Capt

Is anyone aware if there is a wooden shifter knob available for a 2001 S430. Currently, I have the stock leather one, but would love to be able to change it to a wooden one.

Any help on cost and where to get one would be appreciated.

Chucky300

Actually - yes - I purchased one when I had my S500 from 2002. When I traded it for my S550 - I removed it and put the original stock shifter back. I currently have mine - but it isnt for sale because its my only memory of my first car.
But - that means you can get one from your dealer. That is where I purchased mine.

Cheers.

Capt

I phoned the dealer an they told me that there are three different types of wood and that the price varies from $360-$380 CDN. Is this right? Sounds like alot more than just a knob.

Mark_K

Due a search on this site there are many threads on this. You can get one for under 100.00.

Capt

Ok, I have been able to find some suppliers of shift knobs (no thanks to the search). Prices range from $80 - $150 USD. Chucky what did you pay for yours if you don't mind me asking?

My next question is how do you replace the knob? I have looked at my knob and tried to unscrew the chrome bezel but it won't budge. Any ideas? Keep in mind this is a 2001 S430.

Thanks in advance.

gman.too

Hi Capt, to remove, looking from the top, turn bottom piece counter clockwise as far as it would go (about 1/4 turn). You can use your fingers, tools are not necessary. Then with even pressure, lift up on the knob. That simple.
replace my leather knob with a wooden Advante with a small chrome trim. I made a huge difference, matching my wood dash trim. It looked so good, I replaced the steering wheel with same trim wooden/leather steering wheel. Sorry, I don't remember where I purchased the wooden knob, but it was a great price, $50-$60 in the spring of 2006. If I remember, I will write you.

Good luck!

Mark_K

I am also interested where you bought this.

Mark

Capt

Thanks Gman!

esprit

Do these instructions apply to knobs with the keyless GO button on them? Is there a wire/connector to worry about?

Thanks!
esprit

Chucky300

I paid i think $190. No charging

sooners

wooden shifter knobs are a great way to liven up the interior of your benz, they can be found in performance product magazine ( a do it all shop for authentic mb parts and accessorys ) on page33 there is a burlwood knob for 89 bucks and a zebrano wooden knob for79 bucks, if you do not have access to this mag, call direct 18002431220, and you can order direct from them, or have them send you a mag, you will love all the stuff they have. take care.

Capt

I'll be ordering one today. Thanks for all your help.

poormario

Is this the company you ordered you items from? http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com/default.aspx
I'm not seeing any for under $100 here unless you have keyless go.

Capt

They are backordered of the MP Design shifters :-(

BBALLER

Does anyone know how the wooden key less go insert from perfromanceproduct is applied to the key-less go knob? Is it just glued on,Will it sit flush?