Playing with Knobs (The Ultimate 6MT Knob Thread)

spacedogg · 09-19-2006, 12:29 AM

just make sure you let us know how it turns out....and post pictures too please! i'm sure a lot of people would like to do the same if it turns out the e46 knob fits.

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Originally Posted by climkt

hi spacedogg, u managed to put a e46 knob on your e90. this should mean that the e46 illuminated knob should fit the e90. when i look at the bare metal stick and the internal canal of the bmw knob, even the e36 and e90 knobs look identical.
i am going to get my hands on a e46 illuminated knob at my dealership and try it. i just love the night red glow on the knob.

climkt · 09-19-2006, 01:33 AM

hi spacedogg, i will be using the z4m illuminated gear knob instead of e46 m3 illuminated knob.
this is because the m3 gearknob comes with the boot and the e46 boot base and e90 boot base are not compatible. - the shape is different.

artz 330 has tried the e90 knob on his black z4 m coupe and he says it is compatible. will reuse my original stock leather boot.

will post pics when it is installed.

The pic below is a picture of the e36 illuminated 5 speed gear knob. lovely!!

Bavaria330 · 12-08-2006, 05:07 PM

Found some really niceones here

http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp

MacAttack · 01-07-2007, 12:23 PM

Not bad. Trying to stay OEM. Thx anyways.

edgarj · 01-08-2007, 10:57 PM

I just swithched my OEM short knob for the Whalen Shift Machine (pollished SS). I thought that the OEM short, though indeed shorter throw, made the box feel efen notchier than the OEM long. THe super heavy Whalen looks great installed (I'll post pics later this week when my pedals and 19" m6's are installed), and the weight really makes the throw feel more solid and smoother. The drawback is the fact that it always feels too cold or too hot, depending on the air temp, and it takes a long time to change temp. I generally flick the knob and go back to the wheel, so it's not a big issue for me, but if I lived in AK or AZ, it would be a big disadvantage.

335I_JB · 01-09-2007, 12:04 PM

I ordered the "Old" E46 M-Sport Shift Knob (aka E46 ZHP Knob)- BMW Part #: 25117896886 yesterday. My dealer has it in now, so I'll be picking it up tonight.

I'm really looking forward to replacing the long, light-weighted, and cold (in the winter, anyway) stock metal shifter.

I'll post my thoughts on my new (old) shifter after I've had some time shifting with it.

Cheers.

stressdoc · 01-13-2007, 12:31 AM

I got the E90 M knob and it works and looks great. Slowly but surely morphing into the whole M-sport package.

nmulax · 01-13-2007, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by stressdoc

I got the E90 M knob and it works and looks great. Slowly but surely morphing into the whole M-sport package.

+1
I got it for x-mas and finally installed it this past weekend.
Feels so much better then stock.

WxSquid · 01-13-2007, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by spacedogg

Yeah...and cold during the winter. But those Whalen and UUC fans seem to be pretty devoted to their big chunks of metal. I might just have to buy one to check it out...

Keep in mind that Doug Whalen will engrave almost anything on the top of the knob.... or do something different. I had a MINI MCS with the "Se7en" interior design from England; therefore he did a 7-ball for me. Took a regulation pool ball and added the parts to make it work. Loved it, as it was never too cold or hot to touch, but added some extra weight from stock.

lyndon_h · 03-16-2007, 11:10 PM

good thread. Subscribing

spacedogg · 03-17-2007, 01:03 AM

Update: I've been using the "Old" E46 M-Sport Shift Knob for about 6 months. I really do like it. Although...I've been recently wondering if I want to try another type...just for the heck of it. Perhaps something a little heavier.

So lately...I'm deciding if I should try out the UUC Motorwerks Rob Knob 2...or if I should wait until the new M3 comes out and see what type of the gear knob it uses. Looking at the Concept 2008 M3 interior shots...it has a huge chunk of metal as a knob. Looks quite nice actually...part leather/part metal so the knob doesn't look it will get too cold/hot.

What do you guys think?

iatacs19 · 04-03-2007, 05:15 PM

OEM BMW shift knob

How about that one? It looks heavier and has the same OEM shape, instead of just a ball.

b311lee · 04-03-2007, 05:26 PM

I bought a Whalen BEFORE I even got my e90 because i loved the look, sad thing is ive never used it cause i could never get it locked in place...anybody with this knob got tips on how to keep the damn thing snug?

DougLikesBMW · 04-03-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by spacedogg

Update: I've been using the "Old" E46 M-Sport Shift Knob for about 6 months. I really do like it. Although...I've been recently wondering if I want to try another type...just for the heck of it. Perhaps something a little heavier.

