Replacing the gear knob

[leftfield]

I don't know about you guys but I find the gear knob in my c-coupe hideous. very ah-pek looking and very out of place with the modern interior.

there's currently a replacement on sale in ebay that is a replica of what's in a SLS.

http://www.ebay.com/...94bdec8&vxp=mtr

Now that's what I call a gear knob!!!

Now the million dollar question, has anyone tried changing theirs before? How difficult is this as a DIY on a scale of 1 to 10?

[jon]

Swee! Group buy!

Dun think very difficult to change... try turning the knob anti-clockwise, should able to unscrew out.

Let me try later...

[HYM]

I interested!!! The height of the current gear knob also makes access to the lower part of the central console a little troublesome!

[alanlim]

looks interesting, keep us update.

[jon]

Found this removal instruction from a website but not sure if they are the same configuration or not.

http://www.formymercedes.com/Shift_Knob_Install_with_Leather_Boot.asp

[dteng75]

hmmm.....interesting. keep us posted ya.

[MarkCWQ]

Looks cool, camping here! Would be interested to get it done too if possible!

[leftfield]

Wah lao, everyone assuming I'll be doing it! I don't know how that's why asking!!!

[blackmercs]

Lolz this is funny!

[jon]

Bro, don't worry! I'll try to figure on my ride but today a real busy day. Will try to figure out tmr!

[tsktsk]

Courtesy of MBWorld forum user rb23lb.

-pop shift boot out by pressing in on one of the edges and slightly lifting up

- flip shift boot inside out

- take down plastic collar on rod by turning an 1/8 turn and wiggling downwards

- lift off knob and boot by pulling upwards

[MarkCWQ]

Haha! Thought you were going for it! But the eBay seller did state that it's compatible with W204.

[blackmercs]

Parking here!!

[jon]

Just go for group buy first lah then figure out how to replace!

Any supporter??

[Barney]

My original one in bad shape. Sell me your stock one cheap cheap! 

[MarkCWQ]

I wanna know how the finish product will look. After removing the original gear stick, there'll be a huge hole where the leather used to cover. The photo in the eBay site doesn't really show what happens to that part after the installation. My original gear stick has signs of slight wear and tear already.

[Lcohol]

Camping here for update!

[blackmercs]

Just go for group buy first lah then figure out how to replace!

Any supporter??

U jump i jump!! Swee bor

[leftfield]

Haha! Thought you were going for it! But the eBay seller did state that it's compatible with W204.

ebay seller like koyok seller, everything also can one!

[Sam]

Does this help?

[HYM]

I think what leftfield was bio-ing wasn't really high enough for him to pursue.

[HYM]

i will be going down to ah boon tomorrow so will probably ask him got this particular gearstick.

[jon]

I think our standard knob, the stick may be too long for the SL knob. It will look odd.... Unless also can change a shorter stick.

[MarkCWQ]

Any updates for the gear knob? Thread seems to have gone quiet.

[blackmercs]

Done!!