AMG logo on SLK55 gear knobs - Page 2

cyberdrakon · 02-15-2007

the top of my slk 55 shift knob is blank. as in completely blank...it's just silver paint. it feels like plastic to me. if it's metal for sure, you guys can just give me the whole knob and i can engrave on it...but i didn't want to risk melting it if it's plastic.

BTW, the SLK 55 black series knob is laser engraved...exactly the same process that i can do, if i can find chrome blanks to engrave on.

**etyu** · 02-15-2007

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

the top of my slk 55 shift knob is blank. as in completely blank...it's just silver paint. . ...

not even a three-pointed star? I'm having second thoughts about switching to the 55.

Just kidding. Can someone post a narrative/tutorial on how to dismantle the knob?

**alroumi** · 02-16-2007

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Originally Posted by V8SLK

absolutely count me in.

Same here.

ChriSLK55 · 02-16-2007

Its actually fairly easy to take the knob apart. First, you remove the shift boot from the center console by simply pulling up on the leather at the edges. It just snaps off. You will then pull the leather boot up over the shft knob so that the boot is pretty much inside-out.

You will then see a black plastic locking ring. You give the black ring a 1/4 turn to unlock the shifter from the steel shifter rod. You then pull straight up and the shifter knob will easily come off.

Now, with the leather boot still inside-out, you will gently pry the black plastic ring (the one that you gave a 1/4 turn) from the base where it touches the leather boot. It will snap off.

Then, take the boot off, slide off the silver ring on the other side of the boot and the knob will come apart in two peices. Thats as far as I have been able to go ..... Hopefully we can get this figured out.

ChriSLK55 · 02-16-2007

cyberdrakon, if the knobs are steel, which i suspect that they are, can you engrave the AMG logo directly on them?

**etyu** · 02-16-2007

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Originally Posted by ChriSLK55

Its actually fairly easy to take the knob apart. First, you remove the shift boot from the center console by simply pulling up on the leather at the edges. It just snaps off. You will then pull the leather boot up over the shft knob so that the boot is pretty much inside-out.

You will then see a black plastic locking ring. You give the black ring a 1/4 turn to unlock the shifter from the steel shifter rod. You then pull straight up and the shifter knob will easily come off.

Now, with the leather boot still inside-out, you will gently pry the black plastic ring (the one that you gave a 1/4 turn) from the base where it touches the leather boot. It will snap off.

Then, take the boot off, slide off the silver ring on the other side of the boot and the knob will come apart in two peices. Thats as far as I have been able to go ..... Hopefully we can get this figured out.

Thank you very much for that ChriSLK55.

aquascape · 02-17-2007

Here's the part number for one with the AMG lettering engraved on the top

A171 267 0234 = 85 Euro / AMG Plakette

ChriSLK55 · 02-17-2007

When you say AMG logo is that "AMG" lettering or the AMG symbol posted earlier from the black series car? Personally, I would like the symbol as in the black series car. Could you post a pic of yours for comparison?

**dsb** · 02-17-2007

Aquascape has the same gearshift as pictured above. However, it seems you cannot simply purchase the plakette alone. Instead, you must purchase the entire gearshift assembly. This costs roughly $400US.

If someone can figure out how to safely remove the basic one, then MAYBE we can order just the plakette and make the change... if MB even allows that.

aquascape · 02-17-2007

Mine just has ///AMG engraved onto it, no logo like in the picture

I will try and take a picture but it is difficult as it is a mirrored finish with the ///AMG engraved across it and is very difficult to take a picture of

**etyu** · 02-17-2007

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Originally Posted by aquascape

Mine just has ///AMG engraved onto it, no logo like in the picture

I will try and take a picture but it is difficult as it is a mirrored finish with the ///AMG engraved across it and is very difficult to take a picture of

Do it in daylight, in the shade and no flash.

Count me in too or reserve one for me , but I gotta wait until I get to switch.

**dsb** · 02-17-2007

Whoops. I thought Aquascape had the gearshift pictured above.

aquascape · 02-18-2007

Here's some pictures of teh one i have (sorry the pictures aren't very good, it is hard to take a picture of it).

**alroumi** · 02-18-2007

thank you aquascape.

