Any BMW compatible lightweight shift knobs?

Coi · 06-25-2021, 07:48 PM

I know a lot of people like the feeling of a weighted shift knob on their manual bmws. ZHP knob is a popular mod but some people go even heavier. My car came with an aftermarket 500 g knob and while it's certainly nicely made I don't like the way the shifts feel.

I personally don't mind the notchiness and have a nice SSK on my Z4MR so a lighter shift knob will increase the mechanical feeling and the perceived precision. I also had a very light delrin one on my last car and really liked it.

I was trying to find a quality lightweight shift knob that's a direct fit for BMW shifters but there don't seem to be many options out there. I can't even find any that use an adaptor. Only place I did see was Ireland Engineering but they have mixed reviews on forums in terms of quality and customer service and I don't know how well their M15x1.5 "Thread-on & Push-on" will fit a modern car. Tried calling but they didn't pick up.

Would a stock shift knob be the best option for something light? The stock one for my car is backlit (cool) and extremely expensive (not cool). Anyone have any suggestions for an aftermarket lightweight shift knob for BMW? Don't strictly have a budget but I don't see much reason to pay over $150.

Thanks.

bmpclc · 06-25-2021, 08:03 PM

Billy club pro Delrin
Flossy heavy weight.
Both are really nice quality.

Coi · 06-25-2021, 11:22 PM

Those look nice but they're kind of the opposite of what I'm looking for in terms of weight.

Want something that weighs less than the 5.4 oz ZHP knob.

Tuxedo · 06-26-2021, 01:56 AM

I use a different shift knob every summer. ZHP best all around.
then found a 4-5in tall very weighted on ebay like the thread link below, was nice for cruise'n.

I have this summer a oem performance shift'r, part Number 25-11-0-429-269
it's perfectly notched for the 128i and encourages 5000rpm revs

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1685459

CJ421 · 06-26-2021, 09:20 PM

I had the BMW Performance/M Performance shift knobs on my past BMWs. It's about as small and light of a knob as BMW makes. It felt more direct in my palm than the ZHP knob, which I also had in both cars.

Charles

BMWCCA1 · 06-26-2021, 09:53 PM

You might want to try this one which came on most late-'80s BMWs in various forms. Almost feels "hollow" by comparison the my favorite ZHP and 135is knobs that I use in my cars.

Tuxedo · 06-26-2021, 10:24 PM

yeah I just remembered ^^seeing ^^

these might be my next ones

https://www.ebay.com/itm/392975033323

https://www.ebay.com/itm/154006142241

Coi · 07-14-2021, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuxedo

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1685459

Thanks for linking that post. I think I'll try buying the golfball bmw motorsport one. Seems to be one the lightest quality options that fits the bmw shifter. Just hope it feels big enough in the hand.

KevinC · 07-14-2021, 04:53 AM

Having owned an actual ZHP in the past and now an M2c - isn't the knob in the M2c basically the ZHP knob? Maybe even the same p/n? Sure has identical look & feel.

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Coi First Lieutenant 302 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 21 X3 M40i, 07 Z4MR Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Cal iTrader: (0)	Any BMW compatible lightweight shift knobs? I know a lot of people like the feeling of a weighted shift knob on their manual bmws. ZHP knob is a popular mod but some people go even heavier. My car came with an aftermarket 500 g knob and while it's certainly nicely made I don't like the way the shifts feel. I personally don't mind the notchiness and have a nice SSK on my Z4MR so a lighter shift knob will increase the mechanical feeling and the perceived precision. I also had a very light delrin one on my last car and really liked it. I was trying to find a quality lightweight shift knob that's a direct fit for BMW shifters but there don't seem to be many options out there. I can't even find any that use an adaptor. Only place I did see was Ireland Engineering but they have mixed reviews on forums in terms of quality and customer service and I don't know how well their M15x1.5 "Thread-on & Push-on" will fit a modern car. Tried calling but they didn't pick up. Would a stock shift knob be the best option for something light? The stock one for my car is backlit (cool) and extremely expensive (not cool). Anyone have any suggestions for an aftermarket lightweight shift knob for BMW? Don't strictly have a budget but I don't see much reason to pay over $150. Thanks.
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bmpclc Private 11 Rep 84 Posts Drives: E39 M5, F80 M3 6MT Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: SoCal, 91748 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00]	Billy club pro Delrin Flossy heavy weight. Both are really nice quality. Attached Images __________________ JRZ PRO 3way, BMC, VTT V2 CH, WAGNER TMIC, ESS CP, IP Ign Coils, BMS catch can, ID fuel filter, Xclutch twin disc, AP Radi-CAL, Whiteline roll bars, Vorshlag CPs, SPL arms, Turner diff plate & oil cooler guard, Akrapovic Evo, RZ39 BC Forged w/ P4S 275/325-19, 3D style carbon kits, Suv GTS hood, Sparco QRT-Carbon, CAE SSK, MSL65-80 Turbo, BMP LPFP & PI. Bend Motive E85.
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Coi First Lieutenant 302 Rep 323 Posts Drives: 21 X3 M40i, 07 Z4MR Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Cal iTrader: (0)	Those look nice but they're kind of the opposite of what I'm looking for in terms of weight. Want something that weighs less than the 5.4 oz ZHP knob.
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Tuxedo Bowties r cool ▶:◀ 1473 Rep 818 Posts Drives: 25' MT G29, 24' G05 X5 50e Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i e88 [10.00]	I use a different shift knob every summer. ZHP best all around. then found a 4-5in tall very weighted on ebay like the thread link below, was nice for cruise'n. I have this summer a oem performance shift'r, part Number 25-11-0-429-269 it's perfectly notched for the 128i and encourages 5000rpm revs https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1685459
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CJ421 Brigadier General 1914 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: BMW G80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA, USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.67]	I had the BMW Performance/M Performance shift knobs on my past BMWs. It's about as small and light of a knob as BMW makes. It felt more direct in my palm than the ZHP knob, which I also had in both cars. Charles __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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BMWCCA1 BMW Owner Since 1971 2526 Rep 1,521 Posts Drives: 1964 700 Sport Cabriolet Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Central Virginia iTrader: (2) Garage List 2013 BMW 128i [10.00]	You might want to try this one which came on most late-'80s BMWs in various forms. Almost feels "hollow" by comparison the my favorite ZHP and 135is knobs that I use in my cars.
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Tuxedo Bowties r cool ▶:◀ 1473 Rep 818 Posts Drives: 25' MT G29, 24' G05 X5 50e Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i e88 [10.00]	yeah I just remembered ^^seeing ^^ these might be my next ones https://www.ebay.com/itm/392975033323 https://www.ebay.com/itm/154006142241
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KevinC your average JAMF 3512 Rep 4,186 Posts Drives: '21 M2 Comp, '19 Golf R Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cochise County, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 VW Golf R [5.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [3.50]	Having owned an actual ZHP in the past and now an M2c - isn't the knob in the M2c basically the ZHP knob? Maybe even the same p/n? Sure has identical look & feel. __________________ '21 M2 Comp '19 Golf R
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