the M5 auto knob post?

Fartpimpson · 07-28-2008, 05:34 PM

I have been told that the wiring of the shift for 2007 and 2008 models are different. Currently I own a 2007 model. Anyone in socal who owns a 2008 would like to help for the DIY?

phattbam · 07-28-2008, 11:10 PM

^^ I would but I'm from NorCal.

Fartpimpson · 07-28-2008, 11:48 PM

I am selling my M5 SMG knob brand new. Any one interested? Since no one in socal can help for the testing, I need my $ for my other mods.

phattbam · 07-29-2008, 12:24 AM

that sucks... I was hoping to see someone's DIY, but I might have to take mine to a local shop to see what they can do.

delrosa81 · 07-29-2008, 02:11 AM

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Ok my M5 knob with Arqray Carbon Leather Boot.

phattbam · 07-29-2008, 10:33 AM

^^ nice shiftboot..

kaji335i · 08-04-2008, 06:15 PM

If anyone has a 07 e92 and wants to wire the smg knob themselves, shoot me a PM. I recently did the install myself and can provide the pinouts and which wires to tap into to get the knob to work. I am not 100% sure this will work on a e90 or an 08 model as I have not looked into it yet but you are welcome to try it out.

Basic wiring knowledge is a must.

phattbam · 08-05-2008, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaji335i

If anyone has a 07 e92 and wants to wire the smg knob themselves, shoot me a PM. I recently did the install myself and can provide the pinouts and which wires to tap into to get the knob to work. I am not 100% sure this will work on a e90 or an 08 model as I have not looked into it yet but you are welcome to try it out.

Basic wiring knowledge is a must.

Did you get your connector/harnesses from the dealership parts dept? I'm looking for that right now for my set up.

kaji335i · 08-05-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by phattbam

Did you get your connector/harnesses from the dealership parts dept? I'm looking for that right now for my set up.

I cut the connector off of the smg knob and soldered leads to it directly. You can purchase the female connector that plugs into the knob at BMW but you will also need to purchase either the wires with the pins connected or purchase the pins and crimper. Both are expensive for what they are so I opted to just cut and solder since space is limited under the console.

adfernandez · 08-14-2008, 06:53 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kaji335i

If anyone has a 07 e92 and wants to wire the smg knob themselves, shoot me a PM. I recently did the install myself and can provide the pinouts and which wires to tap into to get the knob to work. I am not 100% sure this will work on a e90 or an 08 model as I have not looked into it yet but you are welcome to try it out.

Basic wiring knowledge is a must.

Fartpimpson · 08-14-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaji335i

I cut the connector off of the smg knob and soldered leads to it directly. You can purchase the female connector that plugs into the knob at BMW but you will also need to purchase either the wires with the pins connected or purchase the pins and crimper. Both are expensive for what they are so I opted to just cut and solder since space is limited under the console.

Can you post some pictures of your knob with different lights on?

Fartpimpson · 08-27-2008, 03:34 AM

Let me post.

Thanks to kaji335i, Mission Accomplish.
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darkphantom · 08-27-2008, 09:24 AM

oh damn! that is pretty badass!

while the pattern isn't the same, I like how the letters light up!

How much is the knob?!? I NEED to get this!!! LOL

Fartpimpson · 08-27-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

oh damn! that is pretty badass!

while the pattern isn't the same, I like how the letters light up!

How much is the knob?!? I NEED to get this!!! LOL

Just go to your local dealership they should have it.

adfernandez · 08-29-2008, 02:30 AM

Thanks to kaji335i

, I have succesfully fitted the M5 SMG knob in my E81 120d steptronic, with the illumination working.

I am working in the DIY manual... coming soon!

phattbam · 08-29-2008, 02:38 AM

nice mods guys.

lilblaze27 · 09-28-2008, 04:12 PM

so this won't work with 08?

phattbam · 09-28-2008, 10:37 PM

it will work. you just need to tap the wires a lil differently.

lilblaze27 · 09-29-2008, 01:24 AM

Can you tell me details about wiring?
Thanks in advance

GAM3OVR85 · 09-29-2008, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilblaze27

Can you tell me details about wiring?
Thanks in advance

+1

asdflkijd · 09-29-2008, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adfernandez

Thanks to kaji335i

, I have succesfully fitted the M5 SMG knob in my E81 120d steptronic, with the illumination working.

