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07-18-2018, 08:22 AM | #1 |
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I am getting ready to pull the trigger on a shift knob. Its between the f10 knob and the f30 Mperformance knob. Right now I am leaning towards the M performance, but regardless either one will require some modification.
Im thinking about picking up an extra e92 OEM boot on ebay so I can keep a stock one if need be. My main question is about OEM finish. I dont want to install anything thats going to look shoddy. A few installs of the F10 knob either looked billowed right under the knob, or if the other method was done, the base of the shifter looks all jacked up. What is the best way to do it in terms of fit and finish? If anyone has had either knob, posting your experience with it would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance. |
07-18-2018, 09:39 AM | #2 |
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When I installed my ZHP knob, I put the stock boot on inside out and upside down then zip tied the top then inverted it over the rest of the shifter. This gives the top of the boot a nice rolled edge that meets up nicely with the bottom of the shift knob.
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07-18-2018, 09:41 AM | #3 |
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So you went the route of cutting just under the knob correct? (As opposed to taking the base ring out). This certainly seems like the easier and cleaner way, but I feel like a zip tie would make it bulky looking under the leather. I wonder if there are any other options to clamp in down.
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07-21-2018, 07:53 AM | #9 |
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I have, but I figured if I went with that style, I would keep it as close to OEM as possible with the f10 knob. Pretty sure you can reuse your boot with the f10 knob by cutting just below the knob.
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07-21-2018, 09:30 AM | #10 |
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My car came with the m perf knob from the previous owner and I hated it. It's too small and short and it really throws off the shifting feel IMO. I went with the F10 M5 knob and I'm happy with it. I did the base ring swap and it took a couple hours (mostly waiting for glue to dry). There's a vid on YouTube that's really helpful, just search M3 F10 M5 shift knob.
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So you did the other method of swapping rings. I have read this is more difficult to do "cleanly" but your came out excellent. |
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I don't think this method is hard, it just takes some time. I also feel like this method has less chances of damaging the actual knob vs the boot removal method and I like the integrated boot feature. It feels like it came this way from the factory.
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07-21-2018, 10:26 AM | #13 |
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Pics of the m performance knob. It does look really nice, I just wish it felt right on this car.
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I also didn't like the M Performance knob. It felt too small, and if you're after OEM look...eh I don't think this is it. I have the ZHP knob complimenting my Auto Solutions shifter. It's the choice.
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if you don't care about lumination, just go with the zhp know and cut your goose neck knob off, reuse your boot and install the zhp know. its the easiest install option and closest to factory look IMO.
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07-25-2018, 12:32 PM | #16 |
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I wonder if you can lay the original (m3) boot flat and trace it out, then use it as a template to cut the F10 boot. Then it'll just glue on exactly.
I might have to visit one of these sweat shops to do this lols
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10-29-2018, 10:57 AM | #17 |
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https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/25112283015/. I want todo this mod. is this the m5 f10 shifter everyone is referring to?
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