DCT Shifter Retrofit Kit For E9x 3-Series

Mr Singh · 07-18-2013, 02:58 PM

For Sale, Motive Mods Retrofit DCT Shifter kit. Will fit all E90 3 Series models.

Description,
This German engineered kit is completely Plug-N-Play and will replace the OEM steptronic shifter with an illuminated BMW DCT shifter. Time and effort was taken to develop a circuit board, which allows for OEM like functionality and permits the shifter to turn off when the vehicle goes to sleep. This is a very important feature, as it prevents the vehicle from having high battery drain issues, which can lead to costly replacement of the battery.

You are getting a full kit, DCT shifter, leatherette boot integrated into the shifter, DCT baseplate and Motive Mods instruction kit.

This kit sells for $435 shipped to the UK plus TAX/VAT, that's around £350 landed.

£Offers

AWBimmer · 07-18-2013, 03:08 PM

SoooOoO tempting! If only this came up about a month back, I'd have snapped it up. Great mod for someone wanting to do the retrofit without getting their fingers in a twist!
OP Why are you not installing this?

acerboo · 07-18-2013, 03:14 PM

is the park button functional

essex_lad · 07-18-2013, 03:23 PM

so what does the sport button do, turn off the dct?

jammy78 · 07-18-2013, 03:46 PM

Holy smoke - I want this bad.... if only I wasn't getting CIC installed!

Like above.... what does the Sport button do & is the P functioning?

Red_Bean_Bun · 07-18-2013, 04:11 PM

I doubt the P and the sports button is going to do anything .......

Mr Singh · 07-18-2013, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWBimmer

SoooOoO tempting! If only this came up about a month back, I'd have snapped it up. Great mod for someone wanting to do the retrofit without getting their fingers in a twist!
OP Why are you not installing this?

Change of mind, did offer it up and it really lifts the interior. But i'm sticking to my Performance BMW shifter as it matchs my handbrake and my steering wheel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by acerboo

is the park button functional

Quote:

Originally Posted by essex_lad

so what does the sport button do, turn off the dct?

Sport button isn't functional but the button lights up if you press it and no the park button doesn't work.

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It was this thread that made me buy it - http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=417142

Josh1a1h · 07-18-2013, 07:25 PM

Will this fit in an e92

AWBimmer · 07-19-2013, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh1a1h

Will this fit in an e92

Oh yeah it will although you'll most likely have to use your existing base plate

Josh1a1h · 07-19-2013, 04:31 AM

Don't like the existing base plate. I'll just retrofit an m5 knob.

Mr Singh · 07-19-2013, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh1a1h

Will this fit in an e92

Yes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWBimmer

Oh yeah it will although you'll most likely have to use your existing base plate

Don't need to, the DCT base plate fits fine.

Josh1a1h · 07-19-2013, 07:08 AM

OOOOOOHHHH interesting

scaryprowler · 07-19-2013, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by essex_lad

so what does the sport button do, turn off the dct?

You cant turn it off... its a transmission type.

Sport button holds the revs a bit longer and sharpens up the throttle response.

Josh1a1h · 08-12-2013, 06:19 AM

it is a gd price.
i think the m5 retrofit costs about 150 though... but i guess you get the updated base plate which i think is a bonus.

Maybe bring it down a tad?

At the end of the day... this mod is fairly expensive for something cosmetic. Very few would consider it... You can buy the ebay version for 75 which looks exactly the same without the baseplate...

AlanYoro35i · 08-12-2013, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh1a1h

it is a gd price.
i think the m5 retrofit costs about 150 though... but i guess you get the updated base plate which i think is a bonus.

Maybe bring it down a tad?

At the end of the day... this mod is fairly expensive for something cosmetic. Very few would consider it... You can buy the ebay version for 75 which looks exactly the same without the baseplate...

Yes i agree, many will not spent that much for a gear knob...

glws

lolololol · 09-24-2013, 03:40 PM

Isn't this like adding an M badge to a non M car ?

Free bump !

L.Tang · 10-13-2013, 06:56 AM

is this easy to fit or do would i need to take it to a BMW specialist only because i am no good at doing things myself at all. and how many hours labour would this cost to fit?

AlanYoro35i · 10-13-2013, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L.Tang

is this easy to fit or do would i need to take it to a BMW specialist only because i am no good at doing things myself at all. and how many hours labour would this cost to fit?

If you buy this and you run into any trouble give me a shout. I am in hampshire too .

It is just pop off the old one and plug in the new one and pop back on. No need any tools of what so ever. It is so simply.

Mr Singh · 10-14-2013, 03:42 AM

The wiring side is plug and play but the knob requires you to drill the shaft to install a screw, this keeps the knob firmly in place.

Instructions are very informative, Yoro35i sounds like he's your man if your not upto the challenge of installing it yourself.

Josh1a1h · 10-22-2013, 05:12 AM

Hi Mate,

Mr Singh · 10-29-2013, 08:48 AM

Offers?

ibd12nv · 10-31-2013, 10:13 AM

Just ordered. Will post review here once installed. Not afraid to drill.

07-18-2013, 02:58 PM	#1
Mr Singh Banned 63 Rep 773 Posts Drives: E91 330D M Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (3)	DCT Shifter Retrofit Kit For E9x 3-Series For Sale, Motive Mods Retrofit DCT Shifter kit. Will fit all E90 3 Series models. Description, This German engineered kit is completely Plug-N-Play and will replace the OEM steptronic shifter with an illuminated BMW DCT shifter. Time and effort was taken to develop a circuit board, which allows for OEM like functionality and permits the shifter to turn off when the vehicle goes to sleep. This is a very important feature, as it prevents the vehicle from having high battery drain issues, which can lead to costly replacement of the battery. You are getting a full kit, DCT shifter, leatherette boot integrated into the shifter, DCT baseplate and Motive Mods instruction kit. This kit sells for $435 shipped to the UK plus TAX/VAT, that's around £350 landed. £Offers Last edited by Mr Singh; 10-12-2013 at 04:26 AM..
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Josh1a1h Banned 170 Rep 3,828 Posts Drives: AzuriteBlack 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central North to West London iTrader: (2)	Don't like the existing base plate. I'll just retrofit an m5 knob.
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Josh1a1h Banned 170 Rep 3,828 Posts Drives: AzuriteBlack 335i E92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central North to West London iTrader: (2)	it is a gd price. i think the m5 retrofit costs about 150 though... but i guess you get the updated base plate which i think is a bonus. Maybe bring it down a tad? At the end of the day... this mod is fairly expensive for something cosmetic. Very few would consider it... You can buy the ebay version for 75 which looks exactly the same without the baseplate...
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L.Tang Private First Class 3 Rep 126 Posts Drives: German Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Hampshire, England iTrader: (0)	is this easy to fit or do would i need to take it to a BMW specialist only because i am no good at doing things myself at all. and how many hours labour would this cost to fit?
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Mr Singh Banned 63 Rep 773 Posts Drives: E91 330D M Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (3)	The wiring side is plug and play but the knob requires you to drill the shaft to install a screw, this keeps the knob firmly in place. Instructions are very informative, Yoro35i sounds like he's your man if your not upto the challenge of installing it yourself.
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