Quick question re gear knob...

[tjlazer]

Should it light up? Mine never has but reading some posts it appears it should on the M. Not that bovvered but it's going to the garage tomorrow so i might as well raise it if so...cheers

 

[flimper]

The original one should do

 

[tjlazer]

Cheers Peddy I thought this feature was only on US spec cars!

 

[pvr]

Perhaps the connector is lose, as it is definately lit up. I took mine off to put on the Storm one, so I no longer have light there

 

[playalistic]

Yep, mine was lit before I swapped it for the zhp. You prefer the original knob?


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[tjlazer]

Yep, mine was lit before I swapped it for the zhp. You prefer the original knob?


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Er you've lost me now, I thought the original knob was zhp? As far as I know my car is standard other than my own additions so I'm guessing it should light up. Tempted by a machined item but not convinced of the wisdom of spending 80 British pounds on such a thing...convince me!

 

[playalistic]

If you have the short, weighted leather knob with the metal collar then you have the ZHP. The original item is about an inch higher, doesn't have a metal collar and is lit of course.

 

[pvr]

An aftermarket knob makes the shifting so much easier, that is the reasoning behind it

Convinced yet?

 

[tjlazer]

Easier shifts sound nice and the gearbox is (in my view) one of the most fun things about the M. There's a real satisfaction to be had rev matching a downshift just right or hammering through the gears when you're in a hurry...I'm coming around to the idea PVR. I might have to compare options at the London meet

 

[aquazi]

I have seen ZHP's which light up too! Not sure which car they come on though.

 

[pvr]

Nothing like a nice heavy shiny knob

 

[inkey$]

Do it! Best mod I ever made to my knob [insert short drum and symbal roll here]

:wink:

 

[andysat]

Nice knobs chaps!

 

[carl]

I believe that www.leatherz.com do a lit ZHP knob.

 

[Wondermike]

Starscream was making them a few years back, I was going to get a ZHP but TBH I think the standard knob is OK, I've learnt to like it.

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6072

 

[Aliv6]

BMW just replaced mine under warranty. Now it lights up again!

 

[tjlazer]

You know what? They told me it was an option and mine didn't have it! Damn it... Oh well I'm pretty set on a stormwerks knob now, they look pretty cool!

 

[pvr]

Option ???? No way, it is standard.

 

[Voodoo]

Here's my custom engraved Whalen gearknob:

Makes snicking up and down the box a dream...

 

[PawnSacrifice]

Voodoo, wow, that's beautifully finished - I like... hmm... wonder if I could get one with the Pawn? Now there's an idea.

Details please!