Storm Motorwerks V1 Shift Knob

[Tristan 338]

Hi everyone

I'm selling this as I prefer the OEM shifter in the E92.

I opted for the titanium plating, 6 speed shift lines.

Product info:

CNC precision machined from Stainless Steel billet and fully optimised for an improved gear change. This is NOT the usual aftermarket gear knob - this is a fully engineered solution to improve your overall driving experience.

Main Benefits

Optimised weight for smooth gear-changes

Shorter than stock height for reduced throw

Optimised shape for comfort and grip

Weight

Weighing in at just over 500g, the stainless steel shift knob really does feel substantial. 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. Prototyping revealed that with the shift knob too light - the notchiness would still be there, too heavy and gearchange would become laboured and sloppy. With the weight optimised, we have met both criteria - smooth and swift.

As one customer put it, "this is how the gearchange should have felt from factory".

Size & Shape

The standard shift knob sits at an awkward height - for both ergonomic and aesthetic purposes. Our aim was to optimise the height for reduced throw and a more natural feel. Prototyping revealed that if it sat too low - users would grip the shifter with fingertips rather than the palm of the hand. This was more apparent with cars having centre arm-rests. Iteration resulted in an optimum height, correcting both aesthetic and ergonomic problems of the standard position. Furthermore, by merging a 2" sphere with a cone, every gear-change technique is accommodated for with an intuitive grip.

Reviews here: http://www.storm-motorwerks.com/reviews/

Paid $190 new

It is in excellent (new) condition.

Looking for $140 posted.

[CSET 572]

I'll take it mate, I don't suppose you have a shift boot lying around? The M5 G/K I have has a boot attached!