Retrofited E9X Steptronic Gear shifter

bennyyko2013 · 11-18-2014, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by JPrestige

BUMP...+1 more on group buy!

E46toE90 · 03-30-2015, 08:29 PM

Old thread, to much to read through

So if anyone wants to tell me

Can I buy the knob /a manual boot and just slap it in and leave the wires to my old plate disconnected and wires to knob disconnected

schulrog · 03-30-2015, 09:08 PM

so you just want to add the shifter without any lights etc? sure that'll work but you'll lose the DS function in the process. if you want to keep the DS you'd need to bride pins 4 and 6 in the blue 6pin plug. it won't look too great because generally a new boot is made which attached to the shifter to make it look nice.

E46toE90 · 03-30-2015, 11:23 PM

Why wouldn't ds work? DS is by moving the entire knob it's not electronic? Why is a new boot needed? I'm waiting for my manual boot to come in.

schulrog · 03-30-2015, 11:52 PM

you are partially correct. moving the knob over closes an electrical contact enabling DS. it's not just a mechanical operation just as shifting up and down is not "mechanical" in nature. the movement itself is but the reason why the transmission shifts is not mechanical but electrical. just disconnect the blue plug under the baseplate and you'll see what i mean.

you'd use the ring from the manual boot but not the leather itself. for this i always make a new one that matches the actual shifter in grain and color. the manual boot leather is too thick to stitch to the shifter. you'll see what i mean when you get the parts.

E46toE90 · 03-31-2015, 01:14 PM

I completely understand, manual mode it is all electronic

I found this link where the guy just removed the PRND and tucked it

schulrog · 03-31-2015, 06:26 PM

sure, that'd work but it's a hack solution.

CarFan · 06-14-2015, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Snootch

Okay, I finally got it installed, and it looks great:

Schulrog, I created installation instructions for the kit: http://www.mediafire.com/?b2tnbbgfpdahaia

Anyway to see an updated link for this installation?

mattinglyjcm · 06-14-2015, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by CarFan

Anyway to see an updated link for this installation?

That looks amazimg. Is this kit still avaliable I'd love one PayPal ready

schulrog · 06-14-2015, 07:24 PM

here's the link for the manual: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lowhrgk94k...tions.pdf?dl=0

Jartsa · 06-30-2015, 11:29 PM

anyone made this same mod for E60?

schulrog · 07-01-2015, 02:27 PM

This mod exists for pretty much any steptronic vehicle.

http://www.motivemods.com/BMWRetrofi.../mm-sst-d5.htm

terryd5150 · 07-31-2015, 07:18 PM

Does any one know if the E9x kit will fit E90 xi models?

schulrog · 07-31-2015, 08:10 PM

it fits any steptronic E9x

terryd5150 · 09-01-2015, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schulrog

it fits any steptronic E9x

Thanks for the feedback, schulrog.

The website says the DCT baseplate option isn't available.

Is there a reason for this?

I have my own DCT baseplate, all I need is the shifter with the boot and wiring adapter.

schulrog · 09-02-2015, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by terryd5150

Thanks for the feedback, schulrog.

The website says the DCT baseplate option isn't available.

Is there a reason for this?

I have my own DCT baseplate, all I need is the shifter with the boot and wiring adapter.

from what i see, the DCT baseplate is shown as available as always.

the DCT baseplate is required to complete the harness for fitment.

terryd5150 · 09-02-2015, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schulrog

from what i see, the DCT baseplate is shown as available as always.

the DCT baseplate is required to complete the harness for fitment.

Copied and pasted from the link in post #650 of this thread (five posts up):

"Trim - "DCT Baseplate" allows for replacement of your baseplate with a DCT baseplate.* (Currently Not Available)"

schulrog · 09-03-2015, 02:17 AM

you have an E90 correct? that link is for an E60.

if you wan the E90 version you need to check here: http://www.motivemods.com/BMWRetrofi.../mm-sst-d3.htm

terryd5150 · 09-03-2015, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schulrog

you have an E90 correct? that link is for an E60.

if you wan the E90 version you need to check here: http://www.motivemods.com/BMWRetrofi.../mm-sst-d3.htm

Excellent, thank you!

thejdproject · 11-03-2015, 06:26 AM

Absolutely love your work and dedication schulrog! Just finished reading through this entire thread and the progress you've made over the years is awesome. I can't wait to get mine ordered.

