Illuminated 6MT shift knob?

BlackCobra08 · 05-30-2014, 10:07 AM

Hi guys, I have seen a few random pics on google of MT BMWs with the shift pattern illuminated. I've seen them being sold by third parties, but I've already read that it's OEM by BMW at least on certain models. Do they still do this, and specifically for the F80/82? I think it looks cool, I am going to get the M tri color shift boot and the illuminated knob would look cool too!

SOM3 · 05-30-2014, 11:48 AM

E9X M3s had illuminated shifters out of factory...what's your concern?

BlackCobra08 · 05-30-2014, 11:59 AM

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E9X M3s had illuminated shifters out of factory...what's your concern?

Nice! I am just wondering if the F80/82 will also be doing this. Also curious why there are 3rd party one's for sale, if it came from the factory? not sure what the difference is

brian30tw · 05-30-2014, 12:07 PM

It didn't come from the factory on early E36's. Maybe the ones you're seeing for sale are for E36 retrofits? Or, maybe E9x guys are just replacing their old and worn nobs with new ones?

sharkfighter · 05-30-2014, 12:10 PM

The F10 M5 has an illuminated manual, I don't know why the F80/82 wouldn't.

dhoggm3 · 05-30-2014, 12:42 PM

My 1998 E36 M3 had this.

SOM3 · 05-30-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCobra08

Nice! I am just wondering if the F80/82 will also be doing this. Also curious why there are 3rd party one's for sale, if it came from the factory? not sure what the difference is

The 3rd party illuminated knob for E9X you're talking about is a ZCP knob which is not the same as stock (illuminated). ZCP can be had in either illuminated or non illuminated fashion...it is also shorter and weighted a little more than hollow stock knob.

KevinM · 05-31-2014, 11:29 AM

I'd be surprised in the shift knob in the F8x is not illuminated, as this has been the case for all recent Ms that I have seen (including my E39 M5 and Z4M coupe).

BlackCobra08 · 05-31-2014, 11:41 AM

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I'd be surprised in the shift knob in the F8x is not illuminated, as this has been the case for all recent Ms that I have seen (including my E39 M5 and Z4M coupe).

Very nice! I know a lot of people complain about the M badges in the seat that illuminate, but I think it's dope

I like little touches like that in a special car like this. I am assuming the 1M had this as well?

KevinM · 05-31-2014, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCobra08

I am assuming the 1M had this as well?

Actually, now that you mention it...no, the 1M did not. But a lot of owners popped on the F10 M5 knob, which is illuminated.

miiipilot · 06-01-2014, 03:10 AM

My '99 M3 had this

BlackCobra08 · 07-01-2014, 06:16 PM

Any update on this now that we have 6MT owners? thanks

Racer20 · 07-01-2014, 07:31 PM

Yes, the shift knob is illuminated. Confirmed on my F80 tonight.

Lups · 07-01-2014, 07:32 PM

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Yes, the shift knob is illuminated. Confirmed on my F80 tonight.

Denk · 07-01-2014, 07:42 PM

And it looks like the M5 knob. Very nicely illuminated.

GBPackerfan1963 · 07-01-2014, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Denk

And it looks like the M5 knob. Very nicely illuminated.

Moral of the story.......don't be a knob.

ROM3 · 07-01-2014, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Racer20

Yes, the shift knob is illuminated. Confirmed on my F80 tonight.

In addition, the ///M badge/logo on the seats are illuminated also.

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brian30tw Second Lieutenant 131 Rep 267 Posts Drives: F80 delivered in Munich Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	It didn't come from the factory on early E36's. Maybe the ones you're seeing for sale are for E36 retrofits? Or, maybe E9x guys are just replacing their old and worn nobs with new ones?
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sharkfighter Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 204 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Rocky Mtns. iTrader: (1)	The F10 M5 has an illuminated manual, I don't know why the F80/82 wouldn't.
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