Wood finish gear knob for C70

Darren C70 · Oct 8th, 2017, 22:34

Hi, I own a 2003 C70 T5 Convertible with the mahogany interior trim. The gear knob is black leather but I would like to change it to the wood finish type so it all matches. Does anyone know if any C70's came with this option as I have only seen them on the automatic transmission and on the V70 ( are they interchangeable ) or will I have to buy a universal aftermarket part?

ITSv40 · Oct 9th, 2017, 14:55

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Originally Posted by Darren C70

Hi, I own a 2003 C70 T5 Convertible with the mahogany interior trim. The gear knob is black leather but I would like to change it to the wood finish type so it all matches. Does anyone know if any C70's came with this option as I have only seen them on the automatic transmission and on the V70 ( are they interchangeable ) or will I have to buy a universal aftermarket part?

The wooden knob was only available on the auto, black leather for the manual.

No idea if a V70 would fit.

DunkinBiskits · Oct 9th, 2017, 18:10

the V70 wooden finish unit will fit no issues.

C70 98 · Oct 11th, 2017, 10:58

I have the steering wheel, gear knob and dark wood panels in mine, the wood on the manual gear knob is slightly darker than the rest of the wood finish.

The V70 one will fit, no problems.

ASt85 · Oct 12th, 2017, 09:09

Minty is breaking a silver C70 which has the wooden gear knob the link you want is this one

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=273424

ITSv40 · Oct 12th, 2017, 12:24

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Originally Posted by ASt85

Minty is breaking a silver C70 which has the wooden gear knob the link you want is this one

https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=273424

That is an auto and no good.

ASt85 · Oct 13th, 2017, 07:43

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Originally Posted by ITSv40

That is an auto and no good.

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Originally Posted by DunkinBiskits

the V70 wooden finish unit will fit no issues.

I'm sure I read somewhere that the C70 manual knob unscrews but that the auto knob is a push fit which requires considerable upward force to remove it.

Do you need to lift the gear knob to get a manual C70 into reverse?

C70 98 · Oct 13th, 2017, 08:29

On a 99 c70, you have two clips that you push in on the side of the gear knob, at the very bottom part of it, then it releases and can be lifted straight off, no force required.
The gear change is just like the s and v, no lifting to get to reverse.

Oct 8th, 2017, 22:34	#1
Darren C70 New Member Last Online: Aug 10th, 2020 23:12 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Cirencester	Wood finish gear knob for C70 Hi, I own a 2003 C70 T5 Convertible with the mahogany interior trim. The gear knob is black leather but I would like to change it to the wood finish type so it all matches. Does anyone know if any C70's came with this option as I have only seen them on the automatic transmission and on the V70 ( are they interchangeable ) or will I have to buy a universal aftermarket part?

Oct 9th, 2017, 18:10	#3
DunkinBiskits Master Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2024 13:30 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Merseyside	the V70 wooden finish unit will fit no issues. __________________ https://www.facebook.com/VolvoComposites/ Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall Torque is how far you take the wall with you

Oct 12th, 2017, 09:09	#5
ASt85 Premier Member Last Online: Today 09:45 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Walderslade....Kent	Minty is breaking a silver C70 which has the wooden gear knob the link you want is this one https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=273424 __________________ The saddest moment is when the one who gave you the best memories....becomes a MEMORY V70 SE 2004 2.3L T5 Geartronic, C70 2005 2.0T Automatic, Sold 2.4l 20 Valve Automatic Torslander Sold 854 GLT 20v Auto

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C70 98 Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2021 20:51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle part of Volvo country	I have the steering wheel, gear knob and dark wood panels in mine, the wood on the manual gear knob is slightly darker than the rest of the wood finish. The V70 one will fit, no problems.

Oct 13th, 2017, 08:29	#8
C70 98 Member Last Online: Jul 20th, 2021 20:51 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Middle part of Volvo country	On a 99 c70, you have two clips that you push in on the side of the gear knob, at the very bottom part of it, then it releases and can be lifted straight off, no force required. The gear change is just like the s and v, no lifting to get to reverse.

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