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I would like to replace my Tip shifter handle with a newer woodgrained one, but I know not what

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Old 01-23-2007, 10:52 AM
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Default I would like to replace my Tip shifter handle with a newer woodgrained one, but I know not what

I am looking for or where to look for it.....

Google searches came up empty for Audi parts but it did show a bunch of 3rd party JUNK that looks like a throttle handle for a Stealth Fighter....

I would also like to throw out a Pre-Emptive response to the inevitable comment about the 'Bish Stick', I sought the tip, I am happy with the tip and I plan to get more Tip's for daily drivers.


TIA all.....
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Default Be warned, the OEM tip handles are stupidly expensive...

I had the same thoughts. The Allroad ones are in the $200 range last I looked. Yeah, way too much coin for a shifter ****.
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Default GUS on AWOT found this one for me... Allroad Walnut

01-03 tip shift **** <a href="http://www.audipartssuperstore.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=275"> $189.31 </a>
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Default Yeah. That's nice....

nice and expensive. I just can't see how they can charge that much. But they do look sweet.
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Default It would not match my interior at all but I want that warm organic feel.

guess I have to keep digging.....
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Your really dead set on this. Faux wood FTL for me too cold. I prefer teh rubber/leather as it does not get slick (sweaty palms) when shifting a lot (track days) on a warm day.
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If you're going to go with the allroad one, get the euro with the 007 ejector seat button on it.
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Default That's just it though, it's real wood. But yeah, they are cold in the winter, and hot in the summer.

not as bad as metal, but much worse than the pleather ones.
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Default I am dead set on this but I am drawing blanks on my searches for one

I would rather avoid the dealers in my quest.

I can always swap them out, only takes a moment from what I read.

I have always been a fan of real wood in cars, within reason of course.

And you no better than anyone on here that I am the Anti-Hippy.....
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Default That would be funny.....

"Your p!ssing me off woman...*flips up ejector seat button*...."


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