Nice ZT knob

rich17865 · 5th January 2014, 09:55

Not often I see these that aren't cloudy.

Or is it a clever photo?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20012005-M...-/261367829145

pab · 5th January 2014, 10:01

Although the listing says 2001-2005 the later models have a different insert for fitting. The item looks to be mk1.

dln6376 · 5th January 2014, 10:10

Unusual, as you say most if not all went quite worn looking very quickly. Obviously a cheap item from a poor supplier. Probably the same supplier of the MG badges for grille and rear!

pab · 5th January 2014, 10:16

Cosmetically and in a design point of view the gear knob looks superb. The leather soon wears and the shift pattern disc becomes cloudy. The item new, last reported will cost you £80.00 based on the later fitting.

dln6376 · 5th January 2014, 10:25

Interestingly in early press shots of the Z cars, the gear knob was much nicer. Although similar in design the top part was brushed metal rather than gloss resin.

Greeners · 5th January 2014, 11:03

looks like the plastic cover has been peeled off

deanbmx · 5th January 2014, 12:48

My knob is the same as the link. After 117k its still in great shape.

TristanC · 5th January 2014, 12:58

Polished my knob the other day........ (yes, the Mrs couldn't control her laughter at this news either

)
I just used some safe-cut and it came up almost as nice as that one on the bay

(gear knob)

Although, I am thinking of making this fit, and add an MG logo into the opening.....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2713536471...84.m1562.l2649

Tris.

Moonshine Mark · 5th January 2014, 13:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by deanbmx

My knob is the same as the link. After 117k its still in great shape.

Mine is still in great shape as well, When I first got the car it looked like the top was badly chipped however a quick clean revealed a thick layer of dirt and the "chips" were actually in the dirt. Looked like new underneath

MrDoodles · 5th January 2014, 16:58

It's the only part of Ed that I REALLY dislike!

It looks like a cheap photo copy, under a cheap bit of perspex!

Just a shame that MGR never did a nice alloy topped genuine accessory replacement gear knob for the ZT, otherwise Ed would be wearing one!

5th January 2014, 09:55	#1
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Nice ZT knob Not often I see these that aren't cloudy. Or is it a clever photo? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20012005-M...-/261367829145

5th January 2014, 10:10	#3
dln6376 Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wigan Posts: 311 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Unusual, as you say most if not all went quite worn looking very quickly. Obviously a cheap item from a poor supplier. Probably the same supplier of the MG badges for grille and rear! __________________ David Lee Newsham 1999, Rover 75, Club SE, 2.0 V6, Atlantic Blue 2002, Rover 75, Connoisseur SE, 2.0 CDT, Automatic, White Gold 2002, MG ZT, Sports Auto 180+, 2.5 V6, Automatic, Le Mans Green 2002, Rover 75, Connoisseur SE, 2.0 V6 Automatic, British Racing Green 2003, Rover 75, Connoisseur SE, 2.0 CDT, Manual, Starlight Silver

5th January 2014, 10:25	#5
dln6376 Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wigan Posts: 311 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 14 Posts	Interestingly in early press shots of the Z cars, the gear knob was much nicer. Although similar in design the top part was brushed metal rather than gloss resin. __________________ David Lee Newsham 1999, Rover 75, Club SE, 2.0 V6, Atlantic Blue 2002, Rover 75, Connoisseur SE, 2.0 CDT, Automatic, White Gold 2002, MG ZT, Sports Auto 180+, 2.5 V6, Automatic, Le Mans Green 2002, Rover 75, Connoisseur SE, 2.0 V6 Automatic, British Racing Green 2003, Rover 75, Connoisseur SE, 2.0 CDT, Manual, Starlight Silver

5th January 2014, 11:03	#6
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	looks like the plastic cover has been peeled off __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

5th January 2014, 12:58	#8
TristanC Loves to post MG ZT+ CDTi Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Swansea Posts: 287 Thanks: 20 Thanked 11 Times in 5 Posts	Polished my knob the other day........ (yes, the Mrs couldn't control her laughter at this news either ) I just used some safe-cut and it came up almost as nice as that one on the bay (gear knob) Although, I am thinking of making this fit, and add an MG logo into the opening..... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2713536471...84.m1562.l2649 Tris. __________________ Typhoon MG ZT CDTi, Monogram http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...23e7a5fd05.jpg http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/...98a7bbedce.jpg BMW Widescreen, Mark 4 Nav, BM24 radio upgrade, Monogram leather interior, factory DVD & Rear TV Ex MG Rover car (MG52 ROV)

5th January 2014, 10:01	#2
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Although the listing says 2001-2005 the later models have a different insert for fitting. The item looks to be mk1.

5th January 2014, 10:16	#4
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	Cosmetically and in a design point of view the gear knob looks superb. The leather soon wears and the shift pattern disc becomes cloudy. The item new, last reported will cost you £80.00 based on the later fitting.

5th January 2014, 12:48	#7
deanbmx Gets stuck in mg zt-t Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: nottingham Posts: 757 Thanks: 14 Thanked 45 Times in 42 Posts	My knob is the same as the link. After 117k its still in great shape.

5th January 2014, 16:58	#10
MrDoodles Banned MG ZT+ V6 190 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spalding Posts: 13,245 Thanks: 369 Thanked 1,196 Times in 818 Posts	It's the only part of Ed that I REALLY dislike! It looks like a cheap photo copy, under a cheap bit of perspex! Just a shame that MGR never did a nice alloy topped genuine accessory replacement gear knob for the ZT, otherwise Ed would be wearing one!