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09-18-2016, 06:46 PM | #1 |
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Z4M Shift Knob Leather Replacement?
So I noticed today that the leather on my shift knob is peeling and cracked. What are my options? I was surprised that a replacement is > $150. Is it possible to re-cover these? If so, anyone have any recommendations?
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09-18-2016, 08:14 PM | #2 |
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If you don't care about the lighted feature on the knob, I would just replace it with a ZHP knob. It's about $80. Most of us preferred the weighted ZHP knob over the OE "gooseneck" knob.
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09-19-2016, 03:45 AM | #3 |
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I was thinking that. Although; how does it perform with the AutoSolutions SSK? I've read that it is a little too short with the shorter throws, although I've shifted my car by holding the stock knob in the middle and it felt like it might be good.
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09-19-2016, 10:39 AM | #4 |
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I swapped mine for the F10 M5 lighted knob. It is basically a lighted ZHP knob. If you want the OEM one I can sell you mine. It is in perfect shape.
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You have to take the knob off the boot as ours is a different shape. It was pretty easy to do. I would probably let my OEM go for $75 bucks. |
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09-19-2016, 05:31 PM | #8 |
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Many of us that put in the F10 M5 knob used the boot that came with it.
Much nicer leather than the OEM boot. Just needs a little bit of trimming.
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For me, the stock and the ZHP shape felt awkward compared to the M Performance knob. Although I actually preferred the shape of the ZHP aesthetically. My hands also do get sweaty from time to time but the material has held up well. |
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09-20-2016, 12:55 PM | #14 |
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LeatherZ sells the illuminated ZHP knob by itself - that is what I have and yes it is a little shorter (which I like better anyway) but is weighted so it does not feel like it is shorter. I never looked back once I put mine on - I love it and think it is perfect.
https://www.leatherz.com/products/il...ort-shift-knob
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09-20-2016, 02:41 PM | #15 |
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I have the AutoSolutions SSK with the ZHP shift knob. It works fine for daily driving and isn't annoying, but I think I might prefer the setup with a taller knob like the stock Z4M piece.
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It is kind of amusing to see the price is typically around $200 at most places. When I put mine in a few years ago it was $120 everywhere. Last edited by chickdr; 09-20-2016 at 02:56 PM.. |
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There's a thread around here somewhere with tips on how to fit the F10 boot to the Z4 console.
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Hope this helps:
http://www.zeleznik-klein.com/z4/fix...nob/index.html I used contact cement on mine. Salty
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All the tips and guides in this thread have been awesome.
My only issue was that the LED cable connection wouldn't separate easily. The housing for the car's side of the LED cable broke apart and I now have a live wire sitting inside my leather. I can probably just throw electrical tape on it for now, but does anybody have any clue on how I'd go about replacing that wire housing? |
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