aftermarket gear knob

tadaska · 04-13-2017, 10:57 AM

Looking to replace my worn gear knob with something nicer looking. There really don't seem to be much choice for what I'm after.

This looks okay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Simoni-Rac...UAAOSwg3FUfFcX

but how will the gaiter attach to it?

Also feel free to suggest other gear knobs. But it must not have an image of "racer boy" or "sports car" or "I'm a virgin".

Cheers

Phil325i · 04-13-2017, 11:08 AM

Best way to fit is: remove old knob (should just pull off). Push on new knob, then turn gaiter inside out and grip the top of the gaiter to the gearlever (as close as you can to the base of the knob) by use of a tightened cable tie.

tadaska · 04-13-2017, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil325i

Best way to fit is: remove old knob (should just pull off). Push on new knob, then turn gaiter inside out and grip the top of the gaiter to the gearlever (as close as you can to the base of the knob) by use of a tightened cable tie.

I suppose that could work, maybe add some padding on the shaft to make it thicker if needed.

Thanks!

jbibby · 04-14-2017, 11:34 AM

I've got the storm motorwerks v4 right now. I think the best looking is the e46 club sport gear knob. You can either cable tie the gaiter to the gear lever or buy an aftermarket gaiter which has an elasticated top.

abeardo83 · 04-14-2017, 12:00 PM

F10 M5 manual knob is supposed to be a great one.

Stahliniho · 04-14-2017, 01:14 PM

why not the bmw performance?

tadaska · 04-14-2017, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Stahliniho

why not the bmw performance?

don't like the elliptical shapes on the sides

tadaska · 04-14-2017, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abeardo83

F10 M5 manual knob is supposed to be a great one.

an M badge on the 320D? hmmm a bit silly imo

tadaska · 04-14-2017, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jbibby

I've got the storm motorwerks v4 right now.

I like that one, will have to think on it

tadaska · 04-14-2017, 02:26 PM

BTW I took the gaiter off and it is not attached to the gear knob, it just sort stays in place all by itself, I think I was thinking of the hand brake gaiter...

undecided1 · 04-16-2017, 02:25 PM

I have a basically new ZHP gear knob and gaiter if of interest?
www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21218068

tadaska · 04-16-2017, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by undecided1

I have a basically new ZHP gear knob and gaiter if of interest?
www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21218068

thx 4 the offer but I'm not keen on the M Sport emblem

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Phil325i Brigadier General 624 Rep 3,200 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Best way to fit is: remove old knob (should just pull off). Push on new knob, then turn gaiter inside out and grip the top of the gaiter to the gearlever (as close as you can to the base of the knob) by use of a tightened cable tie. __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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undecided1 First Lieutenant 105 Rep 381 Posts Drives: E92 330d M Sport Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lincoln, UK iTrader: (0)	I have a basically new ZHP gear knob and gaiter if of interest? www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?p=21218068
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