So lately...I'm deciding if I should try out the UUC Motorwerks Rob Knob 2...or if I should wait until the new M3 comes out and see what type of the gear knob it uses. Looking at the Concept 2008 M3 interior shots...it has a huge chunk of metal as a knob. Looks quite nice actually...part leather/part metal so the knob doesn't look it will get too cold/hot.

What do you guys think?

Yuck, that suede on the steering wheel is hideous and so is that shifter...

Phil G · 04-06-2007, 10:07 PM

Just wondering if any of ya'll have experience with LeatherZ knobs. This one looks similar to the stock E90 knob, but has the ///M emblem and is illuminated. Supposedly it'll fit various models, and I'm interested in trying it out once my 335i comes in. Here is a pic, and the website for it is http://leatherz.com/Merchant2/mercha...egory_Code=E46

tokion · 04-06-2007, 11:14 PM

what do you guys think of these?

DougLikesBMW · 04-07-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by tokion

what do you guys think of these?

Hmm, are those grenades for use in a grenade launcher?

Otherwise, they are terrible...

tokion · 04-07-2007, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

Hmm, are those grenades for use in a grenade launcher?

Otherwise, they are terrible...

LOL

They are not for BMW.

MacAttack · 04-07-2007, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DougLikesBMW

that suede on the steering wheel is hideous and so is that shifter...

+1

Nikki · 04-07-2007, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tokion

what do you guys think of these?

I have one of those, looks just like that with a red sticker on the top- made by GReddy/Trust. I got it for my Honda del Sol though lol.

Here's a crappy photo from like 5 years ago lol

wuufer001 · 04-07-2007, 12:02 PM

btw i see on the AC and the Hamann's shift knobs they have like a hole or something at the bottom when looking at the pics, is that for a screw or what? or is it just like the OEM's where i just pull out the old one and push in the new one. cause i am think of getting the black hamann's

Couch · 04-07-2007, 12:39 PM

This is going to be a painful choice. I'd like something with at least a bit of CF as well as an athracite cover.

View Poll Results: What's your favourite shift knob or do you own?
E90 Stock/OEM	103	11.74%
E90 Short Shift Knob	175	19.95%
E90 M-Sport Shift Knob	307	35.01%
"Old" E46 M-Sport Shift Knob	120	13.68%
"New" E46 M-Sport Shift Knob	41	4.68%
The Whalen Shift Machine	10	1.14%
UUC Motorwerks Rob Knob 2	10	1.14%
UUC Motorwerks Rob Knob Magnum	4	0.46%
UUC Motorwerks Rob Knob 5	1	0.11%
UUC Motorwerks Rob Knob 6	16	1.82%
UUC Motorwerks Rob Knob Shadow	0	0%
Turner Motorsport Shift Knob	5	0.57%
AC Schnitzer Shift Knob	17	1.94%
Hamann Shift Knob	10	1.14%
Hamann "Ergonomic" Shift Knob	13	1.48%
Hartge	11	1.25%
Other	34	3.88%
Voters: 877. You may not vote on this poll

