mods

[Phoenixboy]

Being new to the E89 world, are zhp gear knobs and cdv delete, options that are done or no?

 

[Lazza]

Not on mine but I have a DCT auto

 

[del_tl1000r]

What's the difference between a standard gear knob and ZHP?

 

[Phoenixboy]

What's the difference between a standard gear knob and ZHP?

its supposed help with smoother gear shifts, but not sure if its an e89 mod that's done.

 

[del_tl1000r]

I'm confused :? How can simply changing the knob do that?

 

[Phoenixboy]

I'm confused :? How can simply changing the knob do that?

I believe its to do with the ergonomics of the zhp which make for less notchy shifts.
have not had one, so don't quote me.

 

[Smartbear]

I'm confused :? How can simply changing the knob do that?

I believe its to do with the ergonomics of the zhp which make for less notchy shifts.
have not had one, so don't quote me.

It’s the ergonomics & also the weight as the zhp is double the oem fitment it helps to “damp out” any notchiness and the added momentum assists the throw action (that’s my theory anyway)
Rob

 

[del_tl1000r]

Ahhh..........I see

 

[flybobbie]

Pity the gearbox wasn't designed properly in the first place.

 

[Wildfire]

I'm confused :? How can simply changing the knob do that?

Not E89 specific, but the ZHP matches the M Sport steering wheel in ergonomics. It is also shorter what a shorter throw.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Not E89 specific, but the ZHP matches the M Sport steering wheel in ergonomics. It is also shorter what a shorter throw.

It certainly helps on an E86, so I'm sure it would do the same on an E89.

CDV delete on my E86 and E46 was a big improvement, so I'm sure it helps any manual BMW - just need to get it removed from my E91 now!

 

[Stuartt]

I fitted the ZHP to my e85 where yes it made a massive difference, can’t say I feel the need on my 35i as it’s already a shorter knob than the e85 and the shift is just fine.
Same for the CDV.

The 89 is a completely different drive to an 85 much less aggressive and much more refined. In truth whenever I drove my 85 I wanted to drive like a hooligan where as the 89 is much more like a wolf in sheeps clothing and will be driven both ways.

Stuart

 

[Smartbear]

I fitted the ZHP to my e85 where yes it made a massive difference, can’t say I feel the need on my 35i as it’s already a shorter knob than the e85 and the shift is just fine.
Same for the CDV.

The 89 is a completely different drive to an 85 much less aggressive and much more refined. In truth whenever I drove my 85 I wanted to drive like a hooligan where as the 89 is much more like a wolf in sheeps clothing and will be driven both ways.

Stuart

I agree, that’s why I drive my e89 in a sensible fashion
Rob

 

[Mr Tidy]

I agree, that’s why I drive my e89 in a sensible fashion

Of course you do - that's why you had a remap! :wink:

 

[Smartbear]

I agree, that’s why I drive my e89 in a sensible fashion

Of course you do - that's why you had a remap! :wink:

For the smoother throttle response, helps me to drive responsibly Ian :wink:
Rob

 

[Mr Tidy]

Of course it does Rob - I should have realised! :roll:

But if you wouldn't ever use it to drive irresponsibly I think you wasted your money! :wink: