DCT shifter on F30 request

IK6SPEED · 02-07-2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by awmenard

It's like any modification, you do it cause it's different, cause it doesn't belong there.

Neither does the ceramic/leather that has a much better feel than the plastic F8x shifter.

awmenard · 02-07-2018, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

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Originally Posted by awmenard

It's like any modification, you do it cause it's different, cause it doesn't belong there.

Neither does the ceramic/leather that has a much better feel than the plastic F8x shifter.

Agree, I didn't even know that one existed till last week.

BunkerJ · 02-08-2018, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

I don’t get why people are so interested in this?

If shifting is issue, why not retrofit paddles?

I have a M Sport Leather/Ceramic Shitfer that I much prefer over this alone with paddles. Waiting to upgrade to M6 paddles at some point.

I just do not get the allure of the M3/M4 shifter

Everybody has different tastes, that's all. Shit, I say that about Alcantara in the car. I find it unappealing.

awmenard · 02-09-2018, 12:43 AM

So here is my report, tried the M5 shifter in my car, everything works but obviously with an error code.

Pics of error code and whats underneath the shifter.

awmenard · 02-10-2018, 06:44 PM

Cause they said it could not be done.

F10 M5 shifter fitted in f30.

Now to work on the error code.

awmenard · 02-10-2018, 06:45 PM

Cause they said it could not be done.

F10 M5 shifter fitted in f30.

Now to work on the error code.

IK6SPEED · 02-11-2018, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by awmenard

Cause they said it could not be done.

F10 M5 shifter fitted in f30.

Now to work on the error code.

No one has said it cannot be done as its a M3/M4 Shifter in a different external case and it’s been done multiple times for over 2 years.

Heck, I put a F10 Ceramic Shifter in a F30 a year ago, so that part has been done as well.

I just don’t get the appeal having used all these units.

Kailec · 02-11-2018, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

No one has said it cannot be done as its a M3/M4 Shifter in a different external case and it’s been done multiple times for over 2 years.

Heck, I put a F10 Ceramic Shifter in a F30 a year ago, so that part has been done as well.

I just don’t get the appeal having used all these units.

Was there any coding required for the F10 shifter to work? I'm debating between this and going carbon fiber for my shifter.

IK6SPEED · 02-11-2018, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kailec

Was there any coding required for the F10 shifter to work? I'm debating between this and going carbon fiber for my shifter.

No coding needed for even exchange of 2TB Sports Automatic Transmission between F3x or F1x.

Though not tested (no need for me) I would suspect the cheaper Standard Automatic Transmission would also work without coding.

The external housing is a whole different matter, as detailed earlier in post 54.

awmenard · 02-12-2018, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Kailec

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

No one has said it cannot be done as its a M3/M4 Shifter in a different external case and it’s been done multiple times for over 2 years.

Heck, I put a F10 Ceramic Shifter in a F30 a year ago, so that part has been done as well.

I just don’t get the appeal having used all these units.

Was there any coding required for the F10 shifter to work? I'm debating between this and going carbon fiber for my shifter.

As mentioned no coding needed but it's work since you will need to take both shifters apart to use the top plate.

I got lucky on price, but you can get a f80/82 shifter for about 250$ on eBay

I'm working on getting the error message of.

BunkerJ · 02-12-2018, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by awmenard

As mentioned no coding needed but it's work since you will need to take both shifters apart to use the top plate.

I got lucky on price, but you can get a f80/82 shifter for about 250$ on eBay

I'm working on getting the error message of.

Are you working with anyone or just searching through the system via ESys?

awmenard · 02-12-2018, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BunkerJ

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Originally Posted by awmenard

As mentioned no coding needed but it's work since you will need to take both shifters apart to use the top plate.

I got lucky on price, but you can get a f80/82 shifter for about 250$ on eBay

I'm working on getting the error message of.

Are you working with anyone or just searching through the system via ESys?

I'm working with a couple of people actually, I got a couple of leads and I'm close.

BunkerJ · 02-12-2018, 09:49 PM

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I'm working with a couple of people actually, I got a couple of leads and I'm close.

Good to hear. Thanks for taking the jump and working on it. Hope to hear that it's successful and finally bring the knowledge to the forums.

Stlthnmrdrd · 02-22-2018, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by awmenard

It's like any modification, you do it cause it's different, cause it doesn't belong there.

When you succeed you start something new.

But that's great info you posted have to keep looking

Funny thing is, as more people figure it out, more people who were against the idea change their mind and do it for their car too

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IK6SPEED · 02-22-2018, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Stlthnmrdrd

Funny thing is, as more people figure it out, more people who were against the idea change their mind and do it for their car too

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You seem to know of a flood of people able to accomplish this...which is not supported by facts in this thread.

IK6SPEED · 03-06-2018, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by awmenard

I'm working with a couple of people actually, I got a couple of leads and I'm close.

Close to a month later.

You got it figured out yet?

awmenard · 03-06-2018, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

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Originally Posted by awmenard

I'm working with a couple of people actually, I got a couple of leads and I'm close.

Close to a month later.

You got it figured out yet?

Yes and no, I need to try something buy haven't has much time to try it.

IK6SPEED · 03-09-2018, 05:05 PM

I would point out to anyone that thinks they might experiment with this, eBay has 20% of coupon for purchases up until 8PM PT this evening. Coupon DSPRING20 which would cut cost of shifter signicantly.

bimmer456 · 03-09-2018, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

I would point out to anyone that thinks they might experiment with this, eBay has 20% of coupon for purchases up until 8PM PT this evening. Coupon DSPRING20 which would cut cost of shifter signicantly.

20% on everything? Seems they'd be losing money.

IK6SPEED · 03-09-2018, 05:21 PM

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20% on everything? Seems they'd be losing money.

You care if they lose money?

I’ve already purchased 3 items on 2 different accounts.

IK6SPEED · 04-01-2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by awmenard

Yes and no, I need to try something buy haven't has much time to try it.

Just curious if any change as we move into April?

I will also warn you that I ran into an issue this week that you will as well as you moved a M5 shifter into a F3x.

If your Dealer has to do any repairs, ISTA will throw a fit with this unit in the car. It will not let them code replacement parts etc or update istep if needed.

You need your old automatic shifter (the model that came in your car, be it the standard shift or 2TB Sports Shifter) , that is coded in your WO in BMW Computers and seeing a F8x 2MK or whatever the M5 uses will stop everything in its tracks.

You need to reinstall the original and unencode any changes you have made prior to every time you take it into the Dealer for any servicing/issues.

awmenard · 04-01-2018, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

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Originally Posted by awmenard

Yes and no, I need to try something buy haven't has much time to try it.

Just curious if any change as we move into April?

I will also warn you that I ran into an issue this week that you will as well as you moved a M5 shifter into a F3x.

If your Dealer has to do any repairs, ISTA will throw a fit with this unit in the car. It will not let them code replacement parts etc or update istep if needed.

You need your old automatic shifter (the model that came in your car, be it the standard shift or 2TB Sports Shifter) , that is coded in your WO in BMW Computers and seeing a F8x 2MK or whatever the M5 uses will stop everything in its tracks.

You need to reinstall the original and unencode any changes you have made prior to every time you take it into the Dealer for any servicing/issues.

Thanks for the info.

As for me no changes yes. Been working on some other projects and haven't had time to really play around with the shifter yet.

Something that also game to my attention is that the X5M uses the same still shifter and does not have a DTC.

The answer could be there as well but that would require coding.

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