90Q shifter rod.

[Huw Powell]

> Thanks for the response, putting it on the list in case someone has some
> BTDT.
>  
> When added to cart, aside from the price difference it shows as 893 711
> 615 B in cart, anyone know if this is the same part as 893 711 613 a? 

I just called my local friendly dealer parts guy... the 613 A number is 
good, described as a "shift selector" (I don't have ETKA installed) and 
lists at 189.55 ("my cost" is 145).  The 615 B number is not a good number.

> Called a few other dealers, and their average was $210, so Clair's $170
> quote did have some spit on it....I wonder why I'm even surprised
> anymore.

Rough pricing, yup.  Like I said, several years ago when I bought one it 
was under $100.  Reminds me of the pre and post '84 cgt linkage, the 
early one is several bit of metal and $20 worth of rubber and plastic, 
the later version is one assembly and costs a lot more to replace.

It really is worth doing, but hard on the wallet.

While you're in there, replace the body gasket the rod goes through, and 
if you want you can play at making the shifter throw shorter...

> If nobody comes up with a better option it looks like I'll just have to
> bite the bullet and pay through the ...nose..yeah, nose

Let us know what comes of your quest, especially that weird web site guy 
with a cell phone.

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

http://www.humanthoughts.org/