the M5 auto knob post?

Tallest · 03-30-2008, 04:33 AM

i wonder if you can paint over (under?) all the lettering except the sport mode, in other words easily modify the faceplate of the gearnob. I'd just black out everything except sport mode... Otheriwse there is some mismatching on it thatbugs me.

The 1 series Automatic has a differently shaped knob, smaller a bit, with sharper lines to it which I thought looked great. I suggest for people looking to mod their auto but not sure on the M5 unit, to give that one a try. took this one in the loaner car.

phattbam · 03-30-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Kev

Stock boot is ok. I'll try to snap pics of the wiring if possible.

Have you done this Kev?

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Originally Posted by asdflkijd

+1, I found the smg knob on tischer's site, but I need someone to do a DYI on the wiring.. so if anyone is experienced or know how to do this, please chime in!

btw, link for the guys that are interested.

http://www.mileoneparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462

group buy??

Kev · 03-30-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by phattbam

Have you done this Kev?

Couldn't quite get to it yet. I talked to the Tech and he didn't keep his notes from the last install and the wiring in the shifter console is quite messy, looks like you need to tap into two separate wiring harness to get it to work. I can post some pics on the E92 when it comes in though.

phattbam · 03-31-2008, 10:54 AM

thanks Kev, keep us posted on this

absix · 04-08-2008, 06:18 PM

Bump -_0

ctgazer · 04-15-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 320what

i wonder if you can paint over (under?) all the lettering except the sport mode, in other words easily modify the faceplate of the gearnob. I'd just black out everything except sport mode... Otheriwse there is some mismatching on it thatbugs me.

The 1 series Automatic has a differently shaped knob, smaller a bit, with sharper lines to it which I thought looked great. I suggest for people looking to mod their auto but not sure on the M5 unit, to give that one a try. took this one in the loaner car.

the 1 series auto knob is the same as the 3 series auto knob for 2008 and up.

phattbam · 04-16-2008, 01:53 AM

I'd be interested in knowing how to figure out how to tap the wiring for the pattern to properly light up...

Kyosho · 06-02-2008, 02:11 AM

if someone made a DIY for the m5 smg knob wiring it would be on my car right now =b

kengi1600 · 06-02-2008, 11:29 AM

I heard somebody on the this forum said they used a z4 m shifter smg and tapped in the cigerette lighter for power with a mini switch to turn it on. :

phattbam · 06-03-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyosho

if someone made a DIY for the m5 smg knob wiring it would be on my car right now =b

how about you make one for us to give props to. I would but I have no idea where to start without any advise

Fartpimpson · 06-03-2008, 02:20 AM

Required materials already submitted to a shop. I am working on a DIY custom harness which you can retrofit back to stock easily so it wouldn't void the warranty. Please stay tune and be patient.

phattbam · 06-03-2008, 02:14 PM

been waiting for a DIY for some time now... good luck and please keep us posted.

Kyosho · 06-03-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Fartpimpson

Required materials already submitted to a shop. I am working on a DIY custom harness which you can retrofit back to stock easily so it wouldn't void the warranty. Please stay tune and be patient.

subscribed!

Gulfstream V Pilot · 06-05-2008, 05:39 AM

How much does this DIY set you back? I would love to do that.

Fartpimpson · 06-05-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Gulfstream V Pilot

How much does this DIY set you back? I would love to do that.

I will PM you once it's done

nyc3r · 06-05-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Fartpimpson

I will PM you once it's done

PM me too, damn I already changed my knob twice too!

phantom330 · 06-05-2008, 09:21 AM

looks good, just kind of weird to have a knob where the shift patterns don't match up to the actual ones. I'd like to see the confused look on the Valet's face if you ever have to get valet parking, they will probably break your shifter trying to go left into reverse.

Fartpimpson · 06-05-2008, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom330

looks good, just kind of weird to have a knob where the shift patterns don't match up to the actual ones. I'd like to see the confused look on the Valet's face if you ever have to get valet parking, they will probably break your shifter trying to go left into reverse.

Valet will never get a chance to drive my car.

Barmats · 06-05-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Fartpimpson

Required materials already submitted to a shop. I am working on a DIY custom harness which you can retrofit back to stock easily so it wouldn't void the warranty. Please stay tune and be patient.

Definitely interested!

phantom330 · 06-05-2008, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fartpimpson

Valet will never get a chance to drive my car.

some places you go there isn't much of a choice though. I agree I don't like people touching my car either. Valet parked a few weeks back and noticed the valet was rummaging around in my glove box. Nothing in there to see, but besides the point. A valet also recently backed an SUV in to my friends new Cayman S shortly after he valeted. Maybe I should rethink my stance

phattbam · 06-06-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fartpimpson

I will PM you once it's done

could you add me to the list of members to PM this DIY to. or maybe even post it up for others to do.

MIC328i · 06-14-2008, 01:36 AM

I want to be in on the harness if you guys are still making it, those M5s knob are so hot.

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phantom330 Captain 20 Rep 892 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OH iTrader: (0)	looks good, just kind of weird to have a knob where the shift patterns don't match up to the actual ones. I'd like to see the confused look on the Valet's face if you ever have to get valet parking, they will probably break your shifter trying to go left into reverse.
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