Auto shift knob replacement

325high · 10-25-2010, 08:01 PM

Is the only option still the BMW performance auto shift knob? That's pretty much the only one i found in past threads. my stock knob is peeling and i wouldn't mind replacing it w/ something a little nicer.

govtec · 10-25-2010, 09:12 PM

Yes for oem option. I upgraded for the very same reason. I actually cut myself on several occasion with the sharp edges of paint peel. Who knew driving a bimmer would be that dangerous! Haha

korr · 10-25-2010, 09:14 PM

i think you can get a m5 smg shift knob, but im not 100% sure about it

twinship · 10-25-2010, 09:52 PM

Here's an alternative to the Perf knob: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417142

325high · 10-26-2010, 07:11 AM

i don't really like the pro knob and the retrofitted m5 knob it too much hassle. i haven't really seen any aftermarket options. all the knobs are for manual.

govtec · 10-26-2010, 10:33 PM

What don't you like about the performance? Big difference from the stock oem that came with your car. It's not as hot to handle when you get in the car in the summer time and vice versa in the winter.

Brey335i · 10-26-2010, 10:58 PM

I've seen the SMG knob from the 645Ci... and it looks great and feels great. Only problem is that I don't like how it says SMG on it

Nr!qUe · 10-27-2010, 01:35 PM

Dont Do it!!!

...yet.

if you're under warranty bitch about how it peeled, get a new one, then buy a new one and sell the one they just changed

vxb · 10-27-2010, 09:23 PM

BMW replaced mine under warranty with no questions asked

focusse · 11-03-2010, 01:11 PM

Im looking for new one too . that peeling looks ugly.... and dangerous ... any idea who sells any and is it easy to change ??

idrift4wd · 11-03-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vxb

BMW replaced mine under warranty with no questions asked

good to know

335BBS · 11-04-2010, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auger330

i don't really like the pro knob and the retrofitted m5 knob it too much hassle. i haven't really seen any aftermarket options. all the knobs are for manual.

Bimmian.com has a great Carbon Fibre knob for step tranny. It took some modification but my dealer installed it for me n/c.

Jlomb436 · 11-04-2010, 11:09 AM

Where does the Auto knob peel at? Just curious.

325high · 11-04-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jlomb436

Where does the Auto knob peel at? Just curious.

the very front of the silver part, right above the button

matrix76 · 11-04-2010, 03:23 PM

Here is a list ,,

http://www.thefind.com/search?query=...ood+shift+knob

10-25-2010, 08:01 PM	#1
325high Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: boston iTrader: (1)	Auto shift knob replacement Is the only option still the BMW performance auto shift knob? That's pretty much the only one i found in past threads. my stock knob is peeling and i wouldn't mind replacing it w/ something a little nicer.
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10-25-2010, 09:12 PM	#2
govtec Brigadier General 39 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (7)	Yes for oem option. I upgraded for the very same reason. I actually cut myself on several occasion with the sharp edges of paint peel. Who knew driving a bimmer would be that dangerous! Haha
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korr Captain 36 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bergen / Jersey iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 335i Sedan M-s ... [10.00]	i think you can get a m5 smg shift knob, but im not 100% sure about it __________________ 2011 E90 335i M-Sport BSM
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twinship Booosted 44 Rep 832 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	Here's an alternative to the Perf knob: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417142 __________________ 2008 BMW 335i//Jet Black on Black Dakota Leather//Steptronic, Sport Package, Premium Package, Logic7 Sound, Aluminum Trim, iPOD & USB, Cobb S1+ Sport, ER FMIC, ER CP, K&N Filter, H&R Sport Springs, Koni Yellows, ECS Tuning spacers (F-10mm/R-15mm), Akebono pads, OEM Rear Aero Spoiler, OEM Sport Diffusor, Cyba 3.8" Tips, OEM Aluminum Pedals, M-tech Steering Wheel, Clear Reflectors
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10-26-2010, 07:11 AM	#5
325high Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: boston iTrader: (1)	i don't really like the pro knob and the retrofitted m5 knob it too much hassle. i haven't really seen any aftermarket options. all the knobs are for manual.
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10-26-2010, 10:33 PM	#6
govtec Brigadier General 39 Rep 647 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (7)	What don't you like about the performance? Big difference from the stock oem that came with your car. It's not as hot to handle when you get in the car in the summer time and vice versa in the winter.
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10-26-2010, 10:58 PM	#7
Brey335i Banned 112 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	I've seen the SMG knob from the 645Ci... and it looks great and feels great. Only problem is that I don't like how it says SMG on it
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10-27-2010, 01:35 PM	#8
Nr!qUe Captain 70 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 LCI 328i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (3)	Dont Do it!!! ...yet. if you're under warranty bitch about how it peeled, get a new one, then buy a new one and sell the one they just changed __________________ 2009 BMW E90 328i \| Xenons \| MT \| Space Gray \| Beige-ette \| CF Fabric Trim \| iPod/USB \| 20% Tints \| Euro-Plate \| Rear Fog Switch Lego Mod \| Painted Reflectors \| Performance Short-shift Kit \| Style 197 Wheels \| OEM Sport Suspension \|
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10-27-2010, 09:23 PM	#9
vxb Private First Class 6 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 328 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: 21209 iTrader: (0)	BMW replaced mine under warranty with no questions asked
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11-03-2010, 01:11 PM	#10
focusse Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 225 Posts Drives: BMW 330xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Boston MA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [9.00]	Im looking for new one too . that peeling looks ugly.... and dangerous ... any idea who sells any and is it easy to change ?? Last edited by focusse; 11-03-2010 at 01:22 PM..
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11-04-2010, 11:09 AM	#13
Jlomb436 Lieutenant 55 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 09 E90 Space Gray 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Where does the Auto knob peel at? Just curious.
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11-04-2010, 03:23 PM	#15
matrix76 Major 61 Rep 1,300 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 M40i Black/Red Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Port Dover, Ontario iTrader: (1)	Here is a list ,, http://www.thefind.com/search?query=...ood+shift+knob __________________ Brian Black Sapphire, Black w/Burrwood Trim & Shifter, 162's, Mtec H8 AE's, DS1 HID 6000K
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