Looking to change my tip shifter, has anyone done this?

**Sharkfin** · 04-14-2008 11:20 AM

I tried searching but couldn't find a thread on here about anyone changing it out. Mine is just too bulky. The only one I have seen is the s6 one from madaudi.

TIA!

**Bigswede** · 04-14-2008 11:29 AM

Bump... Also interested in this... Maybe RS6 will fit???

**Sharkfin** · 04-14-2008 11:35 AM

I think it will but I'm not positive. Not a bad price either, about 130 bucks. I think the standard a4 one is clunky and cheaply made.

**ecks618** · 04-14-2008 12:40 PM

I came across this when I wanted to do it before, but never went through with it. If you do it tell me how it comes out:

http://audi.thefarnys.com/Mods/shiftknob.htm

**Bryan** · 04-14-2008 04:11 PM

i AM LOOKING FOR SHIFT FOR MY TIP SYSTEM TOO.... BUT CANNOT FIND ANYTHING YET !!

**Bart-Man** · 02-27-2009 07:20 AM

bump anybody? Looking to see if it was a simple install using the SPP mod.

**elwigglero** · 02-27-2009 07:43 AM

Don't the autos have paddle shifters?

**06B7audiA4** · 02-27-2009 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by elwigglero

Don't the autos have paddle shifters?

Only Sline...but a paddle shifting steering wheel can be added with then a vag com, and paddles will work..im looking for one but very expensive overall.

**QTC** · 02-27-2009 08:19 AM

I always thought a shifter from the C6 A6 (with a leather boot) would look cool, but no one has attempted it yet.

**Bart-Man** · 02-27-2009 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by elwigglero

Don't the autos have paddle shifters?

Don't have sline and don't like paddles, feels like my logitech controller.

I came from manual to auto. And I miss shifting, so i have recently started using my tip more. And has brought new life to my audi. I just want a better shifter.

**06B7audiA4** · 02-27-2009 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by Bart-Man

Don't have sline and don't like paddles, feels like my logitech controller.

I came from manual to auto. And I miss shifting, so i have recently started using my tip more. And has brought new life to my audi. I just want a better shifter.

Shifters without the DSG are pretty slow I felt compared to the actuall tiptronic shifter..I had a loaner with the paddles, it was fun, but the tiptronic shifter seemed faster and more reliable when u had to get to a certain gear..

**audidrver** · 02-27-2009 09:26 AM

search b6 and b5 forums for this

**Grishbok** · 02-27-2009 09:33 AM

i shall call you EDUARDO.

**06B7audiA4** · 02-27-2009 09:41 AM

^ ^
I saw that knob before, its pretty sharp..got a button on top as well, they carry it in various colors or styles I beleive..

**eskimopunk** · 02-27-2009 10:56 AM

paddle shifting on these cars is overrated. i use Sport mode and the + – way more

^^^^^^^thats a momo shift knob right?

**RedS-line** · 02-27-2009 02:58 PM

paddle shifters are the only reason that i bought this car over some of the other things i looked at. I use them all the time to downshift and they feel sporty

**nramsey** · 02-27-2009 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by RedS-line

paddle shifters are the only reason that i bought this car over some of the other things i looked at. I use them all the time to downshift and they feel sporty

+1, plus I love the fact that even in D I can hit the - paddle to downshift a few gears temporarily instead of having to put it into the tip gate first. Great for passing, or going up/down hills.

**Echo3One** · 02-27-2009 06:12 PM

I have an S6 tip shifter installed on my B7

**4RingRook** · 02-27-2009 06:19 PM

^ Pics?

**TX-A4** · 02-27-2009 08:20 PM

Originally Posted by Echo3One

I have an S6 tip shifter installed on my B7

You know the rules; pics or lies!

**Echo3One** · 02-28-2009 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by TX-A4

You know the rules; pics or lies!

I am only a three ringer, so sorry for not knowing the rules.

I'll post some pics within the next hour or two.

**wago** · 03-01-2009 04:11 PM

Would love to see those pics, Echo3One! Were you able to adapt the S6 leather boot as well?

**Echo3One** · 03-01-2009 05:14 PM

Here is one pic. Sorry for the quality it was taken quick with my iphone. No leather boot the S6 shifter I installed is for the trip.

**jjaram** · 03-01-2009 09:38 PM

So how was the installation? Straight forward or did you have to do any modification? Where did you pick up the shifter from if you don't mind me asking? Thanks.

**Echo3One** · 03-02-2009 07:43 AM

I purchased the shifter from MadAudi. There's a diy out there somewhere, I just can't seem to find it.

**whitevdub** · 03-02-2009 07:55 AM

curious about this too, hows the install of the s6 shifter?

**jjaram** · 03-02-2009 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by Echo3One

I purchased the shifter from MadAudi. There's a diy out there somewhere, I just can't seem to find it.

I found the writeup. So the switchout to the S6 shifter will work per that writeup? I thought I read somehwere that this was tried before without success but I guess that was wrong. Thanks again.

**whitevdub** · 03-02-2009 01:34 PM

^can you post the write up?

**jjaram** · 03-02-2009 02:19 PM

There's a few of them. Here's one:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...remove+shifter

**Echo3One** · 03-02-2009 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by jjaram

I found the writeup. So the swithout to the S6 shifter will work per that writeup? I thought I read somehwere that this was tried before without success but I guess that was wrong. Thanks again.

It worked for me. I just remember it being a bitch to get the old shifter off. If all else fails take to the dealership and have a tech install it. I can't imagine it costing much to install. I would lend a hand if you were closer.

Good luck! You won't be disappointed once its installed. I hated the look and the bulkness of the stock shifter.

**jjaram** · 03-02-2009 02:22 PM

Right on. Thanks bro...time to order the S6 shifter.

**Echo3One** · 03-02-2009 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by jjaram

Right on. Thanks bro...time to order the S6 shifter.

Coo... post pics once you have it installed.

**whitevdub** · 03-02-2009 02:29 PM

haha i really wasnt planning on doing this, but i just might have to...the s6 shifter looks pretty hot...ooo fuck this forum for ideas haha

**Echo3One** · 03-02-2009 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by whitevdub

haha i really wasnt planning on doing this, but i just might have to...the s6 shifter looks pretty hot...ooo fuck this forum for ideas haha

Haha.. I wasn't planning on doing a roof spoiler till you mentioned it in another thread that DTH might producing more.

**whitevdub** · 03-02-2009 02:42 PM

^haha oo yea i found out a couple days ago...the roof spoiler is definitely a good quality piece, but just not for me

**pw211** · 03-02-2009 03:37 PM

sweet

**Quattro** · 03-02-2009 03:42 PM

you can also do the sline tip shifter, I like mine. I upgraded awhile ago and it matches my sline steering wheel nicely =)

**kharsnett** · 03-02-2009 04:06 PM

just installed the paddle shifting steering wheel. works great

**jjaram** · 03-09-2009 02:59 PM

Just wanted to give an update on my post from this thread. I installed the S6 shifter on my 2006 S4 and I had to make a small modification to get it to fit. Nothing major and it fits perfect now. If anyone is going to do this mod and has any questions about what I had to do, PM and I will let you know. Joseph

**Quattro** · 03-09-2009 03:01 PM

^^why dont you make a DIY for it and i will add that to the FAQ, I would be interested in doing that mod!

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