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

jonc3725 · 5th January 2014, 11:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

looks like the plastic cover has been peeled off

That was my first impression also. I know some one in the club took away the naff plastic and lacquered the disc change diagram which looked like this one.

rich17865 · 5th January 2014, 11:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

looks like the plastic cover has been peeled off

It is still very shiny though, you can see the lights reflecting in it.

tareim · 5th January 2014, 11:47

my one still looks this clean and it has the rubber/gel thing on top of it '02 car

pab · 5th January 2014, 11:51

It was member Canonite that refurbed one of these gear knobs. There is a HowTo on the subject.

I don't know of you've noticed, but when the disc is clean. It's kind of sticky rubber.

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, 11:47	#9
tareim I really should get out more....... MG ZT+ 160 v6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Bridgwater Posts: 2,272 Thanks: 73 Thanked 233 Times in 210 Posts	my one still looks this clean and it has the rubber/gel thing on top of it '02 car __________________ https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-x...h96-no/Sig.png My Project Thread

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, 11:51	#10
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	It was member Canonite that refurbed one of these gear knobs. There is a HowTo on the subject. I don't know of you've noticed, but when the disc is clean. It's kind of sticky rubber.