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Removing Tiptronic Gear Knob
Could someone give me some simple instructions on how to remove the tip gear knob? Many thanks.
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Re: Removing Tiptronic Gear Knob
I've found someone to help me with this already. Thanks for your comments.
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Re: Removing Tiptronic Gear Knob
can someone post DIY//.
i need to replace my tiptronic buttton on the wheel...
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Re: Removing Tiptronic Gear Knob
Originally Posted by mima
can someone post DIY//.
i need to replace my tiptronic buttton on the wheel...
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This article might help get you started: GT3 Steering Wheel Install
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Re: Removing Tiptronic Gear Knob
Originally Posted by titanic
Could someone give me some simple instructions on how to remove the tip gear knob? Many thanks.
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Did you replace the tip gear knob with something else?
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Re: Removing Tiptronic Gear Knob
thanks alot!!! im going to look for that hole in the back of the wheel
now i just need left side tiptronic button hmmm....
i tried suncoast and local dealership..they are 395$each!!....
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Re: Removing Tiptronic Gear Knob
Originally Posted by kimchang
Did you replace the tip gear knob with something else?
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Yes I did & here are a couple of pics....first pic is the plastic insert of the shift knob, OEM color was volcano grey, got it painted to Alum-look silver; second pic is the whole shift knob wrapped in siilver carbon fiber.
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Re: Removing Tiptronic Gear Knob
While I am at it, a couple more pics of what else I have painted...first pic is the airvent surround, OEM color was volcano grey, again painted to Alum-look silver; second pic is seat airbag cover, also painted to Alum-look silver to match the seat back cover.
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Re: Removing Tiptronic Gear Knob
I would also like to remove my tiptronic but don't know how. Can somebody give me a tip?
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Re: Removing Tiptronic Gear Knob
bump. Dealer wants money to change the tip 
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Re: Removing Tiptronic Gear Knob
Originally Posted by scryana
I would also like to remove my tiptronic but don't know how. Can somebody give me a tip?
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Knew I'd seen it somewhere before (after a little searching): Tiptronic Shift knob removal
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Re: Removing Tiptronic Gear Knob
Originally Posted by KS-CS
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KS-CS THANKS A LOT! I appreciate it
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Re: Removing Tiptronic Gear Knob
Yay,
with help from the board I was finally able to take off my shifter and cover the leather with carbon fiber cloth and I'm happy camper
more pics here:
Picasa Web Albums - Cayman S Collections - Carbon wrapping
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