Shift Knobs - United Bimmer Community

**gldfshkpr** · 02-11-2008, 04:20 PM

Time for a new shift knob. I'm leaning towards OEM although the aftermarket carbon knobs intrigue me. I notice Momo's are universal fit. I know I can trust Momo, can I trust other "universal fit" knobs? Anybody have any opinions? Photos? Links?

**MTurboPower3** · 02-11-2008, 05:10 PM

Sparco ??

**gldfshkpr** · 02-11-2008, 09:36 PM

This looks interesting. Anybody have one of these? They're 3x as heavy as stock.

http://bunglesolutions.net/store/ind...ain_page=index

**Maxi** · 02-13-2008, 12:53 AM

How about these knobs I found it much sporty. I liked them.
http://www.understeer.com/onlinestore-interior.shtml

**TheUniballer** · 02-14-2008, 11:44 AM

I like my momo f16. IDK if that's what you're looking for tho.

denyo77 · 02-14-2008, 01:03 PM

125 bucks for a shift knob?

**94bmw325i** · 02-14-2008, 04:42 PM

The e46 330 zhp shift knobs are very popular. They are oem, and weighted. They are also shorter in length than the stock e36 shift knobs. Last time I checked them out I think they were around $55-60 shipped.

**gldfshkpr** · 02-14-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxi

How about these knobs I found it much sporty. I liked them.
http://www.understeer.com/onlinestore-interior.shtml

Definitely some nice shifters there.

**gldfshkpr** · 02-14-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUniballer

I like my momo f16. IDK if that's what you're looking for tho.

That is my choice if I went Momo.

**gldfshkpr** · 02-14-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 94bmw325i

The e46 330 zhp shift knobs are very popular. They are oem, and weighted. They are also shorter in length than the stock e36 shift knobs. Last time I checked them out I think they were around $55-60 shipped.

Ah, yes. I've heard this somewhere else. I decided to go with something different altogether and am ordering a Whalen Shift Machine knob tomorrow. I'm having it customized. It will look like this without the "6" and be bead blasted instead of polished and brushed. Opinions?

**gldfshkpr** · 02-14-2008, 07:44 PM

This is an example of bead blasted.

**JBM BMW E36** · 02-14-2008, 07:49 PM

I like the shape and design Kirk. they look great. shape reminds me of my Momo Sphere. Its color matched with my car. I do like the design you have in mind very much tho.

Dooooooooo It!!!

**gldfshkpr** · 02-14-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JBM BMW E36

I like the shape and design Kirk. they look great. shape reminds me of my Momo Sphere. Its color matched with my car. I do like the design you have in mind very much tho.

Dooooooooo It!!!

I'm trying to imagine what it will look like bead blasted. I'm hoping to kinda match my paint too. The polished knobs show scratches after use and I'm not a fan of the brushed, so bead blasted seemed the obvious choice.

**celsdogg** · 02-14-2008, 10:15 PM

my friend had a 300zx and he put a knob in it like that and he said it was hot as crap during the summer, so hot, he could barely touch it. he tried to keep it cool by keeping a rag on it, but it didnt work enough.

as a matter a fact, it was madagi, a member here!

**gldfshkpr** · 02-14-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by celsdogg

my friend had a 300zx and he put a knob in it like that and he said it was hot as crap during the summer, so hot, he could barely touch it. he tried to keep it cool by keeping a rag on it, but it didnt work enough.

as a matter a fact, it was madagi, a member here!

That's another reason I'm going with the bead blasted version. Also, I am relentless when it comes to parking in shade. Just ask my family. I have my kids trained to automatically start looking for the best shady space as soon as we drive into a parking lot during summer.