Has anyone installed the BMW Performance Part gear knob?

WAY · 07-09-2008, 03:18 AM

I have the knob but no instruction. Is it just a case of pulling off the M gear knob and putting these on, or are there clips and things. I am too afraid to pull it!

driftdriven · 07-09-2008, 11:21 AM

It's easy. Look in the DIY section on changing knobs as the performance one is the same.

PA135i · 07-09-2008, 11:53 AM

Most of them just pull off. Pull straight up, but move your face away or you'll punch youself in the chin.

CDR_UK · 07-10-2008, 04:28 AM

I installed the BMW SSK, and when removing the M knob, I found it was attached to the shift boot with some small metals tabs/clips. I unclipped the boot, then just pulled up on the knob - it came straight off along with the boot still attached to it. Then to re-install, I just installed the alcantara boot, and pushed on the performance knob - bobs your uncle.

Bullitt · 07-11-2008, 12:50 AM

Some say it's easier to put the knob into second gear and then pull straight up. Mine took a lot of force to remove. I almost hit the roof when it finally came off.

Qube · 07-17-2008, 12:07 AM

Does the standard silver/black toned knob just pull off as is?

Qube · 07-17-2008, 09:16 AM

The stock boot doesn't work with the weighted knob :| Unless you are supposed to break the retaining ring which allows it to mate with the original knob... !

Qube · 07-17-2008, 09:34 PM

There. I made my own DIY

HPADDICT · 07-20-2008, 09:51 PM

I accidently pulled mine off shifting into second the other day. Guess I should lay off the weights.

07-09-2008, 03:18 AM	#1
WAY Brigadier General 479 Rep 4,825 Posts Drives: Fast ones Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Has anyone installed the BMW Performance Part gear knob? I have the knob but no instruction. Is it just a case of pulling off the M gear knob and putting these on, or are there clips and things. I am too afraid to pull it!
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07-09-2008, 11:21 AM	#2
driftdriven Captain 68 Rep 905 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	It's easy. Look in the DIY section on changing knobs as the performance one is the same.
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07-09-2008, 11:53 AM	#3
PA135i Brigadier General 974 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Most of them just pull off. Pull straight up, but move your face away or you'll punch youself in the chin.
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07-10-2008, 04:28 AM	#4
CDR_UK Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 227 Posts Drives: AW 1M Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: home iTrader: (0)	I installed the BMW SSK, and when removing the M knob, I found it was attached to the shift boot with some small metals tabs/clips. I unclipped the boot, then just pulled up on the knob - it came straight off along with the boot still attached to it. Then to re-install, I just installed the alcantara boot, and pushed on the performance knob - bobs your uncle.
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07-11-2008, 12:50 AM	#5
Bullitt Major 125 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (22) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Some say it's easier to put the knob into second gear and then pull straight up. Mine took a lot of force to remove. I almost hit the roof when it finally came off.
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07-17-2008, 12:07 AM	#6
Qube Lieutenant 46 Rep 531 Posts Drives: E39 540 :: 09 STi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Right here. iTrader: (0)	Does the standard silver/black toned knob just pull off as is? __________________ :: www.HIDCanada.com
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07-17-2008, 09:16 AM	#7
Qube Lieutenant 46 Rep 531 Posts Drives: E39 540 :: 09 STi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Right here. iTrader: (0)	The stock boot doesn't work with the weighted knob :\| Unless you are supposed to break the retaining ring which allows it to mate with the original knob... ! __________________ :: www.HIDCanada.com
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Qube Lieutenant 46 Rep 531 Posts Drives: E39 540 :: 09 STi Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Right here. iTrader: (0)	There. I made my own DIY __________________ :: www.HIDCanada.com
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07-20-2008, 09:51 PM	#9
HPADDICT Private First Class 7 Rep 127 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	I accidently pulled mine off shifting into second the other day. Guess I should lay off the weights.
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