XK8 shifter knob
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XK8 shifter knob
Hello everyone!
Proud new owner of a 2004 Champagne colored XK8 Convertible, one owner Florida car with 55K on it. I had some mods done from Mina Gallery (Pedals, chrome dash gauge trim rings/shifter, mesh grill) yet I'm not crazy about their shifter knobs. I def prefer wood ones but not sure if I should get one with just the jaguar face or the whole jaguar feline. What do you think? Or is there a better one you absolutely LOVE!? Here's some nice one I liked on eBay:
Jaguar Burl Wood XK8 XJ8 XJ6 XJS XJR Inlaid Shift Knob | eBay
Jaguar Burl Wood XK8 XJ8 XJ6 XJS XJR XKE XK XK8 S-Type Inlaid Gear Shift Knob | eBay
Jaguar Wood Walnut Burl Gear Shift Knob,XJ6,XJS,XJ8,XK8,XJR,XKR,S-Type,X-Type,XK | eBay
Proud new owner of a 2004 Champagne colored XK8 Convertible, one owner Florida car with 55K on it. I had some mods done from Mina Gallery (Pedals, chrome dash gauge trim rings/shifter, mesh grill) yet I'm not crazy about their shifter knobs. I def prefer wood ones but not sure if I should get one with just the jaguar face or the whole jaguar feline. What do you think? Or is there a better one you absolutely LOVE!? Here's some nice one I liked on eBay:
Jaguar Burl Wood XK8 XJ8 XJ6 XJS XJR Inlaid Shift Knob | eBay
Jaguar Burl Wood XK8 XJ8 XJ6 XJS XJR XKE XK XK8 S-Type Inlaid Gear Shift Knob | eBay
Jaguar Wood Walnut Burl Gear Shift Knob,XJ6,XJS,XJ8,XK8,XJR,XKR,S-Type,X-Type,XK | eBay
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Orthodixie (10-09-2017)
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I have the knob in the second link you posted - a *very* good friend of mine bought it for me as a (helluva nice) gift.
it fits perfect (untighten the collar under the existing knob and spin the old one off), and its a perfect match to factory knob and looks and feels fantastic!
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it fits perfect (untighten the collar under the existing knob and spin the old one off), and its a perfect match to factory knob and looks and feels fantastic!
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I like the Growler styled ones (face) more than the leaper. Make sure you get one from chap71. Saul Chapman (from British Autowood) is a master and his products are top quality.
I've been eyeing this one for a while, but right now my wife doesn't understand why I need to change, so I'm just waiting right now
Jaguar Wood Walnut Burl Gear Shift Knob XJ6 XJS XJ8 XK8 XJR XKR S-Type X Type | eBay
I've been eyeing this one for a while, but right now my wife doesn't understand why I need to change, so I'm just waiting right now
Jaguar Wood Walnut Burl Gear Shift Knob XJ6 XJS XJ8 XK8 XJR XKR S-Type X Type | eBay
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I got this one from British Autowood -
JAGUAR Wood Walnut Burl XJ8,XK8,XJR,XKR,XK,S-Type R,Super V8,Gear Shift Knob | eBay
It's a little pricey, but I think it matches my interior wood better than the original one and I love it.
JAGUAR Wood Walnut Burl XJ8,XK8,XJR,XKR,XK,S-Type R,Super V8,Gear Shift Knob | eBay
It's a little pricey, but I think it matches my interior wood better than the original one and I love it.
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British Autowood is indeed top-notch. I ordered one of Saul's Coventry knobs to match the special Elmwood in my wife's 2006 Victory Edition XK8 back in October 2012. It was a perfect match, she loved it then, and she still loves it today. I have held onto the factory Victory Edition leather knob but there is no way it is going back on the car as long as we own it....
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Plus one for British Autowood. Ironically I am in Britain and had to order from states. These look far more original than the original, if you know what I mean.
A little party trick I do is point to the shifter/gear stick area and ask them what bit is not original. Out of 6 or 7 I asked not one thought it could be the burr wood knob.
His service is pretty good too. It took just a day to come from the states to the UK but 4 days to get from London to my home. The quality is excellent too. Highly recommended.
A little party trick I do is point to the shifter/gear stick area and ask them what bit is not original. Out of 6 or 7 I asked not one thought it could be the burr wood knob.
His service is pretty good too. It took just a day to come from the states to the UK but 4 days to get from London to my home. The quality is excellent too. Highly recommended.
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Ok - A sincere THANKS everyone! I went with this one:
Jaguar Burl Wood XK8 XJ8 XJ6 XJS XJR XKE XK XK8 S-Type Inlaid Gear Shift Knob
TTG
Jaguar Burl Wood XK8 XJ8 XJ6 XJS XJR XKE XK XK8 S-Type Inlaid Gear Shift Knob
TTG
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jimborino (10-14-2017)
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