Let's see what the hype is about

HaiDef · 10-14-2011, 06:09 PM

I bit the bullet and decided to purchase the ZHP knob along with some items i needed replace on the vehicle.

So far first impressions out of box without installation:
1. Leather feels so soft and smooth
2. Weight of the knob feels like a 3 lb rock (good thing)

Will find some time tomorrow to install it and see how the shifting feels.

DataStream18 · 10-14-2011, 08:03 PM

You'll like it better, i did a lot when i changed mine, feels . . . . better!

WestCDA · 10-14-2011, 11:01 PM

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Will find some time tomorrow to install it and see how the shifting feels.

I wouldn't clear your afternoon for it - one good yank straight up, and the old one is off!

antennahead · 10-14-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WestCDA

I wouldn't clear your afternoon for it - one good yank straight up, and the old one is off!

But he might need to clear his afternoon for all the driving fun he will have enjoying his new shifter

XMetal · 10-14-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

But he might need to clear his afternoon for all the driving fun he will have enjoying his new shifter

Couldn't agree more. I did the swap last Sunday and couldn't stop driving the ///M

HaiDef · 10-16-2011, 01:28 PM

Shifting feels so much better. Feels like a short shifter and the weight of the knob absorbs some of the notchiness so if feels smoother. I love this knob! Every one must buy!

antennahead · 10-16-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Hdoan86

Shifting feels so much better. Feels like a short shifter and the weight of the knob absorbs some of the notchiness so if feels smoother. I love this knob! Every one must buy!

Definitely removes a lot of the rubbery feeling that exists with the taller OEM shift knob.

XMetal · 10-16-2011, 01:34 PM

I'm still trying to get used to the shorter knob, though. My wrist is rubbing and touching the e-brake handle on occasions.

Also, it takes a bit more effort to throw it in reverse with the shorter knob.

G80indy · 10-16-2011, 09:02 PM

Less leverage, more effort. This is one I take a pass on. But I can understand why one would prefer the trade off.

VinnieAces · 10-16-2011, 09:43 PM

i absolutely love mine,

is anyone running one WITH a short shift kit??

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HaiDef Lieutenant 24 Rep 416 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	Let's see what the hype is about I bit the bullet and decided to purchase the ZHP knob along with some items i needed replace on the vehicle. So far first impressions out of box without installation: 1. Leather feels so soft and smooth 2. Weight of the knob feels like a 3 lb rock (good thing) Will find some time tomorrow to install it and see how the shifting feels.
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DataStream18 Lieutenant 45 Rep 556 Posts Drives: 2003 ESS TS1 Z4 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Muskegon, Mi iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 ESS Supercharg ... [4.00]	You'll like it better, i did a lot when i changed mine, feels . . . . better!
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HaiDef Lieutenant 24 Rep 416 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston iTrader: (2)	Shifting feels so much better. Feels like a short shifter and the weight of the knob absorbs some of the notchiness so if feels smoother. I love this knob! Every one must buy!
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XMetal Colonel 1138 Rep 2,867 Posts Drives: Anything Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [10.00] 2018 Audi S3 [0.00] 2004 X5 [8.50]	I'm still trying to get used to the shorter knob, though. My wrist is rubbing and touching the e-brake handle on occasions. Also, it takes a bit more effort to throw it in reverse with the shorter knob.
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G80indy Save the Manuals 1714 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: Z3, E46, G80 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Indy iTrader: (0)	Less leverage, more effort. This is one I take a pass on. But I can understand why one would prefer the trade off. __________________ 2023 G80 6MT, CCBs 2002 330i Dinan, 5MT 2000 Z3 Conforti, 5MT
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VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	i absolutely love mine, is anyone running one WITH a short shift kit?? __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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