IND | BMW Performance Shift Knob DIY

LoveMyM3 · 05-13-2017, 11:48 AM

Hey Guys! Just put this on. Pretty easy install. The sticker was a little hard but if you keep working at it eventually it will come off. I didn't focus on the 12 o'clock position but more around the 1pm or 11pm angle. Also when putting the new sticker on I ended up putting the bottom in first and then pressing the top section so it snaps in. Here are some pics.

Everling · 04-26-2018, 11:57 PM

Anyone do this have a spare emblem? I did mine and in the process somehow scratched the silver paint on the backside of the “M” off so now it looks crappy. Can’t find where to just buy an emblem.

A'PEXi · 06-07-2018, 10:20 PM

is the knob cover and replacement base plate compatible with RHD cars also or is there a different PN?

bmbarclay · 08-11-2018, 01:22 PM

Does anyone know if this piece works on the e9X M3 DCT shifter as well?

Brentis · 06-15-2019, 11:22 PM

Anyome have the original aluminum pieces they want to sell me. Looking for like new condition. Thanks!

mossman1120 · 08-03-2019, 01:51 AM

Any one have the old knob cover that they wouldn't mind parting with? The clear plastic part that needs to be removed to install the CF replacement? Look for like new condition. Thanks.

katchup · 08-24-2019, 05:27 PM

5 min install for shifter and trim plate, thanks for the write up!

FrznM · 11-07-2020, 10:12 AM

Anyone know the size of the T8 screw? Dropped mine between the console and seat.

Nick7700 · 11-16-2020, 04:12 PM

I know this might be a long shot, but does anyone have a spare emblem cover that's in new or good condition? Mines all scratched up. Let me know what you got.

Dappa44 · 01-02-2022, 01:46 PM

I’m having trouble removing the gear emblem ffs, heated it up with the wife’s hair dryer as well but still can’t get it to move

Dang3r · 01-10-2022, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dappa44

I’m having trouble removing the gear emblem ffs, heated it up with the wife’s hair dryer as well but still can’t get it to move

Normally you won't need additional heat but a very small slotted screwdriver, insert it carefully at the 6 o'clock position and try to move it below the edge.
Then bend carefully down and watch the emblem is lifting a bit. Its only double sided tape below but the fitting of emblem and frame is extremely tight.
Probably the emblem will get a bit damage, hadn't achieved a removal until now w/o any damage.

05-13-2017, 11:48 AM	#23
LoveMyM3 Private First Class 21 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW m3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	Hey Guys! Just put this on. Pretty easy install. The sticker was a little hard but if you keep working at it eventually it will come off. I didn't focus on the 12 o'clock position but more around the 1pm or 11pm angle. Also when putting the new sticker on I ended up putting the bottom in first and then pressing the top section so it snaps in. Here are some pics. Attached Images
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04-26-2018, 11:57 PM	#24
Everling Second Lieutenant 55 Rep 271 Posts Drives: 2018 ZCP M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	Anyone do this have a spare emblem? I did mine and in the process somehow scratched the silver paint on the backside of the “M” off so now it looks crappy. Can’t find where to just buy an emblem.
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06-07-2018, 10:20 PM	#25
A'PEXi Lieutenant 70 Rep 477 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	is the knob cover and replacement base plate compatible with RHD cars also or is there a different PN? __________________ CORSA CS
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08-11-2018, 01:22 PM	#26
bmbarclay Current M3 Addict 25 Rep 803 Posts Drives: JB E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (2)	Does anyone know if this piece works on the e9X M3 DCT shifter as well? __________________ E90 ///M3\| Jerez Black / Black Novillo Leather
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06-15-2019, 11:22 PM	#27
Brentis Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 271 Posts Drives: 2011.5 BMW e90 M3 Competition Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (1)	Anyome have the original aluminum pieces they want to sell me. Looking for like new condition. Thanks!
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08-03-2019, 01:51 AM	#28
mossman1120 Enlisted Member 13 Rep 46 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Any one have the old knob cover that they wouldn't mind parting with? The clear plastic part that needs to be removed to install the CF replacement? Look for like new condition. Thanks.
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08-24-2019, 05:27 PM	#29
katchup Lieutenant Colonel 189 Rep 1,526 Posts Drives: F80 m3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (9)	5 min install for shifter and trim plate, thanks for the write up! __________________ 2016 MW ZCP F80 M3(current) 2016 SO ZCP 6MT F82 M4(sold) 2015 MW 6MT F80 M3(sold) Individual Hellrot ZCP E92 M3(sold)
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11-07-2020, 10:12 AM	#30
FrznM Private First Class 73 Rep 152 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kansas iTrader: (1)	Anyone know the size of the T8 screw? Dropped mine between the console and seat.
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11-16-2020, 04:12 PM	#31
Nick7700 First Lieutenant 88 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 2017 M4 F83 Atlantis Metallic Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: MA. iTrader: (8)	I know this might be a long shot, but does anyone have a spare emblem cover that's in new or good condition? Mines all scratched up. Let me know what you got. __________________ 2008 Toyota Tundra Super Charged Nautical Blue / Red Rock 2017 BMW M4 Vert. Atlantis Metallic / Silverstone 2019 BMW X5 50i Mineral White / Tartufo - Sold 2024 BMW X6 M60i Isle of Man Green / Ivory White
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01-02-2022, 01:46 PM	#32
Dappa44 New Member 6 Rep 23 Posts Drives: BMW M4 F83 Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: North East England iTrader: (0)	I’m having trouble removing the gear emblem ffs, heated it up with the wife’s hair dryer as well but still can’t get it to move
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