SMG shift knob replacement alternative, no m5 knob

AWM3TranTG · Tue, Sep-13-2011, 11:33:34 PM

This is interesting, I need a new shifter as well

BiGGie Nick · Thu, Oct-20-2011, 12:54:37 AM

Mine finally started flaking. Any recent purchases?

jfowler · Thu, Oct-20-2011, 07:29:31 AM

Very cool. How does the factory knob come off? That image doesn't apear to have threads, but there doesn't appear to be any screws.

m3freak86 · Thu, Oct-20-2011, 01:22:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfowler

Very cool. How does the factory knob come off? That image doesn't apear to have threads, but there doesn't appear to be any screws.

Literally just pull up haha. Takes some muscle, but it will come off.

Here is mine. Stock SMG knob, but I sanded the knob and SMG ring down to get a brushed finished.

quiksilver m3 · Thu, Oct-20-2011, 01:49:55 PM

m3freak86, that really turned out nice. nice work.
My opinion brushed is always a nicer look
Chrome is great, but to me brushed is smoother and more sporty

As for the rest, I have a couple of anatomic shaped knobs I am thinking about putting on QS. Just havent decided yet. One of them is a weighted knob, not that I really need it (but I guess coming from the old school racing mentality with 5-6MT setups and knowing how a weighted shifter helps.... I thought what the hell, plus it looks cool too)

concept_maL · Sat, Oct-22-2011, 08:14:17 PM

interior is a little dirty and I need to adjust the shifter boot

nitteo · Mon, Jan-30-2012, 08:11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3freak86

Literally just pull up haha. Takes some muscle, but it will come off.

Here is mine. Stock SMG knob, but I sanded the knob and SMG ring down to get a brushed finished.

Thats awesome, I think I will do that instead. Mine is flaked out already.

m3freak86 · Mon, Jan-30-2012, 08:19:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nitteo

Thats awesome, I think I will do that instead. Mine is flaked out already.

The "chrome" needs to still be on the knob. If it's flaking off, you won't get the brushed look since it's like an off white plastic color underneath. Your best bet is to paint it if your finish is chipping off.

Tue, Sep-13-2011, 11:33:34 PM	#51
AWM3TranTG Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 288 Reputation: 0	Re: SMG shift knob replacement alternative, no m5 knob This is interesting, I need a new shifter as well

Thu, Oct-20-2011, 12:54:37 AM	#52
BiGGie Nick Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 162 Reputation: 0	Re: SMG shift knob replacement alternative, no m5 knob Mine finally started flaking. Any recent purchases?

Thu, Oct-20-2011, 07:29:31 AM	#53
jfowler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 206 Reputation: 0	Re: SMG shift knob replacement alternative, no m5 knob Very cool. How does the factory knob come off? That image doesn't apear to have threads, but there doesn't appear to be any screws. __________________ 2002 TiAg, SMG, TCK coilovers, Racing Dynamics FSB, Enkei RPF-01, Wilwoods, GC Front sway, Borla/Gruppe M exhaust, aFe Intake kit, Vorsteiner and ACS carbon goodies, EAS Carbon interior trim.

Thu, Oct-20-2011, 01:49:55 PM	#55
quiksilver m3 "Float like a Cadillac, sting like a B'MER" Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,754 Reputation: 0	Re: SMG shift knob replacement alternative, no m5 knob m3freak86, that really turned out nice. nice work. My opinion brushed is always a nicer look Chrome is great, but to me brushed is smoother and more sporty As for the rest, I have a couple of anatomic shaped knobs I am thinking about putting on QS. Just havent decided yet. One of them is a weighted knob, not that I really need it (but I guess coming from the old school racing mentality with 5-6MT setups and knowing how a weighted shifter helps.... I thought what the hell, plus it looks cool too) __________________ DECEASED : 2005 M3 - TiAg, 6 Spd, All Factory Opts. SSR GT3 wheels w/ Bridgestone RE050A 235/40-18 in front, 285/30-19 in rear. Magnaflow exhaust. SS V2 headers, Polished 4.10 diff, Baleen intake, D/A Race software, Bilstein PSS9s, V-CSL CF Trunk, Euro tray, ZHP Short Shifter, Clif Design 10" Subs in Dual BSW deck mount enclosure w/ Clif Design 1000W amp. NEW AND IMPROVED : 2004 M3 - Ag Gray, SMG. All Factory Opts. Custom Wide Body. VFE Stage 1 SC. Magnaflow Exhaust. Bilstein PSS9 C/O's. V-CSL All CF trunk, front & rear diffuser, center console, engine cover & GT hood. Iforged Essen 19x8 (Falken FK-452 235/35) in front & 19x12 (Nitto NT05 335/30) in rear. Sparco seats. Pioneer AVIC Z1 head unit w/ full custom stereo. Rotora 6 puck front & 4 puck rear brakes w/ cross drilled rotors. Strass CF rear window wing. CF gills and grills. AC Schnitzer hand brake & front strut tower brace. And more.......

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