Removing my Msport shift knob...help!

xrayz · 11-17-2009, 01:30 PM

I just got my E90 with the Msport package (loving it!). I bought the weighted e46 ZHP weighted shift knob before I bought the car and before I was set on getting the Msport. So now I want to swap them out. When I pull up on the shift knob to remove it, I get the feeling the little metal/plastic chrome rim might break.

I wouldn't care except it's a lease, and I don't want to have to deal with it in 3 yrs when I return the car.

Anybody have advice for a nice clean way to remove the shifter?

cassey · 11-17-2009, 10:11 PM

I just stuck it in 4th gear, grabbed firmly with both hands, and pulled up. It's on there really good. If you're still struggling, hit the gym. LOL

nyc3r · 11-17-2009, 11:00 PM

take the boot off first.. the msport knob is attached to the boot. then just pull straight up.

cyphr · 11-17-2009, 11:07 PM

+1 just try not to hit yourself in the forehead when the knob comes flying off

Darkcyd_Turbo · 11-18-2009, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

+1 just try not to hit yourself in the forehead when the knob comes flying off

LoL does one speak from experience?

enrita · 11-18-2009, 06:21 AM

use the force ... :-) sorry couldnt resist

NiVeDh · 11-19-2009, 12:41 AM

I had to straddle the center console, with the sunroof open, and then I just pulled really hard. Similar to doing a squat.

absix · 11-19-2009, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cyphr

+1 just try not to hit yourself in the forehead when the knob comes flying off

+1

xrayz · 11-19-2009, 05:25 PM

OK, I got it off. But the boot and shift knob seem to be almost sealed together by that metal ring on the outside with a white plastic ring on the inside...looks like unless I break the ring, these things aren't coming apart....hoping somebody can tell me I'm wrong

bimmertt · 11-19-2009, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by xrayz

OK, I got it off. But the boot and shift knob seem to be almost sealed together by that metal ring on the outside with a white plastic ring on the inside...looks like unless I break the ring, these things aren't coming apart....hoping somebody can tell me I'm wrong

would also like to know if the knob and boot can be seperated...want the illuminated M shift knob

DOUT · 11-19-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by enrita

use the force ... :-) sorry couldnt resist

i want your car!!!

11-17-2009, 01:30 PM	#1
xrayz Private 5 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	Removing my Msport shift knob...help! I just got my E90 with the Msport package (loving it!). I bought the weighted e46 ZHP weighted shift knob before I bought the car and before I was set on getting the Msport. So now I want to swap them out. When I pull up on the shift knob to remove it, I get the feeling the little metal/plastic chrome rim might break. I wouldn't care except it's a lease, and I don't want to have to deal with it in 3 yrs when I return the car. Anybody have advice for a nice clean way to remove the shifter? __________________ 2010 E90 335xi M-Sport Le Mans Blue/Saddle/Alum 6MT/M-Sport/Prem/Cold/Nav/iPod/L7
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11-17-2009, 10:11 PM	#2
cassey Private First Class 5 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	I just stuck it in 4th gear, grabbed firmly with both hands, and pulled up. It's on there really good. If you're still struggling, hit the gym. LOL __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue E90 335i 6MT. Mods: 19" ITC Euro SD's, E46 ZHP shift knob, Matte black grills, Black Lines, 12" Infinity sub.
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nyc3r Colonel 112 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	take the boot off first.. the msport knob is attached to the boot. then just pull straight up. __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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cyphr Major 69 Rep 1,239 Posts Drives: 08 335xi coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (12)	+1 just try not to hit yourself in the forehead when the knob comes flying off
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11-18-2009, 06:21 AM	#6
enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	use the force ... :-) sorry couldnt resist __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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NiVeDh Major General 422 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	I had to straddle the center console, with the sunroof open, and then I just pulled really hard. Similar to doing a squat.
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11-19-2009, 05:25 PM	#9
xrayz Private 5 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2010 335xi Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	OK, I got it off. But the boot and shift knob seem to be almost sealed together by that metal ring on the outside with a white plastic ring on the inside...looks like unless I break the ring, these things aren't coming apart....hoping somebody can tell me I'm wrong __________________ 2010 E90 335xi M-Sport Le Mans Blue/Saddle/Alum 6MT/M-Sport/Prem/Cold/Nav/iPod/L7
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