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Old 06-09-2009, 04:42 PM
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Default A4/M6 Center Console Mod

I have an A4 car and hate the way it looks.
This is what I'm aiming to swap for (see below).

Will the top piece/insert from a similar year M6 snap onto a the center console of an A4 car?
Or do I need the entire center console out of a M6?

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The upper console is interchangeable between the two. Swap away.
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Can we get a World Record check? I think that was the quickest resolution in 'Tech history.


thanks, fast377.
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I thought you won't be able to get the trans in 1st or 2nd? If so, then I'm doing this asap!!
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Console & Boot................... $85 shipped, LS1Tech Classifieds
Adapter............................. $28 shipped, AfterThoughtsAuto part # ATA-ASA
Derlin Shift ****................. $38 shipped, fleabay 200347756069


Total_____________________$151 out the door.



Parts should be here in a couple of days. I'll chime in about 1st & 2nd gear accessibility, though I am not anticipating any dilemmas.

I'll keep you informed.
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Looks good keep us imformed and some pics, I might have to look into that
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So how do you know what gear your in?

In your swap did you ever get a feel for how hard it may be to swap out the stock shifter shaft and inner nylon plunger? I only ask because I know you saw my other thread and if my mods don't hold, I may have to attempt to replace them..
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P, R, N, D, 3, 2, 1. I guess I knew my car relatively well enough to gauge if I was in 3rd or not.


In my swap (not my picture, but I replicated OfficerMartinez's--pictured above) I measured & cut the shaft & plunger using a dremel. I didn't unbolt the shaft or anything when I did the swap, however, it's not too difficult to do. I did see your thread and you may have shortened it too much, if so the **** won't be on right (as you probably know). I wish I could be of more help
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So the shaft just unbolts, if need be? Mine is gonna be fine, unless I want to change it.. I really like what you did though and may try something similar if the shaft is easily replaceable.. If not, I'll just leave it..



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