Installed: F30 M Performance Knob

mdosu · 03-08-2013, 10:37 PM

Ever since the F30 M performance equipment was announced, I had my eyes on the new knob. In terms of size, this is almost 100% similar to the E9X M performance knob. However, the F30 has CF inserts and has the alcantara boot with white stitching.

Following the F10 M5 knob install steps, today I popped this sucker in.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=773929

Pros: Knob is weighted, thinner than the OEM "goose neck", feels much better to the touch, CF insert.

Cons: no lighting, For me it's about 1 inch too short.

This knob is about 3/4 inches shorter than OEM.

mdosu · 03-08-2013, 10:39 PM

btw, can't claim credit for being the first to do this mod:
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=812800

Next mods:
I'm attempting to put the OEM lighting circuit board and connector to light it up.
I'm thinking about contacting IND for a custom 1 inch shift extension adapter.

RBB · 03-09-2013, 09:58 AM

Looks good. I like the CF inserts.

Cidle · 03-09-2013, 01:31 PM

Good job bud, compliments the rest your interior....

HoodR$CH · 03-09-2013, 05:19 PM

Where did you have the boot made?

Mr. ///M3 RD · 03-09-2013, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

.......

looks

nicely done

sensi09 · 03-09-2013, 10:37 PM

That looks good. I'd hold off on the extension as you might get use to it. And the matching parking brake if it fits would be cool.

I must say....I do like the f30 interior.

Ashley Schaeffer BMW · 03-09-2013, 10:41 PM

Not a fan of ///M stuff in normal cars

exmowner · 03-09-2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JAM3S

Not a fan of ///M stuff in normal cars

it's an m3.

Ashley Schaeffer BMW · 03-09-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by exmowner

it's an m3.

Oh.... ok guess its time for bed now....

Well I still dont like ///M stuff in normal bimmers!

exmowner · 03-09-2013, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JAM3S

Oh.... ok guess its time for bed now....

Well I still dont like ///M stuff in normal bimmers!

lol no problem! I agree

jqsmooth · 03-09-2013, 11:03 PM

Very nice!!!

PrimoM3 · 03-09-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mdosu

F30 M knob

Looks great man - nice work! Any idea if the F30 Performance steering wheel will bolt on to the e92 also? I love the look and carbon fiber on it, and I think it would make the interior look more modern/up to date. Might also wait to see what the new M3/M4 wheel looks like.

Uiop · 03-09-2013, 11:15 PM

Shifter looks kind of small, like it needs more heft. But it still looks good.

mdosu · 03-09-2013, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PrimoM3

Looks great man - nice work! Any idea if the F30 Performance steering wheel will bolt on to the e92 also? I love the look and carbon fiber on it, and I think it would make the interior look more modern/up to date. Might also wait to see what the new M3/M4 wheel looks like.

I read somewhere the F30 wheels will not fit the E9x due to airbag differences. I'm not sure about the newer M Performance Wheels.

On a side note, the F30 knob's white stitching matches the original V1 wheel.

exmowner · 03-10-2013, 10:20 AM

It also matches the regular performance wheel!

PrimoM3 · 03-10-2013, 01:50 PM

Prefer the regular one without the Knight Rider display.

mdosu · 04-25-2013, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HoodR$CH

Where did you have the boot made?

just saw this question...the boot comes with the F30 knob and boot ring, all part of the package, but you have to detach the boot from the boot ring.

ZooMMM · 04-25-2013, 01:39 PM

Looks good!

dreamspeed · 04-25-2013, 01:48 PM

I know this is kind of pointless but...

Isn't the "M Performance" stuff 1 step below the actual ///M products? I know it's just a shift knob but damn BMW for making it so confusing

thekurgan · 04-25-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamspeed

I know this is kind of pointless but...

Isn't the "M Performance" stuff 1 step below the actual ///M products? I know it's just a shift knob but damn BMW for making it so confusing

Some products are "M-branded". This perf knob, however, is weighted and very well made

luis_m3 · 04-25-2013, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PrimoM3

Prefer the regular one without the Knight Rider display.

+2.

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