Options for Refreshing the Stock 6-Speed Manual Shift Knob

[bimmerfan08]

As the title states, what options exist for refreshing the stock E46 M3 6-speed manual shift knob? Mine needs replacement or reconditioning given its age and wear. I'd like to retain the illumination feature and feel/length of the stock shift knob.

I checked the price for a new E46 M3 knob and they are $556 new. Tax not included.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...wE#description

[PSUEng]

Bimmeworld had these a few months ago for $3XX. I almost bought, but---now I'm kicking myself even thought at the time thought that pricing was crazy. Insane how much these are.

[Maxima SE]

F10 M5 shift knob is illuminated and I you can retrofit the boot to your trim piece from what I remember. They run for way less.

[bimmerfan08]

Bimmeworld had these a few months ago for $3XX. I almost bought, but---now I'm kicking myself even thought at the time thought that pricing was crazy. Insane how much these are.

I recall pre-pandemic, new knobs were ~$200. The exponential price increase over the past few years is wild.

[Slideways]

I recall pre-pandemic, new knobs were ~$200. The exponential price increase over the past few years is wild.

Reuse the boot and install the weighted version - 25117896884 - $90-110 new

[Tbonem3]

Mperformance weighted, tall knob (xxx884) ftw

[bimmerfan08]

Mperformance weighted, tall knob (xxx884) ftw

How's the length compared to stock? I installed a ZHP weighted knob years ago but pulled it as it felt uncomfortable (too short) for track driving.

Does this knob illuminate?

[repoman89]

Bimmeworld had these a few months ago for $3XX. I almost bought, but---now I'm kicking myself even thought at the time thought that pricing was crazy. Insane how much these are.

Schmiedmann still has them for low $300s. We get ripped off on pricing lately in the US vs Europe.

[lemoose]

How's the length compared to stock? I installed a ZHP weighted knob years ago but pulled it as it felt uncomfortable (too short) for track driving.

Does this knob illuminate?

same height as the broomstick, no illumination though

[nachizl8]

F10 M5 shift knob is illuminated and I you can retrofit the boot to your trim piece from what I remember. They run for way less.

Is it the F10 the same height as the broomstick or closer to zhp?

[Slideways]

Is it the F10 the same height as the broomstick or closer to zhp?

ZHP and one piece with the boot

[nextelbuddy]

Sure wish I could find the thread from that guy Jared that refreshed his shift knob lol I think it was on the old m3forum

[Tbonem3]

The knob (head) whittler who destroys e46s and 997s.

[Syfon]

I've got a brand new genuine e46 m3 shiftknob in it's original box at home. PM if you're interested

[Slideways]

Sure wish I could find the thread from that guy Jared that refreshed his shift knob lol I think it was on the old m3forum

Happened to see this work of shart in another thread

something, something... tiny hands