///M shift knob question

Scobar · 12-11-2007, 12:03 AM

So I've been trying to decided what shift knob to get and am currently divided between the ///M knob from the e46? and the perforated m-tech one.

Does anyone know if the perforated one is weighted and how much it weighs?

Any opinions between the two?

Thanks!!

jct0518 · 12-12-2007, 10:52 PM

I just had the m perforated leather installed..Im not really sure how much it weights, I just remember it was twice as much as the stock knob if that helps..

tintivilus · 12-13-2007, 08:40 AM

I've had the M-Sport (perf) knob since shortly after I got my car (almost a year now), and it's a vast improvement over the stock knob. It's a little heavier, a little shorter, and a lot less wiggly-feeling, if that makes any sense

With the M-Sport I think the transmission feels "normal", where before it felt cartoonishly long and shaky. I might consider a proper SSK to reduce shift throws some more but the new knob by itself is definitely money well spent.

phantom330 · 12-13-2007, 09:20 AM

I have the e46 M knob and have driven a friends car with the e9x M sport perf knob. Personally I prefer the e46 one in shape and feel and looks. The perf one is nice, but if you get it be sure to at least get the matching e brake handle or it looks out of place. e46 is also cheaper and you don't have to mess around with the boot.

Scobar · 12-13-2007, 06:47 PM

Thanks for the replies, still don't what I'm going to get.

I suppose I could order both and try them out and then sell the one I don't want.

Brknbones · 12-14-2007, 07:49 PM

are these two the same height?

gundamfans · 12-15-2007, 01:13 AM

not sure, but I have the E46 knob also, and the shape and feel is very good. My impression is that the E46 ZHP knob is slightly weightier than the m-tech perforated.

itsbrokeagain · 12-15-2007, 10:30 AM

how much does the SSK for the E90 cost from BMW? I installed one the other day, really easy to do and its a nice piece.

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Scobar Private 6 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2021 750i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0)	///M shift knob question So I've been trying to decided what shift knob to get and am currently divided between the ///M knob from the e46? and the perforated m-tech one. Does anyone know if the perforated one is weighted and how much it weighs? Any opinions between the two? Thanks!! __________________ 2008 328xi: Black Saphire\|Black Dakota\|Brushed Aluminium\|ZSP w/18"\|ZPP\|ZCW\|CA\|Logic 7\|6FL 2014 550i xDrive: Carbon Black\|Mocha Nappa\|Anthracite Wood\|ZMM\|ZCW\|ZEC w/ B&O\|ZLP\|ZLS\|5DL\|416 2021 750Li xDrive: Carbon Black\|Mocha Nappa w/ Ext. Quilting\|Fineline Black\|ZAN\|ZDY\|ZLU\|ZMP\|ZPX\|6F1\|776\|7M9
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jct0518 Private First Class 2 Rep 139 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (1)	I just had the m perforated leather installed..Im not really sure how much it weights, I just remember it was twice as much as the stock knob if that helps..
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tintivilus Lieutenant Colonel 26 Rep 1,826 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lake County, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00] 2003 325i [0.00]	I've had the M-Sport (perf) knob since shortly after I got my car (almost a year now), and it's a vast improvement over the stock knob. It's a little heavier, a little shorter, and a lot less wiggly-feeling, if that makes any sense With the M-Sport I think the transmission feels "normal", where before it felt cartoonishly long and shaky. I might consider a proper SSK to reduce shift throws some more but the new knob by itself is definitely money well spent.
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phantom330 Captain 18 Rep 892 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OH iTrader: (0)	I have the e46 M knob and have driven a friends car with the e9x M sport perf knob. Personally I prefer the e46 one in shape and feel and looks. The perf one is nice, but if you get it be sure to at least get the matching e brake handle or it looks out of place. e46 is also cheaper and you don't have to mess around with the boot.
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Scobar Private 6 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2021 750i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies, still don't what I'm going to get. I suppose I could order both and try them out and then sell the one I don't want. __________________ 2008 328xi: Black Saphire\|Black Dakota\|Brushed Aluminium\|ZSP w/18"\|ZPP\|ZCW\|CA\|Logic 7\|6FL 2014 550i xDrive: Carbon Black\|Mocha Nappa\|Anthracite Wood\|ZMM\|ZCW\|ZEC w/ B&O\|ZLP\|ZLS\|5DL\|416 2021 750Li xDrive: Carbon Black\|Mocha Nappa w/ Ext. Quilting\|Fineline Black\|ZAN\|ZDY\|ZLU\|ZMP\|ZPX\|6F1\|776\|7M9
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12-14-2007, 07:49 PM	#6
Brknbones Private First Class 19 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scottsdale iTrader: (0)	are these two the same height?
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12-15-2007, 01:13 AM	#7
gundamfans First Lieutenant 13 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA - Nashville, TN; Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [0.00]	not sure, but I have the E46 knob also, and the shape and feel is very good. My impression is that the E46 ZHP knob is slightly weightier than the m-tech perforated. __________________ 2007 E90 335i\|6MT\|Sapphire Black Metallic\|Black Leather\|Aluminum Trim\|ZSP\|ZPP\|CWP\|Aluminum Pedals\|M-Aero Kit\|Blackline Tailights\|E46 ZHP Knob\|Euro Foglight Switch\|M-Sport Perforated Leather steering wheel\|M-Sport Perforated E-Brake\|Front Carbon Fibre Splitter Kit\|BMW Performance 19" Wheels\|Meisterschaft Touring Exhaust Full Cat-Back System
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itsbrokeagain 310 Rep 15,745 Posts Drives: 1999 528iT, E53 X5, E46 325xi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Strong Island iTrader: (7)	how much does the SSK for the E90 cost from BMW? I installed one the other day, really easy to do and its a nice piece.
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