EDIT: Bugger it. I'm ordering mine now!

delmarco · 04-13-2016, 03:56 PM

Is this still for sale?

schulrog · 04-13-2016, 09:26 PM

sure is... you can find it here: http://www.motivemods.com/BMWRetrofi.../mm-sst-d3.htm

03-30-2015, 08:29 PM	#640
E46toE90 Sparkling Graphite Metallic FTW 151 Rep 3,212 Posts Drives: lci m-sport e90 n55 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: the bronx iTrader: (12)	Old thread, to much to read through So if anyone wants to tell me Can I buy the knob /a manual boot and just slap it in and leave the wires to my old plate disconnected and wires to knob disconnected
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03-30-2015, 09:08 PM	#641
schulrog First Lieutenant 14 Rep 318 Posts Drives: BMW 645CiC Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montana iTrader: (4)	so you just want to add the shifter without any lights etc? sure that'll work but you'll lose the DS function in the process. if you want to keep the DS you'd need to bride pins 4 and 6 in the blue 6pin plug. it won't look too great because generally a new boot is made which attached to the shifter to make it look nice.
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03-30-2015, 11:23 PM	#642
E46toE90 Sparkling Graphite Metallic FTW 151 Rep 3,212 Posts Drives: lci m-sport e90 n55 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: the bronx iTrader: (12)	Why wouldn't ds work? DS is by moving the entire knob it's not electronic? Why is a new boot needed? I'm waiting for my manual boot to come in.
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03-30-2015, 11:52 PM	#643
schulrog First Lieutenant 14 Rep 318 Posts Drives: BMW 645CiC Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montana iTrader: (4)	you are partially correct. moving the knob over closes an electrical contact enabling DS. it's not just a mechanical operation just as shifting up and down is not "mechanical" in nature. the movement itself is but the reason why the transmission shifts is not mechanical but electrical. just disconnect the blue plug under the baseplate and you'll see what i mean. you'd use the ring from the manual boot but not the leather itself. for this i always make a new one that matches the actual shifter in grain and color. the manual boot leather is too thick to stitch to the shifter. you'll see what i mean when you get the parts.
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03-31-2015, 01:14 PM	#644
E46toE90 Sparkling Graphite Metallic FTW 151 Rep 3,212 Posts Drives: lci m-sport e90 n55 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: the bronx iTrader: (12)	I completely understand, manual mode it is all electronic I found this link where the guy just removed the PRND and tucked it __________________
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03-31-2015, 06:26 PM	#645
schulrog First Lieutenant 14 Rep 318 Posts Drives: BMW 645CiC Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montana iTrader: (4)	sure, that'd work but it's a hack solution.
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06-14-2015, 07:24 PM	#648
schulrog First Lieutenant 14 Rep 318 Posts Drives: BMW 645CiC Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montana iTrader: (4)	here's the link for the manual: https://www.dropbox.com/s/lowhrgk94k...tions.pdf?dl=0
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06-30-2015, 11:29 PM	#649
Jartsa New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: G12 740e Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Finland iTrader: (0)	anyone made this same mod for E60?
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07-01-2015, 02:27 PM	#650
schulrog First Lieutenant 14 Rep 318 Posts Drives: BMW 645CiC Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montana iTrader: (4)	This mod exists for pretty much any steptronic vehicle. http://www.motivemods.com/BMWRetrofi.../mm-sst-d5.htm
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07-31-2015, 07:18 PM	#651
terryd5150 Head Fry Cook at McBurgertown 507 Rep 1,005 Posts Drives: 2015 435i M-Sport 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Greenville, SC iTrader: (9)	Does any one know if the E9x kit will fit E90 xi models?
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07-31-2015, 08:10 PM	#652
schulrog First Lieutenant 14 Rep 318 Posts Drives: BMW 645CiC Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montana iTrader: (4)	it fits any steptronic E9x
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09-03-2015, 02:17 AM	#656
schulrog First Lieutenant 14 Rep 318 Posts Drives: BMW 645CiC Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montana iTrader: (4)	you have an E90 correct? that link is for an E60. if you wan the E90 version you need to check here: http://www.motivemods.com/BMWRetrofi.../mm-sst-d3.htm
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11-03-2015, 06:26 AM	#658
thejdproject Enlisted Member 6 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 435i Gran Coupé F36 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Absolutely love your work and dedication schulrog! Just finished reading through this entire thread and the progress you've made over the years is awesome. I can't wait to get mine ordered. EDIT: Bugger it. I'm ordering mine now! Last edited by thejdproject; 11-06-2015 at 08:38 AM..
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04-13-2016, 03:56 PM	#659
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04-13-2016, 09:26 PM	#660
schulrog First Lieutenant 14 Rep 318 Posts Drives: BMW 645CiC Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Montana iTrader: (4)	sure is... you can find it here: http://www.motivemods.com/BMWRetrofi.../mm-sst-d3.htm
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