E89 Shift Knob Replacement

SupremeArt · 05-20-2011, 12:21 PM

Anyone replace their E89 shift knob with a shorter and possibly weighted knob? On my E85, I replaced the "goosekneck" with a ZHP weighted knob which made a world of difference in shift feel. Unfortunately the ZHP knob wont fit an E89. Any suggestions?

Z4@Phuket · 05-30-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SupremeArt

Anyone replace their E89 shift knob with a shorter and possibly weighted knob? On my E85, I replaced the "goosekneck" with a ZHP weighted knob which made a world of difference in shift feel. Unfortunately the ZHP knob wont fit an E89. Any suggestions?

Try BMW performance line from E90
I replaced mine with this
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...subcat1=138716

STOOF · 05-31-2011, 01:09 AM

I think hes asking about MT. In which case im interested too.

RichardC · 05-31-2011, 01:11 AM

What is it about the ZHP that doesn't fit the e89? I was planning on using the ZHP too, so I may have to reconsider my options if it doesn't fit.

rockd · 06-28-2011, 07:55 AM

Bump... so what is it about the ZHP knob that doesn't fit? I've used it on all my BMW's and loved it.

SupremeArt · 06-28-2011, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by rockd

Bump... so what is it about the ZHP knob that doesn't fit? I've used it on all my BMW's and loved it.

It doesn't fit E89s..Shape is even different.. I have been told will not fit as well.

teezee · 06-28-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4@Phuket

Try BMW performance line from E90
I replaced mine with this
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...subcat1=138716

Was this swap just a matter of pulling off the old shift knob and putting the nw one in? Did you swap out the boot too?

flpnout · 06-30-2011, 03:51 AM

I tried the ZHP knob and did not work as you need to replace the entire boot attached to the knob on the E89. If any of you ever decide to replace your MT knobs, you have to remove the trim with the boot, then pull the knob off. ZHP knob doesn't come with the boot and trim. Here are the differences, the Z4 knobs come one piece with boot and trim and the ZHP is just the knob:

Bobstone90 · 07-11-2021, 02:28 AM

I should have read this before buying a ZHP shifter… Just pulled the boot off and broken the fixing by removing it. Live and learn!

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SupremeArt Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z3 3.0i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York, USA iTrader: (0)	E89 Shift Knob Replacement Anyone replace their E89 shift knob with a shorter and possibly weighted knob? On my E85, I replaced the "goosekneck" with a ZHP weighted knob which made a world of difference in shift feel. Unfortunately the ZHP knob wont fit an E89. Any suggestions?
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RichardC Sleepy 1 Rep 95 Posts Drives: 2011 e89 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	What is it about the ZHP that doesn't fit the e89? I was planning on using the ZHP too, so I may have to reconsider my options if it doesn't fit.
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rockd 35 Rep 543 Posts Drives: '11 Z4 35i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (11)	Bump... so what is it about the ZHP knob that doesn't fit? I've used it on all my BMW's and loved it.
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flpnout Major 81 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	I tried the ZHP knob and did not work as you need to replace the entire boot attached to the knob on the E89. If any of you ever decide to replace your MT knobs, you have to remove the trim with the boot, then pull the knob off. ZHP knob doesn't come with the boot and trim. Here are the differences, the Z4 knobs come one piece with boot and trim and the ZHP is just the knob: Attached Images __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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Bobstone90 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Z4 E89 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: West Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW z4 [0.00]	I should have read this before buying a ZHP shifter… Just pulled the boot off and broken the fixing by removing it. Live and learn!
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