Wornout Shift knob and Steering Wheel

SHEEDI · 08-05-2010, 01:30 PM

i have 2003 2.5i, shift knob leather and steering wheel leather is worn out. is it good idea to buy new knob and steering wheel or i should buy repair kit to fix that worn leather.

Open for all suggestions

Thanks

Jbs · 08-05-2010, 01:37 PM

I would definitely use this opportunity to get a ZHP knob (only $60 at Tischer).

CFoote · 08-05-2010, 01:57 PM

Great opportunity to upgrade. As the previous poster mentioned, $60 at Tischer for the knob. The wheel is expensive, around $350 discounted. If you want you can upgrade to a M-Wheel. I wasn't sure I would be too keen on the 'squishiness' of the M Wheel so I skipped it and went with the regular one.

dekaliber · 08-05-2010, 02:58 PM

M steering wheel = king of all steering wheels.

Juice84 · 08-05-2010, 03:05 PM

Its also like $900. Unless there is a cheaper M wheel w/o steering wheel buttons.

cabro · 08-05-2010, 04:27 PM

Regarding the ZHP knob. Do they only come in black or do they come in Grey as well?

vasaline · 08-05-2010, 06:36 PM

Is the ZHP knob really that good or is it overrated? Some m3 owners gave it a bad review. How does it make the shifting feel? Doesn't seem like it is big difference between ZHP and reg M knob

dekaliber · 08-05-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vasaline

Is the ZHP knob really that good or is it overrated? Some m3 owners gave it a bad review. How does it make the shifting feel? Doesn't seem like it is big difference between ZHP and reg M knob

It's not the holy grail of all transmission improvements, but for $60 it's great bang for your buck. Most find the stock shifter too tall and I always found myself gripping it lower on the stem anyway. The weight and height of the ZHP shifter is just about perfect. It also makes for what feels like a shorter throw, even though it's only the effect of the reduced distance your hand travels due to the shorter height. It also feels sturdier than the stock shifter.

If someone somehow stole my ZHP shifter, I would order another one rather than putting the stock knob (which I have sitting in a shoebox with the OE CDV, antenna, and wheel center caps) back on.

rps · 08-05-2010, 09:03 PM

You can find a used M steering wheel on the classified for ~300 without the multi color stitching. Definitely a great improvement over the stock wheel.

-c- · 08-05-2010, 09:35 PM

I have a grey leather chromeline shifter brand new in the box never used, let me know or pm me if you want it and its yours! paypal 25 bucks shipped

MinneapolisJeff · 08-05-2010, 09:54 PM

I got this style:
http://www.bavauto.com/lview.asp?img...5110429269.jpg

It's not ZHP, but its still considered a performance knob

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Jbs The Photographer 76 Rep 628 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC BSM/Black extended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I would definitely use this opportunity to get a ZHP knob (only $60 at Tischer). __________________ John Batte Photography / Flickr / Facebook 2007 ///M Coupe BSM/Black Extended/Loaded \| RPi GT Exhaust w/custom gloss black tips \| KW V3 \| Michelin PSS 245/265 \| Pinnacle F1 Tint 35% \| ZHP Shift Knob
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Juice84 Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 238 Posts Drives: '03 2.5i Z4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Its also like $900. Unless there is a cheaper M wheel w/o steering wheel buttons.
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cabro Private 3 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW Z4 SDrive35is Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Regarding the ZHP knob. Do they only come in black or do they come in Grey as well?
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vasaline Private First Class 7 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (0)	Is the ZHP knob really that good or is it overrated? Some m3 owners gave it a bad review. How does it make the shifting feel? Doesn't seem like it is big difference between ZHP and reg M knob
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rps Captain 35 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2013 X1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pace, Fl iTrader: (11)	You can find a used M steering wheel on the classified for ~300 without the multi color stitching. Definitely a great improvement over the stock wheel. __________________ NB8S Past Garage: Z4, 135i. Present Garage: 2013 X Drive X1 2.8i.
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-c- Colonel 891 Rep 2,737 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	I have a grey leather chromeline shifter brand new in the box never used, let me know or pm me if you want it and its yours! paypal 25 bucks shipped
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MinneapolisJeff First Lieutenant 8 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Minneapolis/St. Paul iTrader: (0)	I got this style: http://www.bavauto.com/lview.asp?img...5110429269.jpg It's not ZHP, but its still considered a performance knob __________________ the stable: 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander SE 2021 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon
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