I know you can buy some nice replacement shift knobs on the interwebs but, I was wondering if it's worth the time/cost of having the original redone. I haven't pulled mine off yet so I'm not sure if it gets wrecked in the process or not. Mine isn't scratched or scuffed at all but it has gone "milky" and I would like to fix it.

Just a thought for future reference.

Thanks.

 

Anyne post any pics or info on replacement or refinished gear knobs?

 

2000jaglvr - I reckon the effort in refinishing the knob isn't worth it. In the uk one can buy a replacement for £15 new (about $22). I would have thought from a breaker's yard they would be even less. Hardly worth the effort.

The knob unscrews - it is on an M8 screw thread. I am looking to replace mine cos the varnish has cracked. Should be a simple enough job.

Jim,

Have a look on a well known auction site - there are a number of gear knobs available in different woods. No idea of the quality but the photos look nice.

 

Three options; 1) refinish it, 2) modify it to take an emblem & refinish or 3) replace with a nice Walnut (or Maple) burl one

 

Not the cheapest option ... but definitely the nicest

And Christmas is coming!

But I already blew my one allowed "special car related wish" on a laser level ... sigh