Shift knob problem

kav · 09-15-2017, 02:36 PM

My stock Z4M shift knob keeps coming off. It's now extremely loose. I can see the tabs are broken inside. I've read some threads on this issue but it isn't clear to me how to fix this. Does the whole shift knob need to be replaced or can the interior fitting be replaced?

ZeD4Mr · 09-15-2017, 02:40 PM

It's probably easier to just replace it unless you want to glue it together. I have some shift knobs sitting around if you need one. I have OE, ACS copy knob etc.

kav · 09-15-2017, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

It's probably easier to just replace it unless you want to glue it together. I have some shift knobs sitting around if you need one. I have OE, ACS copy knob etc.

Thanks for the info and offer?
What do these things go for?

SaltyNC · 09-15-2017, 04:40 PM

Kav, the lighted one from an M5 is very nice and is weighted. It's amazing the difference in feel it makes when shifting. I was blown away. Didn't believe it would make much difference, but I was very wrong.

BMW Part Number: 25-11-2-284-205

You will have to cut and glue the boot onto the Z4M plastic mounting ring, but it's not a hard job. I used contact cement. If you want to go this route, I'll try to find the link to the DIY that was helpful.

Salty

SaltyNC · 09-15-2017, 04:44 PM

Found the link on the DIY:
http://www.zeleznik-klein.com/z4/fix...nob/index.html

Salty

PLCZ4MC · 09-15-2017, 05:02 PM

I am doing the M5 shift knob exchange too very soon. Link looks very helpful. Thanks for the link. I purchased the M5 one because of all its positive feedback and reviews.

kav · 09-15-2017, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyNC

Kav, the lighted one from an M5 is very nice and is weighted. It's amazing the difference in feel it makes when shifting. I was blown away. Didn't believe it would make much difference, but I was very wrong.

BMW Part Number: 25-11-2-284-205

You will have to cut and glue the boot onto the Z4M plastic mounting ring, but it's not a hard job. I used contact cement. If you want to go this route, I'll try to find the link to the DIY that was helpful.

Salty

Quote:

Originally Posted by SaltyNC

Kav, the lighted one from an M5 is very nice and is weighted. It's amazing the difference in feel it makes when shifting. I was blown away. Didn't believe it would make much difference, but I was very wrong.

BMW Part Number: 25-11-2-284-205

You will have to cut and glue the boot onto the Z4M plastic mounting ring, but it's not a hard job. I used contact cement. If you want to go this route, I'll try to find the link to the DIY that was helpful.

Salty

Thank you Salty!

StickMon · 09-16-2017, 02:13 AM

I'll vouch for the F10 M5 knob.
I've had one for years and I love it.
Don't be put off by the boot mods.
I'm terrible with scissors and glue, but I had no problem with it.

pungo · 09-18-2017, 08:00 PM

As others have said, the M5 shift knob and boot is a great upgrade.

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Boosted 1 · 09-22-2017, 04:24 AM

Don't let pungo's pick fool you. I have it also and the color is identical to the dash lights. It Always looks more yellow in pics. It really is easy to put out ring on. I'm not handy whatsoever with that type stuff and I got it done on my couch in about 10min.

TRiCC · 09-22-2017, 12:32 PM

A new basic zhp shifter would do you good, also would be less likely to be pulled off once installed during shifting!

kav · 09-27-2017, 02:23 PM

Quick question guys. I'm about to order the M5 knob.

I have the UUC short shifter installed. Has anyone used the M5 knob with this short shifter? I just wanted to make sure it did not make it too low? it seems like the M5 knob sits lower.

ZeD4Mr · 09-27-2017, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kav

Quick question guys. I'm about to order the M5 knob.

I have the UUC short shifter installed. Has anyone used the M5 knob with this short shifter? I just wanted to make sure it did not make it too low? it seems like the M5 knob sits lower.

I have AutoSolution's short shifter. The M5 for me was too low and too notchy.

SaltyNC · 09-27-2017, 05:24 PM

You can see the difference in height in this photo, kav. No experience with a short shifter.

http://www.zeleznik-klein.com/z4/fix...tKnob-047.html

Salty

Boosted 1 · 09-27-2017, 05:31 PM

I have a short shifter in mine. My zhp fit fine but when I upgraded to the illuminated m5 knob I found myself pulling it off all the time. The base of the knob where the boot meets is just ever slightly longer than the zhp by itself making it not fully seat into the short shifter. I put a drop of silicone into the slit in top of the shifter and it seems to be holding fine as of right now.

kav · 09-27-2017, 05:41 PM

That is definitely too short. I'm disappointed but glad I found out before I got the M5 knob.

garz747 · 09-27-2017, 05:43 PM

U guys realize of course that the travel is less with the shorter knob but u have more leverage with the stock longer knob!

