Wooden Shift Knob
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I just ordered the wooden shift knob for my beige leather car with poplar wood (automatic). The part came in with poplar wood, but the outside is wrapped in a black looking leather.
I was expecting beige leather to match my car. So I called Circle BMW back and they say it only comes in black.
Does that sound right? Did any of you also order the wooden shift knob with a beige interior and install it with the black part on the outside? It just doesn't seem to match.
I was expecting beige leather to match my car. So I called Circle BMW back and they say it only comes in black.
Does that sound right? Did any of you also order the wooden shift knob with a beige interior and install it with the black part on the outside? It just doesn't seem to match.
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That sounds right to me. I don't think I've ever seen a shift knob have anything but black leather on it. Imagine how dirty a beige leather patch would get with skin oil, etc.
Having said that, I'm sure it looks better than the black/silver shift knob.
-MrB
Having said that, I'm sure it looks better than the black/silver shift knob.
-MrB
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I believe you're right. The black or gray leather appears to be always used, even on the E39. No beige at all I think. Still seems odd to me.
I have had other cars with a beige shifter and it's fine. Same for a steering wheel. Both would get skin oil on it. But again, beige would still be fine. Oh well...
http://www.bimmermagazine.com/Gallery/e39/.../e39_int_20.jpg
I have had other cars with a beige shifter and it's fine. Same for a steering wheel. Both would get skin oil on it. But again, beige would still be fine. Oh well...
http://www.bimmermagazine.com/Gallery/e39/.../e39_int_20.jpg
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I heard you just pull it off and then push the other on. This has been posted before.
I just need to get my car now. Looks like Tuesday for me.
I just need to get my car now. Looks like Tuesday for me.
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