Gear Knob replacement

[scotte36]

does anyone know of any nice looking gear knobs for a 325i 93 model auto shift? do they even make a differant style then the gay bar that is on the standard ones?

something like this >>>>>> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/E39-BMW-5-SERIES-AND-E38-7-SERIES-AUTOMATIC-M-GEAR-KNOB_W0QQitemZ270366171184QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Ca rsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item270366171184&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177

but it doesnt fit my model.


cheers scott

[E36 Phantom]

Yeah, they've got the stupid T handle but they also have a nice normal knob. Check the sponsors to see if they'd carry one. I don't know where to get one in Oz though.

[scotte36]

nope they have nothing. i dont mind looking overseas if i can get one. :cry:

[BMW318i_]

nope they have nothing. i dont mind looking overseas if i can get one. :cry:

Try: http://www.carwear.com.au/E36%20Knobs.html (It's in Aust)

[scotte36]

nope nothing there, think it needs to be from one of those dodgy companies lol(china)

cause Genuine BMW dont make the rounded knobs for my model being an auto t bar

[BMW318i_]

nope nothing there, think it needs to be from one of those dodgy companies lol(china)

cause Genuine BMW dont make the rounded knobs for my model being an auto t bar

Oh true, go to cough ebay cough. It is one of my guilty pleasures:rofl:.

[BMW318i_]

Just though I'd show of my wood.
179966

[scoopy_loopy]

97 onwards had a modern BMW shaped Auto shifter.... So they *are* out there, Im just not sure if they're compatable with the t-bar shape. I read one story where the guy had to change the shifter "bar" type thing that connects to the mechanics below it aswell, just to get one that fitted the head. Good luck and post how it goes, Im curious as to how you go about it, Ill want to change mine too if I end up buying a pre '97.

[scotte36]

Just though I'd show of my wood.
179966

you have that gay ass t bar like mine, your car looks pretty clean though! well the part i can see.

[scotte36]

97 onwards had a modern BMW shaped Auto shifter.... So they *are* out there, Im just not sure if they're compatable with the t-bar shape. I read one story where the guy had to change the shifter "bar" type thing that connects to the mechanics below it aswell, just to get one that fitted the head. Good luck and post how it goes, Im curious as to how you go about it, Ill want to change mine too if I end up buying a pre '97.

Yo scoop i have seen it on a beema before somewhere, i just cant find it, but as you said they have probably had to **** with the linkages down the other end :thumbdwn:

[BombSquad91]

Make one out of fiberglass and spray it with crinkle paint.:thumbup:

[E36 Phantom]

Just though I'd show of my wood.
you have that gay ass t bar like mine

Showing off his wood, followed up with a comment about gay asses?

:eek:

I'm getting nervous here.

[scotte36]

Showing off his wood, followed up with a comment about gay asses?

:eek:

I'm getting nervous here.

:rofl:

[BMW318i_]

Showing off his wood, followed up with a comment about gay asses?

:eek:

I'm getting nervous here.

I think it would be appropriate to call you a knob.

[scoopy_loopy]

Maybe you could just call a BMW service center and ask if '97 E36 auto knobs are compatible with earlier models? They might even have some instock, I couldnt imagine they would be -too- expensive.

[zulio]

I think it would be appropriate to call you a knob.

win

[scotte36]

Maybe you could just call a BMW service center and ask if '97 E36 auto knobs are compatible with earlier models? They might even have some instock, I couldnt imagine they would be -too- expensive.

you might be on a winner there loopy:thumbup: like this, i will ring them tomorrow stay tuned

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/faq/E36_M3_Auto_Shifter.jpg

[E36 Phantom]

I think it would be appropriate to call you a knob.

I was going to call you a dick, before I remembered the direction this thread was going.

:tsk:




:rofl:

[BMW318i_]

you might be on a winner there loopy:thumbup: like this, i will ring them tomorrow stay tuned

http://www.bmwmregistry.com/faq/E36_M3_Auto_Shifter.jpg

Thats the same one I want, tell us if the dealer has em or not. And E36 Phantom sorry I bruised your ego.;)

[scotte36]

well i rang them.sure they have them, but they dont know if they fit. so i will go to a wreckers and see if i can get one and try it out.

cheers scott