BMW shift knobs photos. - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

dakman · 08-12-2010, 10:58 PM

Here are some pics and a few short comments about manual shifter knobs for my BMW e90.

1st one is the perforated knob.
2nd and 3rd pic shows the performance knob and the perforated knob together.
4th, 5th and 6th show the performance knob and stock knob next to each other.

The stock knob is horrible. The aftermarket knobs are shorter, and are more comfortable in your hand, plus they look better. Well worth the price. I also did the perforated brake handle upgrade at the same time and love the look.

HurtsMyWorld · 08-13-2010, 01:45 AM

I like I want one.

Jlomb436 · 08-13-2010, 01:58 AM

I want one too, cept I have an auto

grieverr · 08-13-2010, 03:50 PM

I have an auto. But the few times I've driven my friends' 6 speed, I've found the stock knob to be comfortable. I agree that it's not the prettiest one, but it's ergonomics feel good.
Granted, I haven't tried using those other shift knobs...

daheechang · 08-13-2010, 04:41 PM

you have the exact 3 knobs i have haha.

dakman · 08-13-2010, 05:17 PM

I guess you have the modding virus as well. LOL. I finally sold the performance knob and boot. I doubt anyone wants to buy the stock knob so I'm note even going to try.

joec500 · 08-13-2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daheechang

you have the exact 3 knobs i have haha.

HAHAHAHA ME TOO!!!! I switch it up every now and the.

remmib · 08-13-2010, 07:05 PM

Are there much difference between the performance knob and the perforated knob?

mkPOTO · 08-13-2010, 07:34 PM

i miss my performance shift knob..

bman8 · 08-13-2010, 07:43 PM

I have the first one and love it! Didn't bother to sell the stock knob and boot too, guess no one wants it.

D_o_S · 08-14-2010, 03:59 AM

Yeah, so how is the performance knob compared to the perforated one? Looks like you settled on the perforated?

ibeclueless · 08-14-2010, 08:21 AM

nice knob

DieselDiner · 08-14-2010, 09:44 AM

A very good mod!

bavarian19 · 08-14-2010, 11:13 AM

I love my E46 ZHP knob. The leather matches my M3 steering wheel perfectly.

dakman · 08-14-2010, 03:15 PM

I personally like the perforated knob in the first picture. It feels great in your hands and the leather boot is a higher quality leather than the stock boot so it looks great.

The performance knob has a nice feel with the Alcantara leather on it and it matches the iDrive knob so it looks great as well but, it just felt a little bit too small for me and I worried that it might slip out of my hands. Plus I felt that after a while the Alcantara leather would get dirty and wear quickly. It is a completely different look especially if you match it up with the Alcantara boot that it comes with.

The bottom line, it's personal preference but I really like the first knob.

cstavaru · 08-14-2010, 03:33 PM

I had the perforated knob (M-Sport knob) and I didn't like it. When using it with the Short Shift Kit from BMW, my palm got sore from the somewhat square shape of the knob combined with the added effort of shifting gears. When I replaced it with the BMW Performance knob, the problem disappeared.

dakman · 08-14-2010, 03:43 PM

Interesting, I have only had the M-Sport knob on my car for about 100 miles or so and had the performance knob on for two weeks. The M-Sport knob reminds of the Honda knob on my wife's 1994 Honda Accord but 100 times better. I also have the BMW short shift kit installed on my car and love the combination.

My performance knob is sold so I hope you're wrong and I don't regret it over time but at 100 miles I think I'm safe.. Gulp. Again, personal preference but so far I like the M-Sport knob and boot better with feel and shifting. If you are in San Jose, Ca and want to see mine, let me know. I think both knobs are great.

IlChengis · 08-14-2010, 03:50 PM

Hey guys,
Sorry to hijack but for those interested I have a perforated knob and boot combo for sale. They are barely used, no wear/scuffs. Unfortunately the boot has a small rip where it meets the knob (see pic) because when I searched the Forum everyone said to just pull the knob but failed to mention that the boot needed to be unclipped first... so the knob took a piece of boot with it and a tab almost broke.

Other than that it looks great and I drove like that just fine for a couple thousand miles. I am sure the boot can be mended/glued easily. If interested, PM me an offer. This same knob and boot from BMW are $150.

Ciao,

-Walter

NiVeDh · 08-14-2010, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treppiede

Hey guys,
Sorry to hijack but for those interested I have a perforated knob and boot combo for sale. They are barely used, no wear/scuffs. Unfortunately the boot has a small rip where it meets the knob (see pic) because when I searched the Forum everyone said to just pull the knob but failed to mention that the boot needed to be unclipped first... so the knob took a piece of boot with it and a tab almost broke.

Other than that it looks great and I drove like that just fine for a couple thousand miles. I am sure the boot can be mended/glued easily. If interested, PM me an offer. This same knob and boot from BMW are $150.

Ciao,

-Walter

Someone could piece together Walter's knob with my boot to make a complete package: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417183

08-12-2010, 10:58 PM	#1
dakman Private Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 92 iTrader: (3)	BMW shift knobs photos. Here are some pics and a few short comments about manual shifter knobs for my BMW e90. 1st one is the perforated knob. 2nd and 3rd pic shows the performance knob and the perforated knob together. 4th, 5th and 6th show the performance knob and stock knob next to each other. The stock knob is horrible. The aftermarket knobs are shorter, and are more comfortable in your hand, plus they look better. Well worth the price. I also did the perforated brake handle upgrade at the same time and love the look. Attached Images
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08-13-2010, 03:50 PM	#4
grieverr Private First Class Drives: '09 335 coupe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 167 iTrader: (0)	I have an auto. But the few times I've driven my friends' 6 speed, I've found the stock knob to be comfortable. I agree that it's not the prettiest one, but it's ergonomics feel good. Granted, I haven't tried using those other shift knobs... __________________ Spending on gas is like paying for a ticket to ride a rollercoaster - Crazy Bimmer

