problem installing new Z4M knob on UUC EVO3 SSK

wonton180 · 07-30-2014, 10:48 AM

Ok, I've done this before, but I certainly don't remember this much trouble installing a new knob.

My old Z4M knob died....i think the part was damaged when the SSK was originally installed. Then the illuminated wiring got all mangled. So I ordered a new Z4M knob. Now, I can't get the new knob on! I'm pushing like hell and it won't snap on. any ideas?

is is reasonable to use a rubber mallet to whack this sucker on?

StickMon · 07-30-2014, 07:00 PM

Is it loose?
When I put on my F10 M5 knob I never actually heard it snap in.
I whacked it with the heal of my hand until it hurt.
I thought about a rubber mallet, but was afraid of breaking the plastic lens.
Gave it a few tugs and it seems really tight.
That was a long time ago, and it's still tight.

Vanne · 07-31-2014, 02:40 AM

after replacing mine, it was loose, well loose enough to come off in a quick moment of grabbing for the gears... Eek..

I used a little bit of super glue and now its perfect, easy enough to crack the super glue if I ever need to replace the knob. not planning on that though. the useless git who had my car before me actually 2 pack glued the sucker on.. there was no way that sucker was ever coming off by itself, I had to cut the knob off the shaft...

but yeah it should be tight..

fdagen · 07-31-2014, 06:39 AM

Same here with the F10 M5, never heard it but it's in tight.

wonton180 · 07-31-2014, 09:02 AM

yes, it's loose. Never got that snapped on feel and it comes off like it's just placed on the shaft.

??? I guess I'll try to whack it with a rubber mallet. not sure what else todo. The slot at the top of the shaft and inside the knob look aligned so I'm puzzled.

wonton180 · 08-02-2014, 09:41 AM

fixed! a rubber mallet does wonders!

Finnegan · 08-02-2014, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by wonton180

fixed! a rubber mallet does wonders!

Great. I was thinking that might do more harm. Good to know'

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wonton180 Private First Class 3 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	problem installing new Z4M knob on UUC EVO3 SSK Ok, I've done this before, but I certainly don't remember this much trouble installing a new knob. My old Z4M knob died....i think the part was damaged when the SSK was originally installed. Then the illuminated wiring got all mangled. So I ordered a new Z4M knob. Now, I can't get the new knob on! I'm pushing like hell and it won't snap on. any ideas? is is reasonable to use a rubber mallet to whack this sucker on?
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StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	Is it loose? When I put on my F10 M5 knob I never actually heard it snap in. I whacked it with the heal of my hand until it hurt. I thought about a rubber mallet, but was afraid of breaking the plastic lens. Gave it a few tugs and it seems really tight. That was a long time ago, and it's still tight. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	after replacing mine, it was loose, well loose enough to come off in a quick moment of grabbing for the gears... Eek.. I used a little bit of super glue and now its perfect, easy enough to crack the super glue if I ever need to replace the knob. not planning on that though. the useless git who had my car before me actually 2 pack glued the sucker on.. there was no way that sucker was ever coming off by itself, I had to cut the knob off the shaft... but yeah it should be tight.. __________________ 2007 EuroSpec Z4///MC - Building/Developing Z4 GT3 Powered by
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fdagen First Lieutenant 25 Rep 350 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M Roadster Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	Same here with the F10 M5, never heard it but it's in tight.
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wonton180 Private First Class 3 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	yes, it's loose. Never got that snapped on feel and it comes off like it's just placed on the shaft. ??? I guess I'll try to whack it with a rubber mallet. not sure what else todo. The slot at the top of the shaft and inside the knob look aligned so I'm puzzled.
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wonton180 Private First Class 3 Rep 106 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	fixed! a rubber mallet does wonders!
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