R56 gearknob

R56 gearknob

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Darren93

Original Poster:

151 posts

112 months

Saturday 2nd November 2019
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Does anyone run an aftermarket gearknob on their R56 Cooper S? The top has came off of the stock item (again) after the previous bodge with superglue...

GaryF

974 posts

260 months

Saturday 2nd November 2019
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Yes, have a look here: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=18...

Feels great in the hand and due to the weight it also gives a much more positive and less 'rubbery' shift. Quality is beyond belief as well. He does pool ball knobs as well which are pretty cool looking.

Darren93

Original Poster:

151 posts

112 months

Sunday 3rd November 2019
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Very nice but quite pricey. The JCW looks good too but you're looking at £170 for one of those!

GaryF

974 posts

260 months

Monday 4th November 2019
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Pricey, but something you directly interact with for thousands of miles. I have to say that I love it and how it has also improved the feel of the actual gear change itself.

I also had my steering wheel recovered in dark grey alcantara to match the dash and it greatly improves the feel through that interface too.