Just before I buy a new one, I wondered if anyone has an old ZHP gear knob kicking about they'd be willing to part with?
Thanks,
Harry
Thanks,
Harry
ZHP Gearknob
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Can I piggyback off this too on the off chance anyone has two? I'm also looking for one! It seems rather tricky to find a used genuine one on eBay...
Jeverson28 said:
Can’t help either of you out with a 2nd hand one but this is a BM dealer selling them on eBay that was in my watch list
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-BMW-6-Speed-M-Leather-Gear-Knob-ZHP-330i-E46-E60-E61-E63-E64-F25-F26/122919443539
Thanks for the links gents, little cheaper than the ones on Amazon.
Sounds odd but I'd almost prefer a used one for the patina :lol: Always thought new bits of trim look odd in an otherwise lived in car.
Sounds odd but I'd almost prefer a used one for the patina :lol: Always thought new bits of trim look odd in an otherwise lived in car.
saj77 said:
Cheers for that, still undecided if it’ll fit or look ok on the E89. I think I read on here somewhere about there being a small issue with the top of the gator and I don’t want it to look either rubbish or untidy.
AlphaEchoAlpha said:
It funny we all like different things. I’ve held off buying a used one as I think the leather looks really worn on the top edge and looks like it might come apart at some point. The other thing is they’re normally around £40 + P&P which takes them not far away from a new one especially given the cheaper link than I posted
You could always buy a new one one go out for plenty driving involving gear changes to give it a worn look :driving: :rofl:
Argyll Andy said:
I can answer that. It does fit the E89 and although there's a very slight protrusion it's hardly noticeable and I think you can trim it back if it bothers you. It looks/feels a nicer shape than the standard M Sport one, although it's not heavier, they weigh about the same. I believe the ZHP is a fair bit heavier than the standard/SE spec one though.
MACK said:
Excellent, I had considered a Stormwerks aluminium one but quite a few people commented about how cold it was in the winter and I intend using the car roof down as often as possible.
I’ve not got an M Sport so I think it would be quite a noticeable difference and I’ll just
When the M badge police are about. Did I read somewhere that the gator is attached to the original one and needs to be separated before removing the existing one?
Thanks very much for helping me with today’s unnecessary spend
:rofl: this bl00dy forum just encourages you to spend money you didn’t intend too!!Argyll Andy said:MACK said:
Excellent, I had considered a Stormwerks aluminium one but quite a few people commented about how cold it was in the winter and I intend using the car roof down as often as possible.
I’ve not got an M Sport so I think it would be quite a noticeable difference and I’ll just
Did I read somewhere that the gator is attached to the original one and needs to be separated before removing the existing one?
Thanks very much for helping me with today’s unnecessary spend
Glad to be of service!
Yes you do have to use a screwdriver to separate the old knob and gaiter. Im a little hazy on exactly how you do it, I did it back in Feb. Just follow the instructions in the thread, it's what I did!MACK said:Argyll Andy said:MACK said:
Excellent, I had considered a Stormwerks aluminium one but quite a few people commented about how cold it was in the winter and I intend using the car roof down as often as possible.
I’ve not got an M Sport so I think it would be quite a noticeable difference and I’ll just
Did I read somewhere that the gator is attached to the original one and needs to be separated before removing the existing one?
Thanks very much for helping me with today’s unnecessary spend
Glad to be of service!
Just don’t be encouraging me to be buying anything else. Ordered and I’ll follow the thread I obviously didn’t check
when it arrives
