DIY M shifter and M brake handle

rzm3 · 10-10-2007, 08:27 PM

i think so, different boot

Linkz · 11-22-2007, 12:53 PM

Any1 knows how to take off the black button from the brake handle?

Tommy420 · 11-28-2007, 06:40 PM

Same question as Linkz. I bought an aluminum brush e-brake handle to match the inside trim of my car. We all have detailed instructions on removing the boot and then the handle, but how do we go about removing the button for the hand brake, as mine is aluminum brush to match the rest of the handle?

Spool · 12-01-2007, 02:55 PM

Okay update...After transferring this shifter between cars i guess the housing got a little worn out/loose...but the thing actually came off when i shifted hard into 2nd...

I had to super glue it down...now it's stuck on there, if i sell my car i lose the shifter...but at least i know it won't come off when im at the track running it...

FrankoQ · 12-01-2007, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spool

Okay update...After transferring this shifter between cars i guess the housing got a little worn out/loose...but the thing actually came off when i shifted hard into 2nd...

I had to super glue it down...now it's stuck on there, if i sell my car i lose the shifter...but at least i know it won't come off when im at the track running it...

Hard shifter

Tommy420 · 12-06-2007, 01:48 PM

So I finally installed my e-brake handle and will post pictures soon. I realized that I didn't have to take off my brake handle button, and that my aluminum button simply fit over the black button. The bad part about this is that it's always loose and pulls off rather easily, but it looks nice.

txusa03 · 12-06-2007, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy420

So I finally installed my e-brake handle and will post pictures soon. I realized that I didn't have to take off my brake handle button, and that my aluminum button simply fit over the black button. The bad part about this is that it's always loose and pulls off rather easily, but it looks nice.

I have not seen any photo of the aluminum button. If you say it is a cover that fits over the existing button, then you can use silicone to glue it in place. Slide the alum button cover into place, then apply silicone to the open end/seam, that should keep the button from moving. And if you decided to take the alum button off, silicone is very easy to remove (it is not a permanent bonding agent like super glue which can damage the surfaces). The hand brake handle goes over the button and will cover that part of the button so no one will know you use silicone.

HeLLSpiRE · 12-18-2007, 04:42 PM

I'm picking up an 08 335xi coupe sometime in January and after reading everything that people have written will probably swap out my Ebrake handle and Shift knob. My question is whether the shift knob for the E92 part #: 25118037308 work with my car and I was wondering what the hand brake handle part number is for my car. Thanks a lot

bimmernupe · 01-15-2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy420

Same question as Linkz. I bought an aluminum brush e-brake handle to match the inside trim of my car. We all have detailed instructions on removing the boot and then the handle, but how do we go about removing the button for the hand brake, as mine is aluminum brush to match the rest of the handle?

Where did you get your aluminum button?

am_ver · 02-19-2008, 12:42 PM

one know which one for the e93?

M-Sport shift knob/boot:
E90 - 25 11 803 66 28
E92 - 25 11 803 73 08

am_ver · 02-25-2008, 06:32 PM

where do I buy a 8" cable tie from?!

am_ver · 02-25-2008, 10:40 PM

ok, I picked up the cable ties at home depot (pack of 10 8" for $2.6). Drove up home after work and wanted to do this DIY even though it had become dark.

The shifter and brake handle popped right off; it was so easy. Reading the posts, I was thinking that it is going to be so hard, but it was a piece of cake. Cutting off the original cable tie was an issue. Instead of scissors and cutting on the top use shears and cut at the bottom.

I put the new tie while the handle was still off (make sure boot is not upside down).

Thanks for great instructions on this DIY!!

Impulse · 02-28-2008, 02:18 AM

is the M-sport knob weighted? I like the 6oz knobs

LuisBoston · 03-22-2008, 10:56 AM

I did these yesterday. The knob makes a lot of difference. It's great.

Hardest part of the install was actually taking off the e-brake handle. It wouldn't budge.

matt_435xi · 03-22-2008, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by am_ver

one know which one for the e93?

M-Sport shift knob/boot:
E90 - 25 11 803 66 28
E92 - 25 11 803 73 08

whats the difference between e90/92 shift knobs????

