Any compatible "shorty" shift knobs?

[TiAgX5]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

That is a DAMN nice knob!

Thanks.

I'm sure I would have been written up at work if the wrong people knew the labor/equipment I used to do the BMW specific conversion. I have a cool boss, I would walk thru fire for him!

[campy82]

I agree that is a sweet looking knob- if it were all black I'd be all over it, but I just can't do the chrome.. Anybody have any pics of a zhp installed on a E53?

[Ctsiegf]

Originally Posted by campy82

I agree that is a sweet looking knob- if it were all black I'd be all over it, but I just can't do the chrome.. Anybody have any pics of a zhp installed on a E53?

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[campy82]

That pic has me sold on the zhp- mind me asking what you paid for it? Piano black trim, manual ac/heat, 5 speed... Winning!

[Ctsiegf]

Thanks! I think I paid $70-$80 at the local dealer.

You could try Tischer BMW. They look like they have a good deal going on the knobs if you can wait for shipping. Looks like they're in Maryland so it wouldn't take too long to get to you.

Tischer BMW - OEM BMW ZHP Shift Knob w/ Free Shipping!!!

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[SammyD]

FYI, it appears you can buy the ZHP shift knob without the ///M Logo

LeatherZ: ZHP Short Shift Knob

[Riggodeaux]

You young guys, always bragging about and polishing yer knobs. . After getting over the price ($135), I do like the feel of the heavy aluminum engraved UUC version. It attaches/tightens with an inset, allen headed screw on the passenger side. And its not chrome. I have the woody trim, and, given the black leather surround that matches the shifter boot, I don't think it detracts from the appearance, though the original matching wood was better. Pictures in any earlier post.

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by SammyD

FYI, it appears you can buy the ZHP shift knob without the ///M Logo

LeatherZ: ZHP Short Shift Knob

Nice find Sammy, now I'm theorizing if the added $30 is just for them to add the 5-speed pattern piece on (and swap out the M piece)

If thats the case I could get a ZHP knob and just swap my shift pattern from my Light Poplar knob over, use some glue and glue on the 5-speed pattern.

I'm going to see how the knob sits once I install my Evo3 short shifter (height adjustable), but I agree the ZHP knob is nice!

NINJA EDIT: The 5-speed pattern (acrylic emblem) is about 10 bucks from BMW, if it were me and I was purchasing a ZHP knob, I would get a new emblem on it and glue in place.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...6705/Checkout/

[SammyD]

^^^I bet you're right, you'll have to keep us posted if you decide to pull the trigger on it.

I'm also looking for a new knob (to match the titanium interior) and am torn between the ZHP (which offers the weight / height benefits as well as the little silver trim that should match the interior) or the OE titanium knob below (which offers a lot more silver trim and is technically part of the set).

[Ricky Bobby]

Originally Posted by SammyD

^^^I bet you're right, you'll have to keep us posted if you decide to pull the trigger on it.

I'm also looking for a new knob (to match the titanium interior) and am torn between the ZHP (which offers the weight / height benefits as well as the little silver trim that should match the interior) or the OE titanium knob below (which offers a lot more silver trim and is technically part of the set).

Sammy, if you are sticking with the stock shifter (and not upgrading to the UUC Evo3), I would DEFINITELY go with that Titan silver 5 speed shifter. That is the one I was looking at when I was almost purchasing the Titan trims, and to be honest, I think either option would look great.

ZHP knob + new non-M insert - $85

Titan Silver 5 speed knob - $73 from ECS

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There is the part number for you, that place on ebay sells them for $100 plus shipping which is a ripoff.

For me, the ZHP + new insert would keep the interior flowing until I changed trims someday (perhaps getting them painted Piano Black now), but if I added the Titan knob and had wood trims it would drive me crazy.

In my opinion go for it with the Titan knob, great completion to your interior trim at $70!


However, I will say that I do like the contrast of the coloring on the knob when you have colored trim, I think the ZHP knob would look best on a car with dark wood, or black interior trims, but if you have light wood or silver trims, I think the matching light wood knob, or the silver trimmed knob does accentuate the interior really well in my opinion, and I think you need to keep that accent piece so the shifter doesn't get "lost" in the interior.