Another new mod! Lighted ZHP Knob

Starscream · 08-03-2008, 12:17 PM

Yes a little pointless to some people, But I'm not one of those people

I really liked the feature of the lighted shift knob on the M models, But the stock shifter is a little long and feels almost rubbery, Then I discovered the ZHP weighted shift knob,

Nice and heavy and the perfect height for the Z4 console but you loose the light feature and I personally think thats a really cool feature!
I mean c'mon how many cars have lighted shift knobs from the factory lol,

Anyway after a lot of drilling and sanding and swearing with the dremel and after breaking the led board (I blew one of the stock LED's, Instead of guessing I just replaced all 3 leds with the same color and it came out very stock looking)
But here is the final piece,

and at night,

Dieselino · 08-03-2008, 03:11 PM

That is sweet, you should have taken pictures along the way!

MMMazing07 · 08-03-2008, 03:38 PM

nice. you could make some extra cash making these for those who like the light.

Starscream · 08-03-2008, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MMMazing07

nice. you could make some extra cash making these for those who like the light.

I have enough spare parts to make one more, I might make it, I've had a few requests

Dieselino · 08-03-2008, 04:29 PM

Id love to know how you did it! DIY DIY DIY!!

Starscream · 08-03-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselino

Id love to know how you did it! DIY DIY DIY!!

Followed this guys lead,

Did a few things different but this was a good start for me,

http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthrea...ght=shift+knob

Dieselino · 08-03-2008, 05:39 PM

Sweet thanks, now where can you get the knob for the best price and the part #??

BimmerZealot · 08-03-2008, 05:55 PM

I want one!

Starscream · 08-03-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselino

Sweet thanks, now where can you get the knob for the best price and the part #??

check ebay, BMW boards classifieds, Or if you want one new best place is Tischer Parts
I got mine for $25 from the classified ad's from another site,

AtoB · 08-03-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Starscream

I have enough spare parts to make one more, I might make it, I've had a few requests

ding! i still have my old ZHP from my 3.0... i'd live to see a DIY, or pay to have it done>

Starscream · 08-03-2008, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtoB

ding! i still have my old ZHP from my 3.0... i'd live to see a DIY, or pay to have it done>

DIY "ish" is in that thread I posted,
Its not a hard mod really, Just takes time and patience,

As mentioned I "might" make another if I have enough interest

AtoB · 08-04-2008, 05:19 AM

i'm interested, so let me know if you plan on it.

DiscoZ · 09-04-2008, 08:02 AM

Interested, let me know if you plan on making more as well.

killjohnnyforan · 09-04-2008, 06:17 PM

do one for me i live in NY

pbdm4k · 10-23-2008, 04:11 PM

Hey Starscream, would you mind explaining where one would tap in the wires to light up the knob?

I have a Hartge knob that lights up but don't know where to splice in the wires for power.

Thanks in advance!

Starscream · 10-24-2008, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbdm4k

Hey Starscream, would you mind explaining where one would tap in the wires to light up the knob?

I have a Hartge knob that lights up but don't know where to splice in the wires for power.

Thanks in advance!

I would imagine the closest light power source would be the buttons for the door unlock/emergency flasher or the ashtray light,
just looks for the wire line that becomes live when you turn the lights on and splice into that

08-03-2008, 12:17 PM	#1
Starscream Colonel 135 Rep 2,120 Posts Drives: ///M Roadster + E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Park Ridge NJ + Windermere FL iTrader: (23)	Another new mod! Lighted ZHP Knob Yes a little pointless to some people, But I'm not one of those people I really liked the feature of the lighted shift knob on the M models, But the stock shifter is a little long and feels almost rubbery, Then I discovered the ZHP weighted shift knob, Nice and heavy and the perfect height for the Z4 console but you loose the light feature and I personally think thats a really cool feature! I mean c'mon how many cars have lighted shift knobs from the factory lol, Anyway after a lot of drilling and sanding and swearing with the dremel and after breaking the led board (I blew one of the stock LED's, Instead of guessing I just replaced all 3 leds with the same color and it came out very stock looking) But here is the final piece, and at night, __________________ Imola Red Roadster
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

08-03-2008, 03:11 PM	#2
Dieselino Captain 47 Rep 613 Posts Drives: 03 LSB M3 06 M coupe 08 M3 SG Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Detroit iTrader: (2)	That is sweet, you should have taken pictures along the way!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-03-2008, 03:38 PM	#3
MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 180 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	nice. you could make some extra cash making these for those who like the light.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-03-2008, 04:29 PM	#5
Dieselino Captain 47 Rep 613 Posts Drives: 03 LSB M3 06 M coupe 08 M3 SG Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Detroit iTrader: (2)	Id love to know how you did it! DIY DIY DIY!!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-03-2008, 05:39 PM	#7
Dieselino Captain 47 Rep 613 Posts Drives: 03 LSB M3 06 M coupe 08 M3 SG Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Detroit iTrader: (2)	Sweet thanks, now where can you get the knob for the best price and the part #??
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-03-2008, 05:55 PM	#8
BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	I want one!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-04-2008, 05:19 AM	#12
AtoB Major 112 Rep 1,262 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (3)	i'm interested, so let me know if you plan on it.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-04-2008, 08:02 AM	#13
DiscoZ Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 273 Posts Drives: 991.1S, G05 X5 50i, LR Disco Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: T.Dot iTrader: (0)	Interested, let me know if you plan on making more as well. __________________ 2015 Porsche 911 C2S \| 2019 BMW X5 50i \| 2020 Land Rover Discovery 2007 Ducati Monster S4RS \| 2016 BMW RNineT \| 2018 Aprilia RSV4 \| 2019 Speed Triple RS
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-04-2008, 06:17 PM	#14
killjohnnyforan First Lieutenant 29 Rep 339 Posts Drives: ///M Coupe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	do one for me i live in NY
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-23-2008, 04:11 PM	#15
pbdm4k Lieutenant Colonel 74 Rep 1,689 Posts Drives: 2010 335d Join Date: May 2007 Location: North of the Border iTrader: (3)	Hey Starscream, would you mind explaining where one would tap in the wires to light up the knob? I have a Hartge knob that lights up but don't know where to splice in the wires for power. Thanks in advance! __________________ 2010 BMW 335d "Ha! She wants the D." 2006 VW Jetta 2.5 Once upon a time... '03 VW GTI, '99 Audi A4 1.8TQ, '00 VW Jetta 1.85T, '09 BMW 335i xDrive, '04 BMW Z4 3.0i, '01 Audi TT 1.8T, '04 Volvo S80 2.5T
	Appreciate 0 Quote