show me your shift knob

[trust068]

I just wondering if people here have upgraded shift knob.

[2phast]

Although not W202 specific....

http://2phast.com/500e/shifter.htm

[trust068]

wow the w203 knob looks HOT. can it be a direct bolt on to w202? or i have to chane shaft as well?

[trymonlam]

gotta say... that looks good. i am now a bit moved toward the side of doing this when i get to redo those dash panels...

[2phast]

The W201 and W124 required a shaft change, the W202 should not, the shaft I used is from a 94 W202, so you should be ok.

[Sulaco]

Originally posted by 2phast
The W201 and W124 required a shaft change, the W202 should not, the shaft I used is from a 94 W202, so you should be ok.

That car in your signature must be one hell of a car. Paint it dark green and put some AMG wheels on it and give me a call :)

[rollinrealbig]

2Phast :

Great job man !

but is there a way to mount the 203 trim and shift lettering also ? you know ... make it look exactly like the 203 ? or is that simply impossible ?

I would rather have the leather boot instead of those ridges.

[2phast]

When I bought the knob, it came with the boot, shift ring, shift indicator S/W switch etc.

I spent several hours trying to figure out a way to use the complete assembly, but without heavy modification, there was just no way to make it work, at least on a W124.

The shifter trim is a different size, the shift indicator is fully electronic and so was the S/W switch, the leather boot is smaller than the shifter opening on the W124 also.

[MikeL]

I have an illuminated Brabus shift knob with custom Brabus boot on my W202. I am very pleased on how it came out. I'll try to take some pics and post em up.

[2phast]

Please post, I would like to see.

[crazy00c230k]

i have a momo shift knob and boot, my car is in the shop right now cuz i got hit on wednesday....but i can try to post pix when i get it back

[ja2k]

Originally posted by 2phast
The W201 and W124 required a shaft change, the W202 should not, the shaft I used is from a 94 W202, so you should be ok.

2phast, so I can purchase any w203 shift knob and it will work for my 94 W202. Thanks for your help

[MBenzNL]

Originally posted by 2phast
The W201 and W124 required a shaft change, the W202 should not, the shaft I used is from a 94 W202, so you should be ok.
1993 W202s and early 1994 W202s require a shaft change as well...the early 202s have the same shafts as the 201s had (had t change mine as well to get an updated knob installed).

http://groups.msn.com/_Secure/0RwCFAjQVwPXmbOEX5md83meyvC0ePpoxW1MJqzy5JAWFflpPc D7QbwRdmHM2JaRL3SFEbWqLvpBux07eq7YkdDlYv*P!kJbLJL! hJ4*GzaI/250Dshifter1.jpg?dc=4675484782451155648

greetingz,

[2phast]

Ok, well the EPC lists the shaft with a model year break mid way in 94, so if you have a 94, check to see if the knob is molded into the shaft like the W124/W201 or if its a twist on type.

Part number for the shaft is 2022670401

I can't say for sure if all knobs are compatible with this shaft, but I do know that a W203 knob from a 2002 fit the shaft just fine.

[ja2k]

Originally posted by 2phast
Ok, well the EPC lists the shaft with a model year break mid way in 94, so if you have a 94, check to see if the knob is molded into the shaft like the W124/W201 or if its a twist on type.

Part number for the shaft is 2022670401

I can't say for sure if all knobs are compatible with this shaft, but I do know that a W203 knob from a 2002 fit the shaft just fine.



Originally posted by
MBenzNL
1993 W202s and early 1994 W202s require a shaft change as well...the early 202s have the same shafts as the 201s had (had t change mine as well to get an updated knob installed).

Thanks for clearing that up for me 2phast and MBenzNL:)

[2phast]

Steve is "da man" when it comes to all things MB :cool: