blowndaytona Report post Posted July 22, 2014 I am looking for an original style shift knob for my 87 Countach. I will even be interested in one that the covering has split ( I can have it redone) I currently have the Audi...errr...Lambo replacement on the car. It is close but no cigar, if you know what I mean. Any leads are greatly appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_tensetuning Report post Posted July 22, 2014 I am looking for an original style shift knob for my 87 Countach. I will even be interested in one that the covering has split ( I can have it redone) I currently have the Audi...errr...Lambo replacement on the car. It is close but no cigar, if you know what I mean. Any leads are greatly appreciated Where did you get the replacement one from? These guys? http://www.eurospares.co.uk/searchResult_o...=1&TB=38054 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowndaytona Report post Posted July 22, 2014 No, I got it from Evans. He gets parts from Lamborghini also. I am assuming that Euro Spares also get their parts from Lamborghini and I will get the same shift knob as what I have now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_tensetuning Report post Posted July 22, 2014 No, I got it from Evans. He gets parts from Lamborghini also. I am assuming that Euro Spares also get their parts from Lamborghini and I will get the same shift knob as what I have now These guys still have some original shift knobs. Pricey, but original. Ask for Glen Huffman http://www.exoticwholesaleparts.com/partview.php?id=6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowndaytona Report post Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks, I will check them out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks, I will check them out. You can buy that shift knob, and have evans redo the leather... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Lamborghini has been and continues to ship the wrong shift knob for the CT for almost a year now. Glen has been struggling with the issue. The best is likely to find an old one and have the leather redone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilio Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Lamborghini has been and continues to ship the wrong shift knob for the CT for almost a year now. Glen has been struggling with the issue. The best is likely to find an old one and have the leather redone. lambo is selling this ugly knob since over 3 years i think...possibly 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted July 23, 2014 lambo is selling this ugly knob since over 3 years i think...possibly 5 The ugly (and poor quality) one that you are referring to at least fit with the shifting pattern decal. The ones that Lamborghini was shipping do not even fit! It's a wooden cone wrapped in vinyl that has a wide opening on top which has a much larger circumference than the shift pattern decal and look nothing like the OEM CT one. Here's a pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMHParts Report post Posted July 23, 2014 I got a hold of three original knobs from a customers old stock but would need to get 595.00 out of them if you need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowndaytona Report post Posted July 23, 2014 Wow that one is terrible. I got mine about three years ago. At least I can live with it if I cant find what I want at a realistic price. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Report post Posted July 23, 2014 The ugly (and poor quality) one that you are referring to at least fit with the shifting pattern decal. The ones that Lamborghini was shipping do not even fit! It's a wooden cone wrapped in vinyl that has a wide opening on top which has a much larger circumference than the shift pattern decal and look nothing like the OEM CT one. Here's a pic. There's another insert that has the bull on it... It's slightly larger and I'm guessing fits the knob you're talking about... I used to have one. Might still have it in the part bin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VCR Report post Posted July 24, 2014 There's another insert that has the bull on it... It's slightly larger and I'm guessing fits the knob you're talking about... I used to have one. Might still have it in the part bin. Thanks RD. I know that insert with the bull but even that did not fit well, just a tiny bit too small --- enough to just see the wood part on the knob although some black caulking or filler of some sort might do the trick. No pic as after that didn't fit, I just returned everything. I was able to locate a genuine one later though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted July 24, 2014 I got a hold of three original knobs from a customers old stock but would need to get 595.00 out of them if you need. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter K Report post Posted July 24, 2014 I seriously hope that $595 is not for one. $1800 for 3 knob???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted July 24, 2014 I seriously hope that $595 is not for one. $1800 for 3 knob???? Did you really think factory parts were going to stay cheap as they become more scarce and the cars get more expensive? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilio Report post Posted July 24, 2014 ORIGINAL gearknob with all the parts are RARE and expensive .. i sold and bought a pair last year and the price asked is imo correct today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowndaytona Report post Posted July 24, 2014 Last year I missed one for $40 and three months ago, I missed one for $300 (both on EBAY). Both were in as new condition Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcountach Report post Posted July 25, 2014 I have 4 original ones. One is in excellent condition, one is in very good condition, and two of them have the leather separating at the seam. PM me if interested. Price on the ones with the split leather is $595 each. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountachQV Report post Posted July 25, 2014 I have 4 original ones. One is in excellent condition, one is in very good condition, and two of them have the leather separating at the seam. PM me if interested. Price on the ones with the split leather is $595 each. at these prices, there ought to be someone who could make exact replicas. Could be that hard. This a knob for heavens's sake! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilio Report post Posted July 25, 2014 i think make an exact replica is not so easy there are 2 rings to be made with a brand, plus the leather etc...probably to make it look close to the original would be pretty hard and expensive when you had built all and can make them, it would probably not cost effective because the market for these is probably of 100 pieces all over the globe... i think this is the reason if the replacement from factory looks really nothing like the original Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowndaytona Report post Posted July 26, 2014 at these prices, there ought to be someone who could make exact replicas. Could be that hard. This a knob for heavens's sake! Exactly, for $595 and then turn around and have it redone??? I have bought critical parts for a Countach for less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcountach Report post Posted July 26, 2014 Exactly, for $595 and then turn around and have it redone??? I have bought critical parts for a Countach for less. I agree that there are parts out there cheaper but more than likely they are the parts that are still in production. Parts that are no longer available will be hard to find a bargain on unless you find someone that is clueless to what they have. I have all my for lack of word "cool" parts, shift knobs, steering wheels, original Weber DD Carburators , etc on display in my office. So for me to sell any of them takes away from my art work. So I'm not in a hurry to sell any of it either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowndaytona Report post Posted July 26, 2014 Nothing cooler to display than a split shift knob in need of refurbishment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcountach Report post Posted July 26, 2014 Nothing cooler to display than a split shift knob in need of refurbishment Lol! I twist it so the split is not seen. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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