Anyone picked up one of these "genuine" BMW shift knobs off ebay?

[Joey Link]

I need a new shift knob for my E30 since the OEM rubber one has a huge crack in it, resulting in jello shifts. I like the looks of this one but I'm always nervous trusting the authenticity of products on ebay. I'd like to get an OEM knob for the quality, looks, and durability. Has anyone picked up one of these knobs, and can anyone verify that it's actually an OEM knob?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M-Leather-Shift-Knob-E30-E34-E39-325-525-528-530_W0QQitemZ8024945839QQcategoryZ33703QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[asubimmer]

I would asume they are...I was gonna buy one like that but I got a lighted one instead :twisted:

[Joey Link]

Damn man, if I could afford a genuine lighted one I'd do it but I can't justify the $75+

[asubimmer]

;) I couldn't either...I got it for a ton cheaper on ebay...it looks brand new too. I guess since it Christmas eve eve at like 3 in the morning and had a title that most people wouldn't look for I flew under the radar :)

[Joey Link]

Aww lucky guy, what'd you steal it for?

[asubimmer]

$45 :) I'll try to get some pics when I get it in...but heres a teaser

I wanted a 5spd one but for $45 who cares

[Joey Link]

ahh, bastard! lol.

[Charlie]

So, 40 bucks plus another 8-10 for shipping.

Am I missing something here? Might as well go run by the dealer if you want an OEM knob.

-Charlie

[Skafrog]

yea man, the bad ass 2002 style knob is dirt cheap.
You can also get pimpy inserts for them if you feel like it.

[StereoInstaller1]

Joey, call Discount Import Parts in Milwaukee...see if they have the OE part. I bet they do. Those guys rock!

Luke

[Joey Link]

Oh that's right Luke, thanks for the tip. Wonder if they'll be open tomorrow.

[mikeedler]

my old touring had a lighted 1 piece(bag included as 1 piece with the knob) and i though it was real, till I realized the M stripes were backwards one day. easy fix, spent 5 or 6 euros at the stealer and bought a new top plastic piece. felt great though!

[jackyl]

here´s mine

[eurostyl e30]

I got my M-tech shift knob off eBay, it was authentic. I got it for like 42 shipped or so, and it came with the insert (which saved me a few bucks over dealer prices). It's leather, and it's better than the piece of shit stock shift knob.

[mikeedler]

jackyl thats a really nice knob. same one i bought for the wifes E46. sits alot lower than most knobs, so kinda feels like a short throw shifter just with the knob. I think i paid about 50 dollars or more here in germany for it though.