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Black Forest Industries Shift knob and boot information thread

black forest ind

Drag Race Newbie
Location
Cary, North Carolina
Car(s)
All of them

Our always classic, and ultra classy BFI GS2 Leather or Alcantara Shift Knobs are not overly heavy hunks of glittery metal. Our knobs are carefully constructed here in house. We cut, sew, upholster and assemble everything under our roof to produce the nicest shift knobs available anywhere.

Your German vehicle deserves an accessory that is meant for a German vehicle, and not a mismatched rock slab attached to your shift lever that stands out like a sore thumb. We use only the best possible, OEM German automotive leather hides, sourced directly from Germany. A BFI shift knob is an investment and something you can enjoy with every shift.






Don’t underestimate just how much making a simple change in your interior can dramatically improve the look and feel of your car as a whole. Our line of custom, made to order shift boots come in a variety of high end materials, with your choice of stitching color to compliment any interior scheme. It’s the details that really set your build apart from the pack, as well as make your interior suit your tastes. Don’t settle for the cheap, boring boots that your car comes with. Just like from the factory, certain special edition vehicles are given that extra touch, and your car should be no exception.

Our boots are a direct replacement install and something anyone can do in just minutes. These are a perfect match with any GS1, or GS2 shift knob, and the diameter of the boot is designed to work with either.




DSG Shift Knob Install Video

 
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black forest ind

Drag Race Newbie
Location
Cary, North Carolina
Car(s)
All of them
TBH, if I didn't read so many posts about people having a tough time with there being play in the knobs I'd buy one.

There shouldn't be any play. Usually it's due to not being installed correctly. We sell about 150 knobs a month, so I would take that into consideration.

All you really have to do is use loctite on the set screws and tighten them down in an even pattern. Then you can enjoy your knob without issue. :)
 

uberpolka

Go Kart Newbie
Location
Portland
Car(s)
2017 GTI
Would your DSG shiftboots work with the factory DSG knob?
 
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uberpolka

Go Kart Newbie
Location
Portland
Car(s)
2017 GTI
Thanks for the answer :)



Have been wanting to order a set of shifter/ebrake boots but couldn't confirm that.
 

c_c

New member
Location
CT
TBH, if I didn't read so many posts about people having a tough time with there being play in the knobs I'd buy one.

I read the same thing but my GS2 fits perfectly, no wobble. I used one wrap of electrical tape + Loctite blue to be sure as I didn’t want to touch it again.
 

Clem604

Autocross Champion
Location
Vancouver BC, Canada
Car(s)
2018 VW GTI
Took advantage of this sale and I'm very happy with the knob+adapter combo.
 

Tooly

Drag Race Newbie
Location
Kelowna, BC Canada
Car(s)
2018 GTI Autobahn
I'm looking at one of your Alcantara e-brake boots with red stitching but does it really cost $40US to ship to Canada?
 

Tooly

Drag Race Newbie
Location
Kelowna, BC Canada
Car(s)
2018 GTI Autobahn
It does. Shipping to Canada is not cheap.

Sure I guess? Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Box $26.85 (max 4lbs). I get businesses make money on shipping and I'd try to get it locally from a reseller but they only seem to sell knobs or mounts.
 

Desslok

Autocross Champion
Location
PA
Car(s)
2019 Rabbit
You say "overly heavy knob" like it's a bad thing.
 
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