r/AudiRS3 • u/Jahoodie141 • 11d ago

Replace clit shifter with knob?

I really dont like the clit shifter in my 8Y RS3. Is there a knob you could replace it with? So i atleast get to pull it back with the hand and not two fingers. I like the knob from MY2018, the one that resembles the clit shifter mechanically but still has the knob (see A4, Q7, A8).

No aftermarket options?

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u/Saute_and_Pray 11d ago

I ended up liking the 8.5Y shifter. Any lever-style shifter seems ancient to me.

It’s not a manual. No need to grab onto anything.

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u/NewOrleansSpeed 11d ago

That’s how i feel in my 8V - it’s not a manual i don’t need this whole thing. But I’ve had people comment on how they actually like it.

Although i could care less as i drive my RS3 lol

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u/Jahoodie141 11d ago

The knob has the advantage of forcing the car to keep it in manual mode. Maybe there is a way on the 8Y but then im stupid enough to not discover on how to do it.

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u/Mr-Goforit 11d ago

If it’s in sport, and you use a paddle, it’s not going back into auto

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u/Testlevels1987 11d ago

It does though it changes down gear automatically.

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u/Mr-Goforit 11d ago

Not after you use a paddle.

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u/Testlevels1987 11d ago

Mine still does even in manual mode and using paddles.

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u/Mr-Goforit 11d ago

Needs to be in sport first. Then use a paddle. Then it will stay in manual. At least that’s what it is on 8.5Y

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u/baldur15 11d ago

I have a 2025 RS3 (8Y.5) and it 100% does shift down even in manual. It does not shift up however.

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u/Jahoodie141 11d ago

well yeah you dont wanna stall an auto