UdubBadger · 03-22-2008, 05:38 PM

Easy install and great look...

with new trim it looks DAMN sexy

Stinger44 · 04-15-2008, 03:56 PM

Installed shifter and e-brake yesterday. Went very smoothly. Thanks to all!

Asclepius · 06-15-2008, 01:30 AM

Yup...this M shifter sucks in a big way and its not cause it has gotten worn out/loose, this happened to me right after I installed it. I ripped the knob right out on a handfull of ocasions going from 1st to 2nd when launching hard and racing. I want to glue it as well but I'm afraid it wont come off if I ever wanna change it again. Any advice besides on an adhesive? Of course shifting less aggressive would be a good start too but it really doesn't take that much force to pull mine out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spool

Okay update...After transferring this shifter between cars i guess the housing got a little worn out/loose...but the thing actually came off when i shifted hard into 2nd...

I had to super glue it down...now it's stuck on there, if i sell my car i lose the shifter...but at least i know it won't come off when im at the track running it...

xEcUtEr · 05-22-2009, 03:49 PM

nice diy!

thanks

OwnAge · 05-28-2009, 04:07 PM

okay im kinda stuck. I took the boot out but the shifter aint coming out. How hard do i pull it? I tried pretty hard and nothing happend. Im scared to damage things.

FrankoQ · 05-28-2009, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OwnAge

okay im kinda stuck. I took the boot out but the shifter aint coming out. How hard do i pull it? I tried pretty hard and nothing happend. Im scared to damage things.

Keep pulling and don't smack yourself in the face.

