[aerokubectl]

The throws feel smoother and the grip is so much nicer. Strongly recommend picking it up if you're on a 6MT.

[Protatomonster]

I can't seem to open the picture you attached D:

[aerokubectl]

Originally Posted by Protatomonster

I can't seem to open the picture you attached D:

updated

[pz619]

Yes! Got the same and love it. Stock shifter felt big and imprecise. The smaller and lower performance shifter really improved the shift feel. More than I thought it could.

[glachhman3]

Anyone have the part number?

[BlkSVT]

So is this an actual improved short-throw shifter, or just the M-Performance CF shift knob? I'm not finding a shifter anywhere

If so, I might have found my first mod if it's actually a shifter (...prior to breaking it in and going BM3 of course)

[sobek305]

M perf shift Knob with suede booth from IND

[F80Dreamer]

I'm looking at getting this for my M4...did you notice a difference in throw, ie is it noticeable shorter vs stock?

[doughboy]

Nice, is it a short shift kit, or just a cosmetic knob and gaiter?

BMW short shift kit was awesome on my 335i a few years back.

BMW one looks different: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=03_4048

Is yours not a BMW item?

[pz619]

Originally Posted by glachhman3

Anyone have the part number?

Bought it from IND as they match the stitching on the boot. If you buy it direct from bmw you'll just get black stitching.

[Henry1518]

I doubt a knob would improve the overall shift feel by much. Does anyone know if there are replacement bushings or shift kits available to help tighten the shift feel? Stock feels kinda rubbery.

[///M Houbi]

Originally Posted by doughboy

Nice, is it a short shift kit, or just a cosmetic knob and gaiter?

BMW short shift kit was awesome on my 335i a few years back.

BMW one looks different: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=03_4048

Is yours not a BMW item?

I had that 335i short shifter installed in my E46! it was truly awesome!

[3t3p]

How do you fit it?

[///M Houbi]

Originally Posted by 3t3p

How do you fit it?

There is only one way to do it that i know of. The original E46 part was almost the same as the short shifter of the E9x, identical bushing.

...Plug n play

[pz619]

Originally Posted by Henry1518

I doubt a knob would improve the overall shift feel by much. Does anyone know if there are replacement bushings or shift kits available to help tighten the shift feel? Stock feels kinda rubbery.

For me it was an improvement. Mainly because of the weighting and the shorter height of the m performance shifter. As for bushings I don’t think you’ll see any improvement there. If you put the shifter in any gear and try to wiggle it around, there is virtually no play. Short shifter might be a better answer but I’ve heard horror stories, specifically to installation, worse feel, and weirdly enough the shifter sometimes isn’t straight.

[pz619]

Originally Posted by 3t3p

How do you fit it?

If you are talking about the knob and boot, it’s just held on by clips (boot) and friction (knob). Put the shifter in second gear, pull up really hard and try not to punch yourself in the face.

[Sideshow]

Originally Posted by pz619

Put the shifter in second gear, pull up really hard and try not to punch yourself in the face.

So true....

[BlkSVT]

Originally Posted by pz619

If you are talking about the knob and boot, it’s just held on by clips (boot) and friction (knob). Put the shifter in second gear, pull up really hard and try not to punch yourself in the face.

Ha! Thanks for the laugh. I'd like to say I haven't done that a time or 2 working in tight spaces where some force is necessary, but I'd be lying

[aerokubectl]

Originally Posted by F80Dreamer

I'm looking at getting this for my M4...did you notice a difference in throw, ie is it noticeable shorter vs stock?

feels like a shorter throw. It makes sense because the lever arm is lower.

It feels WAY more precise.

[ContactPatch]

Originally Posted by pz619

If you are talking about the knob and boot, it’s just held on by clips (boot) and friction (knob). Put the shifter in second gear, pull up really hard and try not to punch yourself in the face.

It is best to have someone you don't really like too much pull off the old shifter, tell them your wrist is sprained. Instruct them to pull like the Hulk.

[aerokubectl]

Originally Posted by pz619

If you are talking about the knob and boot, it’s just held on by clips (boot) and friction (knob). Put the shifter in second gear, pull up really hard and try not to punch yourself in the face.

I punched myself right in the face. It takes quite a bit of force to get it off!!!

[doughboy]

Ok, its actually the cosmetic BMWP shifter knob for the non M 2 series 235/240 etc...

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...61#25112222533

IND don't do their kit with orange stitching


The BMWP one for the M2C looks terrible:

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...48#51952457455