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My build is going to be week 47 and trying to figure out what everyone has been doing with the shift knob. On my F87 I fitted the dry carbon/Alcantara one and like it a lot, thought about buying the same for the G87. But want to see what else work well.
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11-02-2023, 02:56 PM | #2 |
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I've been desperately trying to source a 3.0 CSL one
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I have done the stormworks and Black forest industries. While I prefer the integration/install of the SW, the black forest is a better unit. But that OEM shifter comes with the boot I believe ( plastic welded together) is the cleanest OEM way to go. I honestly forget they existed. This the one I have installed now; https://blackforestindustries.com/co...14463698272300 Here is the SW ( Heavy though... maybe a bit toooo heavy) http://www.storm-motorwerks.com/inte...hift_knobs_v2/ |
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I didn't buy the OEM knob with the boot as I thought it was too much for what it was. I undid the plastic weld and fitted the original boot to the new knob myself. Will probably do the same this time, just not sure how it goes with the wet CF look. Still have time to think thru this, car is only RFT yesterday. First priority is the skid plate.
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11-20-2023, 09:27 PM | #5 |
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Does the f87 one even work for the g87? I loved the f87 knob.
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https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...6&postcount=18 I should know when my car gets delivered as I have the original F87 knob in my garage. Not even sure why the factory needed to use plastic weld, the whole thing is pretty much friction-locked when the knob is seated onto the shaft, there's an expansion that pushes the clips (holding the collar) outward. I wished they offered the dry carbon as an option, prefer that so much more. |
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Looks interesting, more pics here
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I'm extremely happy with my shift knob. Thought I was going to hate it, and looked at aftermarket options. 6 months later, I'm glad I didn't switch it out. It's great. Nice weight. Ok throw. Good leather.
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Update on the 3.0 CSL shiftknob: as expected, to order the shiftknob: they not only need the VIN from a 3.0 CSL, but here in Germany are even requesting the registration to prove ownership.
Back to the drawing board.
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Thanks for the update. I too was really interested in one.
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Since the G87 doesn't have dry carbon like my F87, I decided to go with the aluminum knob and save a few bucks since I also don't need another boot. Did the swap in less than 1/2 hour, 90% of the time was trying to separate the original knob from the collar of the boot due to plastic weld, I could have just ripped it like I did on the F87.
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get some Gloves for Summer.. Aluminum and Sun will be a interesting Setting in combination with your Hand... btw. where ist the huge warning sticker ?!
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I'm on the hunt too and if I get one, i'll totally have a 1 of 1 G87.
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Is there an OEM shifter that’s illuminated? I’m nostalgic for the illuminated shift knobs in my E46 touring and my E86 Z4MC.
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You could get a used F80 knob (they were illuminated, sidenote: it seems as though BMW skips generations when illuminating their knobs) -- and just install that. I've thought about going that route, but I'd like to switch it up for something like the CSL knob mentioned above.
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