Replacement Shift Boot/Gear Knob

BLKM3E92 · 08-09-2011, 12:29 AM

Hi Guys,

I need to either find a Genuine OEM illuminated Gear Knob with leather gaiter attached to it (like the stockie) or a new shift boot that will clip into the console and a different illuminated gear knob, anybody have some suggestions?

Thanks

BLKM3E92

TAAXED · 08-09-2011, 12:41 AM

You can probably source it from the US, it should be the same for LHD and RHD.

there's a few websites, the first one that comes to mind is ecstuning.com, then there's pelican parts, turner motorsport...try them!

NBTBRV8 · 08-09-2011, 04:06 AM

www.bmminiparts.com

MFKN3 · 08-09-2011, 04:59 PM

LHD and RHD are different mate, best bet is bm mini parts

TAAXED · 08-09-2011, 05:21 PM

is it? I've never driven a manual LHD car before but I presume that the gear pattern is the same...ergo the knob and boot should be the same no?

MFKN3 · 08-09-2011, 05:25 PM

The boot's a slightly different shape, at least it was on the 335i....learnt this the hard way

TAAXED · 08-09-2011, 09:31 PM

That makes sense actually!

andret · 08-27-2011, 02:53 AM

Really keen on ZHP knob. I am no good at DIY though. Wish someone in Adelaide could do it for me.

MFKN3 · 08-27-2011, 10:24 PM

It should be a piece of cake. The old one should pull off and I'm guessing there's wire harness to unclip for the illumination. You'll just need to get a RHD one, as the centre console and boots are reverse shapes in LHD.

It'd be easier to just order one from Andrew @ SBM and know you're getting the right one and some install tips over the phone

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BLKM3E92 New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Replacement Shift Boot/Gear Knob Hi Guys, I need to either find a Genuine OEM illuminated Gear Knob with leather gaiter attached to it (like the stockie) or a new shift boot that will clip into the console and a different illuminated gear knob, anybody have some suggestions? Thanks BLKM3E92
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TAAXED Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 268 Posts Drives: Golf Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	You can probably source it from the US, it should be the same for LHD and RHD. there's a few websites, the first one that comes to mind is ecstuning.com, then there's pelican parts, turner motorsport...try them!
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MFKN3 Colonel 127 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: supercharged 4.4L stroker E92 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (2)	LHD and RHD are different mate, best bet is bm mini parts
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TAAXED Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 268 Posts Drives: Golf Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	is it? I've never driven a manual LHD car before but I presume that the gear pattern is the same...ergo the knob and boot should be the same no?
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08-09-2011, 05:25 PM	#6
MFKN3 Colonel 127 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: supercharged 4.4L stroker E92 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (2)	The boot's a slightly different shape, at least it was on the 335i....learnt this the hard way
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TAAXED Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 268 Posts Drives: Golf Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	That makes sense actually!
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andret Private First Class 19 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Adelaide, Australia iTrader: (0)	Really keen on ZHP knob. I am no good at DIY though. Wish someone in Adelaide could do it for me. __________________ 2011 E90 M3 6MT
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MFKN3 Colonel 127 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: supercharged 4.4L stroker E92 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (2)	It should be a piece of cake. The old one should pull off and I'm guessing there's wire harness to unclip for the illumination. You'll just need to get a RHD one, as the centre console and boots are reverse shapes in LHD. It'd be easier to just order one from Andrew @ SBM and know you're getting the right one and some install tips over the phone
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