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Old 03-26-2011, 01:09 PM
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I hate my 545 shifter knob, any suggestions??? i dont like the corny carbon fiber one either....
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I upgraded to the M ZHP shift knob. You can pick one up at your dealer for about $70. Worth every penny.
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I upgraded to the M ZHP shift knob. You can pick one up at your dealer for about $70. Worth every penny.

did i forget to mention its AUTO??
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Originally Posted by mr_rota
did i forget to mention its AUTO??
Lol yes you did. When I hear 'shifter knob' I think of a manual. Cant help you on the auto!
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has anyone tired to put a 08 shift knob the one that comes with LCI cars on the pre lci models?
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Originally Posted by mr_rota
I hate my 545 shifter knob, any suggestions??? i dont like the corny carbon fiber one either....
What bothers you, the shape, the finish?

Not much you can do on the shape but I did swap out the original shifter with the metal finish for the OEM with the poplar wood finish. An easy DIY...
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I recently swapped out my old shifter to the illuminated m5 shifter. A while back ago Schulrog was offering this. I attached his website for you. (motive mods or something like that). I bought mine from a member who bought the kit from him a long time ago. All functions work as should, but you need to purchase an additional harness made to pair the original brains of your shifter to the new one.
Here you go bud


SMG retrofit kit
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Originally Posted by devildawg712
I recently swapped out my old shifter to the illuminated m5 shifter. A while back ago Schulrog was offering this. I attached his website for you. (motive mods or something like that). I bought mine from a member who bought the kit from him a long time ago. All functions work as should, but you need to purchase an additional harness made to pair the original brains of your shifter to the new one.
Here you go bud


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dammmmmmn i would never pay 400 dollars for a shift knob.!!! thats nutz
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I may be wrong, but I swear their pricing was something like $250 a year ago... now it's $400. OUCH!
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Originally Posted by GsQ
dammmmmmn i would never pay 400 dollars for a shift knob.!!! thats nutz
I'm right there with you man. I bought 2nd hand for 200 shipped. Got lucky on that one.


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