6MT Shift Knob Options

gatorfast · 04-09-2018, 12:26 PM

After punching myself in the face removing the knob I was finally able to unplug the shift knob light. I installed the raceseng knob with a factory boot and am pleased with the outcome. Shifts are definitely more effortless, especially 4th to 5th.

boss2k · 04-09-2018, 01:49 PM

Looks good but the boot looks kind of stretched

Aaaaaaaaa · 04-09-2018, 03:19 PM

I struggled getting my knob off (I usually don't have a problem with that sort of thing if you know what I mean). I read that pulling on the shift lever pretty hard won't damage the transmission but is there anything that could've gotten worn during all that pulling and tugging (maybe just my arm and some chaffing eh)? Shifts feel fine otherwise.

boss2k · 04-17-2018, 07:30 PM

I changed the adapter to black one for raceseng knob and ever since that shifting has become notchy in 2nd or 4th gear, are u guys experiencing that for the raceseng knob?

boss2k · 05-04-2018, 12:31 PM

I am not enjoying the raceseng knob much, shifting from 3rd to 4th and occassionally to 2nd is notchy , how are u guys liking it?

gatorfast · 05-04-2018, 07:40 PM

No issues with mine. Can the shift knob really add notchiness? If anything, the weighted knob should reduce this as it helps defeat the resistance when going into gear.

x.shell · 05-04-2018, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

No issues with mine. Can the shift knob really add notchiness? If anything, the weighted knob should reduce this as it helps defeat the resistance when going into gear.

I don't know if a shift knob can make the shifts more notchy, but when I added my Raceseng shift knob, my exhaust changed sounds. It's amazing.

......

Brasko · 05-04-2018, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by F80Moe

Installed this

Totally changed how the shifter feels through gears. More mechanical and less rubbery.

I don't miss one bit losing the illuminated shift knob. This is seriously a must do OEM mod for 6mt owners

Couldn't agree more. Who would have thought an inexpensive upgrade like that would make such a difference.

Would have been nice if the illumination could have been preserved.

Sahbatage · 05-04-2018, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Brasko

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Originally Posted by F80Moe

Installed this

Totally changed how the shifter feels through gears. More mechanical and less rubbery.

I don't miss one bit losing the illuminated shift knob. This is seriously a must do OEM mod for 6mt owners

Couldn't agree more. Who would have thought an inexpensive upgrade like that would make such a difference.

Would have been nice if the illumination could have been preserved.

If only they made it in a gloss carbon fiber instead of dry carbon look, hate that it looks different than the rest of the interior cf

Aaaaaaaaa · 05-04-2018, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sahbatage

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Originally Posted by Brasko

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Originally Posted by F80Moe

Installed this

Totally changed how the shifter feels through gears. More mechanical and less rubbery.

I don't miss one bit losing the illuminated shift knob. This is seriously a must do OEM mod for 6mt owners

Couldn't agree more. Who would have thought an inexpensive upgrade like that would make such a difference.

Would have been nice if the illumination could have been preserved.

If only they made it in a gloss carbon fiber instead of dry carbon look, hate that it looks different than the rest of the interior cf

That's because it was originally part of the F30
M Performance Interior parts

boss2k · 05-05-2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brasko

Couldn't agree more. Who would have thought an inexpensive upgrade like that would make such a difference.

Would have been nice if the illumination could have been preserved.

I didn't find the M performance knob more weighted than the stock knob , so how could shifting be better ? Are the throws shorter?

boss2k · 05-05-2018, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

I don't know if a shift knob can make the shifts more notchy, but when I added my Raceseng shift knob, my exhaust changed sounds. It's amazing.

......

How's that possible ?

boss2k · 05-05-2018, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

No issues with mine. Can the shift knob really add notchiness? If anything, the weighted knob should reduce this as it helps defeat the resistance when going into gear.

Exactly correct but I can't explain, had the ashiko knob in my old M which was much better and and more weighted. I don't like this one as much

Brasko · 05-05-2018, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by boss2k

I didn't find the M performance knob more weighted than the stock knob , so how could shifting be better ? Are the throws shorter?

I'm not sure about the weight difference, but the material, form and weight all play factors. The throw remains the same since you retain the OEM shift lever.

boss2k · 05-05-2018, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Brasko

I'm not sure about the weight difference, but the material, form and weight all play factors. The throw remains the same since you retain the OEM shift lever.

is this the right part number

Genuine BMW F3x 3 Series M Performance Carbon Fiber Shift Knob with Alcantara Boot - Part Number 25-11-2-222-534

Brasko · 05-06-2018, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by boss2k

is this the right part number

Genuine BMW F3x 3 Series M Performance Carbon Fiber Shift Knob with Alcantara Boot - Part Number 25-11-2-222-534

Yes, that's the one!

