6MT Shift Knob Options

[Trevorstein]

Here's a picture of my upgraded set up, Matte ("Open Pore") C.F. (https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1636977) -



This Knob, for some reason does make the throws feel shorter. It may be because it's interior (height)
volume is lower than the stock Shift Knob??

I replaced the ( - Ugly!) Alcantara boot with the "Ind" leather "M - Stitch".

Originally Posted by chetrickerman

I doubt it. You have to literally cut the boot off of the knob.

Originally Posted by gatorfast

Just a sharp xacto knife and carefully go around. I posted my results a few pages back.

No!!

The Boot, together with the Shift Knob can easily be removed.

* 1. Pinch the opposite corners of the Boot frame and it is released. There is a wire attached. Disconnect.
* 2. Now, simply pull straight up on Knob - a little twist may help, to complete the removal of both
Boot & Knob together. You may need to release the wires from the pins on the connector.
* 3. Once this is done, turn the Boot inside out, like a sock, over the Knob.

Now separating the Boot from the Knob can be a little dicey but, for God's sake, put away the "Xacto"!

There is a plastic ring inside the Boot that the Knob is latched onto. This plastic ring is glued onto the
boot. Leave it be. So, it can be used again as a base fo your new Knob

There is one large and two smaller notched clips that hold the Knob onto the stock Boot. Try to unclip
these without breaking, as they are very brittle plastic. If they do break, well you've separated the Knob
from the Boot!!

[EDIT:] If the clips do break, the Shift Knob can be glued to the Boot - just make sure you line up where
the clips used to be with the notches on the Boot - with "crazy glue". It will hold. Once installed, the shifter
post will only add to its adhesion and stability.


Cheers!

[G35POPPEDMYCHERRY]

Originally Posted by ByeFelicia

Has anyone had success with the F10 M5 ZHP shifter.
Shorter, weighted and retains illumination?

BMW part #25112284205

People run this in e46m3s a lot as well...

Curious if the switches will connect over and its essentially plug and play besides the boot.

anyone?

[Trevorstein]

Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

anyone?

Hello,

I believe the connector is the same. If not, you could easily replace the connector. The voltage and resistance should be the same.

Yes, "... plug and play..."!

May I suggest, You simply take yours into a local dealer parts (don't buy it there!) counter, that has it in stock and compare connectors.


Cheers!

[asanch1688]

Originally Posted by boss2k

Raceseng Ashiko charcoal translucent finish installed. Shifts great and lot better than M performance one , yet to drive a lot.

I was looking for something like this!!!!! Thanks

[Bimmer28312]

Originally Posted by x.shell

Yes you can. Just use a zip tie or something to hold it in place.

Did you file the piece on the boot down or just removed it completely?

[Veee5]

Originally Posted by mrrm3

This knob is awesome. It is perfectly weighted and the throws are incredibly short w/ UUC's SSK.

Still working on a custom boot.

Have you found anything for a custom boot?! In a similar situation: upgraded to UUC short shift, BUT doesn’t work well with the OEM boot. It keeps popping out and I removed it 😒. Need help looking for custom boots!