EMPI "Sorry Bout That" Gear Knob VW Beetle, VW T2 Split, VW T2 Bay, VW T25

This great quality replacement gear knob is finished with EMPI’s iconic “sorry bout that” slogan on the top.

The gear knob is ready to be fitted to gear sticks with a 10mm or 12mm thread, but is also supplied with threaded adapters for 7 mm and 3/8-24” threads, which will then fit to the 12mm hole on the gearknob.

Fits the gearstick on the following vehicles:

• VW Beetles built from 1947 to 1986,

• VW T2 Splits built from 1950 to 1967,

• VW T2 Bays built from 1967 to 1979,

• VW Karmann Ghias built from 1955 to 1974,

• VW Type 3s built from 1961 to 1973,

• VW Type 181 Trekkers built from 1969 to 1979.

What’s the deal with "Sorry Bout That”?

The iconic “Sorry ’bout that” slogan originated with EMPI and dates back to Southern California’s VW drag-racing scene during the 1960s and 1970s, an era that also saw the rise of the California Look (Cal-Look) movement.

“Sorry ’bout that” was often written on the back of these performance Beetles, as the ultimate tongue-in-cheek expression of VW performance culture: a cheeky, unapologetic message to anyone who had just been beaten by a humble little Beetle!

How Do I Fit the ’Sorry Bout That’ Gear Knob? 

After removing your existing gear knob, select the appropriate thread or adapter and screw the new knob into place. Position the adhesive-backed emblem after fitting so the lettering faces the correct direction.

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