Getting rid of shifter "PRND" ?

E90joee · 01-05-2016, 07:48 AM

Dont know the parts called exactly but the pic should explain. I took out the old leather boot along with the shifter notification thing. Im going for a sleek manual look, i unplugged it and just put the manual alcantara boot with my knob. I put in sport mode and after like a block it goes back to regular D mode then i tried manual mode and same thing back to D mode. Im assuming that parts a must, i tucked it in on the side but it hits against it when i change from park to drive or vice versa. Does anyone know a way to delete it? Can it be coded out?

Delta0311 · 01-05-2016, 08:02 AM

Think it would have been easier to just get a manual car. Just make sure you hold on to all the parts, as you will probably have to piece it back together when you go to trade it in/sell it.

fravel · 01-05-2016, 08:21 AM

When I did mine I detached that piece from the faceplate like you have, but I left it plugged in inside the console and just tucked it away. It might take some finagling to get it just right, but it works.

NGEE · 01-05-2016, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fravel

When I did mine I detached that piece from the faceplate like you have, but I left it plugged in inside the console and just tucked it away. It might take some finagling to get it just right, but it works.

Same here - never had any problems with it tucked up in there. Just gotta get it into the right position. It's a nice, clean look...

(disregard the blue!)

Wolf 335 · 01-05-2016, 09:02 AM

You checked you wires? Maybe you have the common issue of the wires breaking from the lack of wire length and constant tugging.

E90joee · 01-05-2016, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NGEE

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Originally Posted by fravel

When I did mine I detached that piece from the faceplate like you have, but I left it plugged in inside the console and just tucked it away. It might take some finagling to get it just right, but it works.

Same here - never had any problems with it tucked up in there. Just gotta get it into the right position. It's a nice, clean look...

(disregard the blue!)

No worries mines wrapped in black rose

E90joee · 01-05-2016, 09:18 AM

I guess ill have to find a way to tuck it in the right place

kookie · 01-05-2016, 04:04 PM

Doing a m3 dct gear knob retrofit you can delete the PRND with sports mode working.

I have done it on mine with the lights coming up.

Sports mode / up / down functions send a signal and because you removed the wiring this signal isn't sent and you are stuck in d mode.

Kevinl · 01-06-2016, 12:43 AM

Posers

jauloz · 01-06-2016, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kookie

Doing a m3 dct gear knob retrofit you can delete the PRND with sports mode working.

I have done it on mine with the lights coming up.

Sports mode / up / down functions send a signal and because you removed the wiring this signal isn't sent and you are stuck in d mode.

how to do this? what are the parts and wiring needed?

J. Dub · 01-06-2016, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by NGEE

Same here - never had any problems with it tucked up in there. Just gotta get it into the right position. It's a nice, clean look...

(disregard the blue!)

What are the part numbers? Any DIY?

E90joee · 01-06-2016, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by NGEE

Same here - never had any problems with it tucked up in there. Just gotta get it into the right position. It's a nice, clean look...

(disregard the blue!)

What are the part numbers? Any DIY?

Go to turnermotorsports.com they have the alcantara boot on clearance in used parts for like 14$

NGEE · 01-06-2016, 09:35 AM

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What are the part numbers? Any DIY?

Wrapping the OEM steptronic shifter and replacing the lighted shifter panel with a manual boot

I purchased an alcantara boot, which is a direct snap-in replacement for the original lighted plastic panel/boot. There are videos out there on how to replace the shifter, and they will help you figure out how to remove the shifter and panel. Check out the Bimmian F30 shifter install video here: http://www.bimmian.com/Updated-Look-...r-E91-3-Series.

No time for videos? The shifter simply pulls off the stalk - put the car in neutral and pull straight up HARD. The plastic shift panel has snap clips on it identical to the manual boot you have purchased - inspect your new manual boot in order to see where they are, and that will help you remove the OEM one. The only tricky part is the wiring for the lights. There is a harness that passes through the console - it picks up the lighted shift indicators on the OEM shift panel, and continues on to the shift indicators in the dash instrument panel. You don't want to break continuity on this, as your instrument panel will not work properly in DS/+/- modes. The easiest way to solve this is to remove the lighted shift indicator from the OEM shift panel (a couple of screws) and just tuck it up under the new manual boot - make sure it doesn't interfere with the movement of the shifter. The indicator will continue to illuminate the current shift position, but no one will ever see it!

