OEM Short Shift Knob Installed

one.miguel · 02-18-2009, 05:41 AM

Just picked up the sport shift knob at a local BMW dealership for EUR 82.35 (around $103) and installed it about 2 minutes! Thanks to all who posted previously on this install.

PN: 25 11 0 404 454 (also lists as 25110404454) "SHALTKNOPF"

It seems that non-US models with the sport package will already have this shifter installed - I had to convince the parts guy that I needed it.

1. Grab each corner of the boot and pull it in towards the shifter - there are four clips that need to be "unhooked."
2. Put the shifter into 2nd and apply steady pressure pulling up. Mine came out without a problem on the first try. Don't yank it, just a steady pull.
3. On the new knob, invert the boot so the bottom of the knob is exposed.
4. Slide in the new knob and push it in to click.
5. Pop in the corners of the boot to make the clips hook in.

You're done!

No pics since there are tons out there.

chaz58 · 02-18-2009, 05:22 PM

Its a nice change, isn't it? I had this done at the BMW Welt before I even drove the car. Such a simple and effective change. The knob costs about $60 in the US (from leatherZ)

Should be standard with the sports package!

one.miguel · 02-20-2009, 01:05 AM

Shifting is definitely a nicer. Agree it should be standard with the sports package. There's good and bad in Euro vs. US spec cars.

MusclezMarinara · 02-22-2009, 10:50 PM

anyone have any issues with the suede boot not staying in the upper portion of the console? Mine is popping out when i shift into gears 2 4 6

02-18-2009, 05:41 AM	#1
one.miguel Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Sedan [0.00]	OEM Short Shift Knob Installed Just picked up the sport shift knob at a local BMW dealership for EUR 82.35 (around $103) and installed it about 2 minutes! Thanks to all who posted previously on this install. PN: 25 11 0 404 454 (also lists as 25110404454) "SHALTKNOPF" It seems that non-US models with the sport package will already have this shifter installed - I had to convince the parts guy that I needed it. 1. Grab each corner of the boot and pull it in towards the shifter - there are four clips that need to be "unhooked." 2. Put the shifter into 2nd and apply steady pressure pulling up. Mine came out without a problem on the first try. Don't yank it, just a steady pull. 3. On the new knob, invert the boot so the bottom of the knob is exposed. 4. Slide in the new knob and push it in to click. 5. Pop in the corners of the boot to make the clips hook in. You're done! No pics since there are tons out there. __________________ */ 2008 335i Sedan /* /* Options: TiAg, Black Leatherette, Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, Sports, Cold Package, PDC */ #include "euro_light_switch.h", "short_shift_knob.h","cdv_delete.h","blackline s.h"
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chaz58 Captain 15 Rep 701 Posts Drives: 328iT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Detroit Burbs iTrader: (0)	Its a nice change, isn't it? I had this done at the BMW Welt before I even drove the car. Such a simple and effective change. The knob costs about $60 in the US (from leatherZ) Should be standard with the sports package! __________________ _________________________________________________
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one.miguel Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i Sedan [0.00]	Shifting is definitely a nicer. Agree it should be standard with the sports package. There's good and bad in Euro vs. US spec cars. __________________ */ 2008 335i Sedan /* /* Options: TiAg, Black Leatherette, Aluminum Trim, 6 speed, Sports, Cold Package, PDC */ #include "euro_light_switch.h", "short_shift_knob.h","cdv_delete.h","blackline s.h"
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02-22-2009, 10:50 PM	#4
MusclezMarinara Banned 268 Rep 5,018 Posts Drives: VALNCYA Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jersey iTrader: (23) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [9.22] 2009 335i Sedan xdrive [9.34]	anyone have any issues with the suede boot not staying in the upper portion of the console? Mine is popping out when i shift into gears 2 4 6
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