Why are the gear shifters different on these E90s? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

qtasad · 10-27-2010, 03:20 PM

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?

VTECaddict · 10-27-2010, 03:25 PM

Bottom is a Euro car with DCT. And they're actually both E92 (door panels).

qtasad · 10-27-2010, 03:29 PM

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*

Php · 10-27-2010, 03:44 PM

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

qtasad · 10-27-2010, 03:46 PM

Damn! Hmm! Retrofitting! Sounds like a huge task

bimmercontrol · 10-27-2010, 03:58 PM

you will also notice the lack of cup holders

Php · 10-27-2010, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qtasad

Damn! Hmm! Retrofitting! Sounds like a huge task

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.

qtasad · 10-27-2010, 04:10 PM

Wow! Thanks man!

Jhalf · 10-27-2010, 04:49 PM

it's because the bottom one has navigation hehe

J02 335i · 10-27-2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

Bottom is a Euro car with DCT. And they're actually both E92 (door panels).

The first pic could be an E90 same door panel as my E90.

MazdaFan · 10-27-2010, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bimmercontrol

you will also notice the lack of cup holders

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.

shockin330i · 10-27-2010, 06:22 PM

I want to retro fit a real dct tranny to my e90

raleedy · 10-27-2010, 07:16 PM

You can get that shifter handle direct from Norelco.

VTECaddict · 10-28-2010, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J02 335i

The first pic could be an E90 same door panel as my E90.

You have an ambient light strip and fold out lower door pocket on your E90?

bimmercontrol · 10-28-2010, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MazdaFan

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.

cup holders are an option here, i have them in my e92 because i imported it from the usa but i did not get them on my other car.

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

J02 335i · 10-28-2010, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTECaddict

You have an ambient light strip and fold out lower door pocket on your E90?

Nope I do not, didn't notice that, the picture is very dark, good eye.

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qtasad New Member Drives: 335d LCI Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	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 qtasad; 10-27-2010 at 03:29 PM. Reason: Missed mention of 335d

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Php Captain Drives: CaymanS, used to be e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 631 iTrader: (0)	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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qtasad New Member Drives: 335d LCI Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Damn! Hmm! Retrofitting! Sounds like a huge task

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qtasad New Member Drives: 335d LCI Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Birmingham, England Posts: 25 iTrader: (0)	Wow! Thanks man!

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Jhalf Private Drives: 08 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fairfax Posts: 67 iTrader: (0)	it's because the bottom one has navigation hehe

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