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Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 2:55 pm
by inTgr8r
Rick Hunter wrote:Oh.... you bet yer ass!!!

5 Speed

6 Speed

Weird thing is... the 5 Speed costs more. :idunno:
LeatherZ will install a variety of different shift pattern inserts for you.

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:46 am
by azroadie
Since my 2.5i doesn't have a lighted shift knob, do I even need to remove the boot? Or can I just yank off the long one and put on the short one? Has anyone tried this to confirm before I start pulling my long knob really hard.

...sorry, couldn't resist the opportunity to say that :rofl:

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:09 am
by pvr
Just a quick yank will do just fine ... :)

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 12:54 am
by masterbm
Hi there, odd first post I guess but here goes.

I noticed that the bmw online configurator is showing a different knob for the Z4MC now. Looks like the short shifter from the 335i msport models but has no chrome ring.
Guess it could be part number 25110418225 but since the Ms are already wired for the led illumination then I am holding out hope that it is a different illuminated model that can be retrofitted.

Anyone have any ideas? I am assuming the configurator is accurate.

Thanks

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 1:30 am
by Wondermike
masterbm, welcome!! Yep, the configurator is usually pretty good, so maybe it' a change after all. What have you got?

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 3:20 pm
by masterbm
Got the standard old style knob on the Z4Mcoupe. Looking to go to short shift so I might pick the brains of the parts guy at the local dealer to see if this is a new part.

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 3:21 pm
by masterbm
Oh and thanks for the welcome! :)

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:12 pm
by Aliv6
Cheers for this!

Question, i just want to change the gaitor, not the knob, do i need to remove the knob, or do i just need to cut off the gaitor and fit the new one? (IIRC on another car i had you just needed to pull it over the knob and then use the zip tie on the inside to tighen it.

Any help appreciated.

AR

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:06 pm
by navid.v
Aliv6 wrote:Cheers for this!

Question, i just want to change the gaitor, not the knob, do i need to remove the knob, or do i just need to cut off the gaitor and fit the new one? (IIRC on another car i had you just needed to pull it over the knob and then use the zip tie on the inside to tighen it.

Any help appreciated.

AR
just pull the knob off and remove the gaitor and put the new one and knob back on, less than 5 minutes job ;)

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:21 pm
by Z4 Beemer
navid.v wrote:
just pull the knob off and remove the gaitor and put the new one and knob back on, less than 5 minutes job ;)
Navid! Put the keys to the Audi down and step away from the vehicle. :guns:

:poke:

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 8:24 pm
by srhutch
navid.v wrote: just pull the knob off and remove the gaitor and put the new one and knob back on, less than 5 minutes job ;)
And hopefully no black eyes. :evil:

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:04 pm
by navid.v
Z4 Beemer wrote:
navid.v wrote:
just pull the knob off and remove the gaitor and put the new one and knob back on, less than 5 minutes job ;)
Navid! Put the keys to the Audi down and step away from the vehicle. :guns:

:poke:
Gordon,haven't driven it since Saturday :play:

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:49 pm
by Aliv6
Just pull! Looks pretty stuck on? Worried about the cable below breaking. Assume i disconnect that temporarily?

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:07 pm
by srhutch
Yes unclip the gaitor from the base from either left or right hand side first then disconnect the wire before pulling.

Re: Short Shift Knob Install

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:54 am
by Aliv6
Thanks.