6spd Owners - Whats your Choice of Shift Knob?

PinkFlamingo · 10-22-2012, 10:01 PM

If anyone is looking for the new performance knob, I am selling one in the interior for sale section. Boot is already safely removed.

BimmerRob08 · 10-23-2012, 04:11 PM

What problems have you all experianced switching from the OEM shifter/knob to short shifters and adding different knobs, lighted or not?

I'd like to switch to a short shifter too.

Cheers,
Rob

heartcolorgrey · 11-25-2012, 07:23 PM

Does anyone know if a dealer will install the either the aluminum or carbon performance knob for you??

It seems like DIY thing only, judging by the thread???

Rich_Jenkins · 11-25-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by heartcolorgrey

Does anyone know if a dealer will install the either the aluminum or carbon performance knob for you??

It seems like DIY thing only, judging by the thread???

I suppose they would but its pretty straightforward.

GotV8? · 07-03-2017, 09:51 PM

finally had switch out to ZHP shift knob, feels really smooth and crisp with the weight on it. It feels shorter with the help of lower height. Eventhough it does not illuminate like my oem shift knob, its well worth the upgrade. Will definitely keep it.

Desertshark43 · 07-05-2017, 08:34 AM

The F8X shift knob and boot is perfection in the E92

srmast1 · 07-08-2017, 03:02 PM

ZHP shift knob and the ultimate clutch pedal. That combo changes the feel of the car and leads to quicker shifts.

imserious · 07-08-2017, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Desertshark43

The F8X shift knob and boot is perfection in the E92

Pics? Is it a direct swap - no mods?

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-08-2017, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by srmast1

ZHP shift knob and the ultimate clutch pedal. That combo changes the feel of the car and leads to quicker shifts.

Which pedal is that?

E90M3velocity · 07-08-2017, 10:34 PM

I have a Momo half aluminium half leather knob that came with the car. I wanted to change it to something heavier, but this is already a bit heavier than the ZCP knob and temps do not affect it much.

srmast1 · 07-09-2017, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

Which pedal is that?

It is the Ultimate Clutch Pedal(UCP) sold by EAS and a few others. Check it out

TheMidnightNarwhal · 07-09-2017, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by srmast1

It is the Ultimate Clutch Pedal(UCP) sold by EAS and a few others. Check it out

Oh ok that's the name haha. I'll check it out thanks

Down_Shift · 07-09-2017, 01:01 PM

Whalen shift machine. Heavy weight with BMW clip in mount.

Uuc short shifter
Uuc rod
Solid bushings
Tranny mounts
Ultimate clutch pedal.

No shift boot in pic to show length of the shifter. It sits low with the knob. I have a regular M boot on it now.

srmast1 · 07-09-2017, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down_Shift

Whalen shift machine. Heavy weight with BMW clip in mount.

Uuc short shifter
Uuc rod
Solid bushings
Tranny mounts
Ultimate clutch pedal.

No shift boot in pic to show length of the shifter. It sits low with the knob. I have a regular M boot on it now.

Does the heavier weight knob make a huge difference? I have the zcp knob and it helps bit I think it's a little light. I was considering going to one of the 600g weight knobs..Thoughts?

squartus · 07-10-2017, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by srmast1

Does the heavier weight knob make a huge difference? I have the zcp knob and it helps bit I think it's a little light. I was considering going to one of the 600g weight knobs..Thoughts?

It makes a huge difference, I use A heavy solid storm motorwerks knob and love it. Took alot of the notchy feel out and made shifting smoother.

doogee · 07-10-2017, 10:18 AM

I vote OEM because I don't like how short the others are.

srmast1 · 07-10-2017, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by squartus

It makes a huge difference, I use A heavy solid storm motorwerks knob and love it. Took alot of the notchy feel out and made shifting smoother.

Ok cool thanks

E90M3velocity · 07-10-2017, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down_Shift

Whalen shift machine. Heavy weight with BMW clip in mount.

Uuc short shifter
Uuc rod
Solid bushings
Tranny mounts
Ultimate clutch pedal.

No shift boot in pic to show length of the shifter. It sits low with the knob. I have a regular M boot on it now.

I remember them from my MINI days. Is that a polished ss knob or the black cue ball one?

Down_Shift · 07-12-2017, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by srmast1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down_Shift

Whalen shift machine. Heavy weight with BMW clip in mount.

