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20-06-2005, 01:55 PM
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Just rang ford spares now and ordered the Leather sports gearknob for my Fiesta.
Bloke on the phone at Cortney patterson let me know that it should be in at about 4.00 today, if not today, then tomorrow morning early. Cant wait! They look awsome. Now im gonna go take off the surround at the bottom and paint it silver....  : Crayzyyy!
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20-06-2005, 02:12 PM
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Sounds great Danny, its the little things that are often the finishing touches. Make sure you get some pics up!
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20-06-2005, 04:18 PM
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AWESOME! Trust me, its sooooooooo much better then the stocky! And its not that hard to put it on as well.... just make sure its tight so it doesnt move. Cause the normal one is a screw on, whereas the Sports Leather knob uses screws to put it into place
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20-06-2005, 04:28 PM
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Leather? Pfftttt. I'm buying an 8 ball for the xp. Behold the cheese.
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20-06-2005, 06:24 PM
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Pretty easy to fit, a little bit difficult to shoehorn the bottom metal trumpety adaptor thing into the rubber gear boot (Teki and redstar and those else who have fitted the optional ford leather knob, you'll know what I mean). And im not a fan of the grub screw fitment either, as I beleive they tend to rattle themselves loose after a while.... Stitched leather looks great feels great is great! im just coating the bottom surround in silver paint now so I'll post up pics asap! -Dan |
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20-06-2005, 06:59 PM
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Hmmm I wonder if it fits a Focus... it looks awesome.
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20-06-2005, 07:17 PM
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YES! SO agree with you there Dan.... the bottom of the knob was a pain in the backside to get into the rubber gear boot section! and yes, the screw part does look like it might rattle loose...... but so far mine has been on the car since new and its fine
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20-06-2005, 07:32 PM
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20-06-2005, 07:36 PM
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pics dr.danny?
im all momo'd uleh! lmao
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20-06-2005, 08:50 PM
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Yeah soon Santz. I looked at a momo gear knob before i got this one but you'll soon see that the optional Fiesta one is chunky, perforated sticthed leather having, and looks just as good as any momo knob you'd throw at it.
(It actually reminds me of the momo gearknob Mum had on her old HSV Clubbie) |
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20-06-2005, 09:12 PM
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i have no doubt that what you pick will have an element of style and class about it..
i want pics! hurry lollll cya mate..
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21-06-2005, 02:11 AM
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Well I chucked the freshly painted surround in the oven for a while at about 45 degrees and there ya have it, Surround is now silver (Which I might change to the factory one as im not happy with the finish close up). and the new leather wrapped gear knob is on
 Makes the interior look so much more classy I reckon. Bit more WOW factor when people get in expecting an Econo box interior.  What ya think? -Dan |
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21-06-2005, 02:16 AM
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Glad to hear you got the gear knob! Aint it awesome! I really think it looks better than any Momo one. Nice size and LEATHER!!!! Feels great! How good! I don't know how hard it was to install as I got my Fiesta with it installed from the dealership.
I like the idea of painting the surround. Saves a bit of effort buying the new one. Just so you know the one on the ST ect doesn't have the silver going all the way to the bottom of the surround. It is only on the 45 degree angle side and just a small lip on the top. The vertical outside edge is black. But that is if you want to be accurate. (see pic) Looks good the way you have done it! If I can get my brother's digital camera I'll take a snap of mine with the Ghia (ST/Zetec S) silver surround. Cheers Jason
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21-06-2005, 02:45 AM
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How much was that surround Jase? I wanna get it soon, as what i have is pretty much makeshift for now.... I'm pretty pedantic.
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21-06-2005, 03:16 AM
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Hi Danny
Total price was $47.95 from my Dealership (included delivery from Melb). Part Number: 2S61 A17314AASMB1 It does look pretty sweet, and is very nicely made. And you know how easy it is to install now. I know what you mean about being pedantic. I have kept mine 100% original Ford parts from the start and plan to all the way (also keeping every receipt from parts ect). I would go the genuine part if you are not 100% happy with the silver paint. But up to you. Cheers Jason
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2004 WP Colorado Red Fiesta LX Mods: "Zetec S" badges, Zetec driving lights, stereo remote Ghia Gear stick surround and metal door handels. Factory EGA Sports Body Kit and Sports Leather Gear Knob. ST Rear Wing, Clear Indicators, Racing Pedals, Door Pulls, Door Sill Strips and Piano Black ICE Bezel. 2007 WQ Colorado Red Fiesta XR4 Mods: Smooth Rear Wiper |
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21-06-2005, 11:44 AM
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Damn that looks hot, makes me wanna get a manual converstion.
Does anyone know if you can take off the surrounding of the auto gear selector?? Well if you had an auto what would u change??
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21-06-2005, 12:17 PM
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21-06-2005, 01:29 PM
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Yes obviously that would be the most popular change, but ive got what i got. Was thinking of some silver to match the handbrake.
Btw, i must be the only auto fez ont he forums, is that right??
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21-06-2005, 03:52 PM
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I dont know man, You could be. Also I havent seen what the auto tranny looks like in order to make a descision on where to paint it silver.
BTW how much was the Handbrake lever? I'm slowly getting everything in aluminium to match so obviously the handbrake is the next thing... |
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21-06-2005, 04:23 PM
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Yep... the auto comes with a Handbrake lever in Silver... Unsure of how much it costs. And yes, Damo your the only auto owner zetec (apart from lotsy with the lx 5dr, who isnt online much)
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21-06-2005, 04:54 PM
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Danny Im jealous, that interior is immaculate. The poor old Focus has been copping it from all angles lately (much to my disgust), and the fact that its raining for about a week now doesnt help. I need to spend a day just giving the interior some serious Meguiars TLC!
Actually, what does everybody use to clean their floormats? I vaccum and then Scotchguard but I think something stronger might be better than the Scotchguard, but I obviously dont want to permanently mark them. I intend on getting the silver/leather handbrake lever and scuff plates for the Focus, and as much as I HATE them, I think some seatcovers may be a neccesary item.
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21-06-2005, 05:31 PM
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And the gearknob looks great Danny, good work! Tim |
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21-06-2005, 05:44 PM
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niceeeeee
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21-06-2005, 06:33 PM
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21-06-2005, 08:10 PM
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 : WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO i feel soooo special.
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21-06-2005, 11:27 PM
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Yes, your the special one.....
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01-07-2005, 02:43 PM
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I'm not really a fan of the optional gear knob for the fiesta. The new focus sports gear knob is very similar to the fiesta ST one. The UK specs say it fits the same gearbox as the fiesta. So today I went to see if I could get one from my local dealer but Ford hasnt even taken the shippment yet.
Piccy of gear knob http://www.ford.com.au/global/img/spec/96534_225.jpg |
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01-07-2005, 05:48 PM
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01-07-2005, 06:37 PM
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Thats a nice gear knob Oxyg3n, but somehow i dont think it would suit the interior being a differenet shade of aluminium, and thats what i was after with mine, something that gels with the rest of the interior.
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Just oredered the Optional Leather Fiesta Gearknob
Linear Mode
