Gear Knob for Audi A4: Semi-Metallic Compound
This gear knob for the Audi A4 is specified around semi-metallic compound, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is inconsistent hardness between lots, or inconsistent hardness between lots. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Gear Knob |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Audi A4 |
| Material / finish | Semi-Metallic Compound |
| Typical use | Ride-Hailing Fleets |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | REACH |
| Packing | 50 pieces per inner box, 200 per carton |
Material options
- Ceramic Composite — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Kevlar Composite — chosen where wear resistance comes first
- Cast Iron — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Semi-Metallic Compound — specified where the part sits close to a heat source
- Aluminium Alloy — chosen where wear resistance comes first
Processes available
- surface grinding
- injection moulding
- sintering
- electroplating
- CNC machining
- cold forging
Fitment notes
Check whether the mounting points on your market version match the catalogue drawing — regional variants are the usual cause of a wrong first order.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for ride-hailing fleets. Related applications include track days, night riding, food delivery, long-distance touring, off-road trails.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
What testing is included?
Standard lots ship with dimensional and hardness reports. REACH documentation is issued with the shipment when your market requires it.
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 200 pieces per line.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
