WANTED: ZHP Weighted Short Shift Knob

[Diggler]

does anyone know where i can get one in the UK ?

 

[sp3ctre]

I got mine from ebay, from a place in germany, but I can't find the seller now and can't see any listed anymore.

 

[Wondermike]

I don't think they are available now, LeatherZ had a few left but that was months ago (they are US based).

 

[Justinitus]

I was told they are the same knob as fitted as standard to a 330i Club Sport?

I ordered one and it looks exactly the same as the ZHP - BMW even call it a "Knob - Heavy"

Cost me £38 form the dealers (6 speed). Really improved the gearshifting... and the looks!

Someone I'm sure will be able to comfirm if it is indeed the same knob as the ZHP.

 

[sp3ctre]

That'd be cool if it's true

 

[Diggler]

Thanks for the replies, I'll make some enquires at the dealers

 

[20ducks]

Is the ZHP version still available in the US?

 

[Diggler]

I looked on Leatherz ,they still advertise them so i guess they still sell them

 

[Wondermike]

Diggler, send a PM to Andy he runs Leatherz http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=108

 

[GP20]

Supposedly people were saying the shift-knob was discontinued a couple of years ago. I even ended up buying an extra one as back-up just in case. But so far it certainly doesn't look like there's any shortage of them.

Tischer BMW & BmwPartzDirect.com are another 2 places that sell the ZHP knobs (5sp or 6sp). They used to go for about $48USD but I see now the price has gone up to $60USD. BMWNA seems to be raising the pricings on all the parts recently.

Scroll to the bottom:
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=AccessoryCatalog&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462&categoryid=103121&startrow=51

 

[AndyMaddux]

There was a point where they were unavailable from BMW for like 6-7 months about a year and a half ago. They are available now though.

 

[20ducks]

There was a point where they were unavailable from BMW for like 6-7 months about a year and a half ago. They are available now though.

O.T. Andy, is LeatherZ going to be at HC 08?

 

[AndyMaddux]

O.T. Andy, is LeatherZ going to be at HC 08?

Yep.

 

[Wondermike]

There was a point where they were unavailable from BMW for like 6-7 months about a year and a half ago. They are available now though.

Thanks for clearing that up

 

[rchamp]

Hey guys...

I've just noticed these going brand new for £36.99 on ebay, bargain! Look forward to getting this fitted .

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-BMW-Z4-E85-ZHP-6-Speed-Black-Leather-Gear-Knob-/200549641396?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2eb1b0acb4

 

[Dav the wheel nut]

Welcome to the forum.
Perhaps you would like to tell us a little bit about where you are going to stick your knob :lol: