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:hay: guys. post your aftermarket shift knobs!
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:hay: guys. post your aftermarket shift knobs!
well, lets see em.
i really want this one from ebay. its about $100 with the w124 adapter but it says its walnut wood. anyone know how close that is to zembrano? i dont want it to be tooo off.
i really want this one from ebay. its about $100 with the w124 adapter but it says its walnut wood. anyone know how close that is to zembrano? i dont want it to be tooo off.
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W124, 320E, 1995.
I have the same ****er that you are looking at from e-bay, I got it from the same guy with the adarter, it looks great, the knob and the adapter are very good quallity.
I also got the zembrano knob but the leather/wood is a much better quallity product.
I also got the zembrano knob but the leather/wood is a much better quallity product.
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how close is the wood finish on the knob compared to the dash?
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how close is the wood finish on the knob compared to the dash?
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W124, 320E, 1995.
It is prety similar and it maches well, as I mentioned even when I have the Zembrano Knob, I liked the Burl wood Knob with the Original Zembrano Dash better. IMO
Besides as I mentioned the Burl/leather Knob has a very nice finish and chrome adapter are of much superior quality and finish than the Zembrano Knob. Again this is in my Opinion.
If you wait until this evening or tomorow morning I'll take and post some pictures.
Besides as I mentioned the Burl/leather Knob has a very nice finish and chrome adapter are of much superior quality and finish than the Zembrano Knob. Again this is in my Opinion.
If you wait until this evening or tomorow morning I'll take and post some pictures.
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It is prety similar and it maches well, as I mentioned even when I have the Zembrano Knob, I liked the Burl wood Knob with the Original Zembrano Dash better. IMO
Besides as I mentioned the Burl/leather Knob has a very nice finish and chrome adapter are of much superior quality and finish than the Zembrano Knob. Again this is in my Opinion.
If you wait until this evening or tomorow morning I'll take and post some pictures.
Besides as I mentioned the Burl/leather Knob has a very nice finish and chrome adapter are of much superior quality and finish than the Zembrano Knob. Again this is in my Opinion.
If you wait until this evening or tomorow morning I'll take and post some pictures.
wrd. ill keep an eye out for pix. thx
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Yes, the forum is very slow, hence the double posts, I have cleaned those up now.
You can order the W202 shifter shaft from the dealer, 95 up (not 2000 though).
Yes, 500e with burl, this picture shows old center console wood, it has since been replaced with a new piece.
Shift knob was purchased with complete boot and shifter trim ring for roughly $2.00 plus shipping, sold the left over parts for about $10 plus shipping, came out ahead on that deal.
You can order the W202 shifter shaft from the dealer, 95 up (not 2000 though).
Yes, 500e with burl, this picture shows old center console wood, it has since been replaced with a new piece.
Shift knob was purchased with complete boot and shifter trim ring for roughly $2.00 plus shipping, sold the left over parts for about $10 plus shipping, came out ahead on that deal.
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Yes, the forum is very slow, hence the double posts, I have cleaned those up now.
You can order the W202 shifter shaft from the dealer, 95 up (not 2000 though).
Yes, 500e with burl, this picture shows old center console wood, it has since been replaced with a new piece.
Shift knob was purchased with complete boot and shifter trim ring for roughly $2.00 plus shipping, sold the left over parts for about $10 plus shipping, came out ahead on that deal.
You can order the W202 shifter shaft from the dealer, 95 up (not 2000 though).
Yes, 500e with burl, this picture shows old center console wood, it has since been replaced with a new piece.
Shift knob was purchased with complete boot and shifter trim ring for roughly $2.00 plus shipping, sold the left over parts for about $10 plus shipping, came out ahead on that deal.
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I can't speak for all the later model knobs, but from what I have seen, there have not been many changes to the design.
As for the wood, not many options available, you may just have to bite the bullet and order it from the stealership like I did. All of the used wood I have ever seen suffer from fading and cracking.
As for the wood, not many options available, you may just have to bite the bullet and order it from the stealership like I did. All of the used wood I have ever seen suffer from fading and cracking.
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I can't speak for all the later model knobs, but from what I have seen, there have not been many changes to the design.
As for the wood, not many options available, you may just have to bite the bullet and order it from the stealership like I did. All of the used wood I have ever seen suffer from fading and cracking.
As for the wood, not many options available, you may just have to bite the bullet and order it from the stealership like I did. All of the used wood I have ever seen suffer from fading and cracking.
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The W202 shift shaft is about $25 new from a dealer. Quite sure many junkyards have them for a few bucks used.
Its 'Zebrano' also...not 'Zembrano' LOL
A not-so-exotic African wood.
I really dig that V8 knob...hope I can find one too off ebay. From a G-wagon?
Its 'Zebrano' also...not 'Zembrano' LOL
A not-so-exotic African wood.I really dig that V8 knob...hope I can find one too off ebay. From a G-wagon?
