![]() The lower "boot lock" securing nut was carefully designed to provide a clean, OEM style seal between the knob and the shift boot by allowing the boot end to tuck down inside it. ![]() The suede and leather wrapped knobs are multipiece knobs that contain a steel center for the heaviest option. Unlike many others on the market, the knob features a groove where the seam of the wrapping insets so there is a smooth appearance and feel. To take it a step further, premium wrapping materials were selected- perforated "air-leather", delrin, and suede. Then we decided to anodize the components with an extremely durable and long lasting type II finish. We started out with using full CNC machined billet 6061-T6 aluminum. ![]() Our ECS Tuning in-house engineered billet aluminum shift knobs have been carefully designed and tested to bring you one of the highest quality and greatest interior enhancements available. Options in USDĬlick on the thumbnails to enlarge the images.Upgrade the feel and style of your boring shift knob! Designed and Engineered by ECS Tuning - v2 with refined ergonomics. Please choose from the USD options for worldwide shipping or GBP options for UK and EU shipping. Our products are packaged using high density custom foam to ensure they arrive at your door in perfect condition. Fits all current BMWs including E36, E46, E90, Z3, Z4 Such kits increase the resistance during gearchange - amplifying the inherent notchiness but our shift knob allows you to have the benefits of your short shift kit without this extra resistance.Īvailable in brushed stainless steel or Titanium plated for a dark gun metal grey finish. This shift-knob is an ideal add-on to a factory or aftermarket short shift kit. Furthermore, by merging a 2" sphere with a cone, every gear-change technique is accommodated for with an intuitive grip. Iteration resulted in an optimum height, correcting both aesthetic and ergonomic problems of the standard position. This was more apparent with cars having centre arm-rests. Prototyping revealed that if it sat too low - users would grip the shifter with fingertips rather than the palm of the hand. Our aim was to optimise the height for reduced throw and a more natural feel. The standard shift knob sits at an awkward height - for both ergonomic and aesthetic purposes. With the weight optimised, we have met both criteria - smooth and swift.Īs one customer put it, "this is how the gearchange should have felt from factory". Prototyping revealed that with the shift knob too light - the notchiness would still be there, too heavy and gearchange would become laboured and sloppy. The "notchy" nature of the BMW gearboxes is significantly smoothed out with this weight through providing a greater pivot force, giving you an effortless and precise gear change every time. Weighing in at just over 500g, the stainless steel shift knob really does feel substantial.
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