SMG (m5/m6) Shift Knob Retrofit Plug-and-Play Kit!

ironic · 10-28-2008, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GDR

I'm in for this.
Are you sure you can't just slip your own 3 series boot into the M5 knob instead of having to stitch it again? There are several members that have already done this conversion and never mentioned having to sew it again.

Let me know when they are available.

You'll need to trim the boot on the SMG knob and slip it through the OEM boot and then stitch it so that the boot holds otherwise you'll see a gap and it won't look good at all. If you're comfortable stitching it and lining it up correctly by all means you can simply purchase the option A kit from me, but otherwise option B will be for people who want a truly full PNP unit.

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Originally Posted by Barmats

I'm in for the 335i DCT knob!

I know that for those who are doing the SMG knob, you'll lose the pushbutton lockout, correct? In other words, it will always be "depressed". Does anyone know how the 335i DCT knob will work? It appears to have a pushbutton on it, but I'm not sure if it's a switch (like the P button on the auto 5-ers) rather than a mechanical pushbutton.

You will lose the pushbutton, but I wouldn't call it the button a "lock out". From my experience so far I've noticed the SMG knob is shorter so that it's not easy to accidentally put it into the wrong gear, also because it's shorter it'll require more and deliberate force to move it from gear to gear. Also, you the car prevents you from shifting into a gear that's potentially hazardous to you and the car because you have to hit the brake to put it into gear anyways, and also I believe the car locks you out of reverse while you're moving forward. The stock gear level allows you to push it into neutral anyways without depressing the brake so there isn't much difference at all.

e93 me · 10-28-2008, 07:53 PM

very cool mod. nice notebook. macbook pro FTW! lol

rollyn2night · 10-28-2008, 08:34 PM

very interested in the EU 335i DCT knob...

Barmats · 10-28-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ironic

Also, you the car prevents you from shifting into a gear that's potentially hazardous to you and the car because you have to hit the brake to put it into gear anyways, and also I believe the car locks you out of reverse while you're moving forward. The stock gear level allows you to push it into neutral anyways without depressing the brake so there isn't much difference at all.

I believe you are correct. Self-preservation mode is enabled even if the pushbutton is disabled. I'll have to test it the next time I have a loaner from the dealership!

Cloud9blue · 10-28-2008, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Barmats

I believe you are correct. Self-preservation mode is enabled even if the pushbutton is disabled. I'll have to test it the next time I have a loaner from the dealership!

dude, treat those loaners nicely. they are still bimmers...

roho3323 · 10-28-2008, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by isugoo

maybe this is somewhat off topic.
I really like the sports A/T knob from 5ers and EU dual clutch shift knob.
Can you make PnP kit for those?
I'm def. in for that.

I'm in for this one!

cgillio · 10-28-2008, 11:33 PM

Im interested if you can stitch it to a manual boot.

phattbam · 10-28-2008, 11:39 PM

I ordered my manual boot already, it's on it's way.

cyba · 10-28-2008, 11:52 PM

put me down for M5 knob!

UdubBadger · 10-28-2008, 11:53 PM

such a sweet mod... almosts makes me wish I had Step

3urger328i · 10-29-2008, 10:55 AM

OK. What is the update OP? I'm itching so bad to hear if you got the approval to make these. Hurry moderators!!! He's a good guy. Let him make our dreams come true!!! (Maybe a lil over dramatic, but I'm dying for this mod)

jumpingjz · 10-29-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 3urger328i

OK. What is the update OP? I'm itching so bad to hear if you got the approval to make these. Hurry moderators!!! He's a good guy. Let him make our dreams come true!!! (Maybe a lil over dramatic, but I'm dying for this mod)

+1111111100000000000000000000000000

JZ

ironic · 10-29-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by cgillio

Im interested if you can stitch it to a manual boot.

I'm sure it can be done!

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Originally Posted by cyba

put me down for M5 knob!

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Originally Posted by 3urger328i

OK. What is the update OP? I'm itching so bad to hear if you got the approval to make these. Hurry moderators!!! He's a good guy. Let him make our dreams come true!!! (Maybe a lil over dramatic, but I'm dying for this mod)

I don't know what's up, it hasn't been too many days but I definitely expected a response sooner. I don't know how else to get in touch with them. I've already sent Jason 2 PMs and I emailed them via their contact form. Maybe they're on vacation?

absix · 10-29-2008, 02:43 PM

That's odd... when someone at my site wants to pay me, I do my best to get his money ASAP

Good luck, we're here and waiting!

jumpingjz · 10-29-2008, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ironic

I'm sure it can be done!

I don't know what's up, it hasn't been too many days but I definitely expected a response sooner. I don't know how else to get in touch with them. I've already sent Jason 2 PMs and I emailed them via their contact form. Maybe they're on vacation?

arent long, shragon, Mr.5 all admin? i know i am waiting lol

JZ

ironic · 10-29-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jumpingjz

arent long, shragon, Mr.5 all admin? i know i am waiting lol

JZ

Well they act as admins, but they're actually moderators. The real admins are the owners of this site and I believe they're Jason and Mark, maybe I'll send Mark a PM later today. I just don't want to bug them if for whatever reason they've been busy.

jumpingjz · 10-29-2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ironic

Well they act as admins, but they're actually moderators. The real admins are the owners of this site and I believe they're Jason and Mark, maybe I'll send Mark a PM later today. I just don't want to bug them if for whatever reason they've been busy.

ic, what about selling the kit to some eager buyer outside of E90Post? lol cant you tell from my responses that i am waiting patiently? lol

JZ

Cloud9blue · 10-29-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ironic

Well they act as admins, but they're actually moderators. The real admins are the owners of this site and I believe they're Jason and Mark, maybe I'll send Mark a PM later today. I just don't want to bug them if for whatever reason they've been busy.

i tried to contact the admin last week, havent gotten answer from them also...

ironic · 10-30-2008, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWnator

i tried to contact the admin last week, havent gotten answer from them also...

Yeah, I checked their profiles and they've all been active pretty recently so I'm not sure why they aren't reachable but I hope they respond soon. I sent a PM to Mark just now, maybe he'll be more responsive than Jason?

freshwhite335 · 10-30-2008, 12:57 PM

looks good. id do this

BMW MotorSport · 10-30-2008, 01:27 PM

Very nice little upgrade.

jumpingjz · 10-30-2008, 09:33 PM

any update?

JZ

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