corC6vette

Is there any problems I should know about before trying to change out my A4 shifter to the A6 shifter? I've come across a A6 shifter and if I'm not mistaken I've read about a few members here on the forum retrofit their A4 to an A6 shifter. I'm hoping it's a simple swap and big custom retrofit. I would appreciate an info on how this is done.

Thanks for any help it would be much appreciated.

VetteLag00

Are you trying to make the A4 into paddles and still a 4 speed or trying to convert it into a 6 speed. If its a DD that you need to rely on everyday I'd be afraid to monkey around with it

corC6vette

I want to swap out my A4 for the A6 shifter only and not get involved with the paddles only the shifters. My whole reason for the swap is IMHO, I like the look of the A6 **** over the A4 ****. I've looked that an adapter so any manual **** can be used (don't like the look also raises the height of the ****), also looked at a few ***** that are available for the C5 but none are to my liking. IMO, the best looking is the A6 shifter and ****.

I would like some help in what it takes to do the swap. I did a search and came up with nada, so I'm asking for some help please.....

keyplyr

HawaiiC6

Just a reminder that the A6 shifter does not shift like the A4 shifter which allows you to use the shifter to shift through the gears. An A6 only has D for Drive and S for Sport, the paddles are used to shift all 6 forward gears.

Vasta

It would be easier to buy a 2006 or above than try to switch out your tranny. It's not as easy as you think. Your computer controls your transmission that would have to swapped out too. Not using the paddles like you suggested would crate a whole new set of problems starting with the computer and ending with less functionality on your part.

I wouldn't do it.

Patman

He doesn't want to switch trannies, just the shift **** only.

haljensen

I think the OP only wants to change the shifter ****, not the transmission or shifter mechanism.

Vasta

Never mind!


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corC6vette

I'm looking to switch out my A4 shifter assembly ie. the lever, bolt, ****, and the boot if necessary and replace them with the A6 parts. I would keep everything else from my 05.

Thanks

XCELER8

No issues with doing the swap, and it is very simple. I sent you a PM back on how to do it.

Here is mine that was done.

corC6vette

WOW, looks great and thanks for everything......

NevadaVette

Congratulations. You, too, can have a shift **** with a built-in factory rattle.

corC6vette

I haven't heard anything about the A6 shift **** having rattles??? Am I missing something I don't know about. It's hard for me to believe that a **** could cause a rattle.

71ss454

can i get a copy of how to change the shifter

thank you

yyukon

Could you post or PM me the instructions for this swap.

Thank You

XCELER8

It is really not hard. Not sure why more people have not done it.

Part needed
Full A6 shifter, base, shaft (comes all as one)
You can buy them from wrecked A6s..

Take off radio console
take off boot
Unscrew the base
unplug the wires
wiggle the shaft and look underneath the base and you will see the shaft that plugs into the another metal shaft. It connects like a ball and joint. You have to pop it off the joint then just work backwards. Very simple and took maybe 20 mins.

Pazetronics

I'm going to modify mine this week. Is your instructions and pictures still available?
FYI , I am only modding the ****. Not the shifter.

jrose7004

Wow a 6 year old thread back from the dead!

Biggie G

I've been needing to do this aswell, damn shifter looks like it belongs in a Corrolla or soemthing goofy