Short Shift Knob (335 6mt)

Shoushi Malouche · 02-26-2007, 10:14 PM

I know this has been posted before but its so much better than the way too tall stock shifter

I got the shorter shifter sent to me from morristown bmw. Install took 2 minutes, if you have a 335 and a manual transmission you need this simple mod, its the way it should have come from the factory.

Its the perfect height and just feels so much better in your hand.

Chesmu · 02-26-2007, 10:18 PM

is the e92 the same as the e90?

Carlito12 · 02-26-2007, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chesmu

is the e92 the same as the e90?

no

e90 is BMW Part #: 25110404454

e92 is 25110413546

I thought i read somewhere in this vast forum that the boot may be different between the two above.

i think they also have different part numbers for all-leather or leather / alum combo, etc.

http://www.circlebmw.com/cgi-bin/acc...records=Search

Adham · 02-27-2007, 12:14 AM

it is a great little mod. very easy and very effective.

Kolbysan · 02-27-2007, 11:57 AM

do you have a part number or any pic's to compare the different knobs?

Thanks

rlc · 02-27-2007, 12:55 PM

Short shift knob is 1 inch shorter, which is 25%. Attached pic shows the difference. The part number in my pic is for the sedan. The coupe may have a different part number, but I think the main difference is the shape of the bottom of the leather boot where it snaps into the console.

Here's the ultimate knob thread http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ORT+SHIFT+KNOB

Kolbysan · 02-28-2007, 11:16 AM

Thanks so much for the awesome pictures!

This will definately be one of my first mods. My car is currently at the "evil preparation center..."

So I still have a week or so to wait....

RRGOO7 · 02-28-2007, 11:31 AM

how much was it?

rlc · 02-28-2007, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by RRGOO7

how much was it?

$110.50 + S/H

https://secure.webmakerx.net/Default....crownauto.com

Also, get the matching E-Brake handle (part no. 34400404523, $35.04 + S/H), especially if you have the Aluminum trim.....

sstarch1 · 02-28-2007, 12:09 PM

I ordered a SS for the coupe, ill let you know how it fits.

dArNeLLi · 02-28-2007, 02:19 PM

so its not really a short shift kit, its just a shorter knob? so the throw lengths are still the same?

jonerik26 · 02-28-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dArNeLLi

so its not really a short shift kit, its just a shorter knob? so the throw lengths are still the same?

yup............

Tropicool · 02-28-2007, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dArNeLLi

so its not really a short shift kit, its just a shorter knob? so the throw lengths are still the same?

no the throws are shorter....

there is less leverage think about it.

the actual shift stick is the same size, but the knob is shorter, so the overall shifter is shorter and therefore so are teh throws

i ahve this exact same short shift knob on my 335i coupe and i love it.

dArNeLLi · 03-01-2007, 01:29 AM

ahh yes that's right, thanks

is this the only knob that is oem 'shorter shifter'?

spacedogg · 03-01-2007, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dArNeLLi

ahh yes that's right, thanks

is this the only knob that is oem 'shorter shifter'?

nope.

look here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29731

i spent a good afternoon compiling that list.

rlc · 03-01-2007, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dArNeLLi

is this the only knob that is oem 'shorter shifter'?

Come on! Pay a little closer attention. I provided a link to spacedogg's excellent list of options for shift knobs just a couple of posts higher in this thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spacedogg

nope.

look here:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29731

i spent a good afternoon compiling that list.

Spacedogg, thanks for taking the considerable time to compile and post your list.

youyou · 03-01-2007, 02:30 AM

This shifter makes a world of difference.
It's awesome and a must have in my book.

SpiralOut · 03-01-2007, 11:20 AM

I'm ordering one right now. The stock one is just way too long.

spacedogg · 03-01-2007, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlc

Come on! Pay a little closer attention. I provided a link to spacedogg's excellent list of options for shift knobs just a couple of posts higher in this thread.

Spacedogg, thanks for taking the considerable time to compile and post your list.

no problem. it was kinda fun actually...in an OCD kind of way.

sstarch1 · 03-01-2007, 12:27 PM

Mine is being delivered tomorrow.

How easy is the install, do i need any special tools?

rlc · 03-01-2007, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sstarch1

Mine is being delivered tomorrow.

How easy is the install, do i need any special tools?

Very easy and no tools are required.

A few points:

-The new knob will come with the leather boot attached.

-The old knob will come off separately from the boot. Simply unsnap the base of the old boot from the console.

-When you attach the new knob be sure to seat it firmly into the notch on top of the shifter.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10257

mmm def · 03-01-2007, 11:21 PM

i spent a good amount of time trying to pull my stock knob off and i couldn't. Now im not a small guy, everybody says just to pull straight up..what am i doing wrong?

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Kolbysan Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: York PA iTrader: (0)	Thanks so much for the awesome pictures! This will definately be one of my first mods. My car is currently at the "evil preparation center..." So I still have a week or so to wait....
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dArNeLLi Lieutenant 81 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 335i on ED, pickup 10/6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	so its not really a short shift kit, its just a shorter knob? so the throw lengths are still the same?
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dArNeLLi Lieutenant 81 Rep 579 Posts Drives: 335i on ED, pickup 10/6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (2)	ahh yes that's right, thanks is this the only knob that is oem 'shorter shifter'?
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youyou Banned 101 Rep 2,453 Posts Drives: Porsche 997 C4S Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	This shifter makes a world of difference. It's awesome and a must have in my book.
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SpiralOut Captain 170 Rep 881 Posts Drives: 2022 X5Mc Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NC iTrader: (11)	I'm ordering one right now. The stock one is just way too long.
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mmm def Colonel 152 Rep 2,611 Posts Drives: 21 330, 19 ND2 RF, 11 RX350 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	i spent a good amount of time trying to pull my stock knob off and i couldn't. Now im not a small guy, everybody says just to pull straight up..what am i doing wrong? Last edited by mmm def; 03-04-2007 at 12:42 AM..
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