M-Sport Shift Knob Retrofit

[az3579]

I'm thinking of replacing my shift knob with the M-Sport knob from either a 1 series or a 3 series (they are the same knob), but have concerns about fitment.

Mainly my concerns are:
1) Does the knob attach the same way as the ZHP knob (just push onto the lever)
2) Is the notch on the shift lever the same as every other BMW, so that the shift knob will orient properly
3) Is it a simple matter of breaking off the tabs on the bottom of the knob (these tabs are used to attach to the shift boot) to use in an E46

Does anybody have an E9x or a 1er that can confirm this? The knobs should all attach the same way, so I think that if you have a 3er or a 1er it would all be the same. Could I ask a favor of someone with one of these models to pull off their knob and take some pics of the bottom of the knob and the top of the shift lever?


For reference, the knob I'd like to install is this:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=346486&stc=1&d=1265255321

http://users.cis.fiu.edu/~wcang001/bs/foto/cars/335iCoupe/MSport_knob.jpg

Hi-Res of the side:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=515044&stc=1&d=1303687093

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I have that knob. I will take pictures for you. It's from my 335. It's not on my ZHP.

And, yes, it pulls straight off. It's a nice one-piece shift knob (boot and shift knob together).

I cannot take a picture of the shift lever (car gone). I can take a picture of the shift knob unit.

[lilcdkey]

I'm pretty sure this will fit, but someone else who has actually tried it will chime in..

[az3579]

I have that knob. I will take pictures for you. It's from my 335. It's not on my ZHP.

And, yes, it pulls straight off. It's a nice one-piece shift knob (boot and shift knob together).

I cannot take a picture of the shift lever (car gone). I can take a picture of the shift knob unit.

Would you be willing to unload that knob to me? (Please, no references here lol)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I paid $140 for it. I'll give it to you for $85. Looks brand new. I also have the matching ebrake handle for it. Not sure if it will fit on your car, but it's yours for $15.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-05-09_09-34-38_107.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-05-09_09-31-58_911.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-05-09_09-32-50_538.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-05-09_09-34-01_654.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-05-09_09-35-13_173.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v125/marcussandiego/2011-05-09_09-35-23_621.jpg

[danewilson77]

Both of those are yummy. Scrumptious in fact.

[lilcdkey]

I paid $140 for it. I'll give it to you for $85. Looks brand new. I also have the matching ebrake handle for it. Not sure if it will fit on your car, but it's yours for $15.

do eet

[danewilson77]

do eet

Dhuu eeeeet.

[az3579]

Marcus,
Would you accept a return if it ended up not fitting?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Marcus,
Would you accept a return if it ended up not fitting?

So long as there is no damage, scrape marks, etc., and you pay shipping, I'm fine with that.

Shipping should be about $5 each way.


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[az3579]

So long as there is no damage, scrape marks, etc., and you pay shipping, I'm fine with that.

Shipping should be about $5 each way.


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Sounds good. I may have to put it on ice for a week or two though...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Sounds good. I may have to put it on ice for a week or two though...

If someone offers to buy before you're ready, I'll sell them. Fair enough?


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[az3579]

If someone offers to buy before you're ready, I'll sell them. Fair enough?


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Damn. I'll never get it at that price again. How about a deposit? Lol

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[Sockethead]

If someone offers to buy before you're ready, I'll sell them. Fair enough?


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Bring it to the meet.. we can experiment!

[danewilson77]

Bring it to the meet.. we can experiment!

Great idea....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Sure. I will bring them if someone wants to see if it fits. BP has already committed to buying them. May as well see if it actually works.

[danewilson77]

He will be here with cash in hand. Now...you did say...if someone else purchased (prior to that)...you would sell to them correct?

I have been comtemplating your offer.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

No. BP and I worked it out behind the scenes. These are spoken for.

[danewilson77]

Copy. Behind the scenes. The Boss and one of his Big Earners had a discussion over a Scotch..in some smoke filled, quiet, seedy bar....in the back......way in the back. Clear.

[nike001]

Meh my step-fathers 335 has this and i'm not really a fan?

The whole shifting experience is different though in his car..

[Sockethead]

The whole shifting experience is different though in his car..

How so?

[az3579]

Copy. Behind the scenes. The Boss and one of his Big Earners had a discussion over a Scotch..in some smoke filled, quiet, seedy bar....in the back......way in the back. Clear.

That's right. I was hacking and coughing the entire time because I can't stand the cig smoke, but we worked it out. :shifty

[nike001]

How so?

The clutch engagement is closer to the floor and not ~1/2 up like ours. It's also a lot shorter. Just better IMO.

Take a look at terra's thread in bfc:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1651497

[Sockethead]

Ok, thanks.
I just checked it out and posted over there.

[az3579]

Just purchased from the Godfahtha. I hope all will fit well after a little tweaking. Going to try to get the handbrake handle to fit as well.