eBay has these awesome custom shift knobs for jags that would look awesome on my car, but none say specifically they fit a x type. They do list every other jag known to man however. Are all the threads universal or would buying one of these a mistake?

 

Does your shift knob thread on and off? If so it would be a safe bet. Post up what the thread size is for the shifter.... I have a custom shift knob that was on the S Type and it had regular metric bolt thread.

 

All modern Jaguar shifters have the 8MM threaded shaft, including the X. Beware of "universal fit", or anything that employs shims/set screws.

 

There is a guy in Orlando that makes beautiful wood stuff for the Jag. I have one of his shift knobs. If needed, I'll get his email, and catalog. His name is Saul Chapman..a Brit, and a real pleasure to deal with

 

If you are on eBay, look for this seller as well. bruce*459 He is in Canada but will ship to USA. He made me a beautiful piano black knob with a green and silver growler inlay. Great job although a bit pricey.

 

I'm guessing this is the guy... British Autowood.. His user is Chap71 on e-bay.

Here is his store: Walnut Burl Gear Shift Knobs XJ6, XJS items in British Autowood Dashboard Woodwork Restoration store on eBay!

Bruce*459 also has a store; it is here: items in laila459 store on eBay!

Funny that I have these guys saved still... Anyway I ended up buying from this guy: His user Zahnieblack His store: Fishing Books, Burl Wood items in Jaguar Custom Creations and More store on eBay!

I highly recommend him. See, for some reason my shift knob started to develop a very small crack over a year after I bought it. I contacted him to ask how I could repair it and what to use before it became an actual problem. He asked me to send it to him. He refinished it for $0.00 and sent it back to me within a week....without me asking for it... Good guy!