In terms of wrapping the shift handle, honestly I can't remember much about this. The shifter has two parts - the leather-wrapped base, and a plastic trim piece (mine was painted aluminum). The plastic trim piece can be removed for wrapping. I recall that it was relatively easy to get off, but difficult to get back on. I believe it comes off by pushing/prying upward. Sorry I didn't record the process! Once separated, just wrap the piece and reinstall it. I wrapped mine with a 99-cent sample of 3M 1080 Carbon Fiber from metrostyling.com. When finished, put the car in neutral, insert the shift handle into the boot, align the handle back into the stalk, and pop it down in by rapping hard on the top with your fist. It should be tight. If it's not completely tight (try shifting), then you didn't seat it - try again. Once it's seated, then you can snap your shift boot back into the console.

NOITALL · 01-06-2016, 09:48 AM

Wow you live and you learn...

I never knew "going for a manual transmission LOOK" was a thing in the scene...

Thanks for the heads up guys! Cheers!

Welcome to NBA Jam · 01-06-2016, 10:49 AM

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Wow you live and you learn...

I never knew "going for a manual transmission LOOK" was a thing in the scene...

Thanks for the heads up guys! Cheers!

Trannies are like trannies: tucking it in only fools you for a second.

NOITALL · 01-06-2016, 10:53 AM

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Trannies are like trannies: tucking it in only fools you for a second.

OMG man you're a freaking comedian!!!!

Awesome!!!!!!

NGEE · 01-06-2016, 12:23 PM

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Trannies are like trannies: tucking it in only fools you for a second.

Fuckin' hilarious!

J. Dub · 01-06-2016, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NGEE

Same here - never had any problems with it tucked up in there.

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Originally Posted by NGEE

I purchased an alcantara boot, which is a direct snap-in replacement for the original lighted plastic panel/boot.

NGEE thanks for the DIY. HOWEVER, what if we:
-have an automatic
-Order ONLY a boot from http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...gory_Code=Boot

**I think your alcantara boot came with a snap in base? See here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1158335 Notice the base "square" plate?

NGEE · 01-06-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by J. Dub

NGEE thanks for the DIY. HOWEVER, what if we:
-have an automatic
-Order ONLY a boot from http://leatherz.com/Merchant5/mercha...gory_Code=Boot

**I think your alcantara boot came with a snap in base? See here http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1158335 Notice the base "square" plate?

If you're just going to order a DIY replacement leather kit then you don't need to delete the PRND plate.

The one e90joee mentioned is the one I got from Turner Motorsports. http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-31...alcantara.aspx This is a direct replacement for your existing plate/boot combo.

Later I'll post pics for installing a fake clutch pedal to complete the whole "I'm actually trying to look like I've got a real manual transmission." poser DIY lol

NOITALL · 01-06-2016, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NGEE

If you're just going to order a DIY replacement leather kit then you don't need to delete the PRND plate.

The one e90joee mentioned is the one I got from Turner Motorsports. http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-31...alcantara.aspx This is a direct replacement for your existing plate/boot combo.

Later I'll post pics for installing a fake clutch pedal to complete the whole "I'm actually trying to look like I've got a real manual transmission." poser DIY lol

Hahahaha looking forward to it!

Cheers!

fravel · 01-06-2016, 02:41 PM

I just think the auto boot looks dumb, no one is trying to fake anyone into thinking their car is a manual.

NGEE · 01-06-2016, 03:09 PM

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I just think the auto boot looks dumb, no one is trying to fake anyone into thinking their car is a manual.

Exactly. I just like the clean look. That auto plate/boot combo is ugly and outdated.

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fravel Colonel 1648 Rep 2,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Nasti 'Nati iTrader: (1)	I just think the auto boot looks dumb, no one is trying to fake anyone into thinking their car is a manual. __________________
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