Uuc short shifter
Uuc rod
Solid bushings
Tranny mounts
Ultimate clutch pedal.

No shift boot in pic to show length of the shifter. It sits low with the knob. I have a regular M boot on it now.

Does the heavier weight knob make a huge difference? I have the zcp knob and it helps bit I think it's a little light. I was considering going to one of the 600g weight knobs..Thoughts?

Weight helps ALOT

srmast1 · 07-13-2017, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Down_Shift

Weight helps ALOT

Where would I find a high quality shift knob so heavy that also looked OEM. I would love to have the roundel or the //M engraved or some such thing. Any websites come to mind? Anybody?

Down_Shift · 07-13-2017, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by srmast1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down_Shift

Weight helps ALOT

Where would I find a high quality shift knob so heavy that also looked OEM. I would love to have the roundel or the //M engraved or some such thing. Any websites come to mind? Anybody?

Whalen might have something printed.
Something heavy usually has to come with size.

IntegraXTR · 07-25-2017, 02:07 PM

of course the logo is blocking my shift knob haha =/

View Poll Results: Whats your Favorite Shift Knob
Active AutoWerke	4	1.54%
ZHP	120	46.15%
BMW Performance	49	18.85%
OEM (Stock)	87	33.46%
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10-22-2012, 10:01 PM	#111
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10-23-2012, 04:11 PM	#112
BimmerRob08 Major 110 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 2008 M3, Space Gray Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: KIKR (ABQ), NM iTrader: (0)	What problems have you all experianced switching from the OEM shifter/knob to short shifters and adding different knobs, lighted or not? I'd like to switch to a short shifter too. Cheers, Rob
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11-25-2012, 07:23 PM	#113
heartcolorgrey Private First Class 8 Rep 140 Posts Drives: '13 ZCP AW/Speed Cloth Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know if a dealer will install the either the aluminum or carbon performance knob for you?? It seems like DIY thing only, judging by the thread???
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07-03-2017, 09:51 PM	#115
GotV8? Captain 1051 Rep 836 Posts Drives: Jerez E92 M3 ZCP "12" Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: OHIO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1996 Honda Prelude ... [0.00] 2018 BMW F85 X5M [0.00] 2012 E92 M3 ZCP [0.00]	Switch from OEM to ZHP shift knob finally had switch out to ZHP shift knob, feels really smooth and crisp with the weight on it. It feels shorter with the help of lower height. Eventhough it does not illuminate like my oem shift knob, its well worth the upgrade. Will definitely keep it.
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07-05-2017, 08:34 AM	#116
Desertshark43 Private 31 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Clarksville TN iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00]	The F8X shift knob and boot is perfection in the E92 __________________ BavarianNeM3sis
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07-08-2017, 03:02 PM	#117
srmast1 Captain 293 Rep 644 Posts Drives: 2018 6mt AW m2 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: fresno, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Audi A4 [0.00] 2019 Acura MDX SH-AWD [0.00] 2011 e90 M3 [0.00]	ZHP shift knob and the ultimate clutch pedal. That combo changes the feel of the car and leads to quicker shifts.
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07-08-2017, 10:34 PM	#120
E90M3velocity Captain 338 Rep 923 Posts Drives: Manual-Slicktop E90 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bay Area CA iTrader: (4)	I have a Momo half aluminium half leather knob that came with the car. I wanted to change it to something heavier, but this is already a bit heavier than the ZCP knob and temps do not affect it much.
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07-09-2017, 01:01 PM	#123
Down_Shift Captain 189 Rep 739 Posts Drives: Slay Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Beantown iTrader: (4)	Whalen shift machine. Heavy weight with BMW clip in mount. Uuc short shifter Uuc rod Solid bushings Tranny mounts Ultimate clutch pedal. No shift boot in pic to show length of the shifter. It sits low with the knob. I have a regular M boot on it now. Attached Images
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07-10-2017, 10:18 AM	#126
doogee Major 748 Rep 1,256 Posts Drives: '08 M3, '09 328xi Sport Wagon Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ancaster, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	I vote OEM because I don't like how short the others are. __________________
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07-25-2017, 02:07 PM	#132
IntegraXTR Captain 187 Rep 714 Posts Drives: MY08 E92 M3 and MY15 F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (4)	of course the logo is blocking my shift knob haha =/
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