shift knob question...

CeeP · 05-11-2010, 08:08 PM

Hi folks,

I asked my dealer to replace my shift knob because the glue (or whatever) underneath the shift pattern was discoloring. They did, but when I got it back, something doesn't feel right.

I could've sworn the knob and the boot were two distinct sections, like there was a seam or some stitching or something where the knob ended and the boot started, even if the entire assembly is one piece (where the arrow is in the pic). But all the pictures I can find show it's all one smooth interrupted piece. Am I crazy?

elm3 · 05-11-2010, 08:13 PM

Nope, the shift knob and the boot is one piece on our cars.

Dengel · 05-11-2010, 08:25 PM

pull off your stock knob and get zhp knob

Benjjman007 · 05-12-2010, 02:53 AM

yup ur crazy... 6MT stock knobs are all one piece with the boot.

JohnnyRoaster · 05-12-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dengel

pull off your stock knob and get zhp knob

X1000

The zhp knob has a much better feel and shortens the throw quite a bit. You will have to cut the boot but it is worth it.

montreal red · 05-12-2010, 01:14 PM

shift knob and boot are one piece. if you want to use another knob, you will have to cut the shift boot and knob to separate them... or you can just make another custom shift boot.

King Tut · 05-12-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CeeP

Am I crazy?

Yes.

05-11-2010, 08:08 PM	#1
CeeP Enlisted Member 14 Rep 33 Posts Drives: Silver e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South SF Bay iTrader: (0)	shift knob question... Hi folks, I asked my dealer to replace my shift knob because the glue (or whatever) underneath the shift pattern was discoloring. They did, but when I got it back, something doesn't feel right. I could've sworn the knob and the boot were two distinct sections, like there was a seam or some stitching or something where the knob ended and the boot started, even if the entire assembly is one piece (where the arrow is in the pic). But all the pictures I can find show it's all one smooth interrupted piece. Am I crazy? Attached Images
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elm3 ///M Fan 366 Rep 2,159 Posts Drives: '09 E92 M3 IB/'17 f85 X5M LBB Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canton, GA. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 BMW / X5M [9.00] 2009 E92 M3 [10.00] 2004 Yamaha R1 [10.00]	Nope, the shift knob and the boot is one piece on our cars. __________________ '09 E92 ///M3 Interlagos Blue,6MT,Silver Novillo Leather,CF Trim,Premium Package,Technology Package,Cold Weather Package,Premium Sound,19"Wheels,Moonroof-Toy/'17 X5M, Long Beach Blue, Executive Package,Technology Package, Lighting Package, Driver Assist, Full Mughello Red Interior, 21" wheels-Toy/'14 535i with M Sport and 19" wheels-Daily
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Dengel Non-Guido Jersey Resident 35 Rep 676 Posts Drives: Slow Jeep Rubicon Join Date: May 2009 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (3)	pull off your stock knob and get zhp knob
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Benjjman007 Lieutenant 36 Rep 469 Posts Drives: X5 50iMSport & MP4-12C Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 Mclaren MP4-12C [0.00] 2014 BMW 328d [0.00]	yup ur crazy... 6MT stock knobs are all one piece with the boot. __________________ 2012 McLaren MP4-12C 2015 BMW X5 50i MSport 2017 BMW M2 (on order)
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	shift knob and boot are one piece. if you want to use another knob, you will have to cut the shift boot and knob to separate them... or you can just make another custom shift boot. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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