M5 shifter kit
04-13-2008, 11:42 PM
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Fred's cabling makes it easy. The attachement of the M5 leather boot to the original leather boot is the only item that requires relatively precise work.
Was pretty fast indeed Fred, thanks.
BTW, what's your comment with regards to installing the M5/smg plate mentioned above - doable ?
Originally Posted by my530i' post='560887' date='Apr 14 2008, 12:22 AM
Look great Andy!
I did not expect it come to you that fast! Wow!
I did not expect it come to you that fast! Wow!
BTW, what's your comment with regards to installing the M5/smg plate mentioned above - doable ?
04-14-2008, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' post='561065' date='Apr 14 2008, 03:42 PM
I understand the smg or m5 shift plate will not work on the step without major mods -
BTW, what's your comment with regards to installing the M5/smg plate mentioned above - doable ?
BTW, what's your comment with regards to installing the M5/smg plate mentioned above - doable ?
)...the shift plate is just a matter of completing the looks with all the lights on the plate lighting up and in my case, the power mode functioning as a shortcut button for the DS/M mode... 
i can still push the lever towards the left to engage DS/M... I don't even have to put the gear to P position to take out the key fob... i did this mod at a local workshop here...wish i could show you how to do it, but, i'm not the 'techy' type...just love the mods!
I think fred can help you out on this...he's the genius in this type of field...
04-14-2008, 01:28 AM
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btw Andy, love those M5 clusters you have there on your car...they look awesome!
this will definately be in my list of future mods...
this will definately be in my list of future mods...
04-14-2008, 02:48 AM
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Looking good Andy!!
Totally agree with what you wrote; that shifter kit really finishes off the interior nicely, especially with your new trims
Looking forward to seeing it in a couple of weeks time at the meet...
Totally agree with what you wrote; that shifter kit really finishes off the interior nicely, especially with your new trims
Looking forward to seeing it in a couple of weeks time at the meet...
04-14-2008, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='560824' date='Apr 13 2008, 04:34 PM
Very ugly: I don't like M5 shifter : the SMG1 shifter is WONDERFUL instead!
04-14-2008, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='561160' date='Apr 14 2008, 10:33 AM
I think the SMG shifter looks like crap compared to the M5 shift knob.
04-14-2008, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by ITNurse' post='561142' date='Apr 14 2008, 02:37 PM
Nice work...and Great Pics!
04-14-2008, 12:03 PM
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Holy cow Nick! You are NUTS!
Is it possible to drive the car with all those wires like that? I think that should be the look of the new interior for the F10. 
Is it possible to drive the car with all those wires like that? I think that should be the look of the new interior for the F10.