BMW 135i (E82) – ZHP 6-Speed Shift Knob
I was surfing the forums when a good deal popped up for a ZHP shift knob. I’ve always liked the look of the ZHP knob and figured it was time to replace the worn BMW Performance knob that I had.
Before:
(Note the wear on the right side)
Finally something to match the steering wheel!
After:
I couldn’t be happier. It’s actually formed to the shape of my hand, unlike the BMW Performance knob. It has a much more natural feel and is easier to go through the gears.
Conclusion: It feels great with the short shifter. Money well spent!
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When replacing a manual shift knob on a 2008 BMW 135i, how can you tell if the old knob will pull away from the boot, or, if the knob and boot need to be replaced as a unit?
I followed this guide while removing my factory shift knob and replacing it with the ZHP knob. It has been a while since I did this mod, but I believe I used a zip-tie to secure the ZHP knob to the BMWP boot.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=215826
Hey Jake,
Is your shift know crooked / offset. I just installed mine and mine seems off.
No, everything seems normal on mine. I’d double check your install or contact whoever you bought it from.
Hello jake
I have a 335i/2008/e93 and fbo+meth i ordered 550i f10 clutch kit from ecs tuning and i have a question. Please i want to know if the smfw from the M factory works with the f10 550i clutch.
Thank you
Sorry for the late response! Yes, that is the exact clutch and flywheel setup I am using. It’s been great so far.