Boosted 1 · 09-27-2017, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by garz747

U guys realize of course that the travel is less with the shorter knob but u have more leverage with the stock longer knob!

Yes but I have T-Rex arms lol

PLCZ4MC · 09-27-2017, 07:57 PM

I am also duing M5 Shift knob and Autosolution Short Shifter, I hope its okayfor me. I hearded very good reviews for both this Shift Knob and this Short Shifter.

Boosted 1 · 09-27-2017, 08:14 PM

Oh I love it very much! That's the only problem I had. Other shifters may not even have that problem. Just on mine where it flares out below the knob securing slot, rubs the bottom of the boot attachment ring and doesn't let it seat 100%. I have seen people cut the boot off just to have the illuminated knob, and theirs seats correct. I've been driving it for a few months since applying the silicone and I haven't pulled it off again.

On a side note, only took about 10 minutes to swap my base ring onto the m5 boot.

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kav Lieutenant 49 Rep 401 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Shift knob problem My stock Z4M shift knob keeps coming off. It's now extremely loose. I can see the tabs are broken inside. I've read some threads on this issue but it isn't clear to me how to fix this. Does the whole shift knob need to be replaced or can the interior fitting be replaced?
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ZeD4Mr Lieutenant Colonel 502 Rep 1,543 Posts Drives: Skyer Z4MR Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada iTrader: (18)	It's probably easier to just replace it unless you want to glue it together. I have some shift knobs sitting around if you need one. I have OE, ACS copy knob etc. __________________ FB Group-- > fb.com/groups/z4group Instagram --> @Skyermotorsport FB Page-- > fb.com/Skyermotorsport
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SaltyNC Captain 370 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadst ... [0.00]	Kav, the lighted one from an M5 is very nice and is weighted. It's amazing the difference in feel it makes when shifting. I was blown away. Didn't believe it would make much difference, but I was very wrong. BMW Part Number: 25-11-2-284-205 You will have to cut and glue the boot onto the Z4M plastic mounting ring, but it's not a hard job. I used contact cement. If you want to go this route, I'll try to find the link to the DIY that was helpful. Salty __________________ 2006 BMW Z4M Interlagos Blue/Black Aux Port\|LED Interior\|LED Strip Trunk\|Underseat First Aid Box\|Stubby Antenna\|Intravee II\|BMW Oil Change Kit\|Top Down Side Panels\|Vibra Technics Engine Mounts\|Rogue Trans Mounts\|Engine Mount Bolts Upgrade\|RS Windblocker\|Euro Front Plate\|M5 Illum Shift Knob\|Supersprint Powerloop Exhaust\|Gruppe-M Intake\|RPI Scoop\|Black Grills\|19x8.5 ET35 F 19x9.5 ET22 R Sportline 8s PSS\| Besian Vanos\|CDV Delete Last edited by SaltyNC; 09-15-2017 at 04:42 PM.. Reason: Gave wrong part number initially
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SaltyNC Captain 370 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadst ... [0.00]	Found the link on the DIY: http://www.zeleznik-klein.com/z4/fix...nob/index.html Salty __________________ 2006 BMW Z4M Interlagos Blue/Black Aux Port\|LED Interior\|LED Strip Trunk\|Underseat First Aid Box\|Stubby Antenna\|Intravee II\|BMW Oil Change Kit\|Top Down Side Panels\|Vibra Technics Engine Mounts\|Rogue Trans Mounts\|Engine Mount Bolts Upgrade\|RS Windblocker\|Euro Front Plate\|M5 Illum Shift Knob\|Supersprint Powerloop Exhaust\|Gruppe-M Intake\|RPI Scoop\|Black Grills\|19x8.5 ET35 F 19x9.5 ET22 R Sportline 8s PSS\| Besian Vanos\|CDV Delete
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PLCZ4MC Proud E86M Owner 79 Rep 650 Posts Drives: 07 Z4M Coupe Monaco Blue Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South California iTrader: (4)	I am doing the M5 shift knob exchange too very soon. Link looks very helpful. Thanks for the link. I purchased the M5 one because of all its positive feedback and reviews. __________________ 2007 Z4///M Coupe Monaco Blue (Weekend + Track) 2018 S1000RR San Marino Blue Wrap (Weekend + Commute) 2016 Honda CR-Z EX Jet Black (Daily Commute) 2008 Kawasaki ZX6R Plasma Blue (SOLD) 2008 Z4///M Roadster Space Gray (SOLD)
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09-16-2017, 02:13 AM	#8
StickMon My other car is on Mars 636 Rep 3,124 Posts Drives: 2006 MR Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lo-Cal iTrader: (1)	I'll vouch for the F10 M5 knob. I've had one for years and I love it. Don't be put off by the boot mods. I'm terrible with scissors and glue, but I had no problem with it. __________________ Warning: May contain traces of nuts.
