Question about lighted shift knobs

[EtaSport]

My dad wants a lighted shift knob for his M, but they are like 100 bucks from the dealer, and pretty much everywhere else.

Can I use a regular leather knob and make the led and connector fit? Do I need the insert for the lighted knob?

[Court M3]

pretty sure you would need the insert for the lighted knob. Just get the OEM one it will look better

[erik325i]

Can I use a regular leather knob and make the led and connector fit? Do I need the insert for the lighted knob?

Yes, you can.

http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacgi/database.cgi?file=articles&report=view&ID=00054&Section=02

-Erik

[StereoInstaller1]

Man...talk about a cheap but wonderful xmas gift for dear old Dad...Schweet!

Luke

[royalflush313]

anyone know the part number for the lighted shiftknob insert ?
I might try making one of these, but I don't like the transparent ruler idea.

[nefarious7907]

actually if you look in one of accessorie catalogs for older model bmw's its like 42 bucks for the lighted knob without an insert and like 7 bucks for the insert. with your cca discount it should be like 43 bucks.

[EtaSport]

Well, if it were for me, Id make my own, but I dont need my shift knob to light. I went ahead and bought the "real" one. They feed the wires right through the stitching so its pretty stealth. There is just no way its worth 99.50 though.