Shift Boot on Auto

saifsiddiqui · 05-08-2011, 04:58 AM

Can I put this manual boot on my auto e92? I know usually you can but this one says for cars the have the OEM short shift kit?

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E92-328...ifter/ES10915/

ChasVS · 05-08-2011, 06:35 AM

Well I suspect as you probably do that it would be a bit short and not reach the bottom of the shifter in all positions. I'd suspect in D it would show the stalk a bit since. But it's certainly worth a try. Most places have a return policy so give it a try.

Misturrtinnie · 05-08-2011, 02:43 PM

Let me know if it works out for you.

Andy M · 05-08-2011, 04:38 PM

Possible if you also remove the plastic panel that has the PRND LED indicators.

I'm using the MT boot on the MDCT shifter knob (which has the PRND LED indicators on the shifter itself). No problems with height either. The base of the MDCT knob, auto knob, and 6MT knob are about the same height. The knob itself adds to the overall height.

saifsiddiqui · 05-08-2011, 08:29 PM

Well I would take out the auto trim (PRND) and just have the boot and auto knob. Youre saying it should fit like that?

sandman0615 · 05-09-2011, 02:54 PM

ive seen it on e46. it seems that the overall shape is the same once you remove the a/t surround. the lights and letters would be gone but its a clean look. same as how it doesnt matter whether you buy manual or at center trim piece

natelam · 05-09-2011, 04:59 PM

I think you can it will just look weird. Go with the alacantra performance shift boot for auto.

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Andy M 81 Rep 1,208 Posts Drives: 09 BMW 335i xdrive Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	Possible if you also remove the plastic panel that has the PRND LED indicators. I'm using the MT boot on the MDCT shifter knob (which has the PRND LED indicators on the shifter itself). No problems with height either. The base of the MDCT knob, auto knob, and 6MT knob are about the same height. The knob itself adds to the overall height.
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saifsiddiqui Captain 42 Rep 858 Posts Drives: 2008 E92Xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	Well I would take out the auto trim (PRND) and just have the boot and auto knob. Youre saying it should fit like that?
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sandman0615 bimmer freak 99 Rep 579 Posts Drives: F30 335xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	ive seen it on e46. it seems that the overall shape is the same once you remove the a/t surround. the lights and letters would be gone but its a clean look. same as how it doesnt matter whether you buy manual or at center trim piece __________________ F30 335xi 6MT \| E90 325xi 6MT \| RIP E46 330xi \|\|DIY: DEPO P90\|\|
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natelam Major 22 Rep 1,491 Posts Drives: 18 F80 M3 AW ZCP MT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Bellevue Wa iTrader: (5)	I think you can it will just look weird. Go with the alacantra performance shift boot for auto.
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