Illuminated ZHP knob for $99! - Page 2

ExclusivSTS · 04-23-2012, 06:39 PM

I don't think it's being "OCD" if you wish to buy a product that is reflective of OEM. Also don't think it's OCD if you want it to match.

dom_cmh · 04-23-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ottoblotto

I dont think they are knock offs, Ill let you know once I get home and have it in hand. But, if you got the scratch, go ahead. Ill use the extra $500 I saved for the Splitters...

Agreed. The guy who I bought mine from is using an OEM knob. He's using an aftermarket LED though because it's a little brighter and more red in color than stock.

It's a worthwhile mod. 99 bucks for a genuine part that lights up is a great deal. I think buying a new boot is silly also though.

BLACK OPS · 04-23-2012, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ottoblotto

I dont think they are knock offs, Ill let you know once I get home and have it in hand. But, if you got the scratch, go ahead. Ill use the extra $500 I saved for the Splitters...

Your right that they might not be knock offs but the lighting apparently isn't perfect. I'm curious to see your install. Will you cut your boot yourself?

ottoblotto · 04-24-2012, 02:22 AM

Sure thing, but Im going to try it out for a bit before cutting the boot to make sure I like it and yes, Im pretty OCD myself so if the lighting isnt right, it will bug me and Ill go back OEM.

Then after cutting it, if I want to return to OEM, then I can always order the knob from Tischer or BMW or whomever later on. You know once the F30 M3 comes out all our parts will drop in price...

Akrapovic anyone? lol!

dom_cmh · 04-24-2012, 08:52 AM

Sorry for the horrible picture. I have no idea why it rotated when I uploaded it. Anyhow here is the ZHP knob I just installed.

Poofyo101 · 04-24-2012, 03:19 PM

Maybe I will do this...

chris s · 04-24-2012, 03:21 PM

I ordered one over the weekend. No brainer if you ask me...whether or not the ///M lights up!!!

ExclusivSTS · 04-24-2012, 04:18 PM

Hey Dom,

is that the eBay version?

chris s · 04-24-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ExclusivSTS

Hey Dom,

is that the eBay version?

He is the OP, so yes, it's the eBay knob!

BLACK OPS · 04-24-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dom_cmh

Sorry for the horrible picture. I have no idea why it rotated when I uploaded it. Anyhow here is the ZHP knob I just installed.

The color is off but overall it appers fully illuminated. This looks good. Do you like the shifting?

dom_cmh · 04-25-2012, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK OPS

The color is off but overall it appers fully illuminated. This looks good. Do you like the shifting?

It's amazing. As I said I had a ZHP in the past for 4 years so I knew how great that knob was. That's why IMO it's one of the first mods anyone with a 6MT should be doing. It along with an increased clutch stop are easy and really improve the shifting experience.

Perfectionists will be bothered by the difference in how it lights up but it's really not that far off and for me is an easy compromise considering the benefit.

Bubbles · 04-25-2012, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dom_cmh

Sorry for the horrible picture. I have no idea why it rotated when I uploaded it. Anyhow here is the ZHP knob I just installed.

Looks good

GregW / Oregon · 04-25-2012, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dom_cmh

Sorry for the horrible picture. I have no idea why it rotated when I uploaded it. Anyhow here is the ZHP knob I just installed.

Is this better?

ROB_S2K · 04-26-2012, 01:50 PM

Looks good enough to me.

mC.NaMMeR · 04-30-2012, 04:20 PM

I posted pics of this ebay gem as well on the original thread
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=234969&page=9

chmura · 04-30-2012, 05:21 PM

It appears in the pics posted that the ///M logo lights up?

Am I missing something?

urBan_dK · 04-30-2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chmura

It appears in the pics posted that the ///M logo lights up?

Am I missing something?

He sent me one where it doesn't light up.

Apex_L8 · 04-30-2012, 11:57 PM

Decent price but I wouldn't want to take a chance on getting one that doesn't light up properly.

C17MooseDriver · 05-02-2012, 07:53 PM

I also purchased mine from leathers a couple of years ago.

It looks OEM. It made such a difference in shifting. The shorter shifter and it's weight makes rowing through the gears a lot more enjoyable. No more rubbery feeling.

I felt it was such an improvement, I decided not to go with a SSK.

FWIW

ottoblotto · 05-03-2012, 08:04 AM

So got mine in. Weight feels good, looks like a ZHP knob alright. The lighting looks relatively on target, maybe a bit more red but it could be the fact I stared at it for ten minutes...
What I ended up doing was using the boot from the original knob. (That was painful, cutting it up like that...) Anyway, since I used the boot and the knob was done, I popped the cap off and swapped it with the ZHP one. Guess what? Looks OEM-alicious! So yup, happy customer here. And it fits just as snug if not more than the OEM one did. No unwanted movement. Not a bad deal at all and Im really liking the feel.

