z4 M illuminated knob for e90 manual.

climkt · 09-18-2006, 10:20 PM

Having waited for a year for a stock illuminated gearknob for the e90, the wait has been futile. My hopes were raised when i found out that the e46 knobs are compatible with e90 on a recent thread.

I made some enquires on e46 m3 gearknob and was told that it comes with the leather boot- a problem because the leather boot console shape for the e90 is clearly different from the e46.

so I am now trying to use the z4 m shift knob illuminated gear knob( about $100 US- It is cheaper than m short shifter )on my e90 manual.

I guess i am a gear knob fanatic, i have since delivery changed from stock chrome leather to m short shift and now anticipating my next change to the m illuminated knob.

I love the nocturnal red glow of the H gate and M emblem of the illuminated knobs and I am not keen to modify the knobs- it has been done/reported before. I have test driven the Z4 m roadster 1 month ago and the knob does feel good.

Anybody knows whether this is feasible- Z4 m manual knob for e90? maybe i should just take the risk and order it first? Would appreciate some advice from you guys.

The basic wiring of the z4 m illuminated knob should look like the 1st photo- also similiar to the e36 illuminated knob.

climkt · 09-18-2006, 11:41 PM

artz330 has just confirmed that the parts are interchangeable and he has a z4 m coupe. perfect. will order it and then put up the night pics when it is installed. cheers artz330. u are a real pal!!

Artz 330 · 09-18-2006, 11:42 PM

No Prob!

John · 09-18-2006, 11:43 PM

sounds like a sweet project climkt.

climkt · 09-19-2006, 01:41 AM

the z4 m knob on my e90 should look like this when lit up at night. can't wait. getting impatient. it has been 4 years since i had this knob on my UK e36 325i coupe.

BMW320i · 09-19-2006, 03:28 AM

congrats climkt, looks tight

so its useful to have people on the forum with other cars than E90

climkt · 09-19-2006, 03:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW320i

congrats climkt, looks tight

so its useful to have people on the forum with other cars than E90

yup , artz330 gave me a speedy reply within 15min of a quick personal email. the beauty of a international car web forum- info at your fingertips with helpful members, of course.

climkt · 09-22-2006, 12:41 AM

This picture is a close up photo of the all leather z4 m shift knob.
It is not as chunky as the e90 m short shifter and has a smooth leather appearance but at least it has the illuminated feature like the e46 m3 coupe gear knob.

I have a strong hunch the m3 e92 manual shifter will be the same. got mine on order. should arrive in 3 weeks.

09-18-2006, 10:20 PM	#1
climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 68 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	z4 M illuminated knob for e90 manual. Having waited for a year for a stock illuminated gearknob for the e90, the wait has been futile. My hopes were raised when i found out that the e46 knobs are compatible with e90 on a recent thread. I made some enquires on e46 m3 gearknob and was told that it comes with the leather boot- a problem because the leather boot console shape for the e90 is clearly different from the e46. so I am now trying to use the z4 m shift knob illuminated gear knob( about $100 US- It is cheaper than m short shifter )on my e90 manual. I guess i am a gear knob fanatic, i have since delivery changed from stock chrome leather to m short shift and now anticipating my next change to the m illuminated knob. I love the nocturnal red glow of the H gate and M emblem of the illuminated knobs and I am not keen to modify the knobs- it has been done/reported before. I have test driven the Z4 m roadster 1 month ago and the knob does feel good. Anybody knows whether this is feasible- Z4 m manual knob for e90? maybe i should just take the risk and order it first? Would appreciate some advice from you guys. The basic wiring of the z4 m illuminated knob should look like the 1st photo- also similiar to the e36 illuminated knob. Attached Images Last edited by climkt; 09-18-2006 at 10:42 PM..
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 68 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	artz330 has just confirmed that the parts are interchangeable and he has a z4 m coupe. perfect. will order it and then put up the night pics when it is installed. cheers artz330. u are a real pal!! Attached Images
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Artz 330 Colonel 196 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	No Prob! __________________
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John Captain 55 Rep 960 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (1)	sounds like a sweet project climkt. __________________ E90post Project 325i www.creativeautoworks.com James@creativeautoworks.com 858.279.8900
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09-19-2006, 01:41 AM	#5
climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 68 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	the z4 m knob on my e90 should look like this when lit up at night. can't wait. getting impatient. it has been 4 years since i had this knob on my UK e36 325i coupe. Attached Images
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BMW320i Colonel 176 Rep 2,916 Posts Drives: '06 AW 320i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Muscat, Oman iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	congrats climkt, looks tight so its useful to have people on the forum with other cars than E90 __________________ 19" velocity CSL replicas staggured // Continental sport contact 2: rear: 255/35/19, Front: 235/35/19 // Blacklines // rear OEM spoiler // y-connector // 30% v-kool tint all around // Black Roof/Mirrors // H&R Sport springs // H&R TRAK+ 15mm spacers // *BMW never makes ordinary cars . . .*
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 68 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	This picture is a close up photo of the all leather z4 m shift knob. It is not as chunky as the e90 m short shifter and has a smooth leather appearance but at least it has the illuminated feature like the e46 m3 coupe gear knob. I have a strong hunch the m3 e92 manual shifter will be the same. got mine on order. should arrive in 3 weeks. Attached Images
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