6MT shift knob - stock vs. m-performance

[paulo_f80m3]

I pulled the trigger on the iND set and all I can say it wow. I find myself looking down at it all the time. I hope I don't accidentally rear end anyone.

So I've gone from this knob in my 135i to the lighted M leather knob. The M3 from the lighted M Leather knob back to the M Performance knob. I like them both to be completely honest. I'll switch from one to the other. Anyone remember that little girl from those taco commercials? "Why not have both?"

[boss2k]

Originally Posted by paulo_f80m3

I pulled the trigger on the iND set and all I can say it wow. I find myself looking down at it all the time. I hope I don't accidentally rear end anyone.

So I've gone from this knob in my 135i to the lighted M leather knob. The M3 from the lighted M Leather knob back to the M Performance knob. I like them both to be completely honest. I'll switch from one to the other. Anyone remember that little girl from those taco commercials? "Why not have both?"

I see you have a 16 F80 M3 and me too , howcome you have the cover over the cup holders and i dont ? did you install that or car came with it?

[Mandi90TT]

Why would you want to cover the cupholders? That's where you keep your beer!

[boss2k]

Originally Posted by Dave 90TT

Why would you want to cover the cupholders? That's where you keep your beer!

i dont drink beer , am a scotch man )

[ALMP]

Alcantara wears out very fast compared to leather. Alcantara also looks knarly when its all worn and matte.

[paulo_f80m3]

Originally Posted by ALMP

Alcantara wears out very fast compared to leather. Alcantara also looks knarly when its all worn and matte.

Not if you're a clean freak like me.

[paulo_f80m3]

Originally Posted by boss2k

I see you have a 16 F80 M3 and me too , howcome you have the cover over the cup holders and i dont ? did you install that or car came with it?

I work at BMW and I just snatched one of a f30 that's was headed to auction. The reason why the M3 and M4 don't have the slider is because of that leather padding we have by our right knee. (Or left knee for RHD) It's a different part number completely.

[boss2k]

Originally Posted by paulo_f80m3

I work at BMW and I just snatched one of a f30 that's was headed to auction. The reason why the M3 and M4 don't have the slider is because of that leather padding we have by our right knee. (Or left knee for RHD) It's a different part number completely.

Oh i see, doesnt the M4 have that slidabel cover too and will it fit the M3?

[paulo_f80m3]

Originally Posted by boss2k

Oh i see, doesnt the M4 have that slidabel cover too and will it fit the M3?

You could buy the whole console but you'll lose that pad.

[mhanism]

So picked this up from a buddy of mine and so far I really love it. Looks great and fits in with my other alcantara pieces. I was afraid after reading some of the reviews that the knob would be too light or not have enough heft, but to my surprise it has a nice weight to it and is quality.

The throws are now a bit lower and I can feel + control the shift in a much more direct and concise way. I think this type of knob actually works better for those that hold the knob and shift from the side, and might not be a good fit for those that shift from the top. I can now chirp in second gear, which was a problem with the stock knob as I'd have to be more careful to not jam into the gear.

I was hoping the upcoming M perf knob would be similar in form and light up, but this wasn't the case, and I'm 90% certain it's ugly...

Now just need the steering wheel....

[Sedan_Clan]

I had my M Performance shift knob customized by IND because I didn't care for the carbon fiber on it. It's fully wrapped in alcantara, and it now completes my interior upgrades that included the non-electronic alcantara steering wheel, tri-color CF/alcantara e-brake w/ boot and tri-color alcantara armrest.

[Sedan_Clan]

Here's a photo.....

[NorCal f80]

im sure no one has done this but does it look like you could remove the alcantra boot and use the oem boot on the m performance knob ? i dislike alcantara .

[Sixtydashone]

man that tri-stitching has me mesmorized.. another mod on the laundry list! anybody have a link where I can find the alcantera tri-colored armrest also?

[Draper]

Originally Posted by NorCal f80

im sure no one has done this but does it look like you could remove the alcantra boot and use the oem boot on the m performance knob ? i dislike alcantara .

That's exactly what I did. It was fairly easy to separate and reattach the boots.

[cbone]

Is it possible to get the tri-stitched advantage boot with the zhp knob ?

Sorry to bump an old thread

[mwilks]

Starting to think about interior upgrades. I haven't done anything else yet and not sure I want to replace the Aluminum Hex with CF. I currently like the contrast to the black on the rest of the dash. Does anyone have any pics of the CF M performance shifter installed (preferably with the handbrake too) without the CF interior trim pieces?

[ChrisJadesFireF82]

Has anyone tried changing out the stock grey boot from the performance knob, and attach the tri colored from coby? I just ordered the performance knob, but would love the tricolor, and dont have the patience to stitch lol.

Also, does anyone know the cheapest way to get the boot and carbon fiber handbreak, i cant justify the prices i see on this mod lol

[joegie]

Originally Posted by ChrisJadesFireF82

Also, does anyone know the cheapest way to get the boot and carbon fiber handbreak, i cant justify the prices i see on this mod lol

wait for a used one to pop up on the marketplace or one of those 20% off coupons on ebay

[saveywil1]

I'm just about to order the colby version. I'll let you know how it works out.

[///M///]

Am thinking of buying this from cobywheel but need to know if it can be fitted to the stock knob? The ring around the stock knob, does it come off? Is the a DIY to fit this to the stock knob?

Thanks.

[x.shell]

Originally Posted by ///M///

Am thinking of buying this from cobywheel but need to know if it can be fitted to the stock knob? The ring around the stock knob, does it come off? Is the a DIY to fit this to the stock knob?

Thanks.

I just bought a that Cobywheel shift boot. Mine is the black alcantara with colored stitching.

The boot comes with a lot of extra length as it tapers. I ended up having to trim it to make it work. The material is really thin though. It feels kind of cheap as it doesn't have the "fluff". But after I installed it, I didn't really think about it anymore.