Best looking automatic shift knobs?

Vadiminator · 07-08-2012, 03:14 AM

I am looking to swap out the one I currently have. I have seen a few different ones in pictures on here. Looking for something that goes well with the interior. I am going to re-do the headliner in black. I have tan interior, black mats, aluminum trim.

Side note : Wish I got a manual

Picture of current shift knob(not my car):

MercForHire · 07-08-2012, 04:00 AM

DIY smg dome to auto retrofit
http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=726733

Now you have an AUTOmatic clutch

Solidjake · 07-08-2012, 08:00 AM

I like my OEM leather knob

mbnz230 · 07-08-2012, 09:59 AM

how about a wooden shift knob like the one i have. i think it looks better than leather but mine has cracks on it. ;(

exobrute · 07-08-2012, 10:05 AM

This is what i have and i love it, it matches my aluminum trim perfectly:

I purchased mine from turner:

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-51...328i-330i.aspx

Sweetness · 07-08-2012, 02:27 PM

Don't spend more than $10 on a new knob. Just buy a can of spray enamel and go to town. Looks very good.

djnekkon · 07-08-2012, 03:47 PM

Get an X5 cheap on Ebay

Ice Cold · 07-08-2012, 03:54 PM

Nekkon, you have a link?

I've always liked the look of this http://www.ecrater.com/p/8770744/bmw...knob-e46?gps=1

Sweetness · 07-08-2012, 07:19 PM

please just spray the stock one silver, or wrap it

ryannel2003 · 07-08-2012, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbnz230

how about a wooden shift knob like the one i have. i think it looks better than leather but mine has cracks on it. ;(

Mine is doing the same thing... I'm sure this years heatwave isn't helping it either.

cptkool · 07-08-2012, 07:23 PM

^ +1, I'm planning to wrap my wooden trim with aluminum accent with the 3m 1080 stuff, will wrap my knob with it too.

Sweetness · 07-08-2012, 07:28 PM

if you spend more than $20 on a knob, you are a fool! Or really wealthy...

bmwstephen · 07-08-2012, 09:13 PM

I'll trade you mine if your's is the stock leatherette one.

Vadiminator · 07-09-2012, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exobrute

This is what i have and i love it, it matches my aluminum trim perfectly:

I purchased mine from turner:

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-51...328i-330i.aspx

Definitely the nicest. But pretty spendy (with the shift boot, which of course I would get as well)..

I also like this kind :

Where can I get something similar? I have seen something like that on a few of the cars on here.

GodsSon · 07-09-2012, 09:27 AM

Im trying this out now

http://www.bimmian.com/Updated-Look-...W-E46-3-Series

jasonbimmer · 07-09-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GodsSon

Im trying this out now

http://www.bimmian.com/Updated-Look-...W-E46-3-Series

no dont. it looks stupid.
its too hightech looking for the E46's classic interior.

SPDSKTR · 07-09-2012, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vadiminator

I also like this kind :

Where can I get something similar? I have seen something like that on a few of the cars on here.

That's an F30 automatic shift knob. To put it in park, you push a button. Just another thing that will go wrong after 60,000 miles...

kakashi_sensi · 07-09-2012, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exobrute

This is what i have and i love it, it matches my aluminum trim perfectly:

I purchased mine from turner:

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-51...328i-330i.aspx

+1 i have this too with matching oem bmw performance shift boot and hand brake

LiquidWater · 07-09-2012, 10:45 AM

Rezist09 · 12-26-2012, 12:26 AM

Bump

07-08-2012, 03:14 AM	#1
Vadiminator Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Boise,ID Posts: 57 My Ride: 02 325i View My Garage	Best looking automatic shift knobs? I am looking to swap out the one I currently have. I have seen a few different ones in pictures on here. Looking for something that goes well with the interior. I am going to re-do the headliner in black. I have tan interior, black mats, aluminum trim. Side note : Wish I got a manual Picture of current shift knob(not my car):

