M5 shifter in an 04 530i
04-05-2007, 07:45 PM
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has anyone here made the move and completed the mod that Fred has done. I have been thinking about it but have been getting much mixed reviews. What do you all think and if anyone who has completed it, please post pics, thanks.
Pictures below are from my530i's hot ride...
Pictures below are from my530i's hot ride...
04-05-2007, 08:37 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 M6: Silverstone Metallic... Fully loaded2005 DINAN5 (545i): Jet Black... Fully loaded1955 Chevy: Custom
I definately think that it looks good, that's my next mod 
my530i (Fred) will be performing the installation with his kit very soon.
my530i (Fred) will be performing the installation with his kit very soon.
Originally Posted by DINAN530i' post='410706' date='Apr 5 2007, 08:45 PM
has anyone here made the move and completed the mod that Fred has done. I have been thinking about it but have been getting much mixed reviews. What do you all think and if anyone who has completed it, please post pics, thanks.
Pictures below are from my530i's hot ride...
Pictures below are from my530i's hot ride...
04-06-2007, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by freed0m' post='410723' date='Apr 5 2007, 11:37 PM
I definately think that it looks good, that's my next mod my530i (Fred) will be performing the installation with his kit very soon.
my530i (Fred) will be performing the installation with his kit very soon.
04-06-2007, 07:48 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 M6: Silverstone Metallic... Fully loaded2005 DINAN5 (545i): Jet Black... Fully loaded1955 Chevy: Custom
Very cool I am fortunate to live near my530i (NorCal) and have personally seen his E60 with all his cool mods. Absolutely first class results, you'll love it!
I am fortunate to live near my530i (NorCal) and have personally seen his E60 with all his cool mods. Absolutely first class results, you'll love it!
Originally Posted by DINAN530i' post='411010' date='Apr 6 2007, 08:33 PM
ordering from Fred this weekend and completing the mod this week. looks great IMO as well. Fred states its an easy install....can't wait...anyone else complete this mod and can offer feedback? thanks and Fred i will be sending payment tomorrow sir...
04-06-2007, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by freed0m' post='411014' date='Apr 6 2007, 10:48 PM
Very cool I am fortunate to live near my530i (NorCal) and have personally seen his E60 with all his cool mods. Absolutely first class results, you'll love it!
I am fortunate to live near my530i (NorCal) and have personally seen his E60 with all his cool mods. Absolutely first class results, you'll love it!
04-07-2007, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by DINAN530i' post='410706' date='Apr 6 2007, 11:45 AM
has anyone here made the move and completed the mod that Fred has done. I have been thinking about it but have been getting much mixed reviews. What do you all think and if anyone who has completed it, please post pics, thanks.
E60 M5 SMG Gearknob Conversion
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04-07-2007, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Wilson' post='411185' date='Apr 7 2007, 02:27 PM
can you post further away pictues. I want complete the mod from My530i and add the M5 center trim. Did he have to cut anything? How hard was it to add the plate. looks great \
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04-07-2007, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DINAN530i' post='411206' date='Apr 8 2007, 05:10 AM
how did he get the use of the M5 plate around the shifter? Is this an easy mod to add to Fred's mod? I like the look of the M5 shifter with the M5 shifter plate..? thanks
can you post further away pictues. I want complete the mod from My530i and add the M5 center trim. Did he have to cut anything? How hard was it to add the plate. looks great \
brian
can you post further away pictues. I want complete the mod from My530i and add the M5 center trim. Did he have to cut anything? How hard was it to add the plate. looks great \
brian
RHD E60 M5 center console looks very different from LHD version too...
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04-07-2007, 10:26 PM
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The wiring requires remove center woodtrim and center dash cover. Also, there'll be at least 4 additional connectors to connect under center shift plate to enable light, DSC on/off, and DS/D switch. Each button at least has to to have power(light source with dim) and ground. For functional button, there should be at least 3 to 4 wires.
Converting DS to D with Power button is a challenge unless a simple gate is needed. For DSC, it's a cakewalk.
Kudos to your great car, Wilson!
Converting DS to D with Power button is a challenge unless a simple gate is needed. For DSC, it's a cakewalk.
Kudos to your great car, Wilson!