Pushing new shift knob on?

f30Seth · 02-10-2009, 06:41 PM

Hey guys, I just received my new shift knob from Tischer today, and the hook cap for my front bumper(YEAH My car has hook cover again).

Anyways, I did what shift knob removal DIY told me to do. Dropped the gear in the 2nd, and pulled it hard, and the stock shift knob came right off after a few tries. Now, here is the problem. Can I push the new knob on the gear rod like I pulled it out of it?

I'm afraid I might break the whole gear area by pushing it in too hard. None of the diys mentions how hard I should push it in. Does anyone know for sure? Btw, the shift knob is a replica of a shift knob from old M5 I believe. I'll take a photo of it installed once I get it fixed on somehow.

ARA5HE90 · 02-10-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by e92says

Hey guys, I just received my new shift knob from Tischer today, and the hook cap for my front bumper(YEAH My car has hook cover again).

Anyways, I did what shift knob removal DIY told me to do. Dropped the gear in the 2nd, and pulled it hard, and the stock shift knob came right off after a few tries. Now, here is the problem. Can I push the new knob on the gear rod like I pulled it out of it?

I'm afraid I might break the whole gear area by pushing it in too hard. None of the diys mentions how hard I should push it in. Does anyone know for sure? Btw, the shift knob is a replica of a shift knob from old M5 I believe. I'll take a photo of it installed once I get it fixed on somehow.

you dont need it in second you can keep it in neutrall just dont hit yourself in the face with the knob.. and yeah you can pop the knob back on with no problem. just be careful you dont break the clip that hold the boot.

visor · 02-10-2009, 10:51 PM

Put it into neutral and just whap it in with your fist.

f30Seth · 02-13-2009, 11:08 PM

E46 zhp weighted knob installed.

Grip is tight, falls into each gear like it's a giant hole

PS - Don't mind the dirty boot

02-10-2009, 06:41 PM	#1
f30Seth Futuristic 23 Rep 774 Posts Drives: f30 328i AW Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seoul, Toronto iTrader: (1)	Pushing new shift knob on? Hey guys, I just received my new shift knob from Tischer today, and the hook cap for my front bumper(YEAH My car has hook cover again). Anyways, I did what shift knob removal DIY told me to do. Dropped the gear in the 2nd, and pulled it hard, and the stock shift knob came right off after a few tries. Now, here is the problem. Can I push the new knob on the gear rod like I pulled it out of it? I'm afraid I might break the whole gear area by pushing it in too hard. None of the diys mentions how hard I should push it in. Does anyone know for sure? Btw, the shift knob is a replica of a shift knob from old M5 I believe. I'll take a photo of it installed once I get it fixed on somehow. __________________ 2007 E92 335i Jet Black -RETIRED- 2013 F30 328i Alpine White
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02-10-2009, 10:51 PM	#3
visor BMW, can I have some LSD please? 88 Rep 1,591 Posts Drives: 2017 F30 340i xDrive Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Put it into neutral and just whap it in with your fist. __________________ 2006 330i \| TiAg \| Black \| Al \| 6MT \| Sports Package \| Logic 7 retired 2008 335i \| AW \| Black \| Al \| 6MT \| Sports Package \| Logic 7 retired 2013 328xi \| Red \| Gray \| Al \| 8AT \| Sports Line \| Premium \| Executive \| Heat Pkg retired 2017 340i xDrive \| Estoril \| Black \| Al \| 8AT \| M Package
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02-13-2009, 11:08 PM	#4
f30Seth Futuristic 23 Rep 774 Posts Drives: f30 328i AW Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seoul, Toronto iTrader: (1)	E46 zhp weighted knob installed. Grip is tight, falls into each gear like it's a giant hole PS - Don't mind the dirty boot __________________ 2007 E92 335i Jet Black -RETIRED- 2013 F30 328i Alpine White
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