M-Sport Shift Knob

kamek · 04-07-2008, 03:51 AM

Is the M-Sport shift knob weighted like the e46 ZHP shift knob is? I'm trying to decide between the two knobs. I'm drawn to the M-Sport shift knob because of its looks, but I'm also considering the e46 ZHP shift knob because I've read about how the slight weight in it makes it comfortable. Any input will be helpful, thanks!

Couch · 04-07-2008, 09:54 AM

I'm not sure exactly which knob you're talking about, but yes, it should be.

Any knob is heavier than stock. The thing weighs the same as a sheet of paper.

kamek · 04-07-2008, 11:31 AM

The M-Sport shift knob that I'm talking about is:

and the e46 ZHP shift knob that I'm talking about is:

Couch · 04-07-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamek

The M-Sport shift knob that I'm talking about is:

and the e46 ZHP shift knob that I'm talking about is:

That's the one I thought you were talking about.

Yes, they are weighted. I have the ZHP knob on mine.

FastLane · 04-07-2008, 03:58 PM

They are both weighted. I have the old e46 on mine and I love it except the thing is ROCK hard. Its like gripping a metal ball wrapped in leather.

Consequently, I've tried the m-sport shift knob and my hand kept slipping off the perf leather when shifting, I couldnt get a grip. Plus it doesnt match ANYthing in our cars (perf leather that is). It does feel nice if you can keep a grip on the thing.

Both make shifting efforts much easier though....you can find both through you dealer too.

FastLane · 04-07-2008, 04:01 PM

Oh and I believe that the M-Sport knob comes with the whole boot (they're preattached) whereas the old e46 knob is just the knob.

omg516 · 04-07-2008, 04:04 PM

I have the zhp knob, love it, best mod I've done so far.

1WickedE90 · 04-07-2008, 04:49 PM

I looked at both and will go with ZHP knob to match the M3 sport steering wheel I'm installing. I believe the ZHP knob weighs a bit more than the perforated M-sport knob.

harlequin314 · 04-07-2008, 05:38 PM

as above, both weighted. prefer zhp

kamek · 04-07-2008, 07:04 PM

Thanks everyone! I think I'm going to go with the ZHP knob because I'm not sure how I feel about perforated leather.

denlin68 · 04-07-2008, 07:25 PM

+1 on the ZHP I love it

asendoh7 · 04-07-2008, 08:32 PM

Installed my M-sport shift knob for 2 weeks...definitely feels better and I can shift more smoothly since it does make it shorter.

AJerman · 04-07-2008, 08:35 PM

If it doesn't match anything else, then it's always an excuse to get a perforated M steering wheel and a perforated e-brake handle.

I'm just sayin...

JCLBoston · 04-07-2008, 10:51 PM

imho:
- zhp knob looks better if you have nothing else perforated to match (e.g., steering wheel).

- m-sport shift knob feels better

(btw, i have the zhp, but drove a 135 with the m-sport recently)

mrvuml · 04-08-2008, 01:33 AM

I installed the "old E46 ZHP" shift knob and love it! Feels great (much better than the stock Al monstrosity) and well worth the $50 spent on it.

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kamek Brigadier General 367 Rep 3,447 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 328xi [8.20]	M-Sport Shift Knob - is it weighted? Is the M-Sport shift knob weighted like the e46 ZHP shift knob is? I'm trying to decide between the two knobs. I'm drawn to the M-Sport shift knob because of its looks, but I'm also considering the e46 ZHP shift knob because I've read about how the slight weight in it makes it comfortable. Any input will be helpful, thanks!
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Couch Colonel 149 Rep 2,900 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I'm not sure exactly which knob you're talking about, but yes, it should be. Any knob is heavier than stock. The thing weighs the same as a sheet of paper.
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kamek Brigadier General 367 Rep 3,447 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 328xi [8.20]	The M-Sport shift knob that I'm talking about is: and the e46 ZHP shift knob that I'm talking about is:
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FastLane Live life in this lane.... 13 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chi-Town, USA iTrader: (0)	They are both weighted. I have the old e46 on mine and I love it except the thing is ROCK hard. Its like gripping a metal ball wrapped in leather. Consequently, I've tried the m-sport shift knob and my hand kept slipping off the perf leather when shifting, I couldnt get a grip. Plus it doesnt match ANYthing in our cars (perf leather that is). It does feel nice if you can keep a grip on the thing. Both make shifting efforts much easier though....you can find both through you dealer too. __________________ '08 E92 335xi: the girlfriend '04 Yamaha R6: the mistress '99 Mustang Cobra: the wife
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FastLane Live life in this lane.... 13 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E92 335xi Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chi-Town, USA iTrader: (0)	Oh and I believe that the M-Sport knob comes with the whole boot (they're preattached) whereas the old e46 knob is just the knob. __________________ '08 E92 335xi: the girlfriend '04 Yamaha R6: the mistress '99 Mustang Cobra: the wife
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omg516 Lieutenant 19 Rep 572 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I have the zhp knob, love it, best mod I've done so far.
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1WickedE90 Major 202 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: 2022 330i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CA, USA iTrader: (1)	I looked at both and will go with ZHP knob to match the M3 sport steering wheel I'm installing. I believe the ZHP knob weighs a bit more than the perforated M-sport knob. __________________
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harlequin314 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 335 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (5)	as above, both weighted. prefer zhp
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kamek Brigadier General 367 Rep 3,447 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 328xi [8.20]	Thanks everyone! I think I'm going to go with the ZHP knob because I'm not sure how I feel about perforated leather.
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denlin68 台妹爱我 14 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 2012 Evolution X Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Earth, Solar System iTrader: (1)	+1 on the ZHP I love it __________________ 台客 2003 BMW 330i SOLD 2008 BMW 335i SOLD 2012 Mitsubishi Evolution X Current 2013 BMWX1 xDrive28i Current
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asendoh7 Private First Class 2 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 08 Cayman S (335i totalled) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	Installed my M-sport shift knob for 2 weeks...definitely feels better and I can shift more smoothly since it does make it shorter.
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AJerman Major 34 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wake Forest, NC iTrader: (0)	If it doesn't match anything else, then it's always an excuse to get a perforated M steering wheel and a perforated e-brake handle. I'm just sayin...
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JCLBoston First Lieutenant 138 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (1)	imho: - zhp knob looks better if you have nothing else perforated to match (e.g., steering wheel). - m-sport shift knob feels better (btw, i have the zhp, but drove a 135 with the m-sport recently) __________________ 2019 X3 M40i / Carbon Black
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mrvuml Lieutenant 20 Rep 459 Posts Drives: E90 335i w/ZSP Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SLO, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Sedan [0.00]	I installed the "old E46 ZHP" shift knob and love it! Feels great (much better than the stock Al monstrosity) and well worth the $50 spent on it.
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