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romanred62
11-01-2010, 08:33 PM
Well I bought the car 2 weeks ago and I didn't even think about the fact that I'm missing the ZHP shift know. :( Now I'm even more pissed at the stealership I bought this car from. Anyone know the best place to find a cheap ZHP knob?
Marcus-SanDiego
11-01-2010, 08:39 PM
Try all of the usual suspects. I would say Tischer. I think they have them for $62. Something like that.

EDIT: Actually, they are $65 with free shipping.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=876675&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462
romanred62
11-01-2010, 08:46 PM
It's showing me shipping is $15?
Marcus-SanDiego
11-01-2010, 08:47 PM
*Price includes Free Ground Shipping! (US only)

Make sure you talk to Evan after you order. It is showing free shipping in the description.
romanred62
11-01-2010, 08:50 PM
Haha didn't see that at first but now I do. Thanks.
Marcus-SanDiego
11-01-2010, 09:13 PM
Glad I could be of service.
danewilson77
11-02-2010, 03:48 AM
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Interior/Shifter/ES1928201/
gr330zhp
11-02-2010, 06:21 AM
I would say go with an illuminated ZHP knob from leatherz, but it is much more expensive
romanred62
11-02-2010, 08:41 AM
Ok I like light up knob but I would rather have the zhp knob. Is there a DIY for a light up zhp knob?
romanred62
11-02-2010, 08:49 AM
Never mind I found the illuminated zhp knob. At first I only saw the illuminated non zhp knob. Are they serious though. $175 is a high price in itself but it's saying add another $115 for the standard 6 speed piece. $290 for an illuminated shift knob is way too high. I'd pay $150 at most for it.
mwscircle
11-02-2010, 11:00 AM
overpriceddddddddddddddd
romanred62
11-02-2010, 11:04 AM
That's exactly what I was thinking. I'm just gonna stick with getting the regular ZHP knob for $65.
jjcools
11-02-2010, 11:13 AM
Yeah, I see no need to have your knob glowing...
Marcus-SanDiego
11-02-2010, 11:18 AM
Agree. We don't need glowing.
adb1028
11-02-2010, 01:53 PM
a glowing knob would be cool, but it doesnt even come close to justifying a $290 price tag
Alphatek45
11-02-2010, 02:01 PM
The glowing knob is only cool if its the same color as your undercarriage street glow.....
danewilson77
11-03-2010, 08:47 AM
DID YOU BUY, INSTALL AND WRITE UP DIY YET? OR IS THIS YOUR WISH LIST THREAD?

Lets get moving people.....
KHOALTY
11-03-2010, 09:51 PM
What if the knob cost ~100 with the red glow and is made of pure metal and then wrapped to give the zhp look, but the weight is there. It will look the same just the feel will be very sheek due to that it has some good weight to it.
danewilson77
11-04-2010, 03:15 AM
Khoa, got pics brah?
Marcus-SanDiego
11-04-2010, 06:09 AM
At that price, I would be interested, Khoa. I'm with Dane. Any pictures?
mimalmo
11-04-2010, 10:43 AM
the glowing knob is only cool if its the same color as your undercarriage street glow.....




ban!






Jk.
adb1028
11-04-2010, 02:12 PM
What if the knob cost ~100 with the red glow and is made of pure metal and then wrapped to give the zhp look, but the weight is there. It will look the same just the feel will be very sheek due to that it has some good weight to it.

in for pics!
Washburn
11-07-2010, 06:11 PM
I know most of the shift knob stuff is for manuals, but are there any mods for the Auto shift levers/knobs? Just curious...
danewilson77
11-07-2010, 06:50 PM
Yup...lots of options out there. You may find some of the nicer ones at bimmian.com
romanred62
11-07-2010, 10:15 PM
Well I finally ordered the stock ZHP knob. I'm still pissed I didn't catch that when I bought the car. Didn't know as much as I do now.
Marcus-SanDiego
11-07-2010, 10:17 PM
Congrats. It's a great shift knob.
romanred62
11-07-2010, 10:18 PM
How do you remove the old one and install the new one?
Marcus-SanDiego
11-07-2010, 10:36 PM
Typically you just pull the one off -- and push the other one on.

I'd recommend putting the car in 2nd, 4th, or 6th -- so that it is closest to you. You don't twist the knob off. You just pull it straight off. It can be a chore. Be careful not to punch yourself in the face.
romanred62
11-07-2010, 10:42 PM
Be careful not to punch yourself in the face.

Haha okay I'll be sure to remember that when pulling it off. Maybe I should take a DIY video just in case so I can laugh at it later.
Marcus-SanDiego
11-07-2010, 10:43 PM
Definitely do a video!
danewilson77
11-08-2010, 03:45 AM
Well I finally ordered the stock ZHP knob. I'm still pissed I didn't catch that when I bought the car. Didn't know as much as I do now.

Don't beat yourself up. Same thing here....

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC03005sz1200.jpg
romanred62
11-08-2010, 10:01 AM
Wow that's some sick trim there Dane.
danewilson77
11-08-2010, 10:21 AM
Thanks bro...

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?87-Who-likes-trim
KHOALTY
11-08-2010, 07:38 PM
The knob will look just like OEM. We are trying to figure out if it is worth the cost to get into, since our buy-in is just about 500 knobs. Don't know if these are really that popular. If we had only had to buy 200 then it wouldn't be that bad at all.