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Old 01-23-2008, 11:43 AM
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Ok guys I just got my really cool aluminum BMW M5 idrive knob from Garry at BMW of Newport (thanks Garry for the great price and service)...

Now, how do I get the old one off? Just pull? Pry a little with a screw driver? I don't want to scratch up my trim or god forbid break anything.

Anyone know the correct way to do this?

Thanks
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Old 01-23-2008, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='521905' date='Jan 23 2008, 03:43 PM
Ok guys I just got my really cool aluminum BMW M5 idrive knob from Garry at BMW of Newport (thanks Garry for the great price and service)...

Now, how do I get the old one off? Just pull? Pry a little with a screw driver? I don't want to scratch up my trim or god forbid break anything.

Anyone know the correct way to do this?

Thanks
Pull the old knob by hand. Install the M5 knob by pushing it down.
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exactly.....give it a good pull upwards with a slight side to side twist...

becareful and dont hit urself in the face if the knob releases....

or else its gonna be two loose front teeth.....
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Originally Posted by nyuballer' post='521944' date='Jan 23 2008, 04:48 PM
exactly.....give it a good pull upwards with a slight side to side twist...

becareful and dont hit urself in the face if the knob releases....

or else its gonna be two loose front teeth.....

I thought it didn't work on non SMG vehicle?
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Originally Posted by nyuballer' post='521944' date='Jan 23 2008, 01:48 PM
or else its gonna be two loose front teeth.....
It's all good, nyuballer will have some partials made for you in no time.
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Anyone have pics of this mod?
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Thanks guys, the machined aluminum looks much better than the silver painted plastic.
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Originally Posted by rjcastr' post='521949' date='Jan 23 2008, 05:52 PM
I thought it didn't work on non SMG vehicle?

oops! i thought they meant the shifter!
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My Ride: 2004 530i with Nav, Prem, 20 inch Breyton Race GTS, H&R Sport, M-technic Kits, Valentine One with Concealed Display, Progman 27, M5 Aluminum iDrive Knob, Euro Sticker Headlights, LED license Plate.
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Originally Posted by mhs525' post='521905' date='Jan 23 2008, 03:43 PM
Ok guys I just got my really cool aluminum BMW M5 idrive knob from Garry at BMW of Newport (thanks Garry for the great price and service)...

Now, how do I get the old one off? Just pull? Pry a little with a screw driver? I don't want to scratch up my trim or god forbid break anything.

Anyone know the correct way to do this?

Thanks
How much does it cost?
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Originally Posted by cagthuzz2807' post='522030' date='Jan 24 2008, 01:53 AM
How much does it cost?
Yes the aluminium looks awesome. What's the price?
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