Soldier
So my newly acquired ZHP does not have the original shift knob. Apparently it went to shit. It was replaced with a taller oem knob but I want to get a ZHP knob.
It only seems to be available in leather. Is that due to the poor durability of the alcantara? Or?
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Messaggero
You can find alcantara, but I doubt it would be very durable. Get the genuine leather one - it will last. Only the boot was alcantara, except the leather-equipped cars, where the boot was also leather.
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Enforcer
I have the Cobywheel alcantara knob. 8 months later it's doing well. I've cleaned it twice since I got it dirty after working on the car. Don't regret getting it at all
Messaggero
My shift boot is alcantara, my seats are leather.Originally Posted by KevinC
I can't imaging having an alcantara shift knob. The wheel is bad enough. Haha
2005 BMW 330i ZHP 6MT. Built 11-19-04. Bought 4-2012.
Stock: Nav, leather, PDC, Xenon
Added by me: OEM Alarm, OEM heated seats, OEM aux kit, OEM Bluetooth, intravee, M3 strut brace, BMW Performance Intake, Nappa leather arm rest, updated LCM (triple blink, euro hazards, trifecta lighting, 3 stage brakes), temp gauge
Big Earner
The alcantara holds up rather well. But you can get ZHP weighted lesather knobs on eBay and various enthusiast parts websites
2005 BMW 330i ZHP - BMWP brakes/intake/strut bar/shifter, Coby wraps interior, BBS CHs, Eagle Eye LED tails, LED fog lights, GC coilovers, Sprint Booster/sport button mod, 4.5 LCM w/ programming, Xtrons 9inch HU, BSW stg1, dynamat, M3 sedan dead pedal, oCarbon CF interior trim, CF seat backs, 2x2 CF MTECH2 diffuser, CF cabin filter cover
Big Earner
The leather cars came with alcantara wheel, shift boot and e-brake boots. Unless maybe the 06 coupes had full leather...
Either way, +1, never understood the appeal of the alcantara shift knob other than it not getting hot in the summer.
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Big Earner
Yes sir! 06 coupes came with full leather... At least mine did...Unless maybe the 06 coupes had full leather...
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Consigliere
Get a brand new zhp shift knob from tischer bmw
His - 2004 Imola Red / Alcantara 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |
Capo
The factory knob is leather. If you see an alcantara knob in the form of the ZHP style knob, then it was wrapped after the fact.
I do not agreee.
BP
2005 330i ZHP / 6MT
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Soldier
I will get the leather one. The car has leather seats but had an alcantara knob, shift boot and e-brake boot. The knob was done at 55k miles according to the PO. Thanks for your help.
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