Wanted OEM Silver Gearstick Knob

[ktnez99]

As it says in the title, I’m looking for a good quality silver - chrome-effect - OEM gearstick knob OR a really good central graphic part (the 5 speed and reverse graphic). It’s the graphic that’s had water/condensation get into it and it’s ruined the gearstick and how it looks.

 

[ktnez99]

Bump. Has anyone of these, please?

 

[Jam03]

I can recommend this one. I bought it from a forum member a few years ago. Might still be available from BMW.

 

[ktnez99]

This part is no longer available, I’m afraid.

 

[Smudgemanuk]

@spurs fan in a coupe

 

[Gatsoburner]

As it says in the title, I’m looking for a good quality silver - chrome-effect - OEM gearstick knob OR a really good central graphic part (the 5 speed and reverse graphic). It’s the graphic that’s had water/condensation get into it and it’s ruined the gearstick and how it looks.

Exactly like mine. I took it off and stored away as its part of the car. Opted for a newer ine which is also a good bit shorter, makes gear changing easier.

Id like to think these days a good 3D printer would do a replacement internal "M" and numbered gears...

 

[Althulas]

There’s a few choices on eBay but copies though the only genuine ones was £65 and looked worn but see what you think of this one https://ebay.io/m/Qwa5kc

If you knob is ok maybe an insert but £40 https://ebay.io/m/GBd2dw

Or if you fancy a ZHP style a copy though https://ebay.io/m/iLfFQ5

 

[ktnez99]

There’s a few choices on eBay but copies though the only genuine ones was £65 and looked worn but see what you think of this one https://ebay.io/m/Qwa5kc

If you knob is ok maybe an insert but £40 https://ebay.io/m/GBd2dw

Or if you fancy a ZHP style a copy though https://ebay.io/m/iLfFQ5

Thanks. I think the insert maybe the solution.

 

[ktnez99]

There’s a few choices on eBay but copies though the only genuine ones was £65 and looked worn but see what you think of this one https://ebay.io/m/Qwa5kc

If you knob is ok maybe an insert but £40 https://ebay.io/m/GBd2dw

Or if you fancy a ZHP style a copy though https://ebay.io/m/iLfFQ5

How easy do you think it will be to move the original insert from the gearstick knob? And then insert the new insert? Any ideas?

 

[Althulas]

I don’t know what they are stuck down with but could try gently heating with a hair dryer and using a plastic pry tool to insert and lift it up.

 

[ktnez99]

I don’t know what they are stuck down with but could try gently heating with a hair dryer and using a plastic pry tool to insert and lift it up.

Worth a try then, thanks. An upholstery tool, I’m assuming you mean like something used to remove the door cards but thinner?

 

[Althulas]

Yep but not metal.