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Old 08-11-2010, 09:07 PM
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Hey guys, I have a 2008 LCI automatic shifter that is becoming loose. I'm a newb and don't want to break anything. How do you remove the cover and screw the shifter tight? Thanks
Old 08-12-2010, 02:36 AM
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Why dont you do what myself and a few others have done and change the shifter to the SAT (Sport Auto) one ?
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Its alot better than the standard remote style, the SAT is also much more solid when shifting.
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Hey guys, I have a 2008 LCI automatic shifter that is becoming loose. I'm a newb and don't want to break anything. How do you remove the cover and screw the shifter tight? Thanks
As far as I can recall (I did the switch to SAT also), the normal LCI shifter is a one piece unit with the entire shift box... not like the SAT where the handle is a separate part. If you're under warranty, why not just take it to the dealer -- they may just replace the entire box.
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thanks guys. I never knew that the original shifter is a one piece unit. I thought you could pull it apart and just tighten the screws like other cars...I am still under warranty, so I'll take it to a local BMW dealer and get that thing replaced. The SAT shifter does look really nice though!
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