Dave OH

Does anyone know where to get the C7 Shifter? Also, does anyone know if this can be used in the SLK320 MT6?

TIA

darkfact

whats the C7 shifter?

mctwin2kman

It is a short throw shifter that comes with the US C7 package. This is the Evolution package elsewhere. It is leather wrapped sport shifter for the manual tranny. The C7 package is the body colored door handles, short throw shifter, thicker steering wheel, chrome exhaust tip, studded aluminum pedals, and the 17 inch wheels and tires upgrade offered to the US for $750 as an option. It is one of the best deal packages you can get here. I am not sure what is included in the Evolution package, I believe it is mostly the same with the addition of Evolution floor mats.

VoyagerDude

Correct

Dave OH

Anybody know if you can put the shorter throw shifter in the SLK MT6...? I would assume they are the same transmission...

Davidta

I odn't know about throwing it in the 6, you should be able to find the part number for the old shifter on the forum and compare it to the part number in the slk for your answere, as far as adding the short throw shifter, it makes a big difference, best mod I made I think, but you don't get the new shift *** with it, that is another 250 dollars

Matt230K

It's been a while since I have driven a manual SLK320. But from what I remember, that car has relatively short throws. If the C7 or similar shifter is not already in there, I doubt it would make a difference. You should just stick with what you have.

AndrewK

Or wait for the UUC short-throw shifter that tommy is working on. Any updates tommy? If they are looking for people to commit to buy it, put me on the list!

Benzio2K3

i have actually been looking for a short throw sifter for a while and i am famiiar with the one that comes with the c7 pkg. but i wanted to know if i can purchase that elsewhere

Davidta

right now I think that is the only option for the C230, I am not sure of this, maybe the slk guys have worked something out... You can order the shifter itself from any place that sells mercedes parts and your dealer should be willing to install it, it is genuine MB.

tommy

Andrew, I talked to Rob from UUC yesterday. They're very busy with other money-generating projects currently.

So, basically, got the old "don't call us, we'll call you" response. I still think it'll happen, but not quickly.

Benzio2K3

yea but the only thing with that is genuine mb parts from mb dealerships =$$$$$$$$$$ so if i can get it from elsewhere for cheaper it will be preferable

Davidta

Try an MB wholesaler, the partnumber is in some of the old postings somewhere...