Recommended shift knobs for e91

Randar · 09-03-2011, 08:55 AM

I have a e91 with tan interior and walnut trim. So lot of soft colors. I really don't like the way the shift knob feels (kinda like plastic) and I want something heavier since I've heard it helps with the "notchy" feel of the shifter, which I posted about here (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=580979). I also don't want something that looks all "boy racer" since I think my car looks pretty elegant on the inside. I saw a short shift package at BMW and the knob felt awesome, but I can't get a short shift because of my wife.

Any suggestions?

I'm considering these, but of course I can't tell the weight of them from the ad.

BMW Genuine E90 E91 E92 E93 Walnut 6 Speed Shift Knobz
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BMW-Genuine-E...item2eb5d7a742

BMW Performance Shift Knob E90 E91 E92 335 330 328 323
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BMW-Performan...item19c88ca25e

BMW Performance Manual Short Shift Knob 1 & 3 Series
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BMW-Performan...item2a0d7fde0f

krhodes1 · 09-03-2011, 11:07 AM

I got an e46 ZHP knob for my e91, but with a plain 6spd insert instead of the ///M insert. Black leather, much shorter, and nicely weighted. Feels great, and they are cheap and widely available. The stock plastic knob is nasty.

I swapped it while my car was still on the turntable at BMW Welt - is that a record for shortest time to first mod?

krhodes1 · 09-03-2011, 11:10 AM

Found the link to where I bought the ZHP knob:

www.leatherz.com

JoosyJoos · 09-03-2011, 12:40 PM

I have the ZHP knob on my M3. It looks excellent but doesn't provide that much leverage (granted I have a very stiff short shift kit with a dual rod selector) so it may not be an issue on the 335i.

I run the Active Autowerke's knob on my 335i and it feels great except for when you leave the car in the sun or when you get into a frozen cold car. Practically have to wear gloves to use it sometimes.

roundle · 09-03-2011, 02:06 PM

The knob that comes with the ZMP E9X might be a better option.

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductLis...?CategoryId=53

shazzy04 · 09-03-2011, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roundle

The knob that comes with the ZMP E9X might be a better option.

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductLis...?CategoryId=53

agreed

Blue Streak · 09-03-2011, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roundle

The knob that comes with the ZMP E9X might be a better option.

http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductLis...?CategoryId=53

It's another option, but it's $180 vs. About $50 for the E46 ZHP knob.

Randar · 09-05-2011, 10:19 PM

Thanks for all the advice. I ended up getting this:

BMW Performance Shift Knob
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BMW-Performan...item19c88ca25e

I had a chance to try out the short shift kit, with that knob at a BMW dealership. It just felt so good in my hands and the weight is almost 3 times the stock knob. I'll be curious of how out of place it looks, but I think it will be worth the feel of it. Worst case, I may (gasp) make it look like wood with some vinyl. But I'm going to think long and hard before doing something like that.

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Randar New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328IX Touring Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Recommended shift knobs for e91 I have a e91 with tan interior and walnut trim. So lot of soft colors. I really don't like the way the shift knob feels (kinda like plastic) and I want something heavier since I've heard it helps with the "notchy" feel of the shifter, which I posted about here (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=580979). I also don't want something that looks all "boy racer" since I think my car looks pretty elegant on the inside. I saw a short shift package at BMW and the knob felt awesome, but I can't get a short shift because of my wife. Any suggestions? I'm considering these, but of course I can't tell the weight of them from the ad. BMW Genuine E90 E91 E92 E93 Walnut 6 Speed Shift Knobz http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BMW-Genuine-E...item2eb5d7a742 BMW Performance Shift Knob E90 E91 E92 335 330 328 323 http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BMW-Performan...item19c88ca25e BMW Performance Manual Short Shift Knob 1 & 3 Series http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BMW-Performan...item2a0d7fde0f
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krhodes1 Colonel 1436 Rep 2,526 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Wagon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westbrook, Maine, Port Charlotte, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 128i [10.00] 2011 BMW 328i Touring [10.00]	I got an e46 ZHP knob for my e91, but with a plain 6spd insert instead of the ///M insert. Black leather, much shorter, and nicely weighted. Feels great, and they are cheap and widely available. The stock plastic knob is nasty. I swapped it while my car was still on the turntable at BMW Welt - is that a record for shortest time to first mod?
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JoosyJoos Major 113 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	I have the ZHP knob on my M3. It looks excellent but doesn't provide that much leverage (granted I have a very stiff short shift kit with a dual rod selector) so it may not be an issue on the 335i. I run the Active Autowerke's knob on my 335i and it feels great except for when you leave the car in the sun or when you get into a frozen cold car. Practically have to wear gloves to use it sometimes. __________________ 1997 M3 Coupe - BMWCCA I-Prepared #22 2006 M Roadster - 23,000 miles and slowly counting
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roundle EXPAT 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 18 VW GTI;18 CX9;11 E91 N52 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	The knob that comes with the ZMP E9X might be a better option. http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductLis...?CategoryId=53
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Randar New Member 5 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 328IX Touring Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the advice. I ended up getting this: BMW Performance Shift Knob http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BMW-Performan...item19c88ca25e I had a chance to try out the short shift kit, with that knob at a BMW dealership. It just felt so good in my hands and the weight is almost 3 times the stock knob. I'll be curious of how out of place it looks, but I think it will be worth the feel of it. Worst case, I may (gasp) make it look like wood with some vinyl. But I'm going to think long and hard before doing something like that.
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