04-25-2016, 02:11 PM | #1 |
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So I am interested in ordering the above mentioned shift knob. A BMW dealer on eBay is telling me it won't fit the M2 (the listing is for an F30). I would think a shift knob is a shift knob. I understand how the alcantara boot which comes with the knob might not fit. But I don't care about the boot, I just want the knob. I told them this, but I have yet to get a response. Anyone have any insight? Sorry, I don't have time right now to post up a pic of the knob.. here is the link on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M-Perfor...xSLdlY&vxp=mtr Thanks for any info -c
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04-25-2016, 02:46 PM | #2 |
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The stock knob is better.
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04-25-2016, 03:34 PM | #3 |
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But stock isn't carbon fiber!!!
Joking aside, why do you say this? I have a similarly shaped knob on my S2000 and I kinda like how it feels... -c
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04-25-2016, 03:44 PM | #4 |
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I don't like how it feels. Feels cheap. I like a good leather knob. Plus it will not match anything in the car.
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Yes it will fit our car and the open pore cf will match our trim precisely
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Only thing is I believe both knobs are attached to their respective boots. So I have to figure out how to detach the knobs from the boots. I would like to keep the OEM M2 boot, since the blue stitching matches the rest of the cars trim. Thanks -c
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I thought the following part# is the MP knob for M2, which should come with the blue stitches?
25 11 7 854 546 = 6MT gear knob & boot for right hand drive M2 On the other hand, anyone know if there is CF hand break handle for M2 as well? I only notice the interior package for DCT. |
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But if what you listed is truly for the M2, I may just return what I have and not deal with separating the boots Thanks for the info -c
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I'll make it work and post pics! -c
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Has anyone found the CF M-P knob/boot specifically for the M2? TIA -c
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My upholsterer changed today the OEM MT shift knob for a performance.I have now performance shift knob with alcantara+polar blue stitching
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This picture should give you an idea of what it is. http://f87.bimmerpost.com/goodiesfor...a/DSC06961.jpg |
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Very nice! I just installed mine today..I'm liking it!
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shifter looks right at home with the rest of the interior components. in fact, it may look too good! How's it feel day-to-day and how much manipulation did it take to exchange shifters and retain das boot?
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http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...9&postcount=59 So there's a boot/knob specifically for the M2 (see post above with part #). My dealer said it would take 3 weeks to arrive from Germany. I ordered one made for an F30, so the stitching on the boot was white. It's very easy removing and reinstalling the boot. Also easy removing the knob itself (just requires some force). Tricky part is removing the knob from the boot itself. There are 3 tabs which secure the knob to the boot. Honestly, I snapped off the two smaller ones. But the large one, as well as some crazy glue, is enough to keep the knob attached to the boot. Best bet is to be patient and order the MP boot/knob specifically for the M2 -c
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Yes, does the shifter change the stock feel at all? Throws any tighter or shorter? |
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