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348 Are 348 and 308 OEM black plastic shift knobs the same?

Discussion in '348/355' started by dave80gtsi, Oct 12, 2021.

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  1. dave80gtsi

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    #1 dave80gtsi, Oct 12, 2021
    I "think" that this is the case, based solely on casual observations made at car shows. And then the 355 series went to a 6-speed chromed knob, right?

    Should this be the case, since many of you newer 348 model folks might not poke around the 308 / 328 forums very much, you might have missed a thread up there about a very nice alternative to the cheap-looking and -feeling black plastic shift knobs:

    Bespoke Black OEM-Style Wooden Shift Knob | FerrariChat

    Note that, while I did start the aforenoted thread, I have no financial interest here. I'm simply passing on a trusted resource for a very high quality improved knob, coming from a very satisfied user.

    Thanks - DM

    P.S. - Did the 348 series used white or orange R-1-thru-5 numerals on their OEM knobs? I've seen both.
     
  2. bjwhite

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    #2 bjwhite, Oct 12, 2021
    I've never seen orange numbers, only white on the 348. Unless someone painted them to match the gauges.
     
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    #3 Ricambi America, Oct 12, 2021
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    #4 AceMaster, Oct 14, 2021
    I've never seen the orange coloured #'s......at leats that matches the 348 gauges :D
     
  5. dave80gtsi

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    #5 dave80gtsi, Oct 14, 2021
    Upon further investigation, I do now believe that the OEM orange numerals is a 328 thing.

    Best picture which I could find:

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    Nevertheless, it's your car, so you can make them any color which floats your boat!
     
  6. John Glen

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    #6 John Glen, Oct 19, 2021
    Just a note about shift knob pattern colors. If you want to restore the fresh white look there is a paint "crayon" available that works well. We used to use it at work when restoring the white highlighted areas of helicopter cyclic grips. Use a toothpick or something that will not mar the finish and "dig out" the old dirty fill and then clean with a toothbrush and soapy water. Once dry, rub the crayon back and forth across the grooves until you have filled all numbers and lines flush. Take a clean microfiber towel and polish off all the excess product and it will look like new.
     

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