Changing Gear Knob, Handbrake Lever - Both With Boot

[Champwhite]

Hi All

I just ordered the Performance gear knob and handbrake lever for my E92 but am having 2nd thoughts on installing them as the service staff mentioned the centre console has to come off for these two items to be installed. I am fastidious and hate for the interior trim to be removed as it may creak or not be re-installed properly after the parts are changed.

1) Is removing the centre console necessary e.g. when you change the interior trim panels or remove the gear knob and boot?
2) Is removing the centre console a simple task? I guess the more simple it is, the less likely things will go wrong e.g. not fitted back properly.
3) Anyone went through the process with PML? Care to share if it was done to your satisfaction?

Thanks!

 

[chershen]

Re: Changing Gear Knob, Handbrake Lever - Both With Boot

Hi All

I just ordered the Performance gear knob and handbrake lever for my E92 but am having 2nd thoughts on installing them as the service staff mentioned the centre console has to come off for these two items to be installed. I am fastidious and hate for the interior trim to be removed as it may creak or not be re-installed properly after the parts are changed.

1) Is removing the centre console necessary e.g. when you change the interior trim panels or remove the gear knob and boot?
2) Is removing the centre console a simple task? I guess the more simple it is, the less likely things will go wrong e.g. not fitted back properly.
3) Anyone went through the process with PML? Care to share if it was done to your satisfaction?

Thanks!

silver panel around gear knob must be removed. centre console no.
simple task.
i go to Boss to install. just pay for labour. chop chop curry pork.

 

[Slater]

Re: Changing Gear Knob, Handbrake Lever - Both With Boot

i changed them before. center console need not come off. only the leather boot case of the gear knob and handbrake need removing.

enjoy ur new toys.

 

[C3P0]

Re: Changing Gear Knob, Handbrake Lever - Both With Boot

Try to DIY...?
How to change the stock shift knob? - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com
DIY M shifter and M brake handle - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com

from the above, it looks very similar to e46 which is quite simple. But I'm not too sure if ur e92 works the same way as what is described in the above links.

 

[dantito]

Re: Changing Gear Knob, Handbrake Lever - Both With Boot

yes... very simple task... less than a minute to remove... w/o any tools somemore

 

[zorro]

Re: Changing Gear Knob, Handbrake Lever - Both With Boot

should be a cake ...if still not convinced sell your gear knob to me..

 

[Champwhite]

Re: Changing Gear Knob, Handbrake Lever - Both With Boot

Thanks for the comforting input. Now I am starting to doubt if the guys at PML know what they are talking about! WT.... Perhaps I should install my steering wheel at Boss too...

 

[Slater]

Re: Changing Gear Knob, Handbrake Lever - Both With Boot

Thanks for the comforting input. Now I am starting to doubt if the guys at PML know what they are talking about! WT.... Perhaps I should install my steering wheel at Boss too...

who at PML told u the center console needs removing? parts center or CSA?

 

[wt_know]

Re: Changing Gear Knob, Handbrake Lever - Both With Boot

you should !

Thanks for the comforting input. Now I am starting to doubt if the guys at PML know what they are talking about! WT.... Perhaps I should install my steering wheel at Boss too...

 

[Champwhite]

Re: Changing Gear Knob, Handbrake Lever - Both With Boot

who at PML told u the center console needs removing? parts center or CSA?

I think he's from parts center. There's this PML road show at GWC and I bought the parts at the parts display stand. Sheesh... This is bad, how can they not know about such simple matters? I didn't have very good experience for my Z4 3.0i coupe as well. There was a tinkling sound coming from the rear and they kept insisting it's from the front and said my steering bushes (or something) is worn out. They replaced them but then the alignment ran. The sound was still present - turns out they left a valve in the rear wheels when the previous owner went to re-spray the rims to black (done at PML). I sold the car immediately after as mentioned earlier, i am a fastidious bugger... haha...

This is bad...

 

[Slater]

Re: Changing Gear Knob, Handbrake Lever - Both With Boot

I think he's from parts center. There's this PML road show at GWC and I bought the parts at the parts display stand. Sheesh... This is bad, how can they not know about such simple matters? I didn't have very good experience for my Z4 3.0i coupe as well. There was a tinkling sound coming from the rear and they kept insisting it's from the front and said my steering bushes (or something) is worn out. They replaced them but then the alignment ran. The sound was still present - turns out they left a valve in the rear wheels when the previous owner went to re-spray the rims to black (done at PML). I sold the car immediately after as mentioned earlier, i am a fastidious bugger... haha...

This is bad...

Installation is done by CSA and his workers. They will be the ones who advise on matters such as installation. Parts guys order parts based on csa's requirements