M5 Illuminated Shift Knob w/boot in a Z4

ZeD4Mr · 07-24-2013, 03:58 PM

I just got this knob in my hand. if I'm going to switch the base, do I still have to separate the m5 knob and the boot?

If I separate them, do I have to break the white plastic ring inside the boot? reason being easier to change knob in the future; however, would the new m5 boot stay put without the plastic ring inside?

thanks and will try to attack this tonight.

pungo · 07-24-2013, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

I just got this knob in my hand. if I'm going to switch the base, do I still have to separate the m5 knob and the boot?

If I separate them, do I have to break the white plastic ring inside the boot? reason being easier to change knob in the future; however, would the new m5 boot stay put without the plastic ring inside?

thanks and will try to attack this tonight.

I left the knob attached to the boot.

I have no idea if the boot will stay without the plastic ring since I left the ring intact.

ZeD4Mr · 07-25-2013, 01:50 AM

I just installed this and took it for a drive. Wow. Much better weight and this is what I've been looking for. A tad taller and heavier than the ZHP I had. Since I have the AS SSK, ZHP is a bit too short, OE is weightless, I have been on the hunt for a perfect shift knob.

Since I change my shift knob, daily vs track, I have to break the knob/boot combo. I tried my best to keep the white boot ring intact. The trick is to cut enough of a slit for the wires to be able to edge it out instead of breaking the top boot ring. So M5 boot is in and I can just pull it to change at my hearts desire.

Now, I have the M5 knob for daily and a taller metal knob for the track (don't care about too hot/cold since I wear gloves for track)

For those who cares, ZHP weights 152 grams and the M5 weights 169 grams.

Gladius · 07-25-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

For those who cares, ZHP weights 152 grams and the M5 weights 169 grams.

Anyone know how much the M Performance knob weighs?

Vanne · 07-26-2013, 05:43 AM

Which M performance knob? You will have to be more specific than that : )

fdagen · 11-09-2013, 01:10 PM

Guys,

Leatherz has done the comparison. Same hight and circumference. Slightly lighter than ZHP by a couple ounces.

Side-By-Side Comparison

Click for larger pictures

F10 M5 Shift Knob
Illuminated ZHP Shift Knob
Respectively:

Weight
6.0 ounces
6.3 ounces
Height
76mm
76mm
Circumference at widest point
164mm
164mm

07-24-2013, 03:58 PM	#23
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07-25-2013, 01:50 AM	#25
ZeD4Mr Lieutenant Colonel 501 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: Skyer Z4MR Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (18)	I just installed this and took it for a drive. Wow. Much better weight and this is what I've been looking for. A tad taller and heavier than the ZHP I had. Since I have the AS SSK, ZHP is a bit too short, OE is weightless, I have been on the hunt for a perfect shift knob. Since I change my shift knob, daily vs track, I have to break the knob/boot combo. I tried my best to keep the white boot ring intact. The trick is to cut enough of a slit for the wires to be able to edge it out instead of breaking the top boot ring. So M5 boot is in and I can just pull it to change at my hearts desire. Now, I have the M5 knob for daily and a taller metal knob for the track (don't care about too hot/cold since I wear gloves for track) For those who cares, ZHP weights 152 grams and the M5 weights 169 grams.
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07-26-2013, 05:43 AM	#27
Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	Which M performance knob? You will have to be more specific than that : )
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11-09-2013, 01:10 PM	#28
fdagen First Lieutenant 25 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Guys, Leatherz has done the comparison. Same hight and circumference. Slightly lighter than ZHP by a couple ounces. Side-By-Side Comparison Click for larger pictures F10 M5 Shift Knob Illuminated ZHP Shift Knob Respectively: Weight 6.0 ounces 6.3 ounces Height 76mm 76mm Circumference at widest point 164mm 164mm
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