OEM Lighted ZHP (almost) Knobs!!

kel_m3 · 01-25-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by walsh

You said its almost identical to the ZHP knob... what are the differences?

And what did you do about the different shift boot?

Slightly different size when compared side by side but virtually the same knob. F10 M5 knob is 6.0oz while the ZHP is SLIGHTLY heavier weighted at 6.3oz.

The boot that is attached to the M5 knob will work on your car, you just need to reuse the plastic snap ring from your M3 knob. Nothing huge, just undoing a few staples and fixing it onto the M5 boot via glue or staples. Very straightforward and very worthwhile if you still have the OEM goose neck knob.

kel_m3 · 01-25-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jaehshim

is this a simple plug in and out?

Mentioned it above, the white connector on the F10 M5 knob is plug and play with the OEM connector on our M3's.

mtfinger · 01-25-2013, 08:22 PM

Sorry, I'm a bit confused now. In the earlier picture, you show that it is shorter than the ZHP knob, but in the picture above it looks the same height.

How much lower is this knob then the stock one?

Lerxst M4 · 01-25-2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NoM3Yet

Sorry, I'm a bit confused now. In the earlier picture, you show that it is shorter than the ZHP knob, but in the picture above it looks the same height.

How much lower is this knob then the stock one?

I think the picture you're talking about is the F10 knob next to the stock knob/shifter...not the ZHP.

Goat Rodeo · 01-25-2013, 11:33 PM

In terms of height, see this post:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...4&postcount=32

It is significantly shorter than stock. To me, though I like the look and feel of the knob itself, the height difference is unacceptable. Is there a way to extend the height?

novablackm3 · 01-26-2013, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by walsh

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Originally Posted by kel_m3

Sorry if this is a repost, I did a quick search and didn't find anything posted about it in the last few months so here it is (X-post from M3forum.net).

The F10 M5 6 speed knob is (almost) identical to the ZHP weighted knob... best of all, it's LIGHTED using the same white connector!

P/N: 25112284205

$124.52 through Tischer!

You said its almost identical to the ZHP knob... what are the differences?

And what did you do about the different shift boot?

i went the ebay route(some guy modded a zhp and retro with lights) before this was offered .

the boot you have to cut .

RudyP · 01-27-2013, 09:49 AM

Hs anyone done the ZHP or F10 M5 knob AND a short shift kit? Is it too much in terms of shifting effort and notchiness? I have the UUC short shifter (and stock knob at the moment) and it can be a little finicky/notchy when the car is cold. I'd like to do this mod but not if it will make the shifting effort unreasonable.

Kasé Zomé · 01-27-2013, 01:42 PM

Just ordered mine!

Prince_of_Persia · 01-31-2013, 11:54 PM

Just installed mine. Love it!!!

GewoW · 02-01-2013, 12:19 AM

so u pop up m3 knob, take the rim.
remove rim from m5 knob.
put m3 ring on m5 knob.
install?

yes?

Prince_of_Persia · 02-01-2013, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

so u pop up m3 knob, take the rim.
remove rim from m5 knob.
put m3 ring on m5 knob.
install?

yes?

Exactly.

BLACK OPS · 02-01-2013, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince_of_Persia

Exactly.

Any helpful photos to aid with the instructions? Seems easy. Did you need to remove the boot?

Poofyo101 · 02-01-2013, 07:51 AM

Do you need an extra boot for install? Dont want to cut the oem one.

GewoW · 02-01-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BLACK OPS

Any helpful photos to aid with the instructions? Seems easy. Did you need to remove the boot?

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Originally Posted by Poofyo101

Do you need an extra boot for install? Dont want to cut the oem one.

lol refer to my prev post

Prince_of_Persia · 02-01-2013, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Poofyo101

Do you need an extra boot for install? Dont want to cut the oem one.

No, you don't . Just use the buttom ring of your OEM knob. This part is the only hard part of this DIY.

Prince_of_Persia · 02-03-2013, 01:03 AM

So went out tonight and honestly was paying more attention to my new gear knob than the girl I was out with lol The M5 gear knob is AMAZING! I was happy with the stock gear knob, but this made driving so much more fun. Changing gear is even more fun, no issue at all with down shifting and up shifting. This is a mod that if you have a 6MT M3, you just have to do it. This and OEM exhaust mod are the best mods I have done to my car! Definitely I recommend it.

BLACK OPS · 02-03-2013, 04:16 AM

Just ordered mine.

Prince, how did you explain to your date having a shorter knob was better?

S65V8 · 02-03-2013, 06:43 AM

A great OEM looking mod once it's all done. The only fussy part during the install was attaching the OEM boot ring to the new boot. I chose copying the old boot's four hole method to anchor and then filed away necessary parts of the F10 Boot at the bottom so it lock into place well.

BLACK OPS · 02-03-2013, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince_of_Persia

So went out tonight and honestly was paying more attention to my new gear knob than the girl I was out with lol The M5 gear knob is AMAZING! I was happy with the stock gear knob, but this made driving so much more fun. Changing gear is even more fun, no issue at all with down shifting and up shifting. This is a mod that if you have a 6MT M3, you just have to do it. This and OEM exhaust mod are the best mods I have done to my car! Definitely I recommend it.

Sorry, I couldn't resist. This is what comes to mind.

Prince_of_Persia · 02-03-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACK OPS

Sorry, I couldn't resist. This is what comes to mind.

HAHAHAHA

Just told her that the tip of it lights up now and it is heavier, she was all happy after that lol

binky · 02-06-2013, 05:18 PM

Prince of Persia you just installed the F10 shift knob and not a short shifter? So without a true short shifter, do you get a sensation of shorter throws with a shorter lever arm of the F10 shift knob? Thinking of doing this install, too.

Prince_of_Persia · 02-06-2013, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by binky

Prince of Persia you just installed the F10 shift knob and not a short shifter? So without a true short shifter, do you get a sensation of shorter throws with a shorter lever arm of the F10 shift knob? Thinking of doing this install, too.

Yes and Yes. Totally recommending it.

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Prince_of_Persia Colonel 248 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: 6MT E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1)	So went out tonight and honestly was paying more attention to my new gear knob than the girl I was out with lol The M5 gear knob is AMAZING! I was happy with the stock gear knob, but this made driving so much more fun. Changing gear is even more fun, no issue at all with down shifting and up shifting. This is a mod that if you have a 6MT M3, you just have to do it. This and OEM exhaust mod are the best mods I have done to my car! Definitely I recommend it. __________________ AW\|FR 6MT E92 ///M3
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