M-Sport shift knob question

[Steven135i]

My M-Sport shift knob is worn out and want to get a new one but i only see the ones for 335i manuel.. Is it possible i buy that one with the bottom piece and just snap the knob off the one i bought and put it on the one i have right now? is it even possible to snap the m-sport shit knob i have right now to switch it out with a new one?

[champignon]

There are several of these OEM shifters, probably the most classic is the ZHP weighted shift knob, which can be ordered together with a new matching OEM shift boot, which is probably what I would recommend.

Check ebay, Amazon, and the online BMW parts dealers who give discounts such as Circle BMW.

[Bama335]

I went with the ZHP knob and the alcantara boot - took all of 5 minutes to install

25117896886 - knob (shorter version, weighted)

25110435848 - shift boot

You can also separate the Msport knob from the factory boot and leave the boot to rest on the shifter lever and install just the ZHP knob

I then swapped out the gray stitching with Blue to match the seats

[Steven135i]

Originally Posted by Bama335

I went with the ZHP knob and the alcantara boot - took all of 5 minutes to install

25117896886 - knob (shorter version, weighted)

25110435848 - shift boot

You can also separate the Msport knob from the factory boot and leave the boot to rest on the shifter lever and install just the ZHP knob

I then swapped out the gray stitching with Blue to match the seats

Thank you thats what i wanted to know! so you just pop it off right?

[Bama335]

Yep, this is an easy one - since yours is still a one piece unit, first disconnect the shifter boot from the console. Put it in neutral and pull up on the bottom of the boot around the console to release it. You can separate the plastic piece and re-use it if you want to buy a fancier boot from Leatherz, etc

Once you get that off, put the shift lever in 2nd and pull straight up - the knob will release

I've heard stories of folks pulling up and when it lets go, they end up hitting themselves in the face, might want to keep your head to the side

[Manual Transmission]

I recommend putting the car in 5th gear to remove it so when it flys off it doesn't hit you. Just seems like common sense to me.

[ianc]

I keep reading people's posts raving about the ZHP shift knob. What makes it so much better than the stock M Sport knob?

ianc

[champignon]

Originally Posted by ianc

I keep reading people's posts raving about the ZHP shift knob. What makes it so much better than the stock M Sport knob?

ianc

The M Sport knob would not have been stock on most MT 1-Series cars, although it may have been included with certain packages.

The ZHP knob is weighted, however how much difference that makes is really debatable. There is a perforated M-type knob which in my opinion is about as good/desirable as the ZHP.

Both of these need to be differentiated from the stock plastic shift knob that shipped with more basic 1-Series cars. Those plastic knobs, with silverish accents, looked like they came from Walmart. I'd advise replacing those stock plastic knobs, as almost anything you put there will be an improvement.

[BimmerE82]

ECS Tuning has the M Sport performance shifter for the 135i. I just bought one 2 months ago.

[Steven135i]

Originally Posted by BimmerE82

ECS Tuning has the M Sport performance shifter for the 135i. I just bought one 2 months ago.

really can you link me? i only see the ZHP Shift knob?

[bbrugger]

This it?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-m-25118037304

[Steven135i]

Originally Posted by bbrugger

This it?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-m-25118037304

Thats the Black M-sport shifter not the ZHP correct?

[Dackelone]

Originally Posted by Steven135i

Thats the Black M-sport shifter not the ZHP correct?

Correct. That's the standard M sports 135i shifter bag and knob.


The ZHP(used in the 1M) shifter only costs about $70 from a dealer.

bmw p/n 25118051315

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=25_0469

The ZHP shifter was also used in the F10 M5(although it was lit up and around $130) and I think it was first used in the e46 330i ZHP sport model - although in that car it was a 5 speed knob and not a six speed.

ZHP shifter installed on my e39 540i...






BMW Performance shifter from a 135i installed on my 540i...

[BimmerE82]

Originally Posted by Steven135i

really can you link me? i only see the ZHP Shift knob?

I wasn't able to post a link but if you go to ECS tuning and search for BMW 135i parts, search under Genuine BMW Parts. Type in M Perforated shift knob 6- speed. The ECS part number is: ES#47533, Mfg part # 25118037304. It's $197.65 with free shipping. Hope this helps.

[Steven135i]

Originally Posted by BimmerE82

I wasn't able to post a link but if you go to ECS tuning and search for BMW 135i parts, search under Genuine BMW Parts. Type in M Perforated shift knob 6- speed. The ECS part number is: ES#47533, Mfg part # 25118037304. It's $197.65 with free shipping. Hope this helps.

Thank you!

[Steven135i]

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Correct. That's the standard M sports 135i shifter bag and knob.


The ZHP(used in the 1M) shifter only costs about $70 from a dealer.

bmw p/n 25118051315

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=25_0469

The ZHP shifter was also used in the F10 M5(although it was lit up and around $130) and I think it was first used in the e46 330i ZHP sport model - although in that car it was a 5 speed knob and not a six speed.

ZHP shifter installed on my e39 540i...
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BMW Performance shifter from a 135i installed on my 540i...
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I find it wierd the price increase in the M-Sport perforated one...

[doublevanosrc]

Originally Posted by Steven135i

I find it wierd the price increase in the M-Sport perforated one...

The reason is becauses it includes the leather boot with the knob on it, it's pricey when compared to the knobs alone.