Shift Knobs

CadolinaRipr · 03-27-2024, 01:43 PM

I like the look of the stock manual shifter but I do not like the feel. What are some good options out there? Pics would be appreciated.

I’ve seen the aluminum ones on IND and other sites but nothing that really looks like something I’m interested in.

This is the closest style I have seen that I am entertaining, but also not sure on fit.

Anyone fit this or some similar knob on a G87? Says it does not fit so…

https://www.bimmerworld.com/BMW-Inte...428i-435i.html

Any good alternatives?

Sebis · 03-27-2024, 03:38 PM

Check the Interior sub-forum, there is a thread posted with pictures of options including the one you linked.

https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...6&postcount=45

G87Mark · 03-28-2024, 04:01 AM

I went with the one you linked to with a custom boot from RedLineGoods.com since the included boot doesn't fit.

CadolinaRipr · 03-28-2024, 08:06 AM

Thanks all. Seems like I am not missing any hidden gems unfortunately. Aftermarket shift knob options are lacking for this G87 it seems. Oh well, thanks again.

BroDoze · 03-28-2024, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by G87Mark

I went with the one you linked to with a custom boot from RedLineGoods.com since the included boot doesn't fit.

That website is horrible- barely usable. Which sucks, cause it looks like they have nice stuff to offer.

MASHCT · 03-28-2024, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CadolinaRipr

I like the look of the stock manual shifter but I do not like the feel. What are some good options out there? Pics would be appreciated.

I’ve seen the aluminum ones on IND and other sites but nothing that really looks like something I’m interested in.

This is the closest style I have seen that I am entertaining, but also not sure on fit.

Anyone fit this or some similar knob on a G87? Says it does not fit so…

Any good alternatives?

Check out Black Forest Industries. A lot of folks get these & rave about them - quality, feel, looks.

ModernAngel · 03-28-2024, 11:54 PM

Black Forest Industries knob and In.Focus boot.

MASHCT · 03-29-2024, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ModernAngel

Black Forest Industries knob and In.Focus boot.

Hey - that's sharp. What is that boot made of? If it's fabric, is it thick/seem robust like it will last?

mrdudley · 03-30-2024, 09:36 AM

I have the matte black Billetworkz (note it doesn’t come with that red trim). It weighs more than the stock knob and I love the feel of the alcantara.

Billetworkz Fusion Matte

ModernAngel · 03-30-2024, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by MASHCT

Hey - that's sharp. What is that boot made of? If it's fabric, is it thick/seem robust like it will last?

Thanks! Yeah, I’ve had BFi knobs in my VWs and In.Focus boots in a bunch of my other cars so carried on the tradition.

The boot fabric is a thicker cloth material. I’ve never had issues with my other boots from them falling apart or anything.

They don’t make boots specifically for G87s so I just got the generic version and did a replace on a new oem shift boot assembly then swapped it out.

ModernAngel · 03-30-2024, 10:19 AM

MASHCT Actually, scratch that… double checked and I got the boot sized for the Mitsubishi EVO X as that seemed closest to the G87 boot dimensions after doing some research.

And it fit!

CadolinaRipr · 04-01-2024, 10:09 AM

FINALLY found the one for me! Amazing! Highly recommended!

https://www.rennline.com/rennline-fist-shift/

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CadolinaRipr Private First Class 319 Rep 174 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Southeast US iTrader: (0)	I like the look of the stock manual shifter but I do not like the feel. What are some good options out there? Pics would be appreciated. I’ve seen the aluminum ones on IND and other sites but nothing that really looks like something I’m interested in. This is the closest style I have seen that I am entertaining, but also not sure on fit. Anyone fit this or some similar knob on a G87? Says it does not fit so… https://www.bimmerworld.com/BMW-Inte...428i-435i.html Any good alternatives?
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Sebis Private First Class 187 Rep 113 Posts Drives: '24 G87, '18 GTI Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Check the Interior sub-forum, there is a thread posted with pictures of options including the one you linked. https://g87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...6&postcount=45 __________________ --Sebis
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CadolinaRipr Private First Class 319 Rep 174 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Southeast US iTrader: (0)	Thanks all. Seems like I am not missing any hidden gems unfortunately. Aftermarket shift knob options are lacking for this G87 it seems. Oh well, thanks again.
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ModernAngel Private 262 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Black Forest Industries knob and In.Focus boot. Attached Images
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mrdudley Second Lieutenant 357 Rep 221 Posts Drives: BMW X3 M40i Join Date: May 2022 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I have the matte black Billetworkz (note it doesn’t come with that red trim). It weighs more than the stock knob and I love the feel of the alcantara. Billetworkz Fusion Matte Attached Images
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ModernAngel Private 262 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	MASHCT Actually, scratch that… double checked and I got the boot sized for the Mitsubishi EVO X as that seemed closest to the G87 boot dimensions after doing some research. And it fit!
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CadolinaRipr Private First Class 319 Rep 174 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Jun 2023 Location: Southeast US iTrader: (0)	FINALLY found the one for me! Amazing! Highly recommended! https://www.rennline.com/rennline-fist-shift/ . Attached Images Last edited by CadolinaRipr; 04-01-2024 at 10:39 AM..
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