Anyone have any pics of aftermarket shift knobs? (manual) I am looking at a MOMO ... not ever sure if it will fit but I am looking anyway.

Thanks
Ensey

 

I've got a Renntech on mine. Do a search. Columbus has one on his car as well. A Momo might work, if they have ones which screw onto the shaft, but it probably wouldn't look great. When you do the search, you'll run across discussions of why the MB shift knob is a real PITA to replace with aftermarket stuff.

 

Hmmm... Why does MB have to make everything HARD!!! All I want is a classy looking aluminum and CF knob... WTF!


hehehe jk

 

You shouldn't be kidding - I think it's just dumb how they do things like that, though I'm sure that it works out financially for them, so that most owners just stay with MB replacements for their OEM parts.

 

Unfortunately I am not trying to pay 145 for a GDMF renntech knob.


Thats rediculous... I will have some machineist go and boar out and re-thread a Momo shift knob before I pay that.

 

Well, you'll have to have them thread the end of the shifter shaft as well, then. Make sure you know how unique the attaching of the knob is before looking into alternatives!

 

hey Tommy, could you post a pic of the Renntech Knob.

Nevermind i found it.

 

i don't think it is so they can sell knobs. how many people replace their shift knob with a stock knob????not too many. i think it must be so that it is always lined up, it is easier to remove, but is a pain if you want something custom.

 

I was admiring the new '03 SL knobs and wonder if they would fit. They look similar with a similar boot.

 

You're right - at that time, I was speaking more in generalities. CD changers came to mind, actually. No, they're not replacing knobs obviously, though it is a part of the C7 pkg that people know about. Think about the cd changer, or even Comand, which some people have gotten, at least in some part, for the in-dash cd changer.

My point was that IMHO, MB makes some of these things needlessly complex in order to make aftermarket stuff harder to design and install. Getting back to the knob, I'd guess that it would be much cheaper to just do a screw-on knob, and a better choice. My crx is 13 years old, and has gotten by with this low-tech answer, and has gone through many knobs. So, why do something that you have to be double-jointed to remove? I don't get it.

 

actually Enze6997-

the momo shift knobs are one of the few that do, in fact, fit the MB stick. They come with special adapters (You know... the rubber stuff) for MB. It makes a perfect fit.. check it out at your local momo store.
-Just remember to keep your stock shift knob because the momo will not pass inspections.

I can post a pic of my shift knob.. if you want..
-i just need to get my digicam working.

 

Jersey inspection cares about that??? OMG... MD / VA there are so many ricers and other gear heads that add stuff to their vehicles that I think inspection criteria is pretty slack

My old integra with 3 inch straight pipes and 3 inch intake and all kinds of other fun illegal stuff seemed to never have a problem with inspection

 

I have no idea what he's talking about with NJ inspections. My crx passed with an aftermarket knob, seat, rollbar, a semi-gutted interior, an engine that you couldn't even get factory in the US, and an Autometer tach still wired up but sitting on the dash. Maybe his part of NJ's a little tougher than Clifton is.

 

Any good web sites for this, at least that have some pics and prices.

 

Ok here's what I want

 

I'm ordered the Brabus ones, the center "B" light up at night, pretty cool. However, pretty pricey

Does anybody know how to take the stock ones out, or do you simply twist them off??

 

The best way is to hit the "search" button.
Been posted tons of times; when you do get the knob, post some pics, I almost went with one of theirs instead.

 

CLASS C: can you post pics of the Brabus shiftknob once you install, i'm waiting to see a clear pic other than the one on the catalog. if you need help with the removal of the factory knob pm me...

 

I'll start a new thread with the pic once I install it. They just came in today, picking them up tomorrow

 

yah.. i dont know whats up with these regulations in my part of jersey..
I actually did fail my inspection once simply on the basis that the shift knob i had did not indicate the gear pattern on the top of the knob... This also happened to a friend of mine in pittsburgh.. Anyway.. thats the deal..

and for momo shift knobs.. just goto yahoo and search for it.. i'm sure you'll come across many resellers. just compare prices and stuff..

 

for pics of momo products just go to www.momo.it
from there you can get names of the shiftknobs that you like and start shopping from there, i like the "driver" steering wheel but replacing my wheel now would mean to give up my airbag...