6MT Shift Knob Options

qspring · 05-27-2016, 11:45 AM

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Bought this just now, looks great

http://www.raceseng.com/ashiko-shift...6-speed-manual

Pics installed?

boss2k · 05-27-2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by qspring

Pics installed?

Just bought yesterday and it was shipped today. Will have it installed next week

x.shell · 05-27-2016, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by boss2k

Bought this just now, looks great

http://www.raceseng.com/ashiko-shift...6-speed-manual

Oh nice. What color did you get?

boss2k · 05-27-2016, 08:15 PM

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Oh nice. What color did you get?

Charcoal

qspring · 05-30-2016, 12:57 PM

Has anyone tried these? I had the leopard and short shifter on my 370z.

http://www.twmshiftknobs.com

RickMonet · 05-30-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by boss2k

Bought this just now, looks great

http://www.raceseng.com/ashiko-shift...6-speed-manual

Excellent! Can't wait to see the photos and hear your feedback after the install.

RocketBoots · 05-30-2016, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by boss2k

Charcoal

Let us know how you like it. I'm leaning pretty heavily towards Raceseng. I'll prolly get one of their hybrid ones.

boss2k · 06-01-2016, 02:56 PM

Folks , i just met my installer and he is not confident on reusing the stock shift boot without damaging it, he says the way stock shifter and boot are tied together it is very easy to damage the shift boot seperating from the shifter , have anyone of you successfully done that ?

x.shell · 06-01-2016, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by boss2k

Folks , i just met my installer and he is not confident on reusing the stock shift boot without damaging it, he says the way stock shifter and boot are tied together it is very easy to damage the shift boot seperating from the shifter , have anyone of you successfully done that ?

I wouldn't feel comfortable either. I pretty much tore mine to shreds. In hindsight, I shouldn't have touched my OEM knob/boot and just had an upholster make me a new boot.

boss2k · 06-01-2016, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

I wouldn't feel comfortable either. I pretty much tore mine to shreds. In hindsight, I shouldn't have touched my OEM knob/boot and just had an upholster make me a new boot.

So what are the options , Can I buy a stock shift boot from BMW for 335/340 which I believe is the same size? Can I buy one without the shift knob ?

x.shell · 06-01-2016, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by boss2k

So what are the options , Can I buy a stock shift boot from BMW for 335/340 which I believe is the same size? Can I buy one without the shift knob ?

I'm pretty sure the 335/340 knob/boots are gonna be the same issue as the M3/M4. The knob and boot are clamped/glued together. As far as I know, I don't believe the F3X/F8X boots are sold separately. I think the easiest way would be to take your boot/knob to an upholster and have them make you a new boot with whatever fabric or leather you choose; it'll definitely be cheaper. Or if you're feeling crafty, buy the leather and sew it yourself. The pattern is really really simple. This is the route I am going to take (when I get off my lazy butt to do it).

RickMonet · 06-02-2016, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

I'm pretty sure the 335/340 knob/boots are gonna be the same issue as the M3/M4. The knob and boot are clamped/glued together. As far as I know, I don't believe the F3X/F8X boots are sold separately. I think the easiest way would be to take your boot/knob to an upholster and have them make you a new boot with whatever fabric or leather you choose; it'll definitely be cheaper. Or if you're feeling crafty, buy the leather and sew it yourself. The pattern is really really simple. This is the route I am going to take (when I get off my lazy butt to do it).

Wow - sounds like a lot of work. Can't we buy a M Performance shift boot with the colored stitching separate from the shift knob?

x.shell · 06-02-2016, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by exo-shell

I'm pretty sure the 335/340 knob/boots are gonna be the same issue as the M3/M4. The knob and boot are clamped/glued together. As far as I know, I don't believe the F3X/F8X boots are sold separately. I think the easiest way would be to take your boot/knob to an upholster and have them make you a new boot with whatever fabric or leather you choose; it'll definitely be cheaper. Or if you're feeling crafty, buy the leather and sew it yourself. The pattern is really really simple. This is the route I am going to take (when I get off my lazy butt to do it).

Wow - sounds like a lot of work. Can't we buy a M Performance shift boot with the colored stitching separate from the shift knob?

I didn't try too hard to look. I'd like to know if that option is available as well.

boss2k · 06-02-2016, 10:41 AM

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I didn't try too hard to look. I'd like to know if that option is available as well.

checked couple of vendors but they dont sell the shift boot alone, let me try ebay

boss2k · 06-02-2016, 07:26 PM

I am unable to find a vendor that sells just the shift boot , stock boot and knob costs 195. Pl let me know if anyone finds a another option

RickMonet · 06-07-2016, 03:51 PM

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I am unable to find a vendor that sells just the shift boot , stock boot and knob costs 195. Pl let me know if anyone finds a another option

Too bad. I am finding same thing - no one sells only the shift boot.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/c-1...dles-and-boots

I called Turner Motorsport and they suggested removing the stock shift boot by turning it inside out and cutting close to the shift knob - then using a zip tie to fasten to the new shift knob. Apparently this was done with previous M-cars who went for aftermarket shift knobs.

edwinm3 · 06-07-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by RickMonet

Too bad. I am finding same thing - no one sells only the shift boot.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/c-1...dles-and-boots

I called Turner Motorsport and they suggested removing the stock shift boot by turning it inside out and cutting close to the shift knob - then using a zip tie to fasten to the new shift knob. Apparently this was done with previous M-cars who went for aftermarket shift knobs.

^This works well, I remember it being the way to go back in the 90's in my E36 M3 days

boss2k · 06-08-2016, 02:16 PM

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

boss2k · 06-08-2016, 02:18 PM

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

x.shell · 06-08-2016, 04:35 PM

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

Looks cool. How low does it sit compared to stock?

boss2k · 06-08-2016, 07:13 PM

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Looks cool. How low does it sit compared to stock?

Little shorter than stock by 1/2 inch and about the same height as m performance knob although shifts are very easy and smooth

mrrm3 · 06-09-2016, 07:03 PM

I found metal shift knobs heat up to the point of being uncomfortable to handle. Let us know what you think on a hot day.

I noticed the maker of that knob makes a "thermal boot" that presumably solves that problem, but it sure looks awkward.

That's why I went w/ a weighted Delrin (thermoplastic) knob. See earlier post.

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boss2k Colonel 1078 Rep 2,789 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	Folks , i just met my installer and he is not confident on reusing the stock shift boot without damaging it, he says the way stock shifter and boot are tied together it is very easy to damage the shift boot seperating from the shifter , have anyone of you successfully done that ? __________________ 2021 M2C HS/6MT/Exec/Moonroof
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boss2k Colonel 1078 Rep 2,789 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	I am unable to find a vendor that sells just the shift boot , stock boot and knob costs 195. Pl let me know if anyone finds a another option
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boss2k Colonel 1078 Rep 2,789 Posts Drives: 2021 M2C Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (2)	Raceseng Ashiko charcoal translucent finish installed. Shifts great and lot better than M performance one , yet to drive a lot. Attached Images __________________ 2021 M2C HS/6MT/Exec/Moonroof
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mrrm3 Second Lieutenant 125 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2022 M4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA iTrader: (0)	When cars sit in the summer sun, I found metal shift knobs heat up to the point of being uncomfortable to handle. Let us know what you think on a hot day. I noticed the maker of that knob makes a "thermal boot" that presumably solves that problem, but it sure looks awkward. That's why I went w/ a weighted Delrin (thermoplastic) knob. See earlier post.
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