[usafmike]

Installed my new shift knob last week. Same as what I had on my F87. Had IND make it for me.

[DrewNewM2]

Originally Posted by usafmike

Installed my new shift knob last week. Same as what I had on my F87. Had IND make it for me.

Looks good. How did you order it? Is it just their standard knob done in carbon fiber and alcantara?

[usafmike]

Originally Posted by DrewNewM2

Looks good. How did you order it? Is it just their standard knob done in carbon fiber and alcantara?

I emailed them and asked them what if this is something they could do. They said they could make it happen. They were extremely helpful and great to work with. I had a few different ways I could configure it. Ultimately, I went with a leather boot vs alcantara and the M colors in a straight stitch.

[gray_tabby]

Originally Posted by usafmike

I emailed them and asked them what if this is something they could do. They said they could make it happen. They were extremely helpful and great to work with. I had a few different ways I could configure it. Ultimately, I went with a leather boot vs alcantara and the M colors in a straight stitch.

I went with the same combo. Thank you so much for your post with photos! When I saw it I realized that's what I need. I don't have any CF in the interior yet this knob fits so well into the overall look. I tried the aluminum one first but though I liked the shift feel the look felt off. Also it didn't have any boot attachments which made boot top sliding slightly.

I just ordered the cf f87 knob with the boot attached from ECS (~$300 with shipping). Accurately detached f87 boot from the knob (same for the original one), mated g87 boot with new m performance knob and applied 3m plastic weld to hold it together. Once it dried boot and the knob were inseparable and had that OEM quality look and fitment.

[997CABOVA]

Originally Posted by sclui56

Not hard, takes a bit of patience. I usually put the shifter in 2nd, release the bottom frame of the boot from the console, sit back and pull straight up.

The knob is secured to the shaft by a built-in press-fit plastic collar, the bottom of the knob itself has 2 plastic rectangular posts and 1 clip, the plastic post are fitted to the boot and the factory uses plastic weld or adhesive. Need to clean the excess adhesive/plastic from the underside of the boot to free the existing knob.

Then fit the replacement knob over the boot collar, line it up and tap the knob home, the channel at the top of the shifter mates to an index piece inside the knob so it won't twist.

You can also put some adhesive over the part where the factory plastic weld the 2 rectangular posts, that's optional. Once fitted, the boot and knob will not separate.

how are you guys cleaning the factory adhesive to loose the knobs and get the pick in to loosen the tab

[Matthewricha]

Originally Posted by 40 Cylinders

I really liked the F87 shifter and ordered the kit... It came with a boot and found out the boot does not fit the G87.. So I had the installer fabricate a new Alcantara boot from the same fabric grade to match the M-P arm rest and he was able to apply the BMW tri-color stitching... came out pretty good... The F87 shifter is a little smaller than the stock unit but I got use to it pretty quick....

I'm kicking myself for not retaining my M Performance Knob I used for 7 years on my M235i that I sold! Does anyone know of Alcantara boots that can be obtained to fit the G87?

[sclui56]

Originally Posted by 997CABOVA

how are you guys cleaning the factory adhesive to loose the knobs and get the pick in to loosen the tab

I used a micro flathead for leverage and also an exacto blade to clean off the excess plastic weld, the tab is only retained by tension. Takes a bit of patience/time to make it clean. Try not to rush and tear into the 2 plastic posts.