2005 545i shift knob question...
07-04-2011, 05:04 PM
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I want to replace my shift knob in my 2005 545i with something that has a newer look. I found this on eBay was wondering what you guys think of these. Price isn't bad and it looks like the newer shift knobs. Also how do I go ahead and remove the stock knob. Just pull up on it?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...Q5fAccessories
07-04-2011, 05:47 PM
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Or I also thought about doin the m5 smg shifter. Seen it here for $205
http://www.mileoneparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462
What else would I need to do the m5 knob ?
http://www.mileoneparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462
What else would I need to do the m5 knob ?
07-04-2011, 07:40 PM
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i have seen the M5 shifter done before, its somewhere on this forum if you search for it. i dont like it though personally, it was far too short on top of the stock shifter piece. i think the first link looks good though. i would consider doing it if it actually lit up like the LCI models do.
has anyone tried this? id hate to waste $80 if it doesnt light up....
has anyone tried this? id hate to waste $80 if it doesnt light up....
07-04-2011, 07:52 PM
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hey, i found the links i was thinking of...
retrofit kit:
http://www.motivemods.com/ProductDet...ode=BMW-SH-E60
original forum thread:
https://5series.net/forums/topic/991...-retrofit-kit/
retrofit kit:
http://www.motivemods.com/ProductDet...ode=BMW-SH-E60
original forum thread:
https://5series.net/forums/topic/991...-retrofit-kit/
07-04-2011, 10:43 PM
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I actually have the Illuminated one shown above in the motive mod site. If you are trying to save a buck and simply want to update to a new look the one you have chosen from Ebay isn't that bad. The M5 illuminated shifter including the harness will run you at least 300-400 bucks.
07-05-2011, 04:18 AM
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i have seen the M5 shifter done before, its somewhere on this forum if you search for it. i dont like it though personally, it was far too short on top of the stock shifter piece. i think the first link looks good though. i would consider doing it if it actually lit up like the LCI models do.
has anyone tried this? id hate to waste $80 if it doesnt light up....
has anyone tried this? id hate to waste $80 if it doesnt light up....
Yea i seen pics of it on a 545 and the knob is tall and doesn't look right. On the m5 it's nice because it's short.
07-05-2011, 05:28 AM
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I actually have the Illuminated one shown above in the motive mod site. If you are trying to save a buck and simply want to update to a new look the one you have chosen from Ebay isn't that bad. The M5 illuminated shifter including the harness will run you at least 300-400 bucks.
For the knob. Mine is out of style I feel.
07-05-2011, 07:28 AM
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Just ordered the one off eBay for 89$ shipped. And the seller told me it does light up too. So that's a plus. Alot cheaper then doing the oem retro fit. I'll do a post when I receive it and do the install.
07-05-2011, 07:36 AM
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please keep me posted. which version did you buy? the ACS or ///M version?
im not about to drop $400 on upgrading the shifter knob....but the standard knob looks like shit, so something has to be done! lol
im not about to drop $400 on upgrading the shifter knob....but the standard knob looks like shit, so something has to be done! lol