This is a genuine BMW aluminium gearshift knob, part number 82 23 9 405 686. The number stamped on the part is 82239405686; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 9405686. You will find it on our Merchandise & Accessories shelf, under Other Universal Accessories parts.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i and 325i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 6 diagrams, among them Shift knob, Classic (03_2836) and Shift knob, Classic (03_2837). It weighs about 132 g (0.3 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