I am working in the DIY manual... coming soon!

the day you get the DIY out will be the day I get this..

I wonder if we can swap out the auto shit boot for the manual one, to make it more discrete.

lilblaze27 · 09-29-2008, 01:33 AM

Another question, Do you need any extra wire for this mod? (for 08 E92)
Or All you need to buy is knob?

07-28-2008, 05:34 PM	#111
Fartpimpson Colonel 299 Rep 2,414 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alhambra, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I have been told that the wiring of the shift for 2007 and 2008 models are different. Currently I own a 2007 model. Anyone in socal who owns a 2008 would like to help for the DIY?
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07-28-2008, 11:10 PM	#112
phattbam Major General 183 Rep 5,817 Posts Drives: '17 Protonic Blue i3 REx Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf area iTrader: (21)	^^ I would but I'm from NorCal.
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07-28-2008, 11:48 PM	#113
Fartpimpson Colonel 299 Rep 2,414 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alhambra, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	I am selling my M5 SMG knob brand new. Any one interested? Since no one in socal can help for the testing, I need my $ for my other mods.
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07-29-2008, 12:24 AM	#114
phattbam Major General 183 Rep 5,817 Posts Drives: '17 Protonic Blue i3 REx Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf area iTrader: (21)	that sucks... I was hoping to see someone's DIY, but I might have to take mine to a local shop to see what they can do.
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07-29-2008, 02:11 AM	#115
delrosa81 Delrosa81 59 Rep 251 Posts Drives: G30 540i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Singapore iTrader: (0)	Ok my M5 knob with Arqray Carbon Leather Boot. __________________ F20 LCi
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07-29-2008, 10:33 AM	#116
phattbam Major General 183 Rep 5,817 Posts Drives: '17 Protonic Blue i3 REx Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf area iTrader: (21)	^^ nice shiftboot..
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08-04-2008, 06:15 PM	#117
kaji335i Lieutenant Colonel 37 Rep 1,896 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: that place iTrader: (0)	If anyone has a 07 e92 and wants to wire the smg knob themselves, shoot me a PM. I recently did the install myself and can provide the pinouts and which wires to tap into to get the knob to work. I am not 100% sure this will work on a e90 or an 08 model as I have not looked into it yet but you are welcome to try it out. Basic wiring knowledge is a must.
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08-27-2008, 03:34 AM	#122
Fartpimpson Colonel 299 Rep 2,414 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alhambra, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	Let me post. Thanks to kaji335i, Mission Accomplish. [u2b]<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DhefzD3ambM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DhefzD3ambM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>[/u2b]
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08-27-2008, 09:24 AM	#123
darkphantom Banned 656 Rep 5,945 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	oh damn! that is pretty badass! while the pattern isn't the same, I like how the letters light up! How much is the knob?!? I NEED to get this!!! LOL
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08-29-2008, 02:30 AM	#125
adfernandez Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 120dA Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Spain iTrader: (0)	Thanks to kaji335i , I have succesfully fitted the M5 SMG knob in my E81 120d steptronic, with the illumination working. I am working in the DIY manual... coming soon!
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08-29-2008, 02:38 AM	#126
phattbam Major General 183 Rep 5,817 Posts Drives: '17 Protonic Blue i3 REx Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf area iTrader: (21)	nice mods guys.
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09-28-2008, 04:12 PM	#127
lilblaze27 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 314 Posts Drives: C207, E92 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (4)	so this won't work with 08?
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09-28-2008, 10:37 PM	#128
phattbam Major General 183 Rep 5,817 Posts Drives: '17 Protonic Blue i3 REx Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf area iTrader: (21)	it will work. you just need to tap the wires a lil differently.
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09-29-2008, 01:24 AM	#129
lilblaze27 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 314 Posts Drives: C207, E92 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (4)	Can you tell me details about wiring? Thanks in advance
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09-29-2008, 01:33 AM	#132
lilblaze27 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 314 Posts Drives: C207, E92 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (4)	Another question, Do you need any extra wire for this mod? (for 08 E92) Or All you need to buy is knob?
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