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03-21-2014, 01:20 PM | #1 |
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New Shift Knob
Hey guys I have a 2011 Z4 6MT and would like to get rid of the "goose-neck" shift knob. I've done a lot of searching and can't really find too much in terms of new shift knobs that would fit.
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03-25-2014, 04:51 PM | #2 |
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The M sport leather one for Z4 is pretty nice. It's a bit heavier than stock too. have you seen?
LEATHER SHIFT KNOB W 25112284094
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03-26-2014, 10:19 AM | #3 |
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I agree, I have upgraded to that as well. In my opinion though, TWM Performance make alike a 600g shift know and it truly shifts amazing.
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03-27-2014, 01:23 PM | #4 |
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Been looking myself with not much to fine. Had a Whalen on my MINI that was 18oz. It was great to shift with. I think the MTech one is 240g or about 8 oz. Apparently our shift knob and boot are a single entity, meaning no one makes a reasonable aftermarket for it. Would love to know if TWM make the 600 for our E89's and a boot to spare.
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03-27-2014, 02:07 PM | #5 |
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How about a photo or two.
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03-29-2014, 01:47 PM | #9 |
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yes. lift the boot first. top open, sit in the middle. firm grip and pull straight up into chest (not face). should come off without much fuss.
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03-29-2014, 11:13 PM | #10 |
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Had it on my miata, this was the 460gram one.
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03-30-2014, 03:34 PM | #11 |
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Well those are pretty ugly - good thing they were in a Miata. How about a photo of the M Sport Leather one you upgraded to in your Z?
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03-30-2014, 05:37 PM | #12 |
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Herr K, I don't have my car out of storage yet, but here's a web photo of what it looks like.
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03-30-2014, 06:26 PM | #13 |
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Thanks for the pic JP! I should have searched the web more, but I figured one of the proud owners would post a photo.
Looks nice may have to do that upgrade this summer.
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03-31-2014, 11:46 PM | #14 |
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sorry i posted mine a while ago but cant find the link now. mine was like the photo above but without the perforation on the leather.
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I've been looking to replace my leather M knob with a ZHP-style knob since buying the car new - still haven't found one that will work yet. I've considered buying an extra E89 knob+boot and doing some surgery to the leather to make a ZHP knob work, but I haven't gotten around to it yet. This thread applies: http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e63...hift-knob.html
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Bumping this thread as I want to put a zhp shifter on my 11’ Z4. I know it’s been done but can’t find any info on what modifications need to be done.
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