E92 Scratched Gearknob!!

[four4s]

Re: E92 Scratched Gearknob!!

hey sam,

have almost the same car as you.. have a long scratch (not deep tho.. more of the superficial type) on me knob too and I don't wear rings etc. too (no double entendre intended lol).
am a bit puzzled abt its origin as well. figured wear and tear stuff.... right now, am not using the buttons on the steering wheel too much for the same reason based on past experience... yeah, call me paranoid lol!

 

[phil]

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hmmm, a lot of scratched knobs in here it seems. better check with Rod whats the deal to fix that?

 

[hitmee]

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looks like teeth mark? someone bit the wrong knob?

 

[phil]

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Yeah Sam, whats "really" going on?

 

[Azrielsc]

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Hey four4s, guess that it may not be just me but a batch problem with the gearknob. If u can take a photo of the gearknob and post it here, I can try to see what PML can do.

Guys, I do appreciate the jokes but let keep the OT to a minimum. Thanks!

 

[fooman700]

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warranty claim period! my fren's civic has the same gear knob scratches, replaced FOC as it is QC problem.

 

[Mag]

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Dear All,

Just wondering if everyone who has an E92 facing the same problem as I am? I've only been driving my E92 for 3 mths and the gearknob is so badly scratched. I don't wear any rings on my left hand and if I am to rest my left arm on the gearknob, my watch is no where near it. So how can it get so scratched?

Does anyone else have the same problem as I do? Owners of other series, please chime in if you face the same problem.

Cheers,
Sam

That is strange..mine is perfectly ok. Looks as good as new..it has been 7 months now.

 

[MRacer77]

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wow! i just realized that I can even see Sam's finger print ridge details on the knob... i think.

 

[///M3]

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yea..i just notice that too..

for sam: u are sweating too much..its rubbing off the paint..(i think)

 

[Orh LuLu]

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it looks like a laminate being scratched...but i agree it shd be within warranty claims

lets say the laminate being scratched, question is if PML eventually have it replaced, how to prevent it from being scratched again.. hmmmm

Sam, did u use your rim turtle wax to polish it boh?:laughlik: or using a rough cloth to polish it?

 

[MRacer77]

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if you can see the fingerprint ridge detail and you can't polish it off something is seriously wrong man...

 

[kenntona]

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Looks like I have to shrink-wrap the knob soon !!!

 

[CyberTron]

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army teach us to use black tape.

 

[four4s]

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hey sam,

How abt using an AIO on the knob. I've got some JW Prime Strong.. could meet up with you to try to see if that makes the marks come off... If it's your fingerprint on it, then i doubt that they're deep scratches and may just be some residue/oil? Just give me a PM if you wish mate.

can't get a pic for you now as my car's in the PML workshop. i-drive screen went crazy, and I also had a problem with the crooked exhaust. It is highlighted here... something that future 335 owners should check when taking delivery.... doesn't affect all cars though (e.g. the test car SGS8211 does not have this problem).
Crooked tail pipes on ALL 335i coupes... - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com

anyway, let me know how it goes.

cheers

 

[Fat_burner]

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It's probably your ring that cause the scratches.......If you wear any that is.

 

[Azrielsc]

Re: E92 Scratched Gearknob!!

hey sam,

How abt using an AIO on the knob. I've got some JW Prime Strong.. could meet up with you to try to see if that makes the marks come off... If it's your fingerprint on it, then i doubt that they're deep scratches and may just be some residue/oil? Just give me a PM if you wish mate.

can't get a pic for you now as my car's in the PML workshop. i-drive screen went crazy, and I also had a problem with the crooked exhaust. It is highlighted here... something that future 335 owners should check when taking delivery.... doesn't affect all cars though (e.g. the test car SGS8211 does not have this problem).
Crooked tail pipes on ALL 335i coupes... - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com

anyway, let me know how it goes.

cheers

Its definitely the lamination problem because now the entire knob is scratched! Let me know if PML fixed ur crooked tail pipes... may go down too!

It's probably your ring that cause the scratches.......If you wear any that is.

Ring's on the right hand. Left-hand ring not ready yet!

 

[Azrielsc]

Re: E92 Scratched Gearknob!!

Well, almost exactly 2 months later, I finally received my gearknob!

PML's CSA called me last week to arrange for a slot on Monday to replace the gearknob. Decided to do an oil change as well. Dropped my car off at 1030hrs and received a call at 1430hrs that the oil change as well as replacing the gearknob was done.

Happy Camper again!

 

[hitmee]

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congrats!

will have to be careful when changing gears

 

[Azrielsc]

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I think its the lamination coating over the gearknob that is causing trouble, cuz I do not have a ring on my left hand.

 

[hetraa]

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u got sweaty palms innit?

Well, almost exactly 2 months later, I finally received my gearknob!

PML's CSA called me last week to arrange for a slot on Monday to replace the gearknob. Decided to do an oil change as well. Dropped my car off at 1030hrs and received a call at 1430hrs that the oil change as well as replacing the gearknob was done.

Happy Camper again!