question about ZHP knob

SBRIAN · 10-29-2012, 09:54 PM

Hi everyone,

I installed my ZHP knob this weekend. I was driving it today. I really enjoying the shifting. However, there is one problem came out. The knob does not fit tight on there. I can easily twist the knob around. Has anyone experience this before? is there any way to solve the problem?

Thanks

JJ

Superfly_M3 · 10-29-2012, 11:15 PM

The knob should "click" in place. Maybe you screwed up the driling or dremmelling part. When I first installed my knob I didn't push it all the way in. During a hard 1 - 2 shift I found myself scrambling in panic with the knob in on hand and fumbling the steering wheel in the other hand during a turn.

Mistake learned

PortoM3 · 10-30-2012, 12:01 AM

you drill your knob? I usually just gently play with mine.

SBRIAN · 10-30-2012, 12:31 AM

yes, I did light up the knob. I follow the DIY guide, and drill the hole very carefully. When I install the knob, is there an obvious "clicking" sound?

Superfly_M3 · 10-30-2012, 03:41 AM

Its a muted "click", not like a light switch click, you will feel it more that hear it.. I had to push hard down to feel the click. Try that good luck.

Shame on your Porto

Sirius Black · 11-01-2012, 06:02 PM

Line it up and give a good whack with the side of your fist, while holding it steady with your other hand. I switched to this knob, and mine is quite snug.

passing · 11-01-2012, 07:11 PM

make sure the boot is lower than the notch the knob clicks in to.

SBRIAN · 11-01-2012, 09:32 PM

I installed the knob again. The knob fit very tight this time. Thanks for all the help.

10-29-2012, 09:54 PM	#1
SBRIAN Enlisted Member Drives: e93 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SOCAL Anaheim Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	question about ZHP knob Hi everyone, I installed my ZHP knob this weekend. I was driving it today. I really enjoying the shifting. However, there is one problem came out. The knob does not fit tight on there. I can easily twist the knob around. Has anyone experience this before? is there any way to solve the problem? Thanks JJ
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10-29-2012, 11:15 PM	#2
Superfly_M3 Captain Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 882 iTrader: (0)	The knob should "click" in place. Maybe you screwed up the driling or dremmelling part. When I first installed my knob I didn't push it all the way in. During a hard 1 - 2 shift I found myself scrambling in panic with the knob in on hand and fumbling the steering wheel in the other hand during a turn. Mistake learned

10-30-2012, 12:01 AM	#3
PortoM3 M3lover Drives: SSII M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Salt lake city, UT Posts: 403 iTrader: (0)	you drill your knob? I usually just gently play with mine.

10-30-2012, 12:31 AM	#4
SBRIAN Enlisted Member Drives: e93 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SOCAL Anaheim Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	yes, I did light up the knob. I follow the DIY guide, and drill the hole very carefully. When I install the knob, is there an obvious "clicking" sound?

10-30-2012, 03:41 AM	#5
Superfly_M3 Captain Drives: 2011 M3 Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 882 iTrader: (0)	Its a muted "click", not like a light switch click, you will feel it more that hear it.. I had to push hard down to feel the click. Try that good luck. Shame on your Porto

11-01-2012, 06:02 PM	#6
Sirius Black Private Drives: 2009 E90 M3 6sp man Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 78 iTrader: (0)	Line it up and give a good whack with the side of your fist, while holding it steady with your other hand. I switched to this knob, and mine is quite snug.

11-01-2012, 07:11 PM	#7
passing hey Drives: caprice wagon Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: cruisin down the street in my '64 Posts: 321 iTrader: (4)	make sure the boot is lower than the notch the knob clicks in to.

11-01-2012, 09:32 PM	#8
SBRIAN Enlisted Member Drives: e93 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SOCAL Anaheim Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	I installed the knob again. The knob fit very tight this time. Thanks for all the help.