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    Golf DSG chrome surround

    So I’ve had the dreaded razor sharp chrome lifting off from the DSG shifter surround.

    Has anyone had any success finding one online?

    There are heaps available on AliExpress but they are all for left hand drive! I worked this out after ordering which is a shame because they are great quality.
    DSG gear frame bracket Circle Gear Shift Knob Base Trim Circle automatic gear shift knob For VW Golf 7|Gear Shift Knob| - AliExpress

    It’s not an official VW part- you have to replace the whole gaiter assembly if you get it from VW.

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    Following as i have the same issue on my Mk7 GTI. Must admit im struggling to understand why VW would make a RHD and LHD version of this tiny part.....are you sure the one you bought does not fit? What is different about it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lucas_R View Post
    Following as i have the same issue on my Mk7 GTI. Must admit im struggling to understand why VW would make a RHD and LHD version of this tiny part.....are you sure the one you bought does not fit? What is different about it?
    It’s a mirror image. The nook at the base of the centre console is clocked towards the driver. As such, the surround isn’t rectangular.

    I’ll show a photo tonight.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hardy_bm View Post
    It’s a mirror image. The nook at the base of the centre console is clocked towards the driver. As such, the surround isn’t rectangular.

    I’ll show a photo tonight.
    Ahh ok. I got you now. If I find a RHD one I will let you know, as I have scratched myself on the lifting chrome a few times now and its starting to annoy me.

    I wonder how easy the part is to remove to look at the part # embossed on the underside.
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    I’ve taken it out. It’s easy. Just open the nook, pull up on the front edge and the whole gaiter assembly unclips. You then have access to the retaining clips of the silver surround.

    There isn’t a part number for the silver surround, just the larger gaiter and PRNDL assembly so I assume it all comes as one.
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    I’ve got exactly the same issue! Getting tired of cutting myself on the wrist when I reach in to grab phone for the storage compartment ahead of the shifter.

    If you find suitable RHD part somewhere, can you post a link, please?

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    Golf DSG chrome surround

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    Quote Originally Posted by X-Rated View Post
    I’ve got exactly the same issue! Getting tired of cutting myself on the wrist when I reach in to grab phone for the storage compartment ahead of the shifter.
    Some people have been wrapping the offending item with vinyl so it no longer cuts them, plus you can change to whatever finish you like (eg carbonfibre look)
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    Just updating this thread with new info as this peeling shifter trim is an ongoing issue on the MK7's. You can now buy just the trim piece for RHD cars. Refer pics below for part number etc.

    MK7/7.5 DSG Chrome shifter surround - RHD
    – Track Hack Parts




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    Does this affect 7.5s as well? It looks the same so I'm guessing so.

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