For those of you who don't have the M package, but maybe have the sports or non-sports at all;
I just wanted to share the satisfaction I am getting from changing the 6MT aluminum gear shift knob on my sports package with an M - sports knob.
This knob is a must have for all of us 6MT'ers
It is highly recommended to change this knob if you have the metal one. The M knob shifts so intuitively.
The difference is in weight and balance. The M knob feels 3-4 times heavier and COMPLETELY vibration free. When you shift, the center of mass appears to hit the 'magic' spot...
Apart from this, the hood that it comes with is not the dakota leather that comes with the stock, but Napa black soft leather.
This can match if you have napa leather or if you don't its still awesome.
Installation took me 27 seconds. (completely "plug and play")
For me, it was virtually impossible to find the exact part on 3 different dealers but I did
and then it had to be special ordered from Germany ($300ish) took 2 weeks but its worth every single penny.
When it arrived, they called me and they were gathered around me
I asked them whats up? and they were like...aren't you going to open the box?
we are all so eager to see it! :rofl:
Anyway, I went through a lot to find this part No so here you go enthusiasts!
Part #: 25112284056
when you order if they ask you for a VIN # pretend you have these last 4 digits: C271293
(thats from a regular 550i M package)
2 out of 3 dealerships said that it is not possible to order it because its too new
but the third did it, so don't get frustrated on the first attempt.
:bigpimp:
I just wanted to share the satisfaction I am getting from changing the 6MT aluminum gear shift knob on my sports package with an M - sports knob.
This knob is a must have for all of us 6MT'ers
It is highly recommended to change this knob if you have the metal one. The M knob shifts so intuitively.
The difference is in weight and balance. The M knob feels 3-4 times heavier and COMPLETELY vibration free. When you shift, the center of mass appears to hit the 'magic' spot...
Apart from this, the hood that it comes with is not the dakota leather that comes with the stock, but Napa black soft leather.
This can match if you have napa leather or if you don't its still awesome.
Installation took me 27 seconds. (completely "plug and play")
For me, it was virtually impossible to find the exact part on 3 different dealers but I did
and then it had to be special ordered from Germany ($300ish) took 2 weeks but its worth every single penny.
When it arrived, they called me and they were gathered around me
I asked them whats up? and they were like...aren't you going to open the box?
we are all so eager to see it! :rofl:
Anyway, I went through a lot to find this part No so here you go enthusiasts!
Part #: 25112284056
when you order if they ask you for a VIN # pretend you have these last 4 digits: C271293
(thats from a regular 550i M package)
2 out of 3 dealerships said that it is not possible to order it because its too new
but the third did it, so don't get frustrated on the first attempt.
:bigpimp: