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Why are the gear shifters different on these E90s?
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10-27-2010, 03:20 PM | #1 |
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Why are the gear shifters different on these E90s?
I was wondering, why does one have the newer feature over the other - the cars are both 2010, E90 LCI's.
I have seen a few cars like this now, some with the new shifter and some with the old type. Can anyone explain why this is? |
10-27-2010, 03:25 PM | #2 |
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Bottom is a Euro car with DCT. And they're actually both E92 (door panels).
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10-27-2010, 03:29 PM | #3 |
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I live in the UK and have ordered an auto - I'm guessing this is different to DCT altogether?
I really like the look of the DCT shifter! 335d Auto* Last edited by f10bhx; 10-27-2010 at 03:29 PM.. Reason: Missed mention of 335d |
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10-27-2010, 03:44 PM | #4 |
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I believe the DCT is an option in Europe, doesn't come default just with any automatic transmission.
We couldn't get DCT at all in the US except for ordering a 335is or M3. Or we could retro fit the shift knob and pretend to be |
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10-27-2010, 03:58 PM | #6 |
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you will also notice the lack of cup holders
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10-27-2010, 04:07 PM | #7 |
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Not really, check these out:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417142 http://www.motivemods.com/category-s/307.htm Of course you won't really get the DCT transmission, but you do get the look of the DCT shifter, and yes the lights on the shifter knob does work too. |
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10-27-2010, 06:06 PM | #10 |
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The first pic could be an E90 same door panel as my E90.
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10-27-2010, 06:20 PM | #11 |
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cup holders are the best invention after sliced bread. poor europeans don't get them in 3 series! I don't see a compelling reason for not having them. I would also engineers a burger holder and a fries holder w/ kethup dispenser for the heck of it.
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10-28-2010, 03:05 AM | #14 |
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You have an ambient light strip and fold out lower door pocket on your E90?
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10-28-2010, 04:00 AM | #15 | |
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if i ordered the car i would not get cup holders ... EVER. no drinking in the car no way. as for burger holder i guess that will work in amerikuh ? hehe
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10-28-2010, 04:59 AM | #16 |
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Nope I do not, didn't notice that, the picture is very dark, good eye.
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