ZHP Knob

mgwatson48 · 03-15-2012, 02:13 PM

Newest Mod: ZHP shift knob.

Looks and feels killer. Kinda dissapointing how they call it "weighted" though... It only a couple grams heavier than the stock goose neck. I definately miss my old whalen shift knob on the mini. But for a stock look, you can't beat the ZHP knob!

Before:

After:

Side by side:

esqu1re · 03-15-2012, 02:29 PM

Hah. Nice. I wonder what's the percentage of z owners who have done this. Probably pretty high.

mgwatson48 · 03-15-2012, 02:55 PM

Ya, probably. Its a needed mod imo. The stock goose neck is obnoxiously long

GammaZeta · 03-15-2012, 04:40 PM

First thing I did after buying the Z4M. Had it on the Z3M too!

WAMz4 · 03-15-2012, 05:55 PM

Start a poll, it would be interesting to know how many have changed out. I changed my 3.0i, even though it has the M badge, it feels way better than the stock knob. You can order it without the M logo on some sites, but they charge 30 bucks to lose the logo.

gferil · 03-15-2012, 05:58 PM

Yep, I changed from stock to the BMW Performance (had the ZHP on my E46, liked it but didn't like the shape) and love it.

tekmoe · 03-15-2012, 09:40 PM

First mod I did as well. Like it much better.

mitchsf · 03-15-2012, 10:50 PM

One of the first things that I always do is install a short shift kit, but it didn't seem to be necessary on the Z4. With the ZHP knob, the height and throw are perfect for me. I haven't weighted the stock and ZHP knobs, but I think there is a great difference in weight between them.

Ron Stygar · 03-15-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mitchsf

One of the first things that I always do is install a short shift kit, but it didn't seem to be necessary on the Z4. With the ZHP knob, the height and throw are perfect for me. I haven't weighted the stock and ZHP knobs, but I think there is a great difference in weight between them.

Stock is 0.21 lb.

Do you have the ZHP part number?

beta · 03-15-2012, 11:46 PM

ZHP is 0.33 lbs. 5.4 or 5.3 ounces depending on who you ask. I thought the stock one was closer to 3 ounces, but I'm not one to argue with Ron

Edit: I think the ZHP knob is Part Number 25117896886

Ron Stygar · 03-16-2012, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beta

ZHP is 0.33 lbs. 5.4 or 5.3 ounces depending on who you ask. I thought the stock one was closer to 3 ounces, but I'm not one to argue with Ron

Edit: I think the ZHP knob is Part Number 25117896886

ZHP 5.3 oz

Stock 3.4 oz

KevinM · 03-16-2012, 12:31 AM

Agreed; this is how it should have come from the factory. Not to mention the stock knobs often become loose/break and pull off during spirited driving.

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mgwatson48 Lieutenant 21 Rep 507 Posts Drives: 2008 E86 M Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	ZHP Knob Newest Mod: ZHP shift knob. Looks and feels killer. Kinda dissapointing how they call it "weighted" though... It only a couple grams heavier than the stock goose neck. I definately miss my old whalen shift knob on the mini. But for a stock look, you can't beat the ZHP knob! Before: After: Side by side: __________________ SOLD: 2008 M Coupe
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 41 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Hah. Nice. I wonder what's the percentage of z owners who have done this. Probably pretty high. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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mgwatson48 Lieutenant 21 Rep 507 Posts Drives: 2008 E86 M Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	Ya, probably. Its a needed mod imo. The stock goose neck is obnoxiously long __________________ SOLD: 2008 M Coupe
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GammaZeta Captain 58 Rep 862 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ma iTrader: (1)	First thing I did after buying the Z4M. Had it on the Z3M too!
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WAMz4 First Lieutenant 45 Rep 384 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Roady Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (0)	Start a poll, it would be interesting to know how many have changed out. I changed my 3.0i, even though it has the M badge, it feels way better than the stock knob. You can order it without the M logo on some sites, but they charge 30 bucks to lose the logo. __________________ The Internet said it. I believe it. That settles it!
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gferil Captain 30 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (6)	Yep, I changed from stock to the BMW Performance (had the ZHP on my E46, liked it but didn't like the shape) and love it.
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tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	First mod I did as well. Like it much better.
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mitchsf Member 0 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Roadster Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL USA iTrader: (0)	One of the first things that I always do is install a short shift kit, but it didn't seem to be necessary on the Z4. With the ZHP knob, the height and throw are perfect for me. I haven't weighted the stock and ZHP knobs, but I think there is a great difference in weight between them.
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beta Lieutenant Colonel 80 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	ZHP is 0.33 lbs. 5.4 or 5.3 ounces depending on who you ask. I thought the stock one was closer to 3 ounces, but I'm not one to argue with Ron Edit: I think the ZHP knob is Part Number 25117896886 __________________ modification journal
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03-16-2012, 12:31 AM	#12
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