07-08-2012, 08:00 AM	#3
Solidjake Mod Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19,918 My Ride: 2002 330i View My Garage	I like my OEM leather knob __________________ Follow my cross country drive to Bimmerfest West 2013 http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=987217 Youtube - Electric Fan Swap/Aux Fan Removal - Projector Retrofit - E46 Bulb Guide

07-08-2012, 09:59 AM	#4
mbnz230 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 212 My Ride: 2004 BMW 325ci View My Garage	how about a wooden shift knob like the one i have. i think it looks better than leather but mine has cracks on it. ;( Attached Thumbnails Last edited by mbnz230; 07-08-2012 at 10:00 AM.

07-08-2012, 10:05 AM	#5
exobrute Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NOVA Posts: 550 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	This is what i have and i love it, it matches my aluminum trim perfectly: I purchased mine from turner: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-51...328i-330i.aspx __________________

07-08-2012, 02:27 PM	#6
Sweetness E46 is strong with this one Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,851 My Ride: '01 325i View My Garage	Don't spend more than $10 on a new knob. Just buy a can of spray enamel and go to town. Looks very good. __________________ Official Post a Photo of You and Your E46 Thread --- Pittsburgh Area E46 Club---ZF Transmission Fluid Change Guide

07-08-2012, 04:00 AM	#2
MercForHire Sh1tty Advisor Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Waterloo,Ontario Posts: 4,125 My Ride: 323Ci 5 Speed Black View My Garage	DIY smg dome to auto retrofit http://www.e46fanatics.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=726733 Now you have an AUTOmatic clutch

07-08-2012, 03:47 PM	#7
djnekkon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Paterson, New Jersey / Orlando Florida Posts: 15,667 My Ride: MB3ci Regensburg Bav View My Garage	Get an X5 cheap on Ebay __________________ Hip hop southstyle vol 2

07-08-2012, 03:54 PM	#8
Ice Cold Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,129 My Ride: 2005 330xi View My Garage	Nekkon, you have a link? I've always liked the look of this http://www.ecrater.com/p/8770744/bmw...knob-e46?gps=1 __________________ Follow Me On Instagram: JamesMarshall_E46 My Progress Thread - How To Set a Signature - Black Sedans FTMFW -James-

07-08-2012, 07:19 PM	#9
Sweetness E46 is strong with this one Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,851 My Ride: '01 325i View My Garage	please just spray the stock one silver, or wrap it __________________ Official Post a Photo of You and Your E46 Thread --- Pittsburgh Area E46 Club---ZF Transmission Fluid Change Guide

07-08-2012, 07:23 PM	#11
cptkool Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: OC, CA Posts: 145 My Ride: Bone stock 04 ci :) View My Garage	^ +1, I'm planning to wrap my wooden trim with aluminum accent with the 3m 1080 stuff, will wrap my knob with it too.

07-08-2012, 07:28 PM	#12
Sweetness E46 is strong with this one Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,851 My Ride: '01 325i View My Garage	if you spend more than $20 on a knob, you are a fool! Or really wealthy... __________________ Official Post a Photo of You and Your E46 Thread --- Pittsburgh Area E46 Club---ZF Transmission Fluid Change Guide

07-08-2012, 09:13 PM	#13
bmwstephen Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newark, CA Posts: 2,067 My Ride: e46 325xi, e30 325is View My Garage	I'll trade you mine if your's is the stock leatherette one.

07-09-2012, 09:27 AM	#15
GodsSon Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mississauga Posts: 64 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	Im trying this out now http://www.bimmian.com/Updated-Look-...W-E46-3-Series __________________ In God we Trust...all others Pay Cash. _________________________________________________________

07-09-2012, 10:45 AM	#19
LiquidWater Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 65 My Ride: 2002 325i View My Garage	__________________

12-26-2012, 12:26 AM	#20
Rezist09 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Lancaster Posts: 109 My Ride: 330i sedan View My Garage	Bump

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