SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

SL/R230: Shift Knob Compatibility

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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 04:09 PM
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Shift Knob Compatibility

Hi everybody,

I'm looking to replace my 2005 SL500's shift knob with a chestnut wood knob. I'm currently considering the following shift knobs that were intended for the S-Class W220:

1999-2003 MBZ W220 S430 CHESTNUT BLACK LEATHER SHIFT GEAR KNOB
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-2006-SCHATZ-MBZ-W220-C215-CHESTNUT-SHIFT-GEAR-KNOB-/131180485124?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item1e8af75a04
Could anyone let me know if either of these would work with my SL? Thanks so much for your responses!

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Matt
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 07:13 AM
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SL 55 and a GT 3000 vr4 Here's my car: http://home.online.no/~ludvs/index.cfm
Chestnut wood gear shift lever

Wouldn't you rather have the original that fits the R230?

It comes with or without keyless go.










Here's the web adress:
http://www.mercupgrades.com/Mercedes...rticle-70.html
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 08:22 AM
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Thanks so much for your reply! I would like to get the closest to stock as possible. The two I linked to above were the best I could find. I have chestnut with black leather - do you have any idea where I could find one?

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Old Jul 20, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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SL 55 and a GT 3000 vr4 Here's my car: http://home.online.no/~ludvs/index.cfm
Where to buy sl gear lever.

Sorry for the late posting, here's where I found the first picture, hope it helps.

http://www.mercupgrades.com/Mercedes...rticle-70.html
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Old Jul 20, 2014 | 09:46 AM
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Thanks for your reply. I still don't seem to be able to find any part number or way to purchase this elusive item. That said - does anyone know if a W220 shift knob (or similar generation CL) will fit my car? At least I can locate and purchase those shift knobs. Thanks again for all your help!

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Matt

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Sorry for the late posting, here's where I found the first picture, hope it helps.

http://www.mercupgrades.com/Mercedes...rticle-70.html
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