Carbon fiber chrome shift knob

tw2 · 02-15-2012, 03:03 AM

My shift **** has seen better days. The C32 is rubbed off a little, there are scratches on top and the "sticker" has some wrinkles down the left side.

So I bought this from http://www.formymercedes.com/mb_resu...=Shift%20Knobs

It looks and feels fantastic. I am very pleased with it. There is only one issue with it. It sits slightly lower than the stock one and the boot sits at a slightly different angle against the base of the new ****. As a result there are lots of creases in the leather. I am hoping they straighten out once I start using it.

Installation took about 20-30 mins since I was unfamiliar with it. Next time would take 10 mins max. The instructions were helpful. http://www.formymercedes.com/Shift_K...ather_Boot.asp

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macbryanie · 02-15-2012, 07:54 AM

Looks great.

My opinion looks better than the carbon with chrome.

tw2 · 02-16-2012, 01:41 AM

Thanks, it looks much better than the original one and fits in well with the rest of the interior. The **** is also a lot heavier than the original, maybe 10x more, which gives it a really nice feel. The carbon fiber also makes it harder to see fingerprints all over it.

AMG3.2 · 02-16-2012, 11:02 AM

Oh that looks sick. I'd love to get this, but I want to apply the 3M carbon fiber vinyl to my trim before.

loudandheard · 02-16-2012, 04:16 PM

Now all you need to do is get the cf interior trim and your set.

tw2 · 02-17-2012, 01:05 AM

I am definitely not opposed to the carbon fiber console trim but I actually really like the stock aluminum.

Looking forward to the pics of the carbon wrapped trim when you do it.

Das_Stig · 02-17-2012, 03:52 AM

I hate to sound like an *** but....

tw2 · 02-21-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Das_Stig

I hate to sound like an *** but....

Wow thanks for your contribution.

macbryanie · 02-21-2012, 06:04 PM

My opinion is that the OEM one is tacky...c32 is written in an 80's style computer font. Its cheaply printed on a sticker. Not what you would expect for a $160k AUD car.

paqueras · 02-21-2012, 11:47 PM

Just in case someone is interested...Renntech Carbon fiber on EBAY!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ren...#ht_500wt_1363

By the way i like it!

AMG Sleeper · 02-22-2012, 10:18 PM

at least the C32 stock shift **** had something written on it... the C55 stock one is bare!

tw2 · 02-23-2012, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paqueras

Just in case someone is interested...Renntech Carbon fiber on EBAY!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ren...#ht_500wt_1363

By the way i like it!

Thats a nice one, looks very similar to the one above.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMG Sleeper

at least the C32 stock shift **** had something written on it... the C55 stock one is bare!

Or at least half of what was originally written on it

AMG Sleeper · 02-25-2012, 05:40 PM

DCT is selling one that's a little less ricey and has the AMG emblem on it too: http://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c5...ml#post5070575

02-16-2012, 11:02 AM	#4
AMG3.2 MBWorld Fanatic! 2002 Mercedes-Benz C32 Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 1,134 Drives: C32 AMG	Oh that looks sick. I'd love to get this, but I want to apply the 3M carbon fiber vinyl to my trim before. __________________

02-22-2012, 10:18 PM	#11
AMG Sleeper Super Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 535 Drives: 2005 C55 AMG, 2010 Subaru Impreza	at least the C32 stock shift ** had something written on it... the C55 stock one is bare! __________________ 2005 C55 AMG -------------- Mods: > CL-style grille > Flat MB hood badge > 19" rims (off E63/CLS63) > HID fog lights > 5.5 AMG badge > AMG emblem on shift ** (finally!) > Front indicators painted body color > iPod-ready Forthcoming mods: > still debating on a CF lip and tinting the windows...

02-25-2012, 05:40 PM	#13
AMG Sleeper Super Member 2005 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 535 Drives: 2005 C55 AMG, 2010 Subaru Impreza	DCT is selling one that's a little less ricey and has the AMG emblem on it too: http://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c5...ml#post5070575 __________________ 2005 C55 AMG -------------- Mods: > CL-style grille > Flat MB hood badge > 19" rims (off E63/CLS63) > HID fog lights > 5.5 AMG badge > AMG emblem on shift **** (finally!) > Front indicators painted body color > iPod-ready Forthcoming mods: > still debating on a CF lip and tinting the windows...

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02-15-2012, 07:54 AM	#2
macbryanie Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne AU Posts: 371 Drives: C32 ///AMG	Looks great. My opinion looks better than the carbon with chrome.

02-16-2012, 01:41 AM	#3
tw2 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 405 Drives: 2002 C32 AMG	Thanks, it looks much better than the original one and fits in well with the rest of the interior. The **** is also a lot heavier than the original, maybe 10x more, which gives it a really nice feel. The carbon fiber also makes it harder to see fingerprints all over it.

02-16-2012, 04:16 PM	#5
loudandheard MBWorld Fanatic! 2003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,911 Drives: C32/C55 AMG	Now all you need to do is get the cf interior trim and your set.

02-17-2012, 01:05 AM	#6
tw2 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 405 Drives: 2002 C32 AMG	I am definitely not opposed to the carbon fiber console trim but I actually really like the stock aluminum. Looking forward to the pics of the carbon wrapped trim when you do it.

02-17-2012, 03:52 AM	#7
Das_Stig Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eugene Oregon Posts: 55 Drives: C32 AMG and a 2004 Porsche Cayenne	I hate to sound like an *** but....

02-21-2012, 06:04 PM	#9
macbryanie Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Melbourne AU Posts: 371 Drives: C32 ///AMG	My opinion is that the OEM one is tacky...c32 is written in an 80's style computer font. Its cheaply printed on a sticker. Not what you would expect for a $160k AUD car.

02-21-2012, 11:47 PM	#10
paqueras Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lima - Peru Posts: 349 Drives: -C32 AMG Sportcoupe & 190E 2.3 16V Cosworth	Just in case someone is interested...Renntech Carbon fiber on EBAY! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ren...#ht_500wt_1363 By the way i like it!

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