problem

[rexr]

Partnumber on this link

http://catalogue.auditeileshop.de/deu/D711K08-1.htm

[urS6Tom]

I just got an S6 gear knob (without the leather boot/gaiter) from Pete at QC for £33.

[Jamo]

They are officially NLA well in the U.K they were a year ago so if you can get one do it

[saltinot]

I attempted to get one from Vagparts before they ceased trading, but they said the same. NLA. I ended up getting one out of Germany. Pricey stuff.

[s2avant]

The RS2 gearknob and gaitor doesn't currently have an NLA flag on it in the UK. Part number is 8A0 711 118 A. Lead time based on them being available would be around 7-10 days.

Obviously an order would need to be placed to see whether it is NLA from factory which it could well be if VAGParts couldn't get them.

Even then it might be worth an enquiry to http://www.vw-classicparts.de. They will have stock or will check european dealer stocks to locate one if possible.

Ben

[epic]

Ben how much are they from you?

[s2avant]

Part Number	Description		Retail	Forum
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8A0 711 118 A	GEAR KNOB WITH BOOT	116.35 	103.55

All prices are each and exc. VAT

Ben

[s2avant]

I have now had confirmation from the factory that the RS2 gearknob is still showing as fully available in Germany so it should be possible to get one in the UK in about 7-10 days.

Ben

[CoCaine]

Can anyone confirm that this is a RS2 gear knob? (it is 5 speed - on a S2 3B)
Pics:





I know it is a disaster,but that's why I'm asking

Better,does anyone knows a P/N for this (it is a 5 speed gear,not 6 speed like rs2,so it has a different p/n no?)

Thanks,
Costan.

[Fat Audi 80]

has someone been changing gear with a chainsaw???

[Jamo]

It's a hybrid someones taken a 6 speed rs2 gaiter and put the 5 speed knob under it. RS2 is 6 speed only!!!

[j_jza80]

Would one of these fit an ABY S2 Coupe? Thanks

[Ross]

Yes, many have done it. had one on my old ABY. You have to take the knob and gaitor off the S2, the RS2 shifter is in one piece.