M performance Carbon Fibre Shift knob auto

fscuderia23 · 02-14-2014, 01:29 AM

Just installed mine, thanks for the tutorial, made the process a heck of a lot easier

sneakpique · 05-01-2014, 01:43 PM

is it possible to buy the leather boot section of the shifter aftermarket anywhere?

aksi · 05-07-2014, 11:11 PM

I would like to see alcantara boot for automatic like the manual trans.
Anyways... the OP stated about the side button.
Does the side button stay in place when you remove the silver knob?
Or is there really something that we have to be careful of when we remove the knob and be careful not to break tabs on the side button?

daberlin · 05-08-2014, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aksi

I would like to see alcantara boot for automatic like the manual trans.
Anyways... the OP stated about the side button.
Does the side button stay in place when you remove the silver knob?
Or is there really something that we have to be careful of when we remove the knob and be careful not to break tabs on the side button?

Button stays put. After prying off the cover plate you'll see the single torx screw. Once unscrewed the trim is easily removed.

aksi · 05-08-2014, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daberlin

Button stays put. After prying off the cover plate you'll see the single torx screw. Once unscrewed the trim is easily removed.

thank you!

mpanada · 05-09-2014, 10:14 PM

looks great

kevinp · 05-12-2014, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Button stays put. After prying off the cover plate you'll see the single torx screw. Once unscrewed the trim is easily removed.

+1

Glad to see the tutorial has been somewhat helpful.

and thanks for those who made it extra clear for those who didn't understand it the first time around.

Scorpioathlete · 05-16-2014, 09:56 PM

I ordered mine from getbmwparts and I saved 60+ bucks with free shipping. It is genuine OEM and the packaging was on point. I placed my order on Monday the 12th and they sent it out on the 14th. It took 4 days to get here from New Jersey and I am in New Mexico.

I will be installing this tomorrow!!!

Scorpioathlete · 05-17-2014, 06:56 PM

I finally got a chance to install the M Performance Carbon Fiber Selector Lever on my car and I was very disappointed in how it fit and how it did not fit. It took me no longer than 5 minutes to install this. I did not realize that there is a soft plastic pad piece that fits over the park button from the inside, in order to keep it in place. This can become loose when you take the cover piece (carbon fiber or aluminum) off. I had to play with this to get the right fit back, but when I did finally put the Carbon Fiber piece on... It was slightly loose and did not fully cover the bottom portion of the gear shifter. To be more clear; I was able to see the screw inside the gear shifter when looking at it from the side. Now... I am not sure if all of them fit like this... but I was very disappointed. Even when I screwed the torx screw pretty tight, I was still able to move the Carbon Fiber around on the bottom portion. It did not have the precise curve fitment like the aluminum. *The main reason why I bought this in the first place was for the M banding. I actually like how this turned out. A little money lost, but a nice shifter facelift! The Carbon Fiber is going up for sale!

The_M_Way · 05-29-2014, 07:35 PM

Hey Everyone,

Just got my carbon shift plate and gear selector installed tonight. I used a T8 Torx driver for the little screw. I also used this pick tool to pry up the shift plate and to pry off the face of the shift selector. I used a towel over the pick to be safe and not scratch any parts coming off and it worked wonderfully.

Philipangoo · 07-14-2014, 10:07 AM

Is there anywhere that you can just buy the M shifter cover plate ?

fimotorsports · 07-21-2014, 09:48 PM

does the M Performance come with a new "P" button with the kit? Mine has worn off

Philipangoo · 07-21-2014, 11:46 PM

Wow urs wore off ? I wonder if you could get that replaced under warranty like people have done with the shortcut touch buttons that crack.

fimotorsports · 07-22-2014, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philipangoo

Wow urs wore off ? I wonder if you could get that replaced under warranty like people have done with the shortcut touch buttons that crack.

I bought the car used, it looks like the previous owner may have have tried to replace it.

PhantomF30 · 07-22-2014, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philipangoo

Is there anywhere that you can just buy the M shifter cover plate ?

I searched long and hard, no dice. I bought the entire kit and sold the carbon fiber piece.

I did what Scorpio did and it looks perfect especially since I don't have any carbon fiber anywhere on my car.

PhantomF30 · 07-22-2014, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fimotorsports

does the M Performance come with a new "P" button with the kit? Mine has worn off

Hey I have a brand new P button that came with my kit that I don't need. It's for the sport shifter not the standard one. PM me with your address and I can mail it out ASAP.

fimotorsports · 07-29-2014, 10:47 AM

thank you PhantomF30, received the button and installed it, looks great!

On a side note, I didn't see anyone post the Torx bit size on that tiny screw. Its a T6 torx, you can get these at Home Depot.

PhantomF30 · 07-29-2014, 11:22 PM

No problem, glad I could help.

