dinkus 10 Posted August 9, 2005 I bought a red-illuminated one a few weeks ago and yes, it is top-notch service and the knob is very good quality too. I haven't wired it in yet tho, as I want to do all the switches and gauges at the same time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted August 9, 2005 Well the instructions make it look easy with regards to wiring on the MK4 as you just tap into the ash tray power supply.. I guess it'll all become clear when I take it apart and examine how it currently it and how it looks in the instructions ;) A mate at work (with the anniversary MK4) kinda joked when I said I was buying an illuminated gearknob - but took the box with me to work today and he was like "Oh.. nice.. i'd actually quite like sommat like that" ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted August 9, 2005 Heh heh, yeah everyone I've told about it has said "hmm, that sounds a bit chav" then they actually see it in the car and go "oh, it's quite nice!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVR6 0 Posted August 9, 2005 Heh heh, yeah everyone I've told about it has said "hmm, that sounds a bit chav" then they actually see it in the car and go "oh, it's quite nice!" No way! As if I'd bother with anything but tasteful OE look mods! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted August 9, 2005 Well exactly...! :D When I get the DDI gauges and tach rings in the dash, then the knob will match perfectly and it'll look even more OE 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted August 9, 2005 Hm.. went to go and have a go at this over lunch but no connector blocks or anything kinda ended that one before it started.. that and not having any snips strong enough to cut through the brass ring holding the OE gearknob in place. Again, please humour me because of my newness to all of this but cutting the current feed to the cigarette lighter and tapping in to it to power this.. is there any way I could possibly electricute myself, and do I have to disconnect the battery or can I do it all in situ? I just dont ever do auto electrics and i'm sure those who know what they are doing are all laughing at me now but.. c'mon.. newbie.. cut me some slack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shilakadaddy 0 Posted August 9, 2005 You shouldn't need to disconnect the battery, just cut away! Try not to touch earth (the car body) with the live, and things should be fine :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted August 9, 2005 Ok.. well i'm pretty sure i'll be able to do this now I know I won't cook myself :) Tough being a newbie.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted August 11, 2005 Voila :) Lights up too obviously but its not bright enough to be able to see it properly in daylight.. should look peachy at night though! Definately looks nice and OE! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shilakadaddy 0 Posted August 11, 2005 Very nice 8) I'll have to get one of these when I've got some spare cash... Glad to see you didn't electricute yourself either... I would have felt a bit responsible if you had :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted August 11, 2005 Well i've done what might be considered a bodge but I just didn't fancy cutting cables.. so i just stripped back the plastic on the power cables another few mm or so for the gearknob and tapped it into the back of the connector block for the ash tray (which seemed to grip them very well) and wrapped up with a little electrical tape. Yes, possible bodge, but seems quite secure and is reversible. All the proper electricians are gonna come and nail me now i'm sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEL VR6 0 Posted August 17, 2005 I fitted mine yesterday. took a few minutes figuring out how best to get the wire to the ciggy lighter, but after that, was straight forward. This is one of my favorite mods. Its got a nice feel to it too when changing gear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andi 2,147,483,647 Posted August 17, 2005 All the proper electricians are gonna come and nail me now i'm sure. Female, you hope? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted July 15, 2008 Does anyone know where you can get these now??? The Riegeretc site is really strange, no contact details or way to order? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DEL VR6 0 Posted July 15, 2008 thread revival! Flippin heck, its been that long since i fitted mine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Dude 0 Posted July 16, 2008 BAM! http://www.namotorsports.net/detail.cfm/part_cd/RIV10 US site tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted July 16, 2008 Yeah, emailed them - they want 40$ for shipping and they are well overpriced... I've spoken to the uk importer who is getting a price - looking on the rieger-tuning.de site they are 69 Euro Online Katalog page 471 - not sure if they are the same tho... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Dude 0 Posted July 16, 2008 Yeah, emailed them - they want 40$ for shipping and they are well overpriced... I've spoken to the uk importer who is getting a price - looking on the rieger-tuning.de site they are 69 Euro Online Katalog page 471 - not sure if they are the same tho... OK cool, post up the results please dude, I've been after one of these for a while but am too lazy to do any leg work. :grin: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dinkus 10 Posted July 17, 2008 Yeah, emailed them - they want 40$ for shipping and they are well overpriced... I've spoken to the uk importer who is getting a price - looking on the rieger-tuning.de site they are 69 Euro Online Katalog page 471 - not sure if they are the same tho... I seem to remember them being about 50 quid when I bought mine... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timg60 0 Posted April 6, 2009 Yeah, emailed them - they want 40$ for shipping and they are well overpriced... I've spoken to the uk importer who is getting a price - looking on the rieger-tuning.de site they are 69 Euro Online Katalog page 471 - not sure if they are the same tho... I seem to remember them being about 50 quid when I bought mine... Now on page 478. anyone fancy a group buy :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KipVR 1 Posted April 7, 2009 You can also get ITC illuminated ones from here, but 69 euros is still expensive..... http://translate.google.com/translate?h ... GB256GB256 Oh and click on the union jack in the top right........... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted April 7, 2009 Mmm group buy ! put me down for one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted April 7, 2009 Doing a GB on these, i need a new gear knob as the leather on mine is knackered. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OllieVR6 0 Posted April 9, 2009 I'm in for a group buy, my gaitor and knob have had it :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
