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      02-27-2012, 06:49 PM   #1
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Replacement of Auto Gear Selector Knob

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The previous owner of my coupe was an avid fan of using the manual mode and has worn the silver (aluminium) finish off the top of the knob. I have done some reasearch on the net and the cheapest I have found is through eBay for a new one - about $95 delivered. There's a few videos on YouTube showing how to change it. Has anyone changed theirs? Is it really as easy as it looks - just as long as you don't hit yourself in the face?

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      02-27-2012, 06:52 PM   #2
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Yes it really is as easy as it looks.
- Put it in Park
- Use both hands to grip it tightly
- Yank it upwards... if it doesn't work, try again harder.
- 'Bash' the new one on.

Be careful not to:
a) hit yourself in the face and give yourself a bleeding nose
b) break your rear vision mirror

They have both been done before and hilarity ensued.
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      02-27-2012, 08:25 PM   #3
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You could probably get a performance shifter for about the same price !
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      02-27-2012, 10:01 PM   #4
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Do you have a link to a performance shifter so I can see what it looks like?

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      02-27-2012, 10:28 PM   #5
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Do you have a link to a performance shifter so I can see what it looks like?

Felosenco
http://www.unitedbmwonline.com/perfo...atic-3119.html

this is for RHD though so don't go buying that one
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      02-27-2012, 11:27 PM   #6
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You might be able to do a paddle shift mod. Stu seems to be the expert iirc
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      02-28-2012, 02:04 AM   #7
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I have a spare one in "brand new" condition, happy to post it to Brisbane for less than $95!
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You might be able to do a paddle shift mod. Stu seems to be the expert iirc
If you decide to go with paddle shifters on the steering wheel then i've got he steering wheel for ya
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      02-28-2012, 06:42 AM   #9
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If you decide to go with paddle shifters on the steering wheel then i've got he steering wheel for ya
I have an M Sport so already have the paddle shifters thanks.
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      02-28-2012, 06:45 AM   #10
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I have an M Sport so already have the paddle shifters thanks.
hahah cool...hmm didnt know that 323i comes with paddles? unless u retro fitted it?
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http://www.unitedbmwonline.com/perfo...atic-3119.html

this is for RHD though so don't go buying that one
I love that Alcantra boot swooping up onto the gear lever. $78 boot only or $131 for boot and lever - USD I assume! What's the difference between LHD and RHD with regards to the lever & boot?
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hahah cool...hmm didnt know that 323i comes with paddles? unless u retro fitted it?
No came standard with M Sport package as well as 19"rims and sports suspension.
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Anybody know how hard/easy or possible it is to terrific he steptronic shifter from an e70 x5 or similar? Looks like the dct shifter...
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      02-28-2012, 08:58 AM   #14
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Hi All,

The previous owner of my coupe was an avid fan of using the manual mode and has worn the silver (aluminium) finish off the top of the knob. I have done some reasearch on the net and the cheapest I have found is through eBay for a new one - about $95 delivered. There's a few videos on YouTube showing how to change it. Has anyone changed theirs? Is it really as easy as it looks - just as long as you don't hit yourself in the face?

Cheers

Felosenco
I also need to replace mine, was Ebay the best option?
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      02-28-2012, 04:40 PM   #15
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Yes cheapest option I have found so far.
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I love that Alcantra boot swooping up onto the gear lever. $78 boot only or $131 for boot and lever - USD I assume! What's the difference between LHD and RHD with regards to the lever & boot?
Hi Felosenco,

The RHD and LHD have different boots.

Worth also checking out:
http://www.bmminiparts.com/
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Anybody know how hard/easy or possible it is to terrific he steptronic shifter from an e70 x5 or similar? Looks like the dct shifter...
motive mods sells a plug and play package.

is very easy except you have to cut the stalk down to make it fit properly.

I would go with the M Shifter instead (like the E60 M5) that is a direct plug and play
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Anybody know how hard/easy or possible it is to terrific he steptronic shifter from an e70 x5 or similar? Looks like the dct shifter...
motive mods sells a plug and play package.

is very easy except you have to cut the stalk down to make it fit properly.

I would go with the M Shifter instead (like the E60 M5) that is a direct plug and play
As I'm new to this I'm not sure if you're taking the piss
So if you are tell me before I get an m5 paperweight shifter. I would have thought since its smg it wouldn't work ? I'm not fussed on the model, just prefer the metal look as opposed to the regular simple leather. Any other way to get that look?
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http://www.motivemods.com/product-p/mm-sst-d3.htm

Any one interested in a grp buy ? or does anyone else have a cheaper option ?
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As I'm new to this I'm not sure if you're taking the piss
So if you are tell me before I get an m5 paperweight shifter. I would have thought since its smg it wouldn't work ? I'm not fussed on the model, just prefer the metal look as opposed to the regular simple leather. Any other way to get that look?
I am not taking the piss lol but you need to get it from motivemods as they modify it to fit the steptronic (when i say plug and play i meant plug and play from then don't need any cutting of the stalk)

pics of the dct retrofit

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=561

pics of the m shifter

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=552

anyway that thread has a lot of info about motivemods retrofit shifter
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http://www.motivemods.com/product-p/mm-sst-d3.htm

Any one interested in a grp buy ? or does anyone else have a cheaper option ?
I have a dct from motive mods im selling for $340 shipped to your area
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