A3 air shifter/front door trim mod..........

MuRaN0Daddy · 12-02-2006, 02:22 PM

Well, the door trim is cake; but the shifter was a bit more challenging than I thought it would be. Just take it slow. you'll see, I only did the knob, but the boot/knob will be no more difficult. you'll need a pair of needle nose pliers, a zip tie, or, whatever.
Here's the before trim....6 scratches :-)

just get your fingers under there, and pull towards you evenly from L to R, then there's a clip that slides from R to left.

Off

Oh what a difference

You likey?

Ok, are you ready?

Pull that button out, very easy.

then, slide a zip tie up and under the button, there's a notch, get it in there and pull it secure. this is important.

OK, then open the ashtray, and from the rear of the shifter trim plate, slip your fingers under there and pull up...up it comes, now pull that sucka up over the knob...twist and turn a little to get it past.

OK, now get a flathead in that devil clamp and twist like Chubby Checker.

Hey!

Can you pull up?

No, you can't; and here's why.....

the end of the shifter knob, has 4 little notches that hold it onto the ring that the boot is attached to....

You'll need to push the end together so the shaft of the knob can pass thru that ring ....then pull up as you do that....take it easy.....

then I used a super duper zip tie to secure, the width was identical to the width of the channel where the clamp was...I trimmed it down a little more, it was biting into the boot

And now, ladies and pic whores........

whizbang18T · 12-02-2006, 02:33 PM

RyanA3 [C30 v2] · 12-02-2006, 02:37 PM

qfrog Ti20 · 12-02-2006, 02:39 PM

just kidding... I know those come from a cow with feathers.

MuRaN0Daddy · 12-02-2006, 02:41 PM

RyanA3 [C30 v2] · 12-02-2006, 02:51 PM

Silver_Patrone · 12-02-2006, 03:48 PM

danham · 12-02-2006, 03:50 PM

I offset mine to the right one set of screw holes to hold my nuvi, as it was getting some nasty knuckle action in 5th and 6th gear (manual).

-dan

MikeSS · 12-02-2006, 04:14 PM

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xt0rted · 12-02-2006, 04:18 PM

Here's the link to the 4 door kit. It has all four door trims, front ashtray and gear shift surround. And comes with a price tag of one easy payment of $333.52. It'd be cheeper if you only wanted to do the doors since you can buy each piece on its own.[list][*]polkaudio SR Series Speakers
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12-02-2006, 02:22 PM	#1
MuRaN0Daddy Member Account #: 35713 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 13,563	A3 air shifter/front door trim mod.......... Well, the door trim is cake; but the shifter was a bit more challenging than I thought it would be. Just take it slow. you'll see, I only did the knob, but the boot/knob will be no more difficult. you'll need a pair of needle nose pliers, a zip tie, or, whatever. Here's the before trim....6 scratches :-) <br><br> just get your fingers under there, and pull towards you evenly from L to R, then there's a clip that slides from R to left. <br><br> Off <br><br> Oh what a difference <br><br> You likey? <br><br> <br><br> Ok, are you ready? <br><br> Pull that button out, very easy. <br><br> then, slide a zip tie up and under the button, there's a notch, get it in there and pull it secure. this is important. <br><br> OK, then open the ashtray, and from the rear of the shifter trim plate, slip your fingers under there and pull up...up it comes, now pull that sucka up over the knob...twist and turn a little to get it past. <br><br> OK, now get a flathead in that devil clamp and twist like Chubby Checker. <br><br> Hey! <br><br> Can you pull up? <br><br> No, you can't; and here's why..... <br><br> the end of the shifter knob, has 4 little notches that hold it onto the ring that the boot is attached to.... <br><br> You'll need to push the end together so the shaft of the knob can pass thru that ring ....then pull up as you do that....take it easy..... <br><br> then I used a super duper zip tie to secure, the width was identical to the width of the channel where the clamp was...I trimmed it down a little more, it was biting into the boot <br><br> And now, ladies and pic whores........ <br><br> <br><br> <br><br> <br><br> <br><br> <br><br> <br><br> __________________ Gone....but never forgotten.... ENJOY.............2006 A3 2.0t DSG Murano on Plat Prem Cold Nav Bi-X Sirius Stuff: REVO. Akebono pads (front)Carbotech Bobcats(rear).Carbonio CAI. Michelin X-Ice snows.NGK BKR7E IX ECS dogbone. Forge Motorsport Replacement Vacuum Operated Piston Diverter Valve. Drop(Neuspeed springs, Koni sports, H&R sway).Vag-Com mods. Nav update.Pro-Form Clear Bra. Color-match front grille trim/Euro plate holder.ECS black-out S Line grille.Custom Euro plate.Air shifter knob.Trunk monkey. ECS smoked repeater turn signals, bumper side markers.City lights wired. Black arm rest. Black net. Piano door trim.Black Bose boxen. GLI pedals. TT DP. Monster Mats. Lloyd custom boot mat. Toerag torch. Euro-split mirrors. Hagus S4 mirror covers(matte). Vibrant 1305's. Llumar 30%. Pro-Clip phone mount/IPod mount. DICE. Ashtray insert. Audi OEM Base Carrier Bars/Baracuda. Not coming: GIAC. Coming: Exhaust. Velvet steering wheel cover. Currently aboard: 2008 Subaru OBS Obsidian Black. Lots of show, no go. <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2007784.phtml"> Maybe the best post ever</a> Retired: 2002 A4 1.8t Avant Tip 2005 A4 1.8t Saloon Tip USP 2006 A3 DSG

