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Hello happy people! My Shifter knob is beat up and rearing and I'm looking to replace it. I bought a nice amazon one for $25 and then as I went to replace it, I found out that the knob/boot seems to be a single assemble. Oh Well. Amazon has easy returns!
What I'm looking for is a substantially lower cost alternative to an original BMW item such as this sold by Turnermotorsports (who happen to be within an hour of me). Any ideas or sources are greatly appreciated and I thank you in advance.
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1...IaAul0EALw_wcB
Additionally, I've read "good" things about a lower shift lever giving faster shifting. I do NOT race or track this car, it's a Sunday driver and generally driven pretty easy. So, is this a worthy change?
Happy motoring folks and THANKS!
Wagon meister :)
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Are you talking about getting a short shifter? If so, then I would say don't, for it will make it harder to get into gear, and will feel knotcher in the process. Do I regret doing mine, nope as it is what I expected from factory in a car like this.
Darin
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Thanks! I don't really need the shorter shifter, I'm just looking to replace a worn out knob, but not pay the huge BMW OEM cost!!! Of courst I want a "nice one" too.
Any and all ideas are welcome.
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How the hell would you remove the old one and install the new one? I, too, need a new shift knob and boot.
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A lot of folks like these zhp knobs
https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...ttern/?pdk=AQE
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The knon pulls off (up) with a lot of force. Don't hit yourself in the forehead/face pulling it off (being serious). Also be careful not to rip the wire/connector that actually illuminates it.Originally Posted by Jennyjenjencle
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Wagon meister :)
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+1
I have seen people punch themselves in the face with that knob.
Darin
Current:
16 220i Active Tourer Platinsilver MET (C08)/Dakota Black (PDSW), P7ACA, P7LDA, P7LHA, P9BDA, 6sp Manual - Wife's new toy!
05 325it Electric Red(438)/Gray(N6TT) ZCW, ZSP 5sp Manual Back set cover, trunk mat, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield, and mud flaps! Mr. Wagon My new Winter car.
05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
Past:
95 318is Montreal Blue Met (297)/Beige(K1SN) RIP, killed by an Idiot.
84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
79 525 euro Green/Green RIP
79 318 Silver/Black - The first one that got it all started
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