B3 auto shift knob

Dctyke · Jul 13th, 2023, 10:34

Hi all,

Had my new b3 plus mild hybrid for three weeks now. A bit disappointed with the plain plastic gear knob compared to older models with a leather one or even crystal. To change I’m told the whole (expensive) electronic unit has to be replaced. I’ve seen a clip over carbon fibre shell for £60 which I’m not so keen on. Anyone seen any other alternatives? I’ve also seen just the knob but I’m told it’s near impossible to get the old one off, anyone done that?
Apart from that the only thing I’m not keen on is the seat fabric, but I new what I was getting with a pre-ordered car.

Regards

Haldex · Jul 16th, 2023, 21:34

Alcantara slip-on cover, looks quite decent:

https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOAt8iE

Btw, AFAIK, replacement is an expensive and complicated affair- the shifter mechanism must be replaced as well.

Jul 13th, 2023, 10:34	#1
Dctyke Dctyke Last Online: Jul 24th, 2023 07:21 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Malton	B3 auto shift knob Hi all, Had my new b3 plus mild hybrid for three weeks now. A bit disappointed with the plain plastic gear knob compared to older models with a leather one or even crystal. To change I’m told the whole (expensive) electronic unit has to be replaced. I’ve seen a clip over carbon fibre shell for £60 which I’m not so keen on. Anyone seen any other alternatives? I’ve also seen just the knob but I’m told it’s near impossible to get the old one off, anyone done that? Apart from that the only thing I’m not keen on is the seat fabric, but I new what I was getting with a pre-ordered car. Regards __________________ YR 24 XC40 B3 plus mild hybrid

Jul 16th, 2023, 21:34	#2
Haldex Premier Member Last Online: Dec 18th, 2023 13:17 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Paris	Alcantara slip-on cover, looks quite decent: https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOAt8iE Btw, AFAIK, replacement is an expensive and complicated affair- the shifter mechanism must be replaced as well. __________________ V60 D3 V60 D5 RD XC60 D5 RD AWD XC40 B4 RD AWD

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