KROD · 05-03-2012, 11:24 AM

"Ottoblotto" can you please post some pics

Bimmma · 05-03-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by KROD

"Ottoblotto" can you please post some pics

+1
day pics and night pics please

04-24-2012, 02:22 AM	#26
ottoblotto Suddenly, Drives: A Wild M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Appears! Posts: 981 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 BMW X5 [0.00] 2011.75 BMW M3 E90 [5.00]	Sure thing, but Im going to try it out for a bit before cutting the boot to make sure I like it and yes, Im pretty OCD myself so if the lighting isnt right, it will bug me and Ill go back OEM. Then after cutting it, if I want to return to OEM, then I can always order the knob from Tischer or BMW or whomever later on. You know once the F30 M3 comes out all our parts will drop in price... Akrapovic anyone? lol! __________________ "With great power comes great responsibility." -El-Superbeasto

04-24-2012, 08:52 AM	#27
dom_cmh Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 297 iTrader: (1)	Sorry for the horrible picture. I have no idea why it rotated when I uploaded it. Anyhow here is the ZHP knob I just installed. __________________ 2008 E90 M3\| Sparkling Graphite \| Fox Red \| 6MT \| PDC \| Premium Package \| Tech Package \| Sat Radio \| Moonroof \| 19" wheels \| Tint \| Illuminated ZHP Knob \| Increased Clutch Stop \| Black Chrome "Edition" Grills

04-24-2012, 03:19 PM	#28
Poofyo101 Major Drives: e92 ///M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NC Posts: 1,079 iTrader: (9) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [0.00] 1998 BMW M3 [0.00] 1989 BMW M3 [0.00] 1990 BMW M3 [0.00]	Maybe I will do this... __________________ 12 E92 M3-AW/FR-20" BBS LM-Painted Reflectors-BMW Gloss Black Grills + Gills-BMW Performance LED Wheel-BMW Carbon Performance Spoiler-Akra Evolution-Stoptech Trophy

04-24-2012, 03:21 PM	#29
chris s Brigadier General Drives: 2012 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 4,563 iTrader: (8)	I ordered one over the weekend. No brainer if you ask me...whether or not the ///M lights up!!! __________________ 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, fully loaded... ESS NA V2 Tune, Akra/Challenge Sport, KW Sleeve, OEM GTS rims, Volk TE37 SLs 2008 e92 M3 Coupe 6MT \| AW/BLK Extended...SOLD!

04-26-2012, 01:50 PM	#36
ROB_S2K Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 LSB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,523 iTrader: (2)	Looks good enough to me. __________________ 2012 \| Laguna Seca Blue \| Rust Brown \| Individual \| 6MT

04-23-2012, 06:39 PM	#23
ExclusivSTS Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 567 iTrader: (3)	I don't think it's being "OCD" if you wish to buy a product that is reflective of OEM. Also don't think it's OCD if you want it to match.

04-24-2012, 04:18 PM	#30
ExclusivSTS Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 567 iTrader: (3)	Hey Dom, is that the eBay version?

04-30-2012, 04:20 PM	#37
mC.NaMMeR Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 36 iTrader: (0)	I posted pics of this ebay gem as well on the original thread http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...=234969&page=9

04-30-2012, 05:21 PM	#38
chmura First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 351 iTrader: (1)	It appears in the pics posted that the ///M logo lights up? Am I missing something? __________________ Picked up via ED 9/27/2011 Redelivered 11/23/2011 2011 BMW M3 Sedan Alpine White Black Novillo Leather \| Carbon Leather Trim \| 6 MT \| Premium Package 3 \| Competition Package \| Fold Down Seats \| Satellite Radio \| iPod/USB \| Anti-Theft Alarm

04-30-2012, 11:57 PM	#40
Apex_L8 Private Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 94 iTrader: (0)	Decent price but I wouldn't want to take a chance on getting one that doesn't light up properly.

05-02-2012, 07:53 PM	#41
C17MooseDriver Captain Drives: E92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Posts: 833 iTrader: (0)	I also purchased mine from leathers a couple of years ago. It looks OEM. It made such a difference in shifting. The shorter shifter and it's weight makes rowing through the gears a lot more enjoyable. No more rubbery feeling. I felt it was such an improvement, I decided not to go with a SSK. FWIW __________________ MODS JL-CF Lip \| JL-CF Diffuser \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| RPI Scoop \| MS Filter \| BMW Performance Spoiler \| ZCP Illuminated Shift Knob \| Lux H8

05-03-2012, 08:04 AM	#42
ottoblotto Suddenly, Drives: A Wild M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Appears! Posts: 981 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 BMW X5 [0.00] 2011.75 BMW M3 E90 [5.00]	So got mine in. Weight feels good, looks like a ZHP knob alright. The lighting looks relatively on target, maybe a bit more red but it could be the fact I stared at it for ten minutes... What I ended up doing was using the boot from the original knob. (That was painful, cutting it up like that...) Anyway, since I used the boot and the knob was done, I popped the cap off and swapped it with the ZHP one. Guess what? Looks OEM-alicious! So yup, happy customer here. And it fits just as snug if not more than the OEM one did. No unwanted movement. Not a bad deal at all and Im really liking the feel. __________________ "With great power comes great responsibility." -El-Superbeasto

05-03-2012, 11:24 AM	#43
KROD Private First Class Drives: IB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 199 iTrader: (1)	"Ottoblotto" can you please post some pics __________________ Space Grey E92 M3

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