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      02-04-2015, 02:54 PM   #1
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Replaced My Knobs to Something Shiny and New

So I recently my Sat nav knobs were starting to peel like the steering wheel controls and it was starting to bug me whenever I drove the car. I decided to pick up a set of Navigation/Radio Knobs from a X3 and was able to replace them in place of the stock knobs. Heres how it came out:

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Installed on the deck (sorry don't have the pre installed pic but we all know how ugly the peeling knobs can look):


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Pretty happy with the way it turned out. Figured I'd share with the rest of the Z community. Everything was pretty much plug and play. Remove the old knobs and push to install the new ones. No modification needed and really gives the car a newer (facelifted) look with the new new shiny look Parts were about $32 shipped for both from GetBMWParts. Enjoy!

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"Knockers", but I like your enthusiasm!
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Oh sweet! I might do this in the future. My brushed aluminum interior would like it.
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Thanks for this idea R0ME0, installed mine today along with a ZHP gear knob and really like the fresh look and feel.
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No problem! Glad you like. Now twist away on those knobs lol
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Stupid question - how do the knobs come off and are the X3 ones plug n play?
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Just did this as well. Thanks for the idea!

3002- just pull straight out. They're on there pretty good. Direct swap with the new knobs.
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Damn just looked these up, $12/knob ain't cheap lol. I'll just wait for mine to wear down haha.
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Don't be a knob - buy a knob!!
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i have some custom made billet ones....

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i have some custom made billet ones....

Those look cool, anymore photos?
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Damn just looked these up, $12/knob ain't cheap lol. I'll just wait for mine to wear down haha.
I have a slightly used set for $20. Let me know if you want them. You get dibs!
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I have a slightly used set for $20. Let me know if you want them. You get dibs!
$20 shipped and you got a deal. PM me
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ill get some better ones next time the car is out.
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