'07/'08 5 series Gear Selector
06-30-2008, 10:15 AM
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Has anyone installed an '07/'08 5 series gear selector onto an earlier model, like an '06? I really like the way they look, but I'm not sure if it would fit/work correctly, as the shifter is fully electrical, whereas previous models are mechanical/electical.
Any help/advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance!
Any help/advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance!
07-01-2008, 08:43 AM
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Originally Posted by DINAN530i' post='613022' date='Jun 30 2008, 03:06 PM
that selector cannot be retro fitted as far as what i have seen on here. Maybe someone else has done this and not posted it as of yet???
Can someone with more knowledge on this subject than I possess please shed some light on this? Thanks!
07-16-2008, 11:51 AM
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I think the new shifter is electronic. The old shifter is manual. Sort of like how the gas pedals used to have a cable attached to the throttle, now it is just an electronic box stuck to the floor.
07-16-2008, 12:13 PM
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I seem to recall somebody around here doing this mod, I think it was an "M" shifter... 
07-16-2008, 12:23 PM
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personally I like the old one better , wanna swap ? 
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Originally Posted by ctc1010' post='612989' date='Jun 30 2008, 02:15 PM
Has anyone installed an '07/'08 5 series gear selector onto an earlier model, like an '06? I really like the way they look, but I'm not sure if it would fit/work correctly, as the shifter is fully electrical, whereas previous models are mechanical/electical.
Any help/advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance!
Any help/advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance!
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If your looking to upgrade the shifter as the stock is really boring, I put in the E39 solid aluminum as it fits up to 05 E60 , also changed the i drive and put in the M5 as it is milled form one piece of alloy and matches up nice.
Also the E39 shifter weighs about 3 lbs and you can use it as a club !
Also the E39 shifter weighs about 3 lbs and you can use it as a club !
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