Quick question re M Performance Shift Knob/Brake Handle

E46toF22 · 07-21-2014, 10:08 PM

I thought it was time for me to to join as I'm about to order my 2015 M235i, and it looks like this is a great place to hang out - people seem really helpful around here.

I've made my major choices:

MW on black
6MT
I've picked my packages (all of them)
MPE (I realize it's really an expensive muffler, but I'm not planning to do mods later, and people on the forum seem to like the sound, so I like the idea of at least building some nice sound into my lease and warranty)
Gloss black grilles

Which leaves me with just one more question - it looks like the MP Shift Knob shortens the throw a bit, and people apparently like the way it feels, but... does anyone have it (and the matching brake handle) with the aluminum hexagon interior trim, and if so, does it look alright? Any thoughts? I realize this kind of thing comes down to personal preference, but I'd be willing to take someone's word for it if they said it's horrific. I know the CF interior trim is an option, but I'd prefer not to spend upwards of $1,000 just to match my shift knob. Thanks in advance for your help!

HX_Guy · 07-21-2014, 10:46 PM

Personally I feel it would look out of place with the non matching steering wheel and aluminum trim. Just too much stuff going on. Now if you had the alacantara steering wheel and trim, then it's really nice.

mjposner · 07-22-2014, 12:08 AM

Just installed yesterday...

E46toF22 · 07-22-2014, 08:28 AM

Looks great great with that trim - thanks for the pic. But is that the aluminum hexagon or the brushed aluminum? Sorry, but it's just a little hard to tell. I guess if it's the brushed aluminum, that's a possible choice for me too.

And while I'm replying, have you noticed a difference when you shift, or is it really just a cosmetic thing?

mjposner · 07-22-2014, 08:45 AM

Brushed Aluminum trim.

I like the alcantara, I am not so sure on the white stitching. The shift knob is an improvement on the stock knob, which I did not like. That said, it is still far too light for my tastes. I like a heavy knob.

mjposner · 08-09-2014, 10:58 AM

decided to sell and go back to stock:

$299 for both shipped

CONTROL ONE · 08-09-2014, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjposner

decided to sell and go back to stock:

$299 for both shipped

I'll take just the ebrake (already have the shift knob) if you'll separate?

07-21-2014, 10:08 PM	#1
E46toF22 New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Quick question re M Performance Shift Knob/Brake Handle I thought it was time for me to to join as I'm about to order my 2015 M235i, and it looks like this is a great place to hang out - people seem really helpful around here. I've made my major choices: MW on black 6MT I've picked my packages (all of them) MPE (I realize it's really an expensive muffler, but I'm not planning to do mods later, and people on the forum seem to like the sound, so I like the idea of at least building some nice sound into my lease and warranty) Gloss black grilles Which leaves me with just one more question - it looks like the MP Shift Knob shortens the throw a bit, and people apparently like the way it feels, but... does anyone have it (and the matching brake handle) with the aluminum hexagon interior trim, and if so, does it look alright? Any thoughts? I realize this kind of thing comes down to personal preference, but I'd be willing to take someone's word for it if they said it's horrific. I know the CF interior trim is an option, but I'd prefer not to spend upwards of $1,000 just to match my shift knob. Thanks in advance for your help! Last edited by E46toF22; 07-21-2014 at 10:31 PM..
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07-21-2014, 10:46 PM	#2
HX_Guy Captain 119 Rep 623 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW M235i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Personally I feel it would look out of place with the non matching steering wheel and aluminum trim. Just too much stuff going on. Now if you had the alacantara steering wheel and trim, then it's really nice.
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07-22-2014, 12:08 AM	#3
mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	carbon Fiber shift knob w/aluminum trim Just installed yesterday... __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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07-22-2014, 08:28 AM	#4
E46toF22 New Member 5 Rep 28 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Looks great great with that trim - thanks for the pic. But is that the aluminum hexagon or the brushed aluminum? Sorry, but it's just a little hard to tell. I guess if it's the brushed aluminum, that's a possible choice for me too. And while I'm replying, have you noticed a difference when you shift, or is it really just a cosmetic thing?
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07-22-2014, 08:45 AM	#5
mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	Brushed Aluminum trim. I like the alcantara, I am not so sure on the white stitching. The shift knob is an improvement on the stock knob, which I did not like. That said, it is still far too light for my tastes. I like a heavy knob. __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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mjposner Brigadier General 898 Rep 3,071 Posts Drives: 2020 Z4 40i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southwest Florida iTrader: (3)	decided to sell and go back to stock: $299 for both shipped __________________ Previous BMW: 16 M4, 13 M6; 14 M235i, 12 BMW M3; 11 BMW M3; 08 BMW M3; 08 BMW Z4M; 04 X3; 02 M3 Convertible; 02 M3; 00 M Roadster; 94 325 convertible; 92 325i Convertible; and 85 635csi My Car Photo Blog: http://carfisheye.blogspot.com/
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