08-13-2010, 07:05 PM	#8
remmib General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 24,690 iTrader: (0)	Are there much difference between the performance knob and the perforated knob? __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| KW V3 Coilover \| 3D Design Front Lip \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser\|

08-13-2010, 07:34 PM	#9
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello Drives: 1999 528I Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,509 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [2.66] 1999 BMW E39 528i [2.20] 2007 BMW E92 335I [3.00]	i miss my performance shift knob.. __________________ BMW E92 M3 EVOLVE Stage II \| EVOLVE X-Pipe \| EVOLVE E-Tronic Exhaust Macht Schnell Stage II intake \| KW V3 \| Volk TE37SL \| BMW Performance Spoiler

08-14-2010, 08:21 AM	#12
ibeclueless What Drives: E92 328xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Posts: 9,339 iTrader: (1)	nice knob __________________ E92 328xi Space Gray Aero Lip \| M3 Side Skirts \| CF Performance Spoiler \| ACS Roof \| Gloss Black Grilles \| LUX H8 Angels \| BMW Performance Exhaust My E92 Photos

08-13-2010, 01:45 AM	#2
HurtsMyWorld Lieutenant Drives: Black 07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 443 iTrader: (2)	I like I want one.

08-13-2010, 01:58 AM	#3
Jlomb436 Lieutenant Drives: 09 E90 Space Gray 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 465 iTrader: (0)	I want one too, cept I have an auto

08-13-2010, 04:41 PM	#5
daheechang Colonel Drives: 330i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Shoreline Posts: 2,314 iTrader: (13)	you have the exact 3 knobs i have haha.

08-13-2010, 05:17 PM	#6
dakman Private Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 92 iTrader: (3)	I guess you have the modding virus as well. LOL. I finally sold the performance knob and boot. I doubt anyone wants to buy the stock knob so I'm note even going to try.

08-13-2010, 07:43 PM	#10
bman8 Private Drives: 09' E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 74 iTrader: (1)	I have the first one and love it! Didn't bother to sell the stock knob and boot too, guess no one wants it.

08-14-2010, 03:59 AM	#11
D_o_S LCI'd Drives: 335i LCI Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Home Posts: 753 iTrader: (1)	Yeah, so how is the performance knob compared to the perforated one? Looks like you settled on the perforated?

08-14-2010, 09:44 AM	#13
DieselDiner Major Drives: 335d Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,494 iTrader: (2)	A very good mod!

08-14-2010, 11:13 AM	#14
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,659 iTrader: (22)	I love my E46 ZHP knob. The leather matches my M3 steering wheel perfectly.

08-14-2010, 03:15 PM	#15
dakman Private Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 92 iTrader: (3)	I personally like the perforated knob in the first picture. It feels great in your hands and the leather boot is a higher quality leather than the stock boot so it looks great. The performance knob has a nice feel with the Alcantara leather on it and it matches the iDrive knob so it looks great as well but, it just felt a little bit too small for me and I worried that it might slip out of my hands. Plus I felt that after a while the Alcantara leather would get dirty and wear quickly. It is a completely different look especially if you match it up with the Alcantara boot that it comes with. The bottom line, it's personal preference but I really like the first knob.

08-14-2010, 03:33 PM	#16
cstavaru Brigadier General Drives: 2009 335i M Sport Sedan 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 3,218 iTrader: (0)	I had the perforated knob (M-Sport knob) and I didn't like it. When using it with the Short Shift Kit from BMW, my palm got sore from the somewhat square shape of the knob combined with the added effort of shifting gears. When I replaced it with the BMW Performance knob, the problem disappeared. __________________ Mods(click): Cobb + RB Turbos \| Aquamist HFS-4 Meth \| Drexler LSD \| Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit \| Custom K&N Apollo Intake \| Wagner Intercooler \| Macht Schnell Downpipes \| BMW Performance Power Kit \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMW Performance Short Shifter \| M3 Subframe Bushings \| Licensing

08-14-2010, 03:43 PM	#17
dakman Private Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 92 iTrader: (3)	Interesting, I have only had the M-Sport knob on my car for about 100 miles or so and had the performance knob on for two weeks. The M-Sport knob reminds of the Honda knob on my wife's 1994 Honda Accord but 100 times better. I also have the BMW short shift kit installed on my car and love the combination. My performance knob is sold so I hope you're wrong and I don't regret it over time but at 100 miles I think I'm safe.. Gulp. Again, personal preference but so far I like the M-Sport knob and boot better with feel and shifting. If you are in San Jose, Ca and want to see mine, let me know. I think both knobs are great.

08-14-2010, 03:50 PM	#18
IlChengis once Treppiede Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Miami and Atlanta Posts: 862 iTrader: (4)	Hey guys, Sorry to hijack but for those interested I have a perforated knob and boot combo for sale. They are barely used, no wear/scuffs. Unfortunately the boot has a small rip where it meets the knob (see pic) because when I searched the Forum everyone said to just pull the knob but failed to mention that the boot needed to be unclipped first... so the knob took a piece of boot with it and a tab almost broke. Other than that it looks great and I drove like that just fine for a couple thousand miles. I am sure the boot can be mended/glued easily. If interested, PM me an offer. This same knob and boot from BMW are $150. Ciao, -Walter __________________ 2009 E92 335i \| 6MT \| AlpWhite \| CoralRed \| AlumTrim \| M-Sport \| Nav \| Logic7 \| Alarm '93 Civic Hatch \| 5MT \| MilRed \| GrayCloth \| NoTrim \| 13" wheels \| 2 Speakers \| 67hp \| ~40mpg

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