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Old 01-07-2009, 10:42 AM
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Default Shift **** shredding my fingers

wow....what a dumb problem.

the metal, where it joins together on the front of the stock shift ****, is not flush with the other side. shreds my fingers as I shift. anyone else have this dumb problem?
any suggestions to fix?
Old 01-07-2009, 11:10 AM
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Mine's doing the same thing. I suspect the gap has gotten larger over time which exposed the rough edge of the metal. I've just sort of re-trained my hand to shift differently to avoid contact with that area, but I still have problems when I'm out at the track and shifting furiously.

I don't have a solution, though.
Old 01-07-2009, 03:01 PM
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McGiver would put duct tape over it!

Call the service advisor at the dealer. Explain that you think you have a defective shifter **** that is cutting your fingers and see what he says. You have nothing to lose and a new shift **** to gain.
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My S4 shift **** was getting a little funky like that. I didn't notice to be truthful - it was very subtle. My SA noticed and replaced it under warranty.

No reason not to ask your dealer for a replacement.
Old 01-08-2009, 12:55 AM
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Go to your dealer. I have the Macassar interior so mine is built differently,--perhaps the leather is not meeting the metal portion of it very well (or wearing).



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