Input on Febi-Bilstein shift knob wanted...

[ChaseN]

Hey guys

Anyone tried the Febi-Bilstein shift knob that Bimmerworld sells?

http://store.bimmerworld.com/febi-bilstein-weighted-shift-knob-p1286.aspx

Hows it look, hows it feel? Any pictures? I'm interested in it for my iX because its cheap and supposedly the heaviest factory knob BMW has made @ 6 oz. Anyone know how this compares to the weight of the e46 ZHP knob? I've got the ZHP in my M3 and love it, but cant justify $65 on the iX.

THanks

Chase

[Mfever]

used to have it in my old car. it was pretty damn good for 20 bucks that i spent on it.

[e34john]

ZHP is supposed to be 5.4 oz.

[txtorquemade]

I have that shift knob. Didnt get it from Bimmerworld, but its the same. Pretty awesome. Probably the best part on my car ....LOL

['e30love']

i have that one on my car it looks nice and its comfortable i drive with 1 hand on the knob at all times since its got a nice flat slanted surface it accomodates my hand very nicely(how gay was that)

[blunttech]

it looks like plastic to me.

[325ix]

it looks like plastic to me.

it is plastic

[Adrian_Visser]

it looks like plastic to me.

Says the guy selling ZHP knobs.

J/K

Pics of other knob?

...hmmm... The Febi-Bilstein just to clarify.

[harv]

I haven't seen this knob in person but the ZHP knob is very nice. I have one in my car.

John

[craiggroves91]

I have a ZHP its well worth the cash.
Its firm, nice leather, and it has a nice feel and looks classy with a fresh leather boot.
$60 from www.getbmwparts.com
If you dont know what the ZHP looks like, here is mine

[ChaseN]

Pics of other knob?

...hmmm... The Febi-Bilstein just to clarify.

Pics stolen from MR 325:

it looks like plastic to me.

I think it looks pretty good. The e30 interior is all plastic anyways. I love my ZHP knob in my M3, but I just can't justify spending the ~$40 extra when there are acceptable (at least to me) alternatives. Since the OEM + look is what I'm going for in my iX anyways (i.e. keeping the 15" weaves, swapping the comfort seats for stock tan sport seats, etc.) I think it'll work. No doubt I'd rather go for the ZHP, just not for the time being. Plus, I'm not sure that the metal ring on the ZHP would go so well with the plaid shifter/e-brake boot I just bought from Matt on here (OK, so the plaid is a bit more than OEM +, but I wanted one little "stand out" feature).

More pics would be awesome BTW, if anyone has them.

[Dozyproductions]

its a great knob. stroking it gives me pleasure. No but ive really had it for a while and its definitely an upgrade and functional.

[txtorquemade]

Geeeeeeesh dayum..its only a shift knob... just get it and try it out.

[duboy]

i just ordered one for the 318is, i'll post back up when i get it.

[elemenohpee]

I had one in my old car. Good for the price, but still prefer a leather knob for a car you drive everyday.