Favorite OEM shift knob (non-BMW)

b92 · 07-11-2019, 02:03 PM

Since this is a BMW forum we all know the ZHP is obviously the best shift knob ever created, so I’m wondering what other manufacturers produce(d) one almost equally as great? I’ve only driven about 10 different manual vehicles in my life so the variety of my experiences is limited, especially as it relates to higher end/classic models.

Curious to see what some of the replies are, pics are encouraged!

Efthreeoh · 07-11-2019, 02:18 PM

My vote is Momo Anatomico, black leather. Great feel and perfect weight.

https://momo.com/en-us/product/anatomico/

Red Bread · 07-11-2019, 02:31 PM

Metal and gated get my vote.

Oops, ignore the crappy carbon top on the first pic.

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I had a Ti Cavallini in my old M Coupe, that was just about perfect.
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dtla1 · 07-11-2019, 02:34 PM

For non-BMW but still OEM (which I think was the intent of OP), I gotta throw out the one in my dad's '66 mustang. True H Pattern:

Uber Commuter · 07-11-2019, 02:38 PM

The original MK I/II VW Golf Ball Shift Knob in the GTI was stellar; though the weighted modern version is amazing as well

dtla1 · 07-11-2019, 03:31 PM

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The original MK I/II VW Golf Ball Shift Knob in the GTI was stellar; though the weighted modern version is amazing as well

And there's a BMW Motorsport version that emulates those too. Very nice.

Bumpinjeep · 07-11-2019, 06:08 PM

[IMG]https://www.z1motorsports.com/images/350******Knob-2843.JPG[/IMG]I really liked the shift-knob on my 350Z. It was comfy.

ppointer · 07-11-2019, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dtla1

For non-BMW but still OEM (which I think was the intent of OP), I gotta throw out the one in my dad's '66 mustang. True H Pattern:

That gets an up-vote from me. Love the cue-ball style shift knobs. I had a white one in an old Pontiac I had in the '70's.

dtla1 · 07-11-2019, 08:00 PM

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That gets an up-vote from me. Love the cue-ball style shift knobs. I had a white one in an old Pontiac I had in the '70's.

It's hard to tell from that angle but the top of it is actually mostly flat. He does have a totally round shift knob in clear purple with glitter in it. Previous owner had it in the car, also works well.

Efthreeoh · 07-11-2019, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dtla1

For non-BMW but still OEM (which I think was the intent of OP), I gotta throw out the one in my dad's '66 mustang. True H Pattern:

Here's my 1972 Ford Pinto's shifter, which now serves as the release handle knob for my lift's lock.

ntg44 · 07-11-2019, 09:58 PM

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Metal and gated get my vote.

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You’ve just convinced me to get this knob for my R8. Looks nuts

pikkagtr · 07-11-2019, 10:58 PM

Got a soft spot for my old Evolution IX MR

still mad I let it go

b92 · 07-12-2019, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pikkagtr

Got a soft spot for my old Evolution IX MR

still mad I let it go

Looks just like one of the aftermarket MOMO knobs

b92 · 07-12-2019, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ntgarage44

You’ve just convinced me to get this knob for my R8. Looks nuts

You both have just convinced me to get an R8

*checks bank account*

Never mind

ntg44 · 07-12-2019, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by b92

You both have just convinced me to get an R8

*checks bank account*

Never mind

Just brought my 2012 4.2 vert with 15k miles to the dealer I purchased it from for a service. I asked my salesman to give me an appraisal on it while it was there. He came back to me with $70k USD.

In 2 years this thing will be under $50k. Dream is real

Sorry in advance for going off topic everyone. We now return to our regularly scheduled programming.

SherM4n · 07-12-2019, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by b92

You both have just convinced me to get an R8

*checks bank account*

Never mind

We each got some seat time in a corporate 6-speed V8 Spyder in the Adirondacks at TT-East 2011. It was great fun, but I seemed to keep getting hung for a second on the 2-3 shift and the like. I'm sure it's something I could get used to, though.

JM98 · 07-12-2019, 07:48 PM

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3798j · 07-12-2019, 08:55 PM

Not OEM. It’s an Amco leather.

b92 · 07-15-2019, 04:03 PM

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Not OEM. It’s an Amco leather.

I'm guessing this is one of your Triumphs, GT6? I'd love to take an old Triumph out for a drive

3798j · 07-15-2019, 04:35 PM

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I'm guessing this is one of your Triumphs, GT6? I'd love to take an old Triumph out for a drive

Yep, this is the knob/shift lever in the GT6. Back in the day, as soon as you could, you'd replace your sports car's knob with an Amco...$4.95 for leather, $3.95 for wood.

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Efthreeoh General 19426 Rep 19,836 Posts Drives: The E90 + Z4 Coupe & Z3 R'ster Join Date: May 2012 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	My vote is Momo Anatomico, black leather. Great feel and perfect weight. https://momo.com/en-us/product/anatomico/ Last edited by Efthreeoh; 07-11-2019 at 02:32 PM..
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Red Bread Major General 4459 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Metal and gated get my vote. Oops, ignore the crappy carbon top on the first pic. [IMG]https://amp.businessinsider.com/imag...f9-750-563.jpg[/IMG] [IMG] View post on imgur.com [/IMG] I had a Ti Cavallini in my old M Coupe, that was just about perfect. [IMG]https://i1.wp.com/mz3.net/files/2010...obs.jpg?w=1400[/IMG]
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dtla1 Colonel 828 Rep 2,232 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, Space Grey Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (2)	For non-BMW but still OEM (which I think was the intent of OP), I gotta throw out the one in my dad's '66 mustang. True H Pattern:
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