[Lshaw]

I searched, but id rather get a direct answer.

I have standard oem 6mt shift knob, im looking for a new shift knob, zhp or perforated one.


My question is, can i just get one from the M3 forums? (knob only) or do i need the boot as well, and will it fit?


Thanks

[Lonestar12]

I bought a zhp knob from getbmwparts and it took 15 seconds to install. No need to change the boot or anything and it all fit flush.

This picture shows the flush fitment but also makes the knob look huge.

[Ali-E90]

Originally Posted by Lonestar12

I bought a zhp knob from getbmwparts and it took 15 seconds to install. No need to change the boot or anything and it all fit flush.

This picture shows the flush fitment but also makes the knob look huge.

So only in that pic does the knob look that huge? Or is it a little disproportionate?

[bfritzsch]

I love my M-sport perforated shift knob. Also in terms of needing to replace the boot, a lot of them if you order from getbmwparts come with a new boot.

[Lshaw]

Originally Posted by bfritzsch

I love my M-sport perforated shift knob. Also in terms of needing to replace the boot, a lot of them if you order from getbmwparts come with a new boot.

Gotcha, but its not needed correct? I was in the m forums and i was going to pick one up from there. But i wanted to make sure beforehand.

[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by Lshaw13

Gotcha, but its not needed correct? I was in the m forums and i was going to pick one up from there. But i wanted to make sure beforehand.

Nope. Not needed. Go Rangers!

[Lshaw]

Originally Posted by Fundguy1

Nope. Not needed. Go Rangers!

Haha thanks. Should be an interesting series.

[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by Lshaw13

Haha thanks. Should be an interesting series.

Should be fun.

[Lshaw]

Can i just pick one up from an M3 forum? I see most of them are illumiated knobs from there. How much of a PITA is it to wire that in our non-m e9xs

[Fundguy1]

Originally Posted by Lshaw

Can i just pick one up from an M3 forum? I see most of them are illumiated knobs from there. How much of a PITA is it to wire that in our non-m e9xs

You'd need to either have the lighter kit installed or find ignition on wire in the same area and ground it. Easy to do with a test light or meter.

[Lonestar12]

Originally Posted by Ali-323i

So only in that pic does the knob look that huge? Or is it a little disproportionate?

It is just that picture, it feels and is smaller than the original one.