What does everyone think of this shift knob?
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2012 w212
What does everyone think of this shift knob?
Hey guys,
Anyone have this shift knob and, if so, do you like it?
How do you think it would look? Any other shift knob ideas?
Thanks!
http://www.parkplacestores-mb.com/gechlea.html
Anyone have this shift knob and, if so, do you like it?
How do you think it would look? Any other shift knob ideas?
Thanks!
http://www.parkplacestores-mb.com/gechlea.html
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911's and beyond
its Ok looking but i personally wouldnt get it, Plus the wood in the mercedes is VERY difficult to match considering that MB cant even match it them selves the knobs are always/mostly lighter then the trim. BUy it Try it then sell it i guess...
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sold - w211 e320, f250, rx7 race car
Hey guys,
Anyone have this shift knob and, if so, do you like it?
How do you think it would look? Any other shift knob ideas?
Thanks!
http://www.parkplacestores-mb.com/gechlea.html
Anyone have this shift knob and, if so, do you like it?
How do you think it would look? Any other shift knob ideas?
Thanks!
http://www.parkplacestores-mb.com/gechlea.html
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I've had that knob for 1.5 years but in black birds eye maple. I am happy with it. It's a b*tch to install if you have the leather boot that has the knob integrated into it. You have to cut the boot and there are no installation instructions. Even my dealer, Park Place where you saw it online didn't know how to do it. I figured it out and eventually also did one for a buddy.
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I notice your sig says 211, and the interior in your pic looks like a Sports Pkg equipped car, but it has a W/S Transmission Program button on the console. All the 211's I've seen have S/C on the button. How come... unless its a 5 speed and thats what the buttons say on the 5 vs 7 speeds.
I wanna say the early 2003 W211's had the S/C button. Oh, and didn't the early ones also have the 5sp like you mentioned? Can't remember.
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I notice your sig says 211, and the interior in your pic looks like a Sports Pkg equipped car, but it has a W/S Transmission Program button on the console. All the 211's I've seen have S/C on the button. How come... unless its a 5 speed and thats what the buttons say on the 5 vs 7 speeds.
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So, 7 speed or 5 speed? www.nctd.com says that 2003's got the 5 speed while the 2004's and newer got the 7 speeds.
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MY03 All = 5 speed transmission
MY04 e320, 4Matic, e55 = 5 speed; e500 = 7 speed
MY05 e320, CDI, 4Matic, e55 = 5 speed; e500 = 7 speed
MY06 CDI, 4Matic, e55 = 5 speed; e350, e500 = 7 speed
MY07 4Matic = 5 speed; e350, BlueTec, e550, e63 = 7 speed
MY08 4Matic = 5 speed; e350, BlueTec, e550, e63 = 7 speed
MY04 e320, 4Matic, e55 = 5 speed; e500 = 7 speed
MY05 e320, CDI, 4Matic, e55 = 5 speed; e500 = 7 speed
MY06 CDI, 4Matic, e55 = 5 speed; e350, e500 = 7 speed
MY07 4Matic = 5 speed; e350, BlueTec, e550, e63 = 7 speed
MY08 4Matic = 5 speed; e350, BlueTec, e550, e63 = 7 speed
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...and I don't care what they say... The 7 speed transmission is the smoothest operating as a 6 speed. ...If you leave it in "C" mode. Never a rough 1-2 or 2-1 shift. Oh yeah, there is no "1" in "C". Wait till the "cool" weather & check it out (if you live in a "cool weather" State).