OwnAge · 05-28-2009, 04:16 PM

sh1t, i hope i wont damage the shifter. brb

10-10-2007, 08:27 PM	#67
rzm3 Moderator 702 Rep 4,736 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	i think so, different boot
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11-22-2007, 12:53 PM	#68
Linkz The Shexy One 4 Rep 17 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Any1 knows how to take off the black button from the brake handle?
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11-28-2007, 06:40 PM	#69
Tommy420 peace.love.health.happine ss 51 Rep 631 Posts Drives: 2008 335i e92 Montego/Blk lthr Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Same question as Linkz. I bought an aluminum brush e-brake handle to match the inside trim of my car. We all have detailed instructions on removing the boot and then the handle, but how do we go about removing the button for the hand brake, as mine is aluminum brush to match the rest of the handle? __________________ 2008 335i e92 Montego blue/black leather, alum brush trim, MT, ZSP, ZPP, nav, ipod/usb, sirius, alum brush e-brake, alum pedals, 35% Madico For pics of my ride, go to www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108628
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12-01-2007, 02:55 PM	#70
Spool ****** 613 Rep 6,169 Posts Drives: A few Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (24)	Okay update...After transferring this shifter between cars i guess the housing got a little worn out/loose...but the thing actually came off when i shifted hard into 2nd... I had to super glue it down...now it's stuck on there, if i sell my car i lose the shifter...but at least i know it won't come off when im at the track running it... __________________ MKIV 6spd 1000hp Club
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12-06-2007, 01:48 PM	#72
Tommy420 peace.love.health.happine ss 51 Rep 631 Posts Drives: 2008 335i e92 Montego/Blk lthr Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	So I finally installed my e-brake handle and will post pictures soon. I realized that I didn't have to take off my brake handle button, and that my aluminum button simply fit over the black button. The bad part about this is that it's always loose and pulls off rather easily, but it looks nice. __________________ 2008 335i e92 Montego blue/black leather, alum brush trim, MT, ZSP, ZPP, nav, ipod/usb, sirius, alum brush e-brake, alum pedals, 35% Madico For pics of my ride, go to www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108628
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12-18-2007, 04:42 PM	#74
HeLLSpiRE New Member 1 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta iTrader: (0)	I'm picking up an 08 335xi coupe sometime in January and after reading everything that people have written will probably swap out my Ebrake handle and Shift knob. My question is whether the shift knob for the E92 part #: 25118037308 work with my car and I was wondering what the hand brake handle part number is for my car. Thanks a lot
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02-19-2008, 12:42 PM	#76
am_ver Lieutenant 40 Rep 587 Posts Drives: Audi A6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area (Woodside) iTrader: (2)	one know which one for the e93? M-Sport shift knob/boot: E90 - 25 11 803 66 28 E92 - 25 11 803 73 08 __________________ 2006 A6 3.2 Quattro 2008 e93 335i, 6sp MT, Montego Blue, Saddle, Burl, ZSP, Bluetooth, iDrive, PDC, V1+CD 2007 e92 335i coupe, 6sp MT, Montego, Beige, ZPP, iDrive, PDC 2006 e90 325i, ZPP, iDrive, Arctic, Xenon
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02-25-2008, 06:32 PM	#77
am_ver Lieutenant 40 Rep 587 Posts Drives: Audi A6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area (Woodside) iTrader: (2)	where do I buy a 8" cable tie from?! __________________ 2006 A6 3.2 Quattro 2008 e93 335i, 6sp MT, Montego Blue, Saddle, Burl, ZSP, Bluetooth, iDrive, PDC, V1+CD 2007 e92 335i coupe, 6sp MT, Montego, Beige, ZPP, iDrive, PDC 2006 e90 325i, ZPP, iDrive, Arctic, Xenon
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02-25-2008, 10:40 PM	#78
am_ver Lieutenant 40 Rep 587 Posts Drives: Audi A6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area (Woodside) iTrader: (2)	ok, I picked up the cable ties at home depot (pack of 10 8" for $2.6). Drove up home after work and wanted to do this DIY even though it had become dark. The shifter and brake handle popped right off; it was so easy. Reading the posts, I was thinking that it is going to be so hard, but it was a piece of cake. Cutting off the original cable tie was an issue. Instead of scissors and cutting on the top use shears and cut at the bottom. I put the new tie while the handle was still off (make sure boot is not upside down). Thanks for great instructions on this DIY!! __________________ 2006 A6 3.2 Quattro 2008 e93 335i, 6sp MT, Montego Blue, Saddle, Burl, ZSP, Bluetooth, iDrive, PDC, V1+CD 2007 e92 335i coupe, 6sp MT, Montego, Beige, ZPP, iDrive, PDC 2006 e90 325i, ZPP, iDrive, Arctic, Xenon
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02-28-2008, 02:18 AM	#79
Impulse BMW ONE 15 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 93 RX-7 R1, 135i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00] 1993 Mazda RX-7 R1 [0.00]	is the M-sport knob weighted? I like the 6oz knobs
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03-22-2008, 10:56 AM	#80
LuisBoston Colonel 2346 Rep 2,865 Posts Drives: '13 128i, '23 iX M60 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boston iTrader: (3) Garage List 2013 BMW 128i [9.36] 2023 BMW iX M60 [9.25]	I did these yesterday. The knob makes a lot of difference. It's great. Hardest part of the install was actually taking off the e-brake handle. It wouldn't budge. __________________ 2023 BMW iX M60 BSM 2013 BMW 128i 6MT MGM/CR. M-sport/Premium/Cold, HK, Xenons, BMW SSK and PE. ED 7-12-2013 SOLD: '07 E90 6MT BSM/Terra, '18 F31 Sunset/Oyster, '21 Polestar 2 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=897862
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03-22-2008, 05:38 PM	#82
UdubBadger Banned 670 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	Easy install and great look... with new trim it looks DAMN sexy
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04-15-2008, 03:56 PM	#83
Stinger44 Lieutenant 9 Rep 531 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New England iTrader: (0)	Installed shifter and e-brake yesterday. Went very smoothly. Thanks to all! __________________ 2008 Black 335i 6MT Coupe 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6R
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05-22-2009, 03:49 PM	#85
xEcUtEr Private 7 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 05' E91 320d Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal iTrader: (0)	nice diy! thanks
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05-28-2009, 04:07 PM	#86
OwnAge Gourik 197 Rep 4,303 Posts Drives: Wrangler Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Innisfil Ontario. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 328i [8.90]	okay im kinda stuck. I took the boot out but the shifter aint coming out. How hard do i pull it? I tried pretty hard and nothing happend. Im scared to damage things. __________________
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05-28-2009, 04:16 PM	#88
OwnAge Gourik 197 Rep 4,303 Posts Drives: Wrangler Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Innisfil Ontario. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 328i [8.90]	sh1t, i hope i wont damage the shifter. brb __________________
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