*easty* · 02-18-2007

looks great to me.

**etyu** · 02-18-2007

Thank you aquascape for the photos. If given a choice, I still prefer the one posted by Easty:

**alroumi** · 02-18-2007

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Originally Posted by etyu

Thank you aquascape for the photos. If given a choice, I still prefer the one posted by Easty:

Same here eddy!

bazzle · 02-22-2007

Found these

Bazzle

**alroumi** · 02-22-2007

bazzle those are too shiney and are for the older style merces, ML gearknob, SL R129 and R170.

02-15-2007	#21 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,316 Country: Thanks: 15 Thanked 40 Times in 30 Posts	the top of my slk 55 shift knob is blank. as in completely blank...it's just silver paint. it feels like plastic to me. if it's metal for sure, you guys can just give me the whole knob and i can engrave on it...but i didn't want to risk melting it if it's plastic. BTW, the SLK 55 black series knob is laser engraved...exactly the same process that i can do, if i can find chrome blanks to engrave on.
	http://www.slkworld.com/

02-17-2007	#27 (permalink)
aquascape SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Midlands, UK Vehicle: SLK55 AMG Posts: 99 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Here's the part number for one with the AMG lettering engraved on the top A171 267 0234 = 85 Euro / AMG Plakette Last edited by aquascape; 03-17-2008 at 02:35 PM.

02-17-2007	#29 (permalink)
dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,096 Country: Thanks: 35 Thanked 58 Times in 31 Posts	Aquascape has the same gearshift as pictured above. However, it seems you cannot simply purchase the plakette alone. Instead, you must purchase the entire gearshift assembly. This costs roughly $400US. If someone can figure out how to safely remove the basic one, then MAYBE we can order just the plakette and make the change... if MB even allows that. __________________ '06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash / DPE 19" R07s, Other Stuff *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

02-17-2007	#32 (permalink)
dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,096 Country: Thanks: 35 Thanked 58 Times in 31 Posts	Whoops. I thought Aquascape had the gearshift pictured above. __________________ '06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash / DPE 19" R07s, Other Stuff *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

02-18-2007	#34 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,021 Country: Thanks: 229 Thanked 157 Times in 95 Posts	thank you aquascape. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

02-16-2007	#24 (permalink)
ChriSLK55 SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 2006 SLK55 Posts: 18 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Its actually fairly easy to take the knob apart. First, you remove the shift boot from the center console by simply pulling up on the leather at the edges. It just snaps off. You will then pull the leather boot up over the shft knob so that the boot is pretty much inside-out. You will then see a black plastic locking ring. You give the black ring a 1/4 turn to unlock the shifter from the steel shifter rod. You then pull straight up and the shifter knob will easily come off. Now, with the leather boot still inside-out, you will gently pry the black plastic ring (the one that you gave a 1/4 turn) from the base where it touches the leather boot. It will snap off. Then, take the boot off, slide off the silver ring on the other side of the boot and the knob will come apart in two peices. Thats as far as I have been able to go ..... Hopefully we can get this figured out.

02-16-2007	#25 (permalink)
ChriSLK55 SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 2006 SLK55 Posts: 18 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	cyberdrakon, if the knobs are steel, which i suspect that they are, can you engrave the AMG logo directly on them?

02-17-2007	#28 (permalink)
ChriSLK55 SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Vehicle: 2006 SLK55 Posts: 18 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	When you say AMG logo is that "AMG" lettering or the AMG symbol posted earlier from the black series car? Personally, I would like the symbol as in the black series car. Could you post a pic of yours for comparison?

02-17-2007	#30 (permalink)
aquascape SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: West Midlands, UK Vehicle: SLK55 AMG Posts: 99 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mine just has ///AMG engraved onto it, no logo like in the picture I will try and take a picture but it is difficult as it is a mirrored finish with the ///AMG engraved across it and is very difficult to take a picture of

02-18-2007	#35 (permalink)
easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,068 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	looks great to me. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

02-22-2007	#39 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,021 Country: Thanks: 229 Thanked 157 Times in 95 Posts	bazzle those are too shiney and are for the older style merces, ML gearknob, SL R129 and R170. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!