shift knob trim

hjernazian · 03-21-2010, 09:06 PM

Hey all, i've noticed that the overlay over my shifter in my 335 is starting to go away. it looks old, faded, and not pleasing at all. only thing i've been able to find (other than replacing the whole thing through bmw, which i won't do) is this on bimmian http://www.bimmian.com/92/CKT/ . i like the idea, but don't want the carbonfiber trim, would rather prefer something that looks more OEM or at least a matte or solid color. thanks.

also, the glossy area around the steering wheel has the same problem... my old E90 had this problem but i didn't care because it a lease. dealership said it was standard wear.

jopa489 · 03-21-2010, 09:41 PM

Is your car under warranty? The dealer should be replacing peeling trim with no questions asked.

335i_4D · 03-21-2010, 09:56 PM

Go and see your dealer about the knob.
I had the exact same thing, and they've replaced it with the newer model.
You don't specify if your is an AT, but I've assumed so by the link you've provided.

If your knob has the upper part (just over the depress button to unlock the lever) peeling off and sharp (like you could cut yourself on it), they replaced it free because of a technical bulletin (like a recall, but on non-dangerous parts).

I have now the newest shift knob, and it looks good.

Don't know for the steering garnment.
But should cost nothing to ask...

hjernazian · 03-22-2010, 04:54 AM

sweet thanks. only problem is my car is over the 50k slightly and i have opted to go for a 3rd party warranty, and not with bmw, which had better coverage imo. is this part replacement extended to higher mileage like the hpfp by any chance?

335i_4D · 03-22-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hjernazian

is this part replacement extended to higher mileage like the hpfp by any chance?

Since it caused cuts to drivers, I'd assumed that it would be covered.
Nothing will be easiest than to go ask or better cal the dealer if he's not near home.

And ask at least 2 dealers if the 1st one says it's not covered.

GL with the claim !

jopa489 · 03-22-2010, 10:14 PM

It probably won't be covered. If you're very close to 50k, see if your dealer would do a goodwill replacement of the part. It's possible, no guarantees though.

hjernazian · 03-23-2010, 12:48 AM

thanks guys. never had this problem on any of the previous bmw's i've owned, except my 07 e90 a few years back. maybe bmw is china with some stuff. lol

alpinedevil335 · 03-23-2010, 12:55 AM

have you considered wrapping it with vinyl?

03-21-2010, 09:06 PM	#1
hjernazian Lieutenant 35 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0)	shift knob trim Hey all, i've noticed that the overlay over my shifter in my 335 is starting to go away. it looks old, faded, and not pleasing at all. only thing i've been able to find (other than replacing the whole thing through bmw, which i won't do) is this on bimmian http://www.bimmian.com/92/CKT/ . i like the idea, but don't want the carbonfiber trim, would rather prefer something that looks more OEM or at least a matte or solid color. thanks. also, the glossy area around the steering wheel has the same problem... my old E90 had this problem but i didn't care because it a lease. dealership said it was standard wear.
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03-21-2010, 09:41 PM	#2
jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Is your car under warranty? The dealer should be replacing peeling trim with no questions asked. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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335i_4D Now in the dark side ! 65 Rep 1,136 Posts Drives: 2011 911S 997.2 Cab Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: The Great North iTrader: (3)	Go and see your dealer about the knob. I had the exact same thing, and they've replaced it with the newer model. You don't specify if your is an AT, but I've assumed so by the link you've provided. If your knob has the upper part (just over the depress button to unlock the lever) peeling off and sharp (like you could cut yourself on it), they replaced it free because of a technical bulletin (like a recall, but on non-dangerous parts). I have now the newest shift knob, and it looks good. Don't know for the steering garnment. But should cost nothing to ask... __________________ Present: 2011 Porsche Carrera S Cab, white (Now on the dark side!) BMW X3 M40i (wifey) Past:2012 335i Sport Black, 20" 356 wheels, M Sport Aero, MPE (Sold -kinda missed) 2010 X5 35d Black fully loaded (Sold) 2007 335i sedan Antracite (Sold and missed !)
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hjernazian Lieutenant 35 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0)	sweet thanks. only problem is my car is over the 50k slightly and i have opted to go for a 3rd party warranty, and not with bmw, which had better coverage imo. is this part replacement extended to higher mileage like the hpfp by any chance?
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03-22-2010, 10:14 PM	#6
jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	It probably won't be covered. If you're very close to 50k, see if your dealer would do a goodwill replacement of the part. It's possible, no guarantees though. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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03-23-2010, 12:48 AM	#7
hjernazian Lieutenant 35 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0)	thanks guys. never had this problem on any of the previous bmw's i've owned, except my 07 e90 a few years back. maybe bmw is china with some stuff. lol
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03-23-2010, 12:55 AM	#8
alpinedevil335 Lieutenant 20 Rep 433 Posts Drives: Alpine White 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal (562) iTrader: (0)	have you considered wrapping it with vinyl?
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