Shifter cap is TOO PLAIN
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Shifter cap is TOO PLAIN
My fellow C55 owners, have we made any progression on upgrading the plain/empty look on the head of the shifter?
I know most benzs have the MB 3-star emblem, but is there anyway we can get an AMG emblem or one that says C55? would getting custom stickers be the easiest and most cost-effective way to upgrade the empty cap?
it's just too plain... look forward to your thoughts & suggestions! thx
I know most benzs have the MB 3-star emblem, but is there anyway we can get an AMG emblem or one that says C55? would getting custom stickers be the easiest and most cost-effective way to upgrade the empty cap?
it's just too plain... look forward to your thoughts & suggestions! thx
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If somebody were to make a Black Series style shifter in the aftermarket, they would fly off the shelves. I know I'd be all over it. My factory shifter with the tacky "C32" sticker over the top is rubbed off and peeling. I would rather have a plain top than this POS design.
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Depending on your budget, you may be able to order a real AMG shift knob one through a euro dealer (or mbenznl). Just be prepared for sticker shock.
IIRC, there are a couple of different styles available for the W203. Here's one:
IIRC, there are a couple of different styles available for the W203. Here's one:
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If somebody were to make a Black Series style shifter in the aftermarket, they would fly off the shelves. I know I'd be all over it. My factory shifter with the tacky "C32" sticker over the top is rubbed off and peeling. I would rather have a plain top than this POS design.
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JBSPEED does a lot of carbon work. He might be able to hook us up with something like that. Problem would be getting our hands on a donor shifter to copy....
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we should try to come up with something... there's enough of us on here with stock shifters that are probably unenthused about their appearance!!
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If we prepaid Folex...think he'd be willing to do it (whatever "it" may end up being)? I think last time he ended up loosing a lot of money because I bought mine a lil later than I thought I would and asked if he had any left, he said there were a ton left...I mean, he is a trustworthy member.
Would love to just have a glossy AMG Affalterbach cap that would stick over our plain aluminum ones. Pretty simple I would think, but I ain't no engineer.
Would love to just have a glossy AMG Affalterbach cap that would stick over our plain aluminum ones. Pretty simple I would think, but I ain't no engineer.
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