12-02-2006, 02:33 PM	#2
whizbang18T New Member Account #: 117665 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 32	nice! __________________ - luis 00 j4 1.8t 6mt - apr gt28rs 06 a3 2.0t 6at - no fat chicks

12-02-2006, 02:37 PM	#3
RyanA3 [C30 v2] Member Account #: 95045 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,507	impressive knob daddy. that just sounds so wrong, I had to say it. __________________ //// sig: Links to DIY Threads, Mod Threads, Suggested Reading: 2009 A3 Pricing with Options! DIY Radar + OEM mute/led switch! New cars: Old car:

12-02-2006, 02:39 PM	#4
qfrog Ti20 Elder Member Account #: 26 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 21,721	imagine how much that hurt the cow when they put those holes in her hide just kidding... I know those come from a cow with feathers.

12-02-2006, 02:41 PM	#5
MuRaN0Daddy Member Account #: 35713 Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 13,563	Actually........it's very right! ;-) __________________ Gone....but never forgotten.... ENJOY.............2006 A3 2.0t DSG Murano on Plat Prem Cold Nav Bi-X Sirius Stuff: REVO. Akebono pads (front)Carbotech Bobcats(rear).Carbonio CAI. Michelin X-Ice snows.NGK BKR7E IX ECS dogbone. Forge Motorsport Replacement Vacuum Operated Piston Diverter Valve. Drop(Neuspeed springs, Koni sports, H&R sway).Vag-Com mods. Nav update.Pro-Form Clear Bra. Color-match front grille trim/Euro plate holder.ECS black-out S Line grille.Custom Euro plate.Air shifter knob.Trunk monkey. ECS smoked repeater turn signals, bumper side markers.City lights wired. Black arm rest. Black net. Piano door trim.Black Bose boxen. GLI pedals. TT DP. Monster Mats. Lloyd custom boot mat. Toerag torch. Euro-split mirrors. Hagus S4 mirror covers(matte). Vibrant 1305's. Llumar 30%. Pro-Clip phone mount/IPod mount. DICE. Ashtray insert. Audi OEM Base Carrier Bars/Baracuda. Not coming: GIAC. Coming: Exhaust. Velvet steering wheel cover. Currently aboard: 2008 Subaru OBS Obsidian Black. Lots of show, no go. <a href="http://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/2007784.phtml"> Maybe the best post ever</a> Retired: 2002 A4 1.8t Avant Tip 2005 A4 1.8t Saloon Tip USP 2006 A3 DSG

12-02-2006, 02:51 PM	#6
RyanA3 [C30 v2] Member Account #: 95045 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,507	great thread joe. saved many people a lot of aggravation trying to figure that stuff out! __________________ //// sig: Links to DIY Threads, Mod Threads, Suggested Reading: 2009 A3 Pricing with Options! DIY Radar + OEM mute/led switch! New cars: Old car:

12-02-2006, 03:48 PM	#7
Silver_Patrone Junior Member Account #: 6174 Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,769	Ok where to get and how much? also p/n please Xmas gift to myself __________________ 2006 A3 Light Silver, 2.0T, DSG, Sport Package, Navigation W/ 4GB of Music, Open Sky, Xenons, Sound (Bose), Conveinence, Cold Weather, Sirius, 2007- 18" S4 wheels, Contact2 235/40/18, Votex Side skirts, Votex Front Spoiler, S-line rear valance, TT Alum Pedals w/Dead Pedal, TT Light Switch, Air Leather DSG shifter, S3 Ashtray delete, S4 OEM Polished Alum Mirrors, Touareg torch, S-line front Grill, Oval Mag Flow Exhaust Tips, All Season Mats Silver_Patrone

12-02-2006, 03:50 PM	#8
danham Member Account #: 36981 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 590	Like the ProClip? I offset mine to the right one set of screw holes to hold my nuvi, as it was getting some nasty knuckle action in 5th and 6th gear (manual). -dan __________________ ================================= A3 2.0, garnet red/light gray leather, 6-spd manual, sport, sky, cold, convenience, Valentine One, DICE I-AUDI-T2 iPod adapter via CD port, Garmin nuvi 760 GPS w/ProClip console mount. ================================= Previous rides: '98 A4 1.8TQ chipped; '92 Corrado VR6; '90 Corrado G-60; '87 GTI 16v; '83 GTI; '71 914-4; '67 Volvo 122S; '66 Porsche 912 =================================

12-02-2006, 04:14 PM	#9
MikeSS AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 76 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,084	vagparts.com [list][*]

12-02-2006, 04:18 PM	#10
xt0rted New Member Account #: 107360 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 250	you can get it from vagparts... Here's the link to the 4 door kit. It has all four door trims, front ashtray and gear shift surround. And comes with a price tag of one easy payment of $333.52. It'd be cheeper if you only wanted to do the doors since you can buy each piece on its own.[list][*]polkaudio SR Series Speakers /////Alpine PDX Amps pictures

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