Files (6)

A200_Gear_Shift_-_Custom.obj

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A200_Gear_Shift_-_Custom.stl

STL

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A200_Gear_Shift_-_Liverpool.obj

OBJ

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A200_Gear_Shift_-_Liverpool.stl

STL

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A200_Gear_Shift_-_Plain.obj

OBJ

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A200_Gear_Shift_-_Plain.stl

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Print plan

Exact totals not supplied

Print setup plan

Useful setup guidance without pretending STL byte size can predict filament, cost, or print time.

6 model files

Material plan

PETG / ASA

Published material guidance; still check heat, UV, load, and printer compatibility.

Starting setup

25% infill

A planning starting point only; wall count, orientation, and geometry often matter more than infill.

Final totals

Confirm in slicer

Choose the needed variant, then slice it for grams, cost, and print time.

Saved setup guidance is used for material, infill, support, and per-file recommendation text; editable numbers are planning estimates only.

Reference shelf

Recommended filament for this print

Product references matched to the published material guidance. Confirm diameter, heat resistance, colour, and printer compatibility.

Referenced item	What to verify	Price & availability
PETG filamentAmazon · Affiliate link	Amazon product page for 1.75 mm PETG; confirm colour, spool size, print temperature, seller, and delivery region.	Check price at Amazon
ASA filamentAmazon · Affiliate link	Amazon product page for 1.75 mm ASA; use an enclosure and suitable ventilation, and confirm seller and regional availability.	Check price at Amazon

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Custom A200 Gear Shifter

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Print this part

Use the part context as a starting point, then confirm geometry-dependent values in your slicer.

Files

6 hosted model files

STL + OBJ

Material start

PETG or ASA

Saved part guidance

Strength start

20-30% infill for durability, with 2-3 walls for strength

Saved part guidance

Orientation / supports

verify in slicer

Exact totals

Slice for grams + time

Model geometry and final settings determine both

Vehicle exposure

Cabin/interior use; avoid high-heat zones

Open the STL, 3MF, or OBJ model in your slicer before printing. Exact grams, time, and final support placement come from the actual slice. Test-fit and heat-check the part before installing it in a vehicle.

License & use

CC BY

Commercial use allowed

Attribution required

Safety/IP review

The file license permits commercial reuse, subject to any applicable attribution or share-alike terms. License status does not verify vehicle fitment, OEM rights, design patents, or safety.

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Description

Last year my brother purchased a 2006 Mercedes A200, as to be expected with a car of that age there were certain things that needed to be fixed. The original gear shifter was very worn and the leather was peeling off. Initially he purchased an aftermarket gear shifter but once installed it was found to not fit securely onto the gear stick. As we were in lockdown my brother asked if I could design and 3D print a gear shifter for his car and I, with my limited knowledge of Tinkercad, took on the project. After taking multiple measurements and doing rough sketches of the design I began trying to create it in Tinkercad. Having limited experience, even in Tinkercad, it took many tries, lots of coffee and plenty of head scratching in order to get the first prototype. From the first prototype I was able to try various designs and adjustments, each with their own benefits and pitfalls. After many prototype prints I reached the final design and with the help of my brother we set about installing it. Filament Used: CCTREE Sparkle Grey PLA Hello3D Silky Rainbow PLA Other Items: - 3D Printer. - Bolt and nut. - Washer. - Common tools. Note about the Liverpool Version: Liverpool Logo Designer - fraser0206 Thing: 3254108 Thingiverse Link Instructions: 1.Remove the shifter skirt: You should be able to unscrew the plastic connector and pull down the leather skirt. 2.Remove the shifter head: Remove the shifter head, make sure to carefully unhook any clips holding it to the gear stick. 3 Attach your 3D printed gear shifter: Insert the shifter head into the custom gear shifter so that the large holes line up. Slide in Bolt, washer and nut. 4.Assemble the gear shifter: Place the gear shifter back onto the stick, make sure that it clips into place properly, some force may be required. Review: The image showing the Silky Rainbow gear Shifter is the review print. As this project was completed in April 2020 I have had 8 months of feedback on the final design. This gear shifter has proven to be very durable even though it was printed in PLA. it has lasted hundreds of kilometers of driving as well as time in the sun. I hope you enjoyed reading about this project as much as I enjoyed designing and testing it. If you want to read about other projects we have done please check out the other posts on our blog Check out the full blog post for this print here