09-19-2006, 01:33 AM	#46
climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 66 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	hi spacedogg, i will be using the z4m illuminated gear knob instead of e46 m3 illuminated knob. this is because the m3 gearknob comes with the boot and the e46 boot base and e90 boot base are not compatible. - the shape is different. artz 330 has tried the e90 knob on his black z4 m coupe and he says it is compatible. will reuse my original stock leather boot. will post pics when it is installed. The pic below is a picture of the e36 illuminated 5 speed gear knob. lovely!! Attached Images
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12-08-2006, 05:07 PM	#47
Bavaria330 First Lieutenant 52 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 335i LCI AW Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LB Cali. iTrader: (2)	Found some really niceones here http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp
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01-07-2007, 12:23 PM	#48
MacAttack Colonel 29 Rep 2,134 Posts Drives: fast enough Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Afghanistan iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [0.00]	Not bad. Trying to stay OEM. Thx anyways. __________________ 2007 E92 335i Coupe: Monaco Blue/Premium/Sports/Winter Package/Nav/CA/6MT/TT/Active Cruise/Active Steering/iPod/Rear Shade/Tint/Short Shifter/OEM Alum Pedals//
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01-08-2007, 10:57 PM	#49
edgarj Captain 32 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Marcos, TX iTrader: (1)	I just swithched my OEM short knob for the Whalen Shift Machine (pollished SS). I thought that the OEM short, though indeed shorter throw, made the box feel efen notchier than the OEM long. THe super heavy Whalen looks great installed (I'll post pics later this week when my pedals and 19" m6's are installed), and the weight really makes the throw feel more solid and smoother. The drawback is the fact that it always feels too cold or too hot, depending on the air temp, and it takes a long time to change temp. I generally flick the knob and go back to the wheel, so it's not a big issue for me, but if I lived in AK or AZ, it would be a big disadvantage.
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01-09-2007, 12:04 PM	#50
335I_JB President \|\|\| 8 Rep 44 Posts Drives: E90 335I Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I ordered the "Old" E46 M-Sport Shift Knob (aka E46 ZHP Knob)- BMW Part #: 25117896886 yesterday. My dealer has it in now, so I'll be picking it up tonight. I'm really looking forward to replacing the long, light-weighted, and cold (in the winter, anyway) stock metal shifter. I'll post my thoughts on my new (old) shifter after I've had some time shifting with it. Cheers. __________________ e90 335i \| jb \| blk int \| alum \| 6mt \| sp \| alarm \| sirius \| rear fog mod \| dual rear 12v outlet \| "old" e46m-sport shift knob
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01-13-2007, 12:31 AM	#51
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	I got the E90 M knob and it works and looks great. Slowly but surely morphing into the whole M-sport package. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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03-16-2007, 11:10 PM	#54
lyndon_h Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madagascar iTrader: (2)	good thread. Subscribing
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03-17-2007, 01:03 AM	#55
spacedogg Colonel 195 Rep 2,816 Posts Drives: Debadged Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (0)	Update: I've been using the "Old" E46 M-Sport Shift Knob for about 6 months. I really do like it. Although...I've been recently wondering if I want to try another type...just for the heck of it. Perhaps something a little heavier. So lately...I'm deciding if I should try out the UUC Motorwerks Rob Knob 2...or if I should wait until the new M3 comes out and see what type of the gear knob it uses. Looking at the Concept 2008 M3 interior shots...it has a huge chunk of metal as a knob. Looks quite nice actually...part leather/part metal so the knob doesn't look it will get too cold/hot. What do you guys think?
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04-03-2007, 05:15 PM	#56
iatacs19 Major General 459 Rep 5,319 Posts Drives: 2016 SO M4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (8)	OEM BMW shift knob How about that one? It looks heavier and has the same OEM shape, instead of just a ball.
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04-03-2007, 05:26 PM	#57
b311lee Private First Class 7 Rep 133 Posts Drives: .::330i zsp::. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I bought a Whalen BEFORE I even got my e90 because i loved the look, sad thing is ive never used it cause i could never get it locked in place...anybody with this knob got tips on how to keep the damn thing snug? __________________ 330i/ 6spd MT/ Sports Package/ Premium Package/ Sparkling Graphite/ Terra Leather/ Heated Seats/ Comfort Access/ Pinnacle 15 Tint
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04-06-2007, 10:07 PM	#59
Phil G Dominator of Deep South curvy roads 51 Rep 340 Posts Drives: '07 335i Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Just wondering if any of ya'll have experience with LeatherZ knobs. This one looks similar to the stock E90 knob, but has the ///M emblem and is illuminated. Supposedly it'll fit various models, and I'm interested in trying it out once my 335i comes in. Here is a pic, and the website for it is http://leatherz.com/Merchant2/mercha...egory_Code=E46 Attached Images __________________ -'07 335i coupe (build date 02/2007) - Space Grey/Black Dakota/Dark Burl - 6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/CA/Heated Seats. Acquired in Munich 3/2007 via European Delivery. 16 years and almost 220k miles of pure joy! -'06 911 Carrera S - Black/Black - Full Leather/Sport Chrono/Porsche Sport Exhaust/Nav - 80k miles. Acquired 1/2021. One needy old German car just wasn't enough!
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04-06-2007, 11:14 PM	#60
tokion Banned 62 Rep 834 Posts Drives: 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	what do you guys think of these? Attached Images
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04-07-2007, 12:02 PM	#65
wuufer001 Colonel 375 Rep 2,348 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 M/T Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: DFW, TX//Taiwan//South Africa iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 325i [9.34]	btw i see on the AC and the Hamann's shift knobs they have like a hole or something at the bottom when looking at the pics, is that for a screw or what? or is it just like the OEM's where i just pull out the old one and push in the new one. cause i am think of getting the black hamann's __________________
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04-07-2007, 12:39 PM	#66
Couch Colonel 142 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	This is going to be a painful choice. I'd like something with at least a bit of CF as well as an athracite cover.
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