Rev 2-5 gear knob in Rev 1?

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HighwayStar
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Rev 2-5 gear knob in Rev 1?

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If anybody can let me know it would be great.

Years ago I had the TRD short shifter in my white Rev1 but it was actually too short and was ball shaped and I found I couldn't use it as I did the tall standard item but I'm wondering if the later revs just shorter knob might be the right compromise. It still has the right shape rather than the ball of the TRD as well.

Is the gear knob (and it''s resultant height) a straight swap?

Also are the rev5s stitched in red do I recall?

Any info gratefully received.

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Re: Rev 2-5 gear knob in Rev 1?

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Hi fella

as far as I am aware they all interchange on the MK2 I put a short shifter in my Rev 5 Ive never really liked it & i have fluffed up more gear changes since putting it in personally Im going back to the original rev 5 one

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Re: Rev 2-5 gear knob in Rev 1?

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Thanks Wilkie.

Yeah I don't fancy going for a short shifter again but I may at some point try a later rev stick/knob now I know they're interchangeable. I thought they were but wasn't sure so thanks for that.

PS. Is it only you I and a few other lost souls left on this forum? It seems a very quiet place these days. Also are you going to the MR2 National Day next month (29th I think) at Hatton? If so I believe a beer might be in order....
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Re: Rev 2-5 gear knob in Rev 1?

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Hi Rob

Yeah Chris & are likely going I may even camp night before Ill see i will pm you my mobile number we can keep in touch via whats app if you want

yeah forum is extremly quite, i got 0 responses to any of the shows for participants !!

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Re: Rev 2-5 gear knob in Rev 1?

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Yes the gen5 shifter is stitched in red.

I would recommend changing your shift lever and gear boot to December 1991+. They are a straight swap.
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