6MT shift knob - stock vs. m-performance

paulo_f80m3 · 04-07-2016, 02:01 PM

I've had both and I love both but the carbon on the M Performance knob doesn't match the carbon trim on the car. Plus the alcantara boots don't match unless you have the wheel.

boss2k · 04-19-2016, 01:08 PM

does anyone know the weight of the m performance shift knob and also for the stock shift knob. Trying to get a more weighted knob.

Stealthm4bcm · 05-01-2016, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by paulo_f80m3

I've had both and I love both but the carbon on the M Performance knob doesn't match the carbon trim on the car. Plus the alcantara boots don't match unless you have the wheel.

Hmmm

Stealthm4bcm · 05-01-2016, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboAL47

here is my setup which is not cheap but exactly what i wanted. had this knob on my old 335 as well and needed it again.

Looks clean. I'll be doing the same.

sh55 · 05-01-2016, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealthm4bcm

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Originally Posted by TurboAL47

here is my setup which is not cheap but exactly what i wanted. had this knob on my old 335 as well and needed it again.

Looks clean. I'll be doing the same.

I have this setup and I love it

TurboAL47 · 05-01-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Stealthm4bcm

Looks clean. I'll be doing the same.

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Originally Posted by sh55

I have this setup and I love it

love it so much.

moomeacow · 05-01-2016, 05:04 PM

heres my setup

boss2k · 05-01-2016, 07:32 PM

Maybe its just me i dont like the m performance knob, its very light weight and does not help in shifting fast. Infact the stock knob feels better

i ordered an aftermarket knob and will be selling the mperformance knob, please pm me if you are interested.

paulo_f80m3 · 05-10-2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboAL47

here is my setup which is not cheap but exactly what i wanted. had this knob on my old 335 as well and needed it again.

I like this and I want to pull the trigger but I don't know about the matte carbon on the knob. If it were gloss it'll perfectly match everything else.

Maybe BMW scratched the idea of a glossy knob because you could lose grip on it?

moomeacow · 05-10-2016, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by paulo_f80m3

I like this and I want to pull the trigger but I don't know about the matte carbon on the knob. If it were gloss it'll perfectly match everything else.

ind has a gloss one, be prepared to pay 540 + shipping though for just the shift knob and boot

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...titch-boot-set

paulo_f80m3 · 05-10-2016, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by moomeacow

ind has a gloss one, be prepared to pay 540 + shipping though for just the shift knob and boot

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...titch-boot-set

That's for the gloss e-brake handle. I'm talking about the shift knob itself.

TurboAL47 · 05-10-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by paulo_f80m3

I like this and I want to pull the trigger but I don't know about the matte carbon on the knob. If it were gloss it'll perfectly match everything else.

Maybe BMW scratched the idea of a glossy knob because you could lose grip on it?

it's an f30 knob which i think matches their matte carbon interior trim. if they made a gloss cf knob i would want that instead. i think it still looks pretty good and i love the stitching of this boot. this is definitely one of the more expensive mods for what you get, but it makes me happy every time i see it.

paulo_f80m3 · 05-10-2016, 05:58 PM

So when I had my e82 I bought the performance knob and e-brake handle and I remembered that I had to remove the boots because I had separate alcantara boots for the e82. So I dug these out and swapped the leather boots for these. They look amazing and match the stitching on the seats and armrest.

potxoli · 05-11-2016, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by paulo_f80m3

So when I had my e82 I bought the performance knob and e-brake handle and I remembered that I had to remove the boots because I had separate alcantara boots for the e82. So I dug these out and swapped the leather boots for these. They look amazing and match the stitching on the seats and armrest.

Hi Paolo,

are you saying an E82 boot fits. So that one could buy this:

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...ion-alcantara/

and use it on the F80?

paulo_f80m3 · 05-11-2016, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by potxoli

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Originally Posted by paulo_f80m3

So when I had my e82 I bought the performance knob and e-brake handle and I remembered that I had to remove the boots because I had separate alcantara boots for the e82. So I dug these out and swapped the leather boots for these. They look amazing and match the stitching on the seats and armrest.

Hi Paolo,

are you saying an E82 boot fits. So that one could buy this:

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...ion-alcantara/

and use it on the F80?

