M Performance Shift Knob Differences

jerzeeog · 04-29-2018, 11:05 AM

Hey all...I've searched all over the forum but have not found the answer to this issue. I'm currently looking for the M Performance shift knob for my 335xi. Now as far as I know all BMW shift knobs should be compatible. But my question is what is the difference between this knob: https://bit.ly/2vVFnOO or the one that everyone is selling for over $200 like this https://bit.ly/2ra2rEw

I'm not interested in the boot just the knob...if anyone could shed some light on this please.

SnapCoupe · 04-29-2018, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jerzeeog

Hey all...I've searched all over the forum but have not found the answer to this issue. I'm currently looking for the M Performance shift knob for my 335xi. Now as far as I know all BMW shift knobs should be compatible. But my question is what is the difference between this knob: https://bit.ly/2vVFnOO or the one that everyone is selling for over $200 like this https://bit.ly/2ra2rEw

I'm not interested in the boot just the knob...if anyone could shed some light on this please.

The knobs are the same, the 200$ one just comes with the alcantara stitched boot with the plastic surround already pre-glued. That shift boot alone without the knob is like $120 MSRP from BMW, and at cost (what I got it for) was like $75

jerzeeog · 04-29-2018, 03:36 PM

Thanks for the reply. I will be ordering that knob

SnapCoupe · 04-29-2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jerzeeog

Thanks for the reply. I will be ordering that knob

Beware if you have larger hands, it may feel a bit funny until you get used to it.

Personally, I feel this knob only works well if you have a short shifter/linkage. If you have stock shift throws/shifter height it feels a bit weird.

jerzeeog · 04-29-2018, 06:09 PM

I had the weighted ZHP on my e46 but I didn't want to get the same one for this one. I liked the feel of the performance one but this one sold me with the carbon fibre. Eventually I plan to add a short shifter.

Yassssm4 · 06-02-2018, 12:41 PM

I have the carbon fiber shift knob for extremely rare ! Two five three 363 3899 here is my number I can send pics

masterh · 06-02-2018, 10:43 PM

I like my knob thicc

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Originally Posted by SnapCoupe

Beware if you have larger hands, it may feel a bit funny until you get used to it.

Personally, I feel this knob only works well if you have a short shifter/linkage. If you have stock shift throws/shifter height it feels a bit weird.

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Yassssm4 Private First Class 17 Rep 110 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: May 2017 Location: Seattle Washington iTrader: (0)	I have the carbon fiber shift knob for extremely rare ! Two five three 363 3899 here is my number I can send pics
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