changing AT shift knob! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

5soko · 06-27-2008, 09:13 AM

ok so i know that to change the shift knob all you have to do it pull up until it pops out.

so when i get my new one, i just push down and bang it into place, right?
how many people have had problem of the shift knob staying in correctly? i have a feeling i wont be able to get the new shift knob to stay in tight like the stock one from the factory even though im getting a bmw shift knob.

Kev · 06-27-2008, 09:14 AM

Yes, you need to run a piece of felt of double sided tape on the shifter mechanism for the knob to fit tightly

5soko · 06-27-2008, 11:43 AM

so even if i go to the dealer and get my shift knob replaced, becuase of wearing, it will be loose unless they put something2x tape there?

i was gonna buy the black oem bmw shift knob to replace my stock e92 worn one, but i might head to the dealer to get it replaced, but i dont want a loose shift lever.

Kev · 06-27-2008, 11:54 AM

No, that one should be tight. I thought you want to put in an aftermarket knob

06-27-2008, 09:13 AM	#1
5soko Brigadier General Drives: ///M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CALI \|\| NYC Posts: 3,985 iTrader: (4)	changing AT shift knob! ok so i know that to change the shift knob all you have to do it pull up until it pops out. so when i get my new one, i just push down and bang it into place, right? how many people have had problem of the shift knob staying in correctly? i have a feeling i wont be able to get the new shift knob to stay in tight like the stock one from the factory even though im getting a bmw shift knob.
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Kev Resident Anesthesiologist Drives: VW bug with a misplaced engine Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 8,821 iTrader: (24) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 Ca ... [4.75]	No, that one should be tight. I thought you want to put in an aftermarket knob __________________ kev { divinum est sedate dolorem }

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06-27-2008, 11:43 AM	#3
5soko Brigadier General Drives: ///M5 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CALI \|\| NYC Posts: 3,985 iTrader: (4)	so even if i go to the dealer and get my shift knob replaced, becuase of wearing, it will be loose unless they put something2x tape there? i was gonna buy the black oem bmw shift knob to replace my stock e92 worn one, but i might head to the dealer to get it replaced, but i dont want a loose shift lever.