I'd like to replace the Shift **** on my Autostick. I know many of you out there have already done this. What do you suggest? What does MB have that was produced for the SLK? Any other good suggestions? Would love something with Cedar leather to match the seats but that's probably asking for too much. I've seen some with Carbon Fiber, that looked pretty nice. What do you all think? How easy to replace, is the **** just a screw on design? I haven't even looked at how it goes on/off. Open for all your suggestions.

 

i original purchase a momo ****...but i didn't care for the added 1" in height. and i didn't want to hack my car...especially if i wanted to put the stock **** back on at resale.

so...i then decided to purchase an 04' m/b slk automatic black leather shift ****. this **** is classy and looks as if it belong there imo. it also, fit as the crossfire stock **** does...height and all.

m/b part # A 170 267 10 10 9C05 (called a: handle)

 

Looks real nice. Easy to install? Price?

 

real easy to remove & re-install. remove the lower collar by unscrewing it...then pull up hard on the **** to remove it.

my wholesale cost. $115. i can provide you the info to my local dealer and the parts managers name if you have an interest...he is a personal friend. another board member is ordering one from his this week.

 

Thanks, I'll try my local MB dealer and see what it runs here in NY. If its not close I'll ask for your friends info. Thanks.

 

Checked with my MB dealer and it would cost me $140 + tax. What would it cost from your friend, same as your cost?

 

it would be the same as my cost...to you...$115.

dealer: crown m/b
contact: joe wood (parts manager)
phone: 614.376.0100

let him know...andrew smith...referred you.

 

Thanks Andrew I'll be in touch with him tomorrow. My dealer showed me a whole catalog of aftermarket ***** but I was afraid as you suggested with the Momo **** the fit would not be the same. I think the black leather should look nice. Thanks again, Marc.

 

Just ordered the **** from your friend Joe, Andrew. Said I should have it in a few days. Thanks again for your help.

 

anytime...enjoy!

 

Here are a few shift ***** that I am interested in.

 

Installed it last week and although mine didn't screw on as easily as I had hoped it would, it did finally go on and is real nice. Really like the feel of the leather and the smaller feel in my hand. Thanks for the connection to your friend. He/they were a pleasure to deal with.

 

Those are nice Rob but I was a little concerned about the height not being taller than the current one. Other than the MB **** which is probably the same height as the stock Crossfires the others (Momos) may be taller. The one I got is plain looking but the leather is a perfect color match with our interiors and it certainly won't get as hot as metal in the summertime with the top down sitting in the sun for any length of time. What ever happened to your diffuser? Don't see it listed on your additions.

 

glad you got it...enjoy!

 

Received them damaged and had to return them, they have been on perpetual backorder. Got a refund from CTD-Germany. I am working with a friend, to try and custom fabricate a rear diffuser. I will post some pics when we get the mock up done. Imagine the two spaces one on each side of the exhaust encased and with a narrow chrome or diamond mesh insert, hopefully it will be seamless with the bumper.

 

Fourth from the left is my choice. That is it for the Slate/Vanilla interior.
Gotta go to the MB dealer and get that baby.
Can I get the part number on the MB Accessories Site??

 

Could not find it on the MBUSA site but here is the link where I originally found it, I really like that one also.

http://www.carpartsdiscount.net/cate...hiftknobs.170/

http://www.carpartsdiscount.net/

 

Thanks, I just came from there. I'm sending a PM!

 

If this offer still stands, then Joe Wood has another customer. Please let me know. Thanks.

 

Does anyone else think the power mirror **** should be relocated? My arm hits it while resting my arm on the center console.
Just relocating it would make the shift **** feel better for me as it would put my arm in a better location.
I will let you know if I find a solution that is not a ridiculous amount of work.
Any suggestions?