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Shift knob for C240
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Shift knob for C240
I have a C240 classic. And it has the cheap plastic feeling shift knob. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get an original OEM leather wrapped shift knob for cheap. I think that the boot of the knob has to be replaced as well.
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I think it depends on if you have an automatic or manual. I beleieve you can easily replace the shift knob on the automatic. However, if you have a manual, like I do, it may be a little tougher. It seems as if the boot and knob are one unit. So, you cannot replace the knob itself.
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Re: Shift knob for C240
Originally posted by solaraxis
I have a C240 classic. And it has the cheap plastic feeling shift knob. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get an original OEM leather wrapped shift knob for cheap.
Francis
I have a C240 classic. And it has the cheap plastic feeling shift knob. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get an original OEM leather wrapped shift knob for cheap.
Francis
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Do you guys have more links to such sites? I tried http://www.oberklasse.com/stores/ but the pictures on that site aren't very good.
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the OEM leather wrapped knob may be not the highest quality, but if you wanna keep the OEM look then this is probably the way to go. i would assume that the OEM leather would be a direct replacement. go to the parts dept. and ask them!
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Is it even possible to modify the shift knob on a manual transmission? I look at mine and the boot leather goes right up to the shift knob. Has anyone with a manual changed their shift knob?
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Originally posted by TXTiger
Is it even possible to modify the shift knob on a manual transmission? I look at mine and the boot leather goes right up to the shift knob. Has anyone with a manual changed their shift knob?
Is it even possible to modify the shift knob on a manual transmission? I look at mine and the boot leather goes right up to the shift knob. Has anyone with a manual changed their shift knob?
IMO, I think you cannot replace the shift knob on the manual. I have looked at mine and it seems like the boot and knob are connected as one.
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Originally posted by shtatc
TXTiger,
IMO, I think you cannot replace the shift knob on the manual. I have looked at mine and it seems like the boot and knob are connected as one.
TXTiger,
IMO, I think you cannot replace the shift knob on the manual. I have looked at mine and it seems like the boot and knob are connected as one.
The only way I can see it working is either cutting the current boot and fashioning some way for it to mate up with the new knob, or finding someone that sells a boot designed to work with one of those knobs. I wonder if someone could post a pic of the boot on the automatic with their knob off so we could see what it looks like. Could give us ideas how to make it work?
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TXTiger,
I think if we took off the centre console, the knob and boot may unscrew off as one piece. Provided the boot is easy to take off from the console. Then we would need to find something that is a one piece unit to replace it. May be more of a hassel, then what it is worth. You know?
I think if we took off the centre console, the knob and boot may unscrew off as one piece. Provided the boot is easy to take off from the console. Then we would need to find something that is a one piece unit to replace it. May be more of a hassel, then what it is worth. You know?
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Pull up on the boot where it attaches to the console (the rectangle part) until it unsnaps. Then pull it up over the shift knob until you can see a black circle piece below the knob. Turn this piece to loosen it, it doesn't have to come off, just turn it a little bit and it will loosen from the shaft and you can pull the knob straight up and off. Reverse this to put it back on. Then, if you can find a knob with a boot attached then you could replace them both.
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Originally posted by Matt230K
Pull up on the boot where it attaches to the console (the rectangle part) until it unsnaps. Then pull it up over the shift knob until you can see a black circle piece below the knob. Turn this piece to loosen it, it doesn't have to come off, just turn it a little bit and it will loosen from the shaft and you can pull the knob straight up and off. Reverse this to put it back on. Then, if you can find a knob with a boot attached then you could replace them both.
Pull up on the boot where it attaches to the console (the rectangle part) until it unsnaps. Then pull it up over the shift knob until you can see a black circle piece below the knob. Turn this piece to loosen it, it doesn't have to come off, just turn it a little bit and it will loosen from the shaft and you can pull the knob straight up and off. Reverse this to put it back on. Then, if you can find a knob with a boot attached then you could replace them both.
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The automatic on your E55 works the same way, you can see the black knob on the bottom because it isn't covered by the boot. But I know they are now putting a boot even on automatics, so I'm not real sure if it works the same way as the manual. It probably does.
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I know yours is the same, i meant i'm not sure if the ones with the boot are the same. I think you have to snap off the boot along with the PRND part and that should have wires attached to it for lighting, so the manual or the automatic without boot are probably easiest to change.
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Originally posted by Matt230K
Pull up on the boot where it attaches to the console (the rectangle part) until it unsnaps. Then pull it up over the shift knob until you can see a black circle piece below the knob. Turn this piece to loosen it, it doesn't have to come off, just turn it a little bit and it will loosen from the shaft and you can pull the knob straight up and off. Reverse this to put it back on. Then, if you can find a knob with a boot attached then you could replace them both.
Pull up on the boot where it attaches to the console (the rectangle part) until it unsnaps. Then pull it up over the shift knob until you can see a black circle piece below the knob. Turn this piece to loosen it, it doesn't have to come off, just turn it a little bit and it will loosen from the shaft and you can pull the knob straight up and off. Reverse this to put it back on. Then, if you can find a knob with a boot attached then you could replace them both.
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There's probably a way to separate the two parts after you take them off, kind of like Citron described on his VW. I haven't tried this, but I would think you could do this and then keep the original boot but with a knew knob. Good luck trying to figure it out. I don't have a problem with mine, so I'm keeping it stock.
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I just noticed you have a C240. For you and those with non-C7 coupes, the knob could be a little better in my opinion. But I like the C7 knob. It's just like an SLK knob and feels better.
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after i removed the knob and boot from my VW, when i put them pack together, it was pretty much the opposite. you tuck the old boot back under the knob, place the new clip around it and then tighten both the knob and boot to the stick. then you place the boot back in place to the console. thats how i did it in my VW. my friend has an Audi it went the same way. it was an odd set to me when i changed out the knob 2 years ago. i was used to unscrewing it. granted VW and Audi are generally the same it may be worth a look to see if MB has the same kind of set up.
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This was a piece of cake on my 04 C230K SS. Replaced the stock knob on my 6-spd with a Momo carbon fiber knob, and kept the stock boot. While everything appears to be in one piece on the stock unit (and is sold that way by MB - knob/boot), the two black nuts under the knob simply twist to unlock; the first nut decures the knob, the second nut secures the boot. Took me all of 15 minutes, and required a pair of large jawed pliers to back off the nuts. Everything else was by hand.
Now the shifter has entirely new feel, with the smaller, smoother knob...and looks much better and harmoniuos with the black and alumnum interior.
Now the shifter has entirely new feel, with the smaller, smoother knob...and looks much better and harmoniuos with the black and alumnum interior.
