bram Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 This is my first guide so go easy on me and if anyone feels i've missed anything shout out, cheers First thing is i bought the replacement cover from this guy, he's very god to deal with and will know exactly which one you need when you say the two stitch for the silver base knob. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300625387843?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649 Equipment used: Fairy liquid Stanley knife Small file Small flat headed screw driver Glass jug for water Hair dryer On to the gear knob - 1. Remove the badge from the top of the gear knob with a screw driver or similar - mine was past it so i replaced it with 25 11 1 221 613 - cost me £8.21 inc VAT 2. Cut down the stitching of the old cover with a stanley knife 3. Place the hole gear knob in hot/boiling water for a 3-4 minutes - this is to soften the glue that is holding the silver part at the bottom to the gear knob 4. Once removed the silver part will be able to move but be careful as the silver part is soft aluminium so try to use a screw driver with a cloth around or masking tape what ever you choose - i marks the plastic gear knob so had to file smooth again or it will show up through the leather cover. 5. Once the silver part moves the complete cover will come off (some may come off easier around step 2.) 6. At this stage i dropped the new cover into the water to soften for around 2 minutes 7. Smear the gear with fairy liquid (or what ever brand you use ) 8. Pull the cover on from the bottom 9. Tuck the bottom in between the silver base and the plastic knob and push down hard to trap the cover in 10. Now work the cover up towards the top and tuck in to the top 11. I left it for 30 minutes outside to see if the leather moved once it dried out 12. Tuck the top over and see if the cover needs trimming 13. Trim little bit's at a time and try not to trim over the stitched part as you may risk the stitch coming un-done 14. Tuck over and leave with some weight on - (i used the closest thing to hand, but anything with a bit of weight will do) 15. After a few minutes fit the new badge 16. I got the hair drier out just to dry out the leather 17. The finished item Cheers Tymm, CharlE46, momo and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Happy daysSent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Real neat job, good shout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autosri Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Need to do mine soon I didn't even know you could get the replacement leather bit Good job mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) Yeah he's a top bloke names Greg. Used him for mine ages ago he made the template for the mtec gear knobs from one I passed on. Really good fit. As I've mentioned before on here anyone who wants one just message him about the item he's listing and mention you after the mtec cover instead and he'll sort you out. Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Edited July 24, 2013 by feva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e46rob Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Nice work and a good write up, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Nice knobSent from, well you tell me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tymm Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I got 1 from him not 100% on it, my org had 3 stitch lines, the new one only has 2, it sort of fits apart from the stitching bits not going into the grooves, but still looks so much better than the old one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 I got 1 from him not 100% on it, my org had 3 stitch lines, the new one only has 2, it sort of fits apart from the stitching bits not going into the grooves, but still looks so much better than the old one3 stitch lines? Pics. Mine only had two at the front. Sent from my GT-N7105 using Tapatalk 4 Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tymm Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 1 up each side and 1 that comes up the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Good job fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 great write up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Get yer c**k outSent from, well you tell me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tymm Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) Here´s how mines turned out I've got the insert to sit better If you look you can see where the old stitch gaps are Edited July 30, 2013 by Tymm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Nice knob. s**t mouse matSent from, well you tell me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tymm Posted July 30, 2013 Report Share Posted July 30, 2013 Nice knob. s**t mouse mat Sent from, well you tell me löl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sebgreen Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Nice guide. Mine needs doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tymm Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Nice guide. Mine needs doing It´s very cheap, very easy, only takes 10 mins but the improvement is maasive, GET IT DONE!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momo Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Here´s how mines turned out I've got the insert to sit better If you look you can see where the old stitch gaps are Looks like you might have got the clubsport leather but your gearknob is MTec (Standard sport). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tymm Posted July 31, 2013 Report Share Posted July 31, 2013 Looks like you might have got the clubsport leather but your gearknob is MTec (Standard sport). No probs as I said it fits looks better than it did before so heyho!! momo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee131 Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 thanks for this doing my next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highside23 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Really wanted to do this today, but just tried getting the knob off then remembered it was loose when i test drove it and the dealer said he'd glue it on. Now i've twisted it loads, but want to know is there anything i can break if I twist to much? Any ideas on getting the bugger off!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosb Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 will the silver collar remove fully or just slip down to tuck in the bottom bit then tap it back ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feva Posted May 8, 2014 Report Share Posted May 8, 2014 will the silver collar remove fully or just slip down to tuck in the bottom bit then tap it back ? It does remove but takes a little but of effort to get it off. Removed mine it's held on by glue, if recovering washing up liquid on the gear knob and I warmed leather up in hot water to make it supple. Small repair and it makes a massive difference. Sent using voice control "sorry?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
