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astra mk5 gearknob / stick into cav mk3

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whatcha reckon? will a mk5 astra gear knob and/or stick fit in a cav mk3? (manual). if it might require some work any ideas what?
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see how too for a thread on the Mk4 stick no idea if it's the same thou
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Pretty sure the mk 5's are different due to being cable driven rather than rod?
Might be wrong though, only way you'll find out is to try. I have a Mk4 Astra stick in mine.
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Envoy CDX wrote:Pretty sure the mk 5's are different due to being cable driven rather than rod?
Might be wrong though, only way you'll find out is to try. I have a Mk4 Astra stick in mine.
got any snaps?
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ilovemyelite wrote:
Envoy CDX wrote:Pretty sure the mk 5's are different due to being cable driven rather than rod?
Might be wrong though, only way you'll find out is to try. I have a Mk4 Astra stick in mine.
got any snaps?
No, not to my knowledge, but its the same as the late Cavalier / Calibra stick but about 1-2 inches shorter in length.
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