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M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
- Gustavo7
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M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
Hey Guys,
I really recommend the above mentioned upgrade for our Z4's!
If you enjoy DIY, bricolage and are willing to spare more than a couple of hours to get the best results possible, the results can be great.
I think I did well and it looks 100% OEM.
The gear knob itself is heavier, more chunky and provides that precise gear shift feeling the original cannot match.
Below you will find a couple of pictures, because we all like pictures
BEFORE/AFTER
HOW TO:
RESULT:
Glue: Bostik Contact Adhesive Clear
Cheers,
Gus
I really recommend the above mentioned upgrade for our Z4's!
If you enjoy DIY, bricolage and are willing to spare more than a couple of hours to get the best results possible, the results can be great.
I think I did well and it looks 100% OEM.
The gear knob itself is heavier, more chunky and provides that precise gear shift feeling the original cannot match.
Below you will find a couple of pictures, because we all like pictures
BEFORE/AFTER
HOW TO:
RESULT:
Glue: Bostik Contact Adhesive Clear
Cheers,
Gus
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Re: M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
This one cost me 130 GBP on ebay.
Part no. 25112284205
Part no. 25112284205
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- AlfaScozzesi
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Re: M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
Is the best mod I have done to mine. Same a ZHP bar it is iluminated line the standard knob in the Z4M.
Looks like you got the front edge properly recessed where mine is slightly raised due to the stitching at the front of the gait or rather than the rear.
Top job.
Looks like you got the front edge properly recessed where mine is slightly raised due to the stitching at the front of the gait or rather than the rear.
Top job.
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Re: M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
Your leatherworking skills are better than mine. Toward the front mine doesn't clip in fully and sit flush. Still looks awesome and 100% OE.
3.0si Sport: F10 Illuminated ZHP, Retrofit Cruise, OE Stubby, Gaptech RCH+, Kenwood BT73DAB + Handsfree, HIDs, LED Sidelights, OE LED Number Plate Lights, Custom LED strip bootlight.
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M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
Hi, just to add to this, I've recently retrofitted the F10 to replace a damaged original (one of the plastic clips inside the gear knob had broken causing it to move on the stem).
Very happy with the result: shorter shift and better illumination.
Can't post pics.. will do if I figure it out.
Very happy with the result: shorter shift and better illumination.
Can't post pics.. will do if I figure it out.
Z4MC Sapphire Black, Black leather, Carbon dash, Cruise, Nav. Retrofits: F10 M5 knob, Bluemusic, Useless cupholders.
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M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
Ok, so it's not difficult.
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M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
Hindy500 wrote:Hi, just to add to this, I've recently retrofitted the F10 to replace a damaged original (one of the plastic clips inside the gear knob had broken causing it to move on the stem).
Very happy with the result: shorter shift and better illumination.
Can't post pics.. will do if I figure it out.
Bit of potentially useful info for those considering this: I didn't glue the new boot on at all. I wanted to try fitting it in first and glue later once it was adjusted. However, since it clipped into place right away I didn't bother taking it out to glue again.
Z4MC Sapphire Black, Black leather, Carbon dash, Cruise, Nav. Retrofits: F10 M5 knob, Bluemusic, Useless cupholders.
Ford Mustang Mach-E, LR
Previous:
07 Z4C Grey
03 Z4R 3.0 Grey
99 Mini Cooper
Ford Mustang Mach-E, LR
Previous:
07 Z4C Grey
03 Z4R 3.0 Grey
99 Mini Cooper
M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
nice job
Next on list as find mine too high
Next on list as find mine too high
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M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
Looks awesome. I really want to do it too...
- AlfaScozzesi
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M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
Just a reply as I don't know how to get a link!!
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M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
Is there not an illuminated version of the ZHP?AlfaScozzesi wrote: ↑Sat Feb 13, 2016 7:31 pm Is the best mod I have done to mine. Same a ZHP bar it is iluminated line the standard knob in the Z4M.
Looks like you got the front edge properly recessed where mine is slightly raised due to the stitching at the front of the gait or rather than the rear.
Top job.
Top job btw OP, my mate did this the other day, really nice mod.
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M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
Not available from BMW anymore apparently , gotta wait for one to pop up on eBay . Then we can all bid against each other ...... I want one !bmwaddict wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2017 6:40 pmIs there not an illuminated version of the ZHP?AlfaScozzesi wrote: ↑Sat Feb 13, 2016 7:31 pm Is the best mod I have done to mine. Same a ZHP bar it is iluminated line the standard knob in the Z4M.
Looks like you got the front edge properly recessed where mine is slightly raised due to the stitching at the front of the gait or rather than the rear.
Top job.
Top job btw OP, my mate did this the other day, really nice mod.
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M5 F10 Illuminated Gear knob and leather boot install
That's the point the F10 knob is available from BMW and is identical to ZHP except you get the new gaitor as well with better leather.
I reserected this thread to show someone pictures of the mod as I couldn't figure out how to show the link in his original thread.
I reserected this thread to show someone pictures of the mod as I couldn't figure out how to show the link in his original thread.