Personally I dont like the B&M. I don't really like the look of it too much and it's freezing in the winter. But that isn't really an issue depending on where you live.
I would go with the Cougar knob.
I'm pissed I didn't bid against you on that knob.
Tony
1998 SVT Contour (B/MB) #542 3L
1998 SVT Contour (SF/MB) #1266 parts car
2000 SVT Contour (SF/MB) #1533 3L swap to begin!