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pungo Colonel 880 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: Z4MC-X3-35i-525i, Corrado G60 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 x35i [0.00] 2001 BMW 525i [0.00] 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [8.76]	As others have said, the M5 shift knob and boot is a great upgrade.
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09-22-2017, 04:24 AM	#10
Boosted 1 Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys? 94 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 07 M coupe, Gx470, M2 PE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pel’lum iTrader: (5)	Don't let pungo's pick fool you. I have it also and the color is identical to the dash lights. It Always looks more yellow in pics. It really is easy to put out ring on. I'm not handy whatsoever with that type stuff and I got it done on my couch in about 10min. Last edited by Boosted 1; 09-22-2017 at 04:39 AM..
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TRiCC E86 M Coupe 265 Rep 403 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SOCAL iTrader: (3)	A new basic zhp shifter would do you good, also would be less likely to be pulled off once installed during shifting!
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09-27-2017, 02:23 PM	#12
kav Lieutenant 49 Rep 401 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	Quick question guys. I'm about to order the M5 knob. I have the UUC short shifter installed. Has anyone used the M5 knob with this short shifter? I just wanted to make sure it did not make it too low? it seems like the M5 knob sits lower.
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09-27-2017, 05:24 PM	#14
SaltyNC Captain 370 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadst ... [0.00]	You can see the difference in height in this photo, kav. No experience with a short shifter. http://www.zeleznik-klein.com/z4/fix...tKnob-047.html Salty __________________ 2006 BMW Z4M Interlagos Blue/Black Aux Port\|LED Interior\|LED Strip Trunk\|Underseat First Aid Box\|Stubby Antenna\|Intravee II\|BMW Oil Change Kit\|Top Down Side Panels\|Vibra Technics Engine Mounts\|Rogue Trans Mounts\|Engine Mount Bolts Upgrade\|RS Windblocker\|Euro Front Plate\|M5 Illum Shift Knob\|Supersprint Powerloop Exhaust\|Gruppe-M Intake\|RPI Scoop\|Black Grills\|19x8.5 ET35 F 19x9.5 ET22 R Sportline 8s PSS\| Besian Vanos\|CDV Delete
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Boosted 1 Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys? 94 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 07 M coupe, Gx470, M2 PE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pel’lum iTrader: (5)	I have a short shifter in mine. My zhp fit fine but when I upgraded to the illuminated m5 knob I found myself pulling it off all the time. The base of the knob where the boot meets is just ever slightly longer than the zhp by itself making it not fully seat into the short shifter. I put a drop of silicone into the slit in top of the shifter and it seems to be holding fine as of right now.
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09-27-2017, 05:41 PM	#16
kav Lieutenant 49 Rep 401 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (1)	That is definitely too short. I'm disappointed but glad I found out before I got the M5 knob.
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09-27-2017, 05:43 PM	#17
garz747 Captain 286 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC 01 330i 18 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	U guys realize of course that the travel is less with the shorter knob but u have more leverage with the stock longer knob!
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09-27-2017, 07:57 PM	#19
PLCZ4MC Proud E86M Owner 79 Rep 650 Posts Drives: 07 Z4M Coupe Monaco Blue Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South California iTrader: (4)	I am also duing M5 Shift knob and Autosolution Short Shifter, I hope its okayfor me. I hearded very good reviews for both this Shift Knob and this Short Shifter.
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09-27-2017, 08:14 PM	#20
Boosted 1 Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys? 94 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 07 M coupe, Gx470, M2 PE Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pel’lum iTrader: (5)	Oh I love it very much! That's the only problem I had. Other shifters may not even have that problem. Just on mine where it flares out below the knob securing slot, rubs the bottom of the boot attachment ring and doesn't let it seat 100%. I have seen people cut the boot off just to have the illuminated knob, and theirs seats correct. I've been driving it for a few months since applying the silicone and I haven't pulled it off again. On a side note, only took about 10 minutes to swap my base ring onto the m5 boot.
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