RocketBoots · 05-06-2018, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

I don't know if a shift knob can make the shifts more notchy, but when I added my Raceseng shift knob, my exhaust changed sounds. It's amazing.

......

That's just retarded; shift knobs do not effect exhaust sounds. When I changed mine, the main thing I noticed was sharper turn-in, and more balanced cornering. It optimized compression and rebound; I'm thinking it had to do with how it interacts with the EDC. I did get a realignment though (standard practice after changing shift knobs), including corner balancing...

F80Moe · 05-06-2018, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketBoots

That's just retarded; shift knobs do not effect exhaust sounds. When I changed mine, the main thing I noticed was sharper turn-in, and more balanced cornering. It optimized compression and rebound; I'm thinking it had to do with how it interacts with the EDC. I did get a realignment though (standard practice after changing shift knobs), including corner balancing...

gatorfast · 05-06-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketBoots

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

I don't know if a shift knob can make the shifts more notchy, but when I added my Raceseng shift knob, my exhaust changed sounds. It's amazing.

......

That's just retarded; shift knobs do not effect exhaust sounds. When I changed mine, the main thing I noticed was sharper turn-in, and more balanced cornering. It optimized compression and rebound; I'm thinking it had to do with how it interacts with the EDC. I did get a realignment though (standard practice after changing shift knobs), including corner balancing...

To be honest the change in my exhaust tone and damper settings wasn't that noticeable to me after replacing the shift knob. But I do appreciate the huge increase in midrange torque and penis enlargement.

Aaaaaaaaa · 05-06-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

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Originally Posted by RocketBoots

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

I don't know if a shift knob can make the shifts more notchy, but when I added my Raceseng shift knob, my exhaust changed sounds. It's amazing.

......

That's just retarded; shift knobs do not effect exhaust sounds. When I changed mine, the main thing I noticed was sharper turn-in, and more balanced cornering. It optimized compression and rebound; I'm thinking it had to do with how it interacts with the EDC. I did get a realignment though (standard practice after changing shift knobs), including corner balancing...

To be honest the change in my exhaust tone and damper settings wasn't that noticeable to me after replacing the shift knob. But I do appreciate the huge increase in midrange torque and penis enlargement.

Girth is more important than length to be completely honest

x.shell · 05-06-2018, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

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Originally Posted by RocketBoots

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

I don't know if a shift knob can make the shifts more notchy, but when I added my Raceseng shift knob, my exhaust changed sounds. It's amazing.

......

That's just retarded; shift knobs do not effect exhaust sounds. When I changed mine, the main thing I noticed was sharper turn-in, and more balanced cornering. It optimized compression and rebound; I'm thinking it had to do with how it interacts with the EDC. I did get a realignment though (standard practice after changing shift knobs), including corner balancing...

To be honest the change in my exhaust tone and damper settings wasn't that noticeable to me after replacing the shift knob. But I do appreciate the huge increase in midrange torque and penis enlargement.

ROFL! I need to get a bigger knob!

boss2k · 05-06-2018, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketBoots

That's just retarded; shift knobs do not effect exhaust sounds. When I changed mine, the main thing I noticed was sharper turn-in, and more balanced cornering. It optimized compression and rebound; I'm thinking it had to do with how it interacts with the EDC. I did get a realignment though (standard practice after changing shift knobs), including corner balancing...

You are kidding right,improved cornering and re-alignment because of a shift knob change

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boss2k Colonel 1078 Rep 2,789 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	Looks good but the boot looks kind of stretched __________________ 2021 M2C HS/6MT/Exec/Moonroof
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Aaaaaaaaa Banned 7559 Rep 5,056 Posts Drives: The other M3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	I struggled getting my knob off (I usually don't have a problem with that sort of thing if you know what I mean). I read that pulling on the shift lever pretty hard won't damage the transmission but is there anything that could've gotten worn during all that pulling and tugging (maybe just my arm and some chaffing eh)? Shifts feel fine otherwise.
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boss2k Colonel 1078 Rep 2,789 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	I changed the adapter to black one for raceseng knob and ever since that shifting has become notchy in 2nd or 4th gear, are u guys experiencing that for the raceseng knob?
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boss2k Colonel 1078 Rep 2,789 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	I am not enjoying the raceseng knob much, shifting from 3rd to 4th and occassionally to 2nd is notchy , how are u guys liking it? __________________ 2021 M2C HS/6MT/Exec/Moonroof
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gatorfast Major General 4995 Rep 6,862 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	No issues with mine. Can the shift knob really add notchiness? If anything, the weighted knob should reduce this as it helps defeat the resistance when going into gear.
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