macp Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I noticed my knob has a crack on it fnarr, fnarr The shifting knob on my auto box has a hairline crack and im thinking of replacing it. Also im considering swapping the steering wheel for something chunkier. Anybody done this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichS Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I've just done both of these. I bought a cool looking gun-metal mirror finish auto knob which looks and feels great. Was on eBay and easy to find, see picture. And I'm waiting for a retrimmed chunky steering wheel from Jack at Royal Steering Wheels - Google him. I'll post a picture for that next week when it arrives:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichS Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Or you can buy my old auto knob which is now on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/321900494417 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macp Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks Rich Was it easy to change I saw a youtube vid where a crowbar wrapped in cloth is used.Just looked at your knob and as its plain leather it could work. Mine currently is walnut or something similar and the dash has matching inserts but the seats are black leather.Edit:Just found the vid https://youtu.be/WlmWuOg5fac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichS Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 So so easy to change, just pull up. Don't be rough with it just firm, even I could do it:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macp Posted October 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks rich btw like the fashionable rip in the jeans. RichS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) I've got the later style knob and an smg steering wheel. Both brilliant mods. Edited October 28, 2015 by Trevor macp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichS Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Thanks rich btw like the fashionable rip in the jeans.thanks:) I'm down with the kidz, says this 43 year old loser! macp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave330 Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 I've got the later style knob and an smg steering wheel. Both brilliant mods. I love the wheel (and the paddle setup), but that shifter stands out like a sore thumb against the interior. It just doesn't fit with any of the rest of the trim like the original does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockman_321 Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Ive done this also royalsteeringwheels did my wheel and its a great mod and i got the auto shift knob from chromium techLet me know if you need any help with thisSent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 I like that gear shifter. Dont suppose you have a link to where you got it please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockman_321 Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Here is their website matehttp://www.chromiumtech.co.uk/categories.asp?cID=11And i bought it through amazonhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/BMW-LED-Gear-Shift-Knob/dp/B00HDYUDYY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1446382726&sr=8-2&keywords=E46+shift+knobHope that helps mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 It certainly does. Thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_D Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) They do 2 versions of that later style shifter, a dummy one for looks or one that has all the functioning lights that change through P, R, N, D, like an OEM shifter, which is quite cool Edited November 1, 2015 by Rich_D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 That's the one I currently have. Lights up as it should. The other one is the latest version and I fancy that. Rich_D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_D Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) Video was just to show others the illumination working, I'd not noticed there were 2 styles though, the newer one looks even better IMOMine is quite boring, but it doesn't bother me TBH Edited November 1, 2015 by Rich_D Trevor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macp Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 I like yours rich but as I have a wood interior I will probably go with this one as like that it also has leather. I assume the knob from an E39 5 series will fit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich_D Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) They're all interchangeable as far as I know, my E90 one looks the same as the E39 one, with a different insert (silver not wood).You can get other wood inserts, depends what colour the trim is?Example >>>They also do full wood look ones, there are loads of options on eBay Edited November 1, 2015 by Rich_D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macp Posted November 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 (edited) Cheers richThis is identical to mine except the owner changed the wood to carbon trim. Edited November 1, 2015 by macp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockman_321 Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 It certainly does. Thank you very much. You end up ordering it? Just so u know the illumantion works on this style from chromiumtech. If you get ot from bimmian i think they have a non illuminated version of itSent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Thanks for that mate. Not done anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
