Alternative knobs

cbr1100xx · 30th October 2019, 08:34

My gear knob is looking a bit sorry for itself so I was just wondering if anyone has got any pictures of alternative knobs.

There are so many different shapes and sizes I cant decide so it over to you

Thanks in advance

Stan

Sheraton · 30th October 2019, 09:35

How about one of these

this was actually reasonably comfortable to use - I didn't leave it there for long tho

fitted a nice new mk1 Gear Knob

something like this maybe for a ZT ?

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/rich...ob-r-b3008-37/

Paul.

stevestrat · 30th October 2019, 09:46

What's wrong with the knob? If its that the clear "rubber" top has gone yellow and manky they can be refurbed quite easily, done it with both ZTs I've owned. There is a "how to" but rather than clear lacquer I used my other half's clear nail varnish as it would be harder wearing.

Finished article on my old 1.8T:

cbr1100xx · 30th October 2019, 10:39

The top has gone yellow but the leather has split down the side so would still look terrible if I did the top so was thinking of replacing it with something different.

I do like the look of the mk1 knob , doesn't look out of place at all

Nick Greg · 30th October 2019, 11:43

Plenty of alternatives down in Westminster. Take your pick.

Odd Job · 30th October 2019, 13:03

I'll post a pic of mine later.

I replaced mine the week I bought the car as the old one was dreadful.
The knob nicely matches the gear gaiter with perforated leather effect.

kitt · 30th October 2019, 14:52

This looks good.... NOT

Its a stick of Rock

cbr1100xx · 30th October 2019, 16:43

That is a bit too large , I would hate to try and shuffle into the passenger seat

Odd Job · 30th October 2019, 18:17

Does that thing take batteries? !! ??

Odd Job · 30th October 2019, 18:23

Here's my knob!!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/184668...posted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/184668...posted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/184668...posted-public/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/184668...posted-public/

It matches the gear stick gaitor, I dont think it looks too cheap and tacky. I know it's not original, but mine was falling to bits and was loose.
The first time I drove the car, I put it into reverse and the knob came off in my hand!

30th October 2019, 08:34	#1
cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	Alternative knobs My gear knob is looking a bit sorry for itself so I was just wondering if anyone has got any pictures of alternative knobs. There are so many different shapes and sizes I cant decide so it over to you Thanks in advance Stan __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

30th October 2019, 09:46	#3
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,459 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	What's wrong with the knob? If its that the clear "rubber" top has gone yellow and manky they can be refurbed quite easily, done it with both ZTs I've owned. There is a "how to" but rather than clear lacquer I used my other half's clear nail varnish as it would be harder wearing. Finished article on my old 1.8T: __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

30th October 2019, 10:39	#4
cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	The top has gone yellow but the leather has split down the side so would still look terrible if I did the top so was thinking of replacing it with something different. I do like the look of the mk1 knob , doesn't look out of place at all __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

30th October 2019, 13:03	#6
Odd Job Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.0 cdti Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Derby Posts: 909 Thanks: 298 Thanked 191 Times in 149 Posts	I'll post a pic of mine later. I replaced mine the week I bought the car as the old one was dreadful. The knob nicely matches the gear gaiter with perforated leather effect. __________________ ….And the latest thing to break is..... ### MG STANDS FOR "MY GREMLIN" !!!

30th October 2019, 16:43	#8
cbr1100xx Gets stuck in VW touareg Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: dunsop bridge Posts: 870 Thanks: 225 Thanked 414 Times in 235 Posts	That is a bit too large , I would hate to try and shuffle into the passenger seat __________________ WE WERE BOTH BORN ON THE 4th of JULY CAR DIED 15/11/2022---I'M STILL GOING (JUST)

30th October 2019, 09:35	#2
Sheraton Posted a thing or two Rover 75 1.8t Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1,377 Thanks: 384 Thanked 409 Times in 267 Posts	How about one of these this was actually reasonably comfortable to use - I didn't leave it there for long tho fitted a nice new mk1 Gear Knob something like this maybe for a ZT ? https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/rich...ob-r-b3008-37/ Paul.

30th October 2019, 11:43	#5
Nick Greg Posted a thing or two Honda Insight Hybrid Join Date: May 2015 Location: Brighouse Posts: 1,157 Thanks: 691 Thanked 424 Times in 280 Posts	Plenty of alternatives down in Westminster. Take your pick.

30th October 2019, 14:52	#7
kitt Avid contributor BMW F30 Had a MG ZT Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Cannock Posts: 209 Thanks: 59 Thanked 69 Times in 48 Posts	This looks good.... NOT Its a stick of Rock

30th October 2019, 18:17	#9
Odd Job Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.0 cdti Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Derby Posts: 909 Thanks: 298 Thanked 191 Times in 149 Posts	Does that thing take batteries? !! ?? __________________ ….And the latest thing to break is..... ### MG STANDS FOR "MY GREMLIN" !!! Last edited by Odd Job; 30th October 2019 at 18:24..

30th October 2019, 18:23	#10
Odd Job Gets stuck in MG ZT 2.0 cdti Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Derby Posts: 909 Thanks: 298 Thanked 191 Times in 149 Posts	Here's my knob!! https://www.flickr.com/photos/184668...posted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/184668...posted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/184668...posted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/184668...posted-public/ It matches the gear stick gaitor, I dont think it looks too cheap and tacky. I know it's not original, but mine was falling to bits and was loose. The first time I drove the car, I put it into reverse and the knob came off in my hand! __________________ ….And the latest thing to break is..... ### MG STANDS FOR "MY GREMLIN" !!! Last edited by Odd Job; 30th October 2019 at 18:27..

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