leopoldtennis

Anyone ever tried to replace the shift knob on the W211. What shift knobs have you used, and how did you do it. As you know the boot, leather and knob are all one assembly, so I am wondering if there is a better option, perhaps an after market AMG knob that would work?
Thanks!
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ima55r2

I had a trim shop make a new boot. The existing 211 boot has a compression ring that was reused and glued to the base of new boot. The amg knob fit my clk and any aftermarket knob should work too since the post looks like any other shifter.

leopoldtennis

That looks great. Where did you get the shift knob?

The Godfather

YEah that'st he shift knob I have been looking for!!!

ima55r2

I got it on eBay a couple of years ago. Haven't seen one since.

Chappy

Such a tease... :p

M5KILLR

SWEET, i got one just like that a couple years ago too except mine is polished aluminum. does the shifter and boot just pull out?? how is it removed??

ima55r2

Pull the boot away from the edges of the panel and lift up over the knob to expose the locking piece. When looking down, turn the locking piece 1/4 counterclockwise to loosen, then lift the knob off.

Chappy...Tomorrow is the start of your first and last month. Hang in there!

leopoldtennis

This sounds doable. Thanks for the help. Now, if i could only find a shift knob similar to this that I can install. I've looked in several forums and there is nothing that I've seen that looks good in a W211 E55. Let's hope someone knows a good supplier.

Chappy