BMW Performance shift knob

VonB · 08-28-2021, 07:05 PM

Purchased a BMW Performance shift knob and installed it to match my silver interior. Overall I'm happy with it and like the grip much better than the stock shift knob.

Foggins · 08-28-2021, 07:07 PM

That looks nice. How do you find the weight of it?

VonB · 08-28-2021, 07:09 PM

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That looks nice. How do you find the weight of it?

Decent actually, not too heavy and not too light, just right IMO.

mzcp · 08-28-2021, 07:16 PM

Very nice. I did the same with the F30 CF shifter. I like the grip better as well.

VonB · 08-28-2021, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mzcp

Very nice. I did the same with the F30 CF shifter. I like the grip better as well.

Thanks and that's a nice shift knob, if my interior was carbon I would've went for that one as well. 😬

mzcp · 08-28-2021, 07:23 PM

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Thanks and that's a nice shift knob, if my interior was carbon I would've went for that one as well. 😬

I tried to find a Glossy CF shifter but they are very rare. I had one before which I sold

It's hard to match the CF interior. I ordered a CF leather boot and M stripe leather boot.

VonB · 08-28-2021, 07:24 PM

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Thanks and that's a nice shift knob, if my interior was carbon I would've went for that one as well. 😬

I tried to find a Glossy CF shifter but they are very rare. I had one before which I sold

It's hard to match the CF interior. I ordered a CF leather boot and M stripe leather boot.

I bet they're hard to find and nice, can't wait
to see it! 😎

calibro9 · 08-30-2021, 05:42 PM

what is the part number for that shift knob? Is it a straight swap?

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Purchased a BMW Performance shift knob and installed it to match my silver interior. Overall I'm happy with it and like the grip much better than the stock shift knob.

VonB · 08-30-2021, 08:15 PM

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what is the part number for that shift knob? Is it a straight swap?

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Purchased a BMW Performance shift knob and installed it to match my silver interior. Overall I'm happy with it and like the grip much better than the stock shift knob.

I got it off of Amazon was cheaper there than the dealership and direct fit.

https://www.amazon.com/BMW-25-11-0-4...032&sr=8-2

calibro9 · 08-31-2021, 09:59 AM

Thanks. did you just pull off the old one and pop this one on?

VonB · 08-31-2021, 10:03 AM

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Thanks. did you just pull off the old one and pop this one on?

Yes and the old one was like glued on slightly, so all I did was use a little super glue on the bottom of the shifter and the boot to keep it sealed. Don't use too much just enough to where it seals and be sure not to drip because it dries white. I just use barely any, but got enough just so it will seal.

calibro9 · 08-31-2021, 12:49 PM

looks dope..Thanks mate.

VonB · 08-31-2021, 12:51 PM

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looks dope..Thanks mate.

Thanks Bro 🙌🏼

voyagergab · 08-31-2021, 09:07 PM

VonB

Thanks for the photos!

Quick question: Does the shift knob on G8x just pull off (like on older 3-series, for example E9x)?

On my former F87 M2 the knob was hot glued to the "skirt" part.

VonB · 09-01-2021, 02:52 AM

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VonB

Thanks for the photos!

Quick question: Does the shift knob on G8x just pull off (like on older 3-series, for example E9x)?

On my former F87 M2 the knob was hot glued to the "skirt" part.

Anytime and yes it pulls off the same and is glued as well. I just use a little superglue around the ring to seal it. Make sure you don't drip any as for it dries white.

VonB · 09-13-2021, 12:38 PM

For anyone wondering how to install a shift knob onto your 2021 and up M3 or M4 manual.

jmh600cbr · 09-19-2021, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by VonB

Purchased a BMW Performance shift knob and installed it to match my silver interior. Overall I'm happy with it and like the grip much better than the stock shift knob.

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Originally Posted by VonB

Purchased a BMW Performance shift knob and installed it to match my silver interior. Overall I'm happy with it and like the grip much better than the stock shift knob.

How did you attach the boot?

VonB · 09-19-2021, 09:13 AM

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Purchased a BMW Performance shift knob and installed it to match my silver interior. Overall I'm happy with it and like the grip much better than the stock shift knob.

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Originally Posted by VonB

Purchased a BMW Performance shift knob and installed it to match my silver interior. Overall I'm happy with it and like the grip much better than the stock shift knob.

How did you attach the boot?

Pull up on the boot and don't unclip from the square housing and it will unclip from the center console.

ChrisRoman · 09-30-2021, 01:59 PM

Just did this install, broke the tabs off the stock knob put the boot back in the car and popped the knob on top of it looks amazing. The knob being put on and the boot pushing up create the look that they are attached but will probably apply some super glue later if anything

VonB · 09-30-2021, 02:01 PM

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Just did this install, broke the tabs off the stock knob put the boot back in the car and popped the knob on top of it looks amazing. The knob being put on and the boot pushing up create the look that they are attached but will probably apply some super glue later if anything

Nice, that's what I used was super glue to hold it together, just a little bit not too much. A gentlemen named Janry Burns just did his install, same knob but added carbon vinyl and it looks great. He defintiely saved money on the BMW performance shift knob vs the M performance one.

ChrisRoman · 09-30-2021, 02:27 PM

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Just did this install, broke the tabs off the stock knob put the boot back in the car and popped the knob on top of it looks amazing. The knob being put on and the boot pushing up create the look that they are attached but will probably apply some super glue later if anything

Nice, that's what I used was super glue to hold it together, just a little bit not too much. A gentlemen named Janry Burns just did his install, same knob but added carbon vinyl and it looks great. He defintiely saved money on the BMW performance shift knob vs the M performance one.

No glue added

VonB · 09-30-2021, 02:28 PM

Looks good Brother

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