Sentences with word «gearknob»

And of course, like the rest of the universe, I vividly recall Q flipping up the black Bakelite gearknob of that DB5 and telling 007 never to touch the red button within.

Nevertheless, despite the adequate interior volume, Jaguar has retained the XJ's cockpit - like feel with a high transmission tunnel which, like those of the XF and current XK, features a rotating gearknob as part of the «welcome» when one starts the car.

Inside things were lifted by a VXR gearknob (oddly shaped and with scratchy stitching), a chunky, leather - covered steering wheel, and, best of all, Recaro seats.

There is a three - spoke multi-functional leather steering wheel with aluminium colour inserts and the CUPRA logo at the bottom, plus a matching gearknob with a newly designed gear diagram.

The golf ball gearknob reinterpretation is less effective, though, and looks out of place.

This is complemented by a more sporty interior, with an upgraded steering wheel, sports gearknob and pedals, with Nismo - tune suede seats.

You initially find yourself grasping the knurled gearknob and short shifting — clack - clack — through the open gate at about 6000rpm.

Inside there's the Alcantara steering wheel from the GT350R, a round Steeda gearknob and a lighter clutch return spring.

The tingly gearknob is now starting to zizz more noticeably in fifth too, though somehow it just adds to the Nissan's character.

The nicest touch of all is the metal gearknob, which feels weighty and adds the right amount of heft to what's already a good shift.

There's a GT86 steering wheel, a RAV4 gearknob (yes, really) and a pair of heavily bolstered high - backed seats, but that's as far as the modifications go.

Naturally my 908 would have a manual transmission, complete with birch gearknob, and the finished car would be painted white, like all Porsche's factory prototypes, perhaps with a flash of red or blue around the nose.

The trademark checked trim, red stitching, dimpled gearknob and low - set driving position combine to give the GTI a sense of purpose, but the rest of the cabin is pure Golf, which means a sea of soft - touch materials and an aura of understated class.

Other non-standard parts we spy include a shiny chrome gearknob, external bonnet pins, and an OMP strut brace under the bonnet.

There's also a set of brushed - metal pedals and a black anodised gearknob and handbrake lever straight from AC Schnitzer's accessories range, but one of the most obvious interior changes is the reprofiled steering wheel rim.

Other visual elements include a small kick to the rear wing (said to increase stability), a rear diffuser, and a Polestar gearknob and sill kickplates.

Hollow autoclaved carbon fibre gearknob with tufnol insert.

A punishing ride on rough roads, a sat - nav keener on long - term relationships than quick, easy inputs, a bizarre gearknob, some odd ergonomics and, obviously, a complete paucity of rear seats.

Peer inside and the fantastic Recaro bucket seats, titanium gearknob and yellow instrument dials should remove any trace of doubt over the R's game plan, although the presence of air conditioning and electric seat motors seem odd given the weight savings made elsewhere.

The leather - and faux carbon - gearknob stirs a 6 - speed transmission that's been strengthened compared to the regular Juke NISMO, though the shifter's feel remains light, snappy and accurate — same as the base model.

Aluminium air - conditioning panel switches, aluminium full length sill plates, aluminium GT gearknob

We have a pile of receipts for most of the services along with other parts such as a recent new gearknob as the old one was apparently a little worn!

Just like the God mode in old - school computer games, there's a button by the stout gearknob of the Mercedes - Benz A 45 AMG that instantly increases the car's lung capacity.

Also included is the Brabus Interior Style package that throws in a unique gearknob, handbrake lever, door sill plates and sports pedals.

Inside, the iconic tartan patterned sports seats can still be specced, while a red - stitched sports wheel, black rooflining and a GTI gearknob are also added.

It has a traditional gearknob.

The gearstick on the automatic option featured a staggered gate and not entirely stylish gearknob - something a little out of keeping with the rest of the design which is full of Gallic flair.

Our pick remains the manual for the clutch is super light and the stubby gearknob is a slick to use.

These same models also include a Charcoal leather gearknob on manual versions, Piano Black shift knob and surround on petrol automatic versions, and leather with Piano Black inserts for the new diesel automatic combination.

Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Low Mileage & Full Service History, Dark tinted rear glass, ESP plus + traction control, Lowered and uprated VXR sports suspension, Cruise control, Trip computer, Blue air vents, Centre Exhaust Tailpipe, Front fog lights, VXR gearknob, Curtain airbags...

The golf ball gearknob is back!

There are changes inside too, including a set of bewinged Gazoo Racing - branded adjustable bucket seats, a small - diameter steering wheel snatched straight from the GT86 sports car (a car, incidentally, now looking slightly under - powered and under - tyred against the Yaris GRMN) and the obligatory aluminium - faced pedals and aluminium gearknob.

In addition, a leather - covered steering wheel with aluminium colour inserts and the «CUPRA» logo at its flattened base is complemented by a matching gearknob.

The lack of usable paddle means that you have to reach for the gearknob.

Everyone has a preference when it comes to the shape and size of gearknobs, but Reverie's ultra-lightweight offering would be the perfect complement to a flyweight Caterham Seven.

The other is the gearknob, which is a big, clumsy angular paperweight.

The gearknob looks a bit ordinary, but the short, relatively light throw of the stubby lever feels good.

It's also disappointing to find the gearknob is plain plastic item — you'd expect leather at this level.

It's a genuinely nice environment in which to sit too — the leather - trimmed dashboard, steering wheel and gearknob could genuinely pass as items from cars much further up the status ladder than Citroen has climbed before and Citroen's watch strap - style leather seats both look and feel fantastic.

The gearknob is barely a handspan to the right of the wheel, ensuring you drive one - handed for the minimum time necessary, while its birch top makes a nod to the balsa - wood items fitted to the Le Mans - winning 917s.

Love the little stuff like the Alcantara for the steering wheel and gearknob,» he says.

Red highlights have been applied just about everywhere, from the gearknob to the dash.