Why do some people prefer the broomstick E46 M3 shift knob over the ZHP shift knob

[yhp2009]

E60 545i shifter + F10 illuminated knob + oem boot looks/feels so nice imo. But i guess if you have a SSK then a stock boot+knob is perfectly fine since the sloppiness is gone

[Sharocks]

I had a ZHP shift knob paired with an E60 shift lever..sold the shift knob within a week. ZHP made shifting a terrible experience, and stock just felt better. The other car received a new broomstick and 20% AS SSK. I love it.



Are the M stripes on yours the wrong color? Bought mine new less than a month ago, and the M stripes are the current gen colors, which is disappointing. The leather also feels cheap for some reason. Can’t speak for the illumination color yet bc I can’t figure out what the PN is for the plug/connector (manuel swap).

I mean it's not a 20 year old shift knob, that's relatively new so yea the M stripes are off. Color wise, it's very close. It's not as orange as the stock ones are.

[nextelbuddy]

It's the correct height to properly position the knob for my seating position, I prefer the look, and I don't like the feel of the ring. I also like that it's illuminated, in the correct color (unlike the F10 knob, which is the wrong color).

Throw distance should be considered separately from knob choice, IMO-- a shorter knob is a half assed way to shorten throws. That said, even though I currently have 20% shorter than stock throws, next time I have the trans out for something I'll be going to a 0% reduction AS SSK. I've realized I prefer stock throw lengths-- it doesn't make me actually shift measurably faster, and the stock length drastically reduces any doubt as to what gear you're in just by holding the knob.

I'm on my 3rd broom stick, because the leather does wear out. FCP's problem next time I need one.

are you talking about the color of the leather being slightly different? or the M stripes?

I had a ZHP shift knob paired with an E60 shift lever..sold the shift knob within a week. ZHP made shifting a terrible experience, and stock just felt better. The other car received a new broomstick and 20% AS SSK. I love it.



Are the M stripes on yours the wrong color? Bought mine new less than a month ago, and the M stripes are the current gen colors, which is disappointing. The leather also feels cheap for some reason. Can’t speak for the illumination color yet bc I can’t figure out what the PN is for the plug/connector (Manual swap).

which Knob/boot is this one? e46 m3 or e9x m3?

[Sharocks]

That's an E46 M3 knob. But it was probably made within the last 5 years so it has all of the EX M3 shift knob's quirks.

[Obioban]

are you talking about the color of the leather being slightly different? or the M stripes?

Illumination.

[Sharocks]

Illumination.

It's slightly off. Like you'd have to stare at it for a long time in the dark to notice the difference lol

[heinzboehmer]

Is there another gooseneck knob that’s weighted now? Stock “gooseneck” is not weighted like the ZHP or F10 M5 knob.

25117896884. Same as stock, except for being weighted and not coming with the boot.

[Sharocks]

25117896884. Same as stock, except for being weighted and not coming with the boot.

You forgot it's not illuminated.

That matters to some folk.

[heinzboehmer]

You forgot it's not illuminated.

That matters to some folk.

Yeah that too

[maupineda]

You forgot it's not illuminated.

That matters to some folk.

I went with this option for the Z4M, sometimes I miss the illumination, but I can live without it. besides, for some reason, on my Z4M it was more red than orange, and it was not a match to the IP orange.

[Icecream]

Are the M stripes on yours the wrong color? Bought mine new less than a month ago, and the M stripes are the current gen colors, which is disappointing. The leather also feels cheap for some reason. Can’t speak for the illumination color yet bc I can’t figure out what the PN is for the plug/connector (manuel swap).

Just curious, where did you purchase it from?

[Obioban]

It's slightly off. Like you'd have to stare at it for a long time in the dark to notice the difference lol

I don't agree. The F10 illumination is waaaayyy off in color.

[repoman89]

Stock for me because the last thing I need is less leverage with my AS 30% kit. Looks can be debated but it’s very functional and a quick short reach away from the steering wheel.

[Sharocks]

I don't agree. The F10 illumination is waaaayyy off in color.

It's been a while since I've had that piece but I'm not sure anymore.

The E9X M3 shift knob lights up perfect.

[yhp2009]

I don't agree. The F10 illumination is waaaayyy off in color.

Thats interesting. Ive had it for a few weeks now but never noticed the color to be any different. Maybe slightly more orange but i would have to be looking for it