No I took the carbon performance knob from the f30 (by removing the boot from it) and used that boot (the link you posted) on my e82.

robertg · 05-11-2016, 07:24 PM

Would this fit:

http://www.amazon.com/BMW-25-11-0-42...bmw+shift+knob

paulo_f80m3 · 05-11-2016, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by robertg

Would this fit:

http://www.amazon.com/BMW-25-11-0-42...bmw+shift+knob

The knob yes. It's the same as the carbon knob. It's just aluminium and alcantara.

gtrsam · 05-12-2016, 12:28 AM

I did this..bought the mperf knob with boot with the regular white stitching for 179 and redid the stitching myself. could not justify the $355 for an ind one. took a while but came out decent.

potxoli · 05-12-2016, 11:32 AM

These guys sell alcantara boots with stitching for very reasonable prices but not for F30. Since they sell them without the base frame, could one not buy a boot from them from another car and use it on ours? Anyone know if the F80 base shifter frame is similar in size to another BMW?

http://cobywheel.com/bmw-diy-files/b...t-removal.html

paulo_f80m3 · 05-12-2016, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gtrsam

I did this..bought the mperf knob with boot with the regular white stitching for 179 and redid the stitching myself. could not justify the $355 for an ind one. took a while but came out decent.

Good Job!

gtrsam · 05-12-2016, 11:16 PM

my setup

Evangelo2 · 05-14-2016, 10:28 AM

Is it possible to mod the m perf knob yourself to get it lighted? Wonder if anyone has tried or what kind of work it entails...

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paulo_f80m3 Lieutenant 559 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 01' E46 325i / 16' F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Taxachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 BMW 325i [8.50] 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	I've had both and I love both but the carbon on the M Performance knob doesn't match the carbon trim on the car. Plus the alcantara boots don't match unless you have the wheel. __________________ mr.paulo.dias
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04-19-2016, 01:08 PM	#68
boss2k Colonel 1090 Rep 2,799 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	does anyone know the weight of the m performance shift knob and also for the stock shift knob. Trying to get a more weighted knob. __________________ 2021 M2C HS/6MT/Exec/Moonroof
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boss2k Colonel 1090 Rep 2,799 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	Maybe its just me i dont like the m performance knob, its very light weight and does not help in shifting fast. Infact the stock knob feels better i ordered an aftermarket knob and will be selling the mperformance knob, please pm me if you are interested. __________________ 2021 M2C HS/6MT/Exec/Moonroof
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paulo_f80m3 Lieutenant 559 Rep 441 Posts Drives: 01' E46 325i / 16' F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Taxachusetts iTrader: (0) Garage List 2001 BMW 325i [8.50] 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	So when I had my e82 I bought the performance knob and e-brake handle and I remembered that I had to remove the boots because I had separate alcantara boots for the e82. So I dug these out and swapped the leather boots for these. They look amazing and match the stitching on the seats and armrest. Attached Images __________________ mr.paulo.dias
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gtrsam Lieutenant 224 Rep 516 Posts Drives: 2015 m3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: kennesaw iTrader: (2)	I did this..bought the mperf knob with boot with the regular white stitching for 179 and redid the stitching myself. could not justify the $355 for an ind one. took a while but came out decent. Attached Images Last edited by gtrsam; 05-12-2016 at 09:14 AM..
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potxoli First Lieutenant 138 Rep 353 Posts Drives: 2016 SO F80 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: boston iTrader: (2)	These guys sell alcantara boots with stitching for very reasonable prices but not for F30. Since they sell them without the base frame, could one not buy a boot from them from another car and use it on ours? Anyone know if the F80 base shifter frame is similar in size to another BMW? http://cobywheel.com/bmw-diy-files/b...t-removal.html
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gtrsam Lieutenant 224 Rep 516 Posts Drives: 2015 m3 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: kennesaw iTrader: (2)	my setup Attached Images
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05-14-2016, 10:28 AM	#88
Evangelo2 Private First Class 24 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 2009 335 m sport Coupe 6-speed Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Is it possible to mod the m perf knob yourself to get it lighted? Wonder if anyone has tried or what kind of work it entails...
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