Sharp_Cai · 12-19-2014, 06:02 PM

Nice write up. Just ordered my CF shifter today and will install it next week.

HPVL · 12-20-2014, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philipangoo

Is there anywhere that you can just buy the M shifter cover plate ?

+1, i want to know!

Monaco_74 · 01-07-2015, 03:01 PM

middle black piece anyone knows if that is available by itself to be replaced with a M Logo one?

daberlin · 01-07-2015, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monaco_74

middle black piece anyone knows if that is available by itself to be replaced with a M Logo one?

Sorry, it is not.

02-14-2014, 01:29 AM	#45
fscuderia23 Second Lieutenant 114 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 335i EBII + PPK/MPE Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles/Seattle iTrader: (0)	Just installed mine, thanks for the tutorial, made the process a heck of a lot easier Attached Images
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aksi First Lieutenant 82 Rep 398 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: CA,US iTrader: (0)	I would like to see alcantara boot for automatic like the manual trans. Anyways... the OP stated about the side button. Does the side button stay in place when you remove the silver knob? Or is there really something that we have to be careful of when we remove the knob and be careful not to break tabs on the side button?
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mpanada New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	looks great
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05-16-2014, 09:56 PM	#52
Scorpioathlete Enlisted Member 8 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 13' BMW 328i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM iTrader: (0)	I ordered mine from getbmwparts and I saved 60+ bucks with free shipping. It is genuine OEM and the packaging was on point. I placed my order on Monday the 12th and they sent it out on the 14th. It took 4 days to get here from New Jersey and I am in New Mexico. I will be installing this tomorrow!!! Attached Images
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05-17-2014, 06:56 PM	#53
Scorpioathlete Enlisted Member 8 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 13' BMW 328i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Albuquerque, NM iTrader: (0)	I finally got a chance to install the M Performance Carbon Fiber Selector Lever on my car and I was very disappointed in how it fit and how it did not fit. It took me no longer than 5 minutes to install this. I did not realize that there is a soft plastic pad piece that fits over the park button from the inside, in order to keep it in place. This can become loose when you take the cover piece (carbon fiber or aluminum) off. I had to play with this to get the right fit back, but when I did finally put the Carbon Fiber piece on... It was slightly loose and did not fully cover the bottom portion of the gear shifter. To be more clear; I was able to see the screw inside the gear shifter when looking at it from the side. Now... I am not sure if all of them fit like this... but I was very disappointed. Even when I screwed the torx screw pretty tight, I was still able to move the Carbon Fiber around on the bottom portion. It did not have the precise curve fitment like the aluminum. *The main reason why I bought this in the first place was for the M banding. I actually like how this turned out. A little money lost, but a nice shifter facelift! The Carbon Fiber is going up for sale! Attached Images
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05-29-2014, 07:35 PM	#54
The_M_Way BMW Fan Boy 14 Rep 29 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Eastern, PA iTrader: (0)	Just installed Hey Everyone, Just got my carbon shift plate and gear selector installed tonight. I used a T8 Torx driver for the little screw. I also used this pick tool to pry up the shift plate and to pry off the face of the shift selector. I used a towel over the pick to be safe and not scratch any parts coming off and it worked wonderfully. Attached Images __________________ current garage 2017 Sakhir Orange M3, 2021 Carbon Black X7 Past - 2016 M3, 2013 328i - M-Sport, 2004 M3 SilverGray, 2001 - 330xi, 1998 - 318i, 1997 - 318ti Last edited by The_M_Way; 05-29-2014 at 07:40 PM.. Reason: missing pictures
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07-14-2014, 10:07 AM	#55
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07-21-2014, 09:48 PM	#56
fimotorsports Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i M, 2014 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	does the M Performance come with a new "P" button with the kit? Mine has worn off
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07-21-2014, 11:46 PM	#57
Philipangoo Lieutenant 36 Rep 465 Posts Drives: F30 335 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	Wow urs wore off ? I wonder if you could get that replaced under warranty like people have done with the shortcut touch buttons that crack.
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07-29-2014, 10:47 AM	#61
fimotorsports Enlisted Member 3 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 550i M, 2014 BMW 328i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	thank you PhantomF30, received the button and installed it, looks great! On a side note, I didn't see anyone post the Torx bit size on that tiny screw. Its a T6 torx, you can get these at Home Depot.
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07-29-2014, 11:22 PM	#62
PhantomF30 Private 14 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 M-Sport Mineral Gray Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (1)	No problem, glad I could help.
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12-19-2014, 06:02 PM	#63
Sharp_Cai Captain 114 Rep 867 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X4MC Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (0)	Nice write up. Just ordered my CF shifter today and will install it next week. __________________ 2022 BMW X4MC 2018 Tesla Model X 100D
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Monaco_74 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 428i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	middle black piece anyone knows if that is available by itself to be replaced with a M Logo one?
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