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Old Sat, Mar-07-2009, 03:57:48 AM   #31
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What about larger padles? I rarely use the stick anymore.
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i have the Z4/6 series SMG knob on my car. looks and feels good in my opinion and is oem if that is your thing. almost all aftermarket knobs (momo, sparco, etc.) should fit though. they just slide in and then get tightened by screws on the side.

some cool momo ones here:

http://www.autoanything.com/shifters/20A52077A1.aspx
awesome pick-up on the z4/6 knob... i have a quesiton though, you mention that yours is black in one of the other threads. do you know what the other color is?
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Old Tue, Mar-10-2009, 04:30:19 AM   #33
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awesome pick-up on the z4/6 knob... i have a quesiton though, you mention that yours is black in one of the other threads. do you know what the other color is?
i believe only the black is available.
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Its not that I dont like it.....Actually, I do in fact like it and I too use the shift knob 99% of the time as well and rarely use the paddles......Its just that mine is a little pitted (wedding band probably) and if im gonna change it I just want to see some options.......
o rly? you shift with your left hand???

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Wouldnt mind having a shift know like this for my SMG...
The thing about running this kind of setup is if anyone ever has to drive your car or if you valet it or it goes to the mechanic or even the dealer you are going to have issues, plain and simple. Especially with valet.

Either way, FOR ALL, do not put a knob with a manual shift pattern on an SMG, seriously
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not relly man methane rises so it actually creates lift thats why u never eat mexican food before u go to the track
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Old Tue, Mar-10-2009, 06:12:18 PM   #35
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o rly? you shift with your left hand???



The thing about running this kind of setup is if anyone ever has to drive your car or if you valet it or it goes to the mechanic or even the dealer you are going to have issues, plain and simple. Especially with valet.

Either way, FOR ALL, do not put a knob with a manual shift pattern on an SMG, seriously
I have the exact one and it worked fine. I mean how often are you going to have valet doing your parking? And it is not that difficult to show him/her really. The pro is it will destract the thief cause it would be harder for them to figure out.
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The thing about running this kind of setup is if anyone ever has to drive your car or if you valet it or it goes to the mechanic or even the dealer you are going to have issues, plain and simple. Especially with valet.

Either way, FOR ALL, do not put a knob with a manual shift pattern on an SMG, seriously

I just wanted the shift knob itself, not the leather boot. I have the SMG lettering on my CF Dome as well. I just like the look of the CF shift knob...
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The thing about running this kind of setup is if anyone ever has to drive your car or if you valet it or it goes to the mechanic or even the dealer you are going to have issues, plain and simple. Especially with valet.
You normally have to explain it to them anyway... I agree that putting a knob with a manual pattern is pathetic!

How does the Knob come off? Turn it counterclockwise? Or does it have tiny screws?
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I just wanted the shift knob itself, not the leather boot. I have the SMG lettering on my CF Dome as well. I just like the look of the CF shift knob...
The shift knob is pretty nice, not my thing these days but that leather boot is

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You normally have to explain it to them anyway... I agree that putting a knob with a manual pattern is pathetic!

How does the Knob come off? Turn it counterclockwise? Or does it have tiny screws?
You just grab that sucker and yank straight up (the knob not your ccog haha) and it will pop off. Just try not to pop yourself in the head when you do (50/50 chance you will)
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http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...uy/Shifter.jpg

Hey do you guys know where I could find this kind of setup and the approx. cost?
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