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12-28-2011, 02:28 PM | #45 |
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I just installed mine using the instructions above; although I must admit I ordered the unlit version. I had the knob installed, mess cleaned up, and tools put away within 30 minutes of UPS dropping the package at my door.
I took the car for a ride and found I really like the shorter knob height and shorter throws. The added weight does overcome some of the notchiness of the shifts. This was one of my best $60 purchases.
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01-19-2012, 01:06 AM | #48 |
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Do you want it brighter than it already is? Unless you didn't do the job right, it's borderline too bright IMO. If you need more light to change gears, you need an automatic car, a better optometrist, or both .
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01-19-2012, 11:49 AM | #52 |
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In the stock knob, the LED's sit about 3/4" below the shift pattern. The light distribution gets better if you mound the LED's lower. So there's a tradeoff between light distribution and knob weight.
I opted to keep more weight in the knob. The LED's in my knob sits directly underneath my shift pattern. The light distribution is not perfect on my knob, but it's 90% of what the stock one was, which is acceptable to me. |
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01-19-2012, 02:00 PM | #53 |
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+1, I don't even look at the shifter light just did it to maintain the factory look, If I had to give up the light for a better shifter feel then I would have done so but 90% light distribution I can live with that. In my opinion anyone that relies on the shifter patern to know what gear they are in should NOT be driving a manual and should buy an automatic.
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This one from ebay (made by a guy in Germany) is just fine and cheap ($120 delivered). It lights up very evenly. The photos always make it seemas though they light up unevenly, but to the naked eye, it looks evenly lit.
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01-19-2012, 11:35 PM | #57 |
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haha thats why i backed out and went ahead and got the $60 nonlit one!
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01-20-2012, 12:15 AM | #58 |
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Reading this thread Im thinking to just go with straight non lit ZHP knob for $65...and carve up the stocker
To be able to get an exact late M3 speced one from leather Z would run $615 $175 ZHP Illuminated Knob $115 M 6speed Insert $15 2001+ wiring $285 Boot cover + Ring base $25 M tri color stitching Last edited by tibra1; 01-20-2012 at 12:18 PM.. |
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I am a little pissed off at you f*#ks. I swore I was not dropping money into modding this car. Then you lure me in with a cheap little shift knob for $60.00. Nice knob. I really like it.
Then what do I find myself doing...last night I find myself on the internet putting my CC number into Dinan's web site for a suspension kit. F*#k you!!!!!
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Dinan Stage 1 springs are very good, although maybe as overpriced as LeatherZ. I'd buy them again, though.
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