» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 1,861 Views | | | | | 06-16-2005, 02:51 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 101 | Shift knob takes off when I shift in 2nd hey gang, Does anyone know is their is a way to tighten my shift knob?? When I shift hard in second it tends to stay in my hand and then it just grinds my gears. It's not really safe when trying to cut into traffic either. Thanks, __________________ canadian_ti 1997 Acura CL | | | 06-16-2005, 05:01 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 500 | Lol, that happens to me. But I have a habbit of spinning my shifter. I was racing a camaro, and got stuck at 30 MPH or so after first gear, in neutral, because my shifter was in my hand. what a bad feeling that is lol. JB weld or epoxy would work... no point of me doing that til I get a new one though. __________________ Joe, In San Luis Obispo E30-> '96 TI sport -> E30 -> '96 TI | | | 06-16-2005, 06:39 AM | #3 | I miss my Ti....... :( Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 828 | BMW Shift knobs are keyed so chances are yours just wore down. If it bothers you that much replace it and you'll be good to go. -Chad | | | 06-16-2005, 08:07 AM | #4 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | mine's doing that too. time for a new knob ... trying to get the part # for this one: http://shortbusstop.com/ncs/knob.jpg __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 06-16-2005, 12:34 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Great White North! Posts: 701 | Quote: Originally Posted by canadian_ti hey gang, Does anyone know is their is a way to tighten my shift knob?? When I shift hard in second it tends to stay in my hand and then it just grinds my gears. It's not really safe when trying to cut into traffic either. Thanks, | Seems like the plastic liner inside is worn, so it doesn't click onto the slot on the shifter rod. Just buy a new shift knob. I'm thinking of getting this one for the track: http://www.vitessetuning.com/shiftknob2.asp Cheers, __________________ Engine: 2.1L Hartge conversion (bored to 86X91mm, ported & polished head, new valves, new crank, & upgraded ECU), Supersprint SS headers, Hartge exhaust, custom cat bypass (track), KV85 wires, Bosch platinum plugs, Vitesse cf spark plug cover, Vitesse cf CAI, Samco hoses, Fiamm air horns. Drivetrain: custom ssk, Vitesse adj. clutch stop, Redline D4 ATF & 75W90. Chassis: 18x8.5 Hartge Classics on 225/40/ZR18 Direzza DZ101s, 17x8 Hartge 7 spokes on 235/40/17 Direzza Z1 *specs and 17x9 Enkei MT1-R on 235/40/17 Direzza Z1 *specs(track), Vitesse 10mm spacers with cf/billet hub extenders, Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, Hartge sway bars & strut brace, urethane offset LCABs, Vitesse rsb, billet/urethane RSMs, X-brace, ATE BBK, ATE slotted rr. rotors, Goodridge ss. lines, ATE Superblue. Exterior: Violettschwarz, Hartge lip spoiler, window spoiler, hatch spoiler & mirrors, Vitesse cf door pillars, Vitesse cf fog light blanks (track), ZKW ellipsoids, HIDs in headlights, highbeams and foglights, and much more... Performance BMW Magazine feature car March 2003 www.vitessetuning.com | | | 06-16-2005, 08:26 PM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 101 | I was thinking of getting the vitessetuning knob but it's a little expensive,.. and it's metal too so it'll get cold during the canadian winter up here,.lol __________________ canadian_ti 1997 Acura CL | | | 06-16-2005, 08:28 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 101 | If you figure out the part number for the ///M knob let me know! __________________ canadian_ti 1997 Acura CL | | | 06-16-2005, 09:08 PM | #8 | I miss my Ti....... :( Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 828 | Same here interested in the "M" Knob. -Chad | | | 06-20-2005, 08:04 PM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 1,028 | I believe Ed from bimmerbum.com can get that knob. You'll have to contact him to make sure. He does have other M knobs. | | | 08-20-2005, 03:04 AM | #10 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | just ordered this knob (from ed "bimmerbum") http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...BSAA%3AUS%3A11 shorter and weighted (with ///M 5-speed insert). i'm soooooooooo damn tired of the knob coming off!!! __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 08-20-2005, 04:11 AM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: state college, pa Posts: 3,431 | that's the exact one i've been looking for. well, i'd prefer it in wood but i'd never been able to get a part number for the shortened knobs. i'll have to wait though. semester starts wed and tomorrow i have to buy books. yay (PFFFT!) | | | 08-20-2005, 05:26 AM | #12 | aka Stabby Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mead, CO Posts: 5,336 | i'll let you know what the part number is when i get it. you can then decide where to source it if you want the same one. ed's prices are usually pretty good though. __________________ 1996 318ti, California package, 267k miles current mods: bilstein sports, bavauto springs, e30 m3 LCABs, solid metal ball joints, bavauto RSMs w/reinforcements, e30 3.73 LSD & halfshafts, supersprint cat-back exhaust, turner rear sway bar reinforcements, IE poly subframe & RTABs + camber/toe kits, powdercoated e36 32x front calipers, sport mirrors, H&R 28mmF/19mmR sway bars, x-brace, auto solutions SSK w/poly bushing upgrade, BMW CD43 head unit, DICE HD Radio w/iPod integration and "stealth" HD antenna, staggered style 68s, orange electronic TPMS, leather arm rest, JT Designs metal undertray acquired and awaiting install: heated seat kit, cali top switch relo, lumbar support kit, park distance control kit, heated washer nozzle kit, m-coupe rear subframe, trailing arms, differential, and halfshafts, m-coupe front/rear brakes with master cylinder, under hood light kit, mud flaps, rear sun blind, auto-dimming rear view mirror, tilt steering wheel retrofit, apexcone 5000K HIDs with 55W ballasts 2002 X5 4.4 Sport Package, 53.5k miles Current Mods: e46 m3 steering wheel | | | 08-24-2005, 06:12 PM | #13 | Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newcastle, England Posts: 71 | i just stuck some blue tac on the inside n its fine now. this must be common!!! | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |