Sportautomatic (SAT) retrofit
08-19-2008, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by rsyed' post='649756' date='Aug 19 2008, 02:18 PM
what is the part number of the console you ordered? i can check the etk then...
It is B51.16.6.960.878 Cover
Should be gloss black - glanz scharwtz?
08-19-2008, 06:49 AM
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08-19-2008, 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by rsyed' post='649810' date='Aug 19 2008, 03:49 PM
It looks like there is a choice of two then - one if it's non-standard trim and one if it is standard. From the part number I think mine is the RHD version of the non-standard trim version - time will tell.
I did spend some time with the parts man and stressed the importance of getting this right and he assured me that he would double check. In reality of course I don't suppose it would be something to cry about if it ended up being matt black.
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David.
08-20-2008, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by rsyed' post='650148' date='Aug 19 2008, 10:31 PM
It would really suprrise me if you got yours in black gloss... But regardless, good luck. i hope it works out for you..
Also here's a shot of a LHD standard auto in gloss.
regards,
11-18-2008, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rsyed' post='581860' date='May 16 2008, 10:40 AM
Stage 3: paddle shifter retrofit
11-18-2008, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Techno79' post='724069' date='Nov 18 2008, 05:54 PM
rsyed: Did you ever finish stage 3? Any views, comments? Thanks
01-15-2009, 03:23 PM
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My Ride: E60 530d M-Sport
Having read all 5 pages I am to assume my pre LCI 530d M-Sport is not capable of having such a mod ??
Was sports auto not availible for the pre-lci diesels maybe ?
Nice job you did btw, well done
Was sports auto not availible for the pre-lci diesels maybe ?
Nice job you did btw, well done
02-27-2009, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Phantom Mark' post='768971' date='Jan 16 2009, 02:23 AM
Having read all 5 pages I am to assume my pre LCI 530d M-Sport is not capable of having such a mod ??
Was sports auto not availible for the pre-lci diesels maybe ?
Nice job you did btw, well done
Was sports auto not availible for the pre-lci diesels maybe ?
Nice job you did btw, well done
SAT only came in with LCi (March 2007) - well actually, here in the UK, SAT followed the introduction of the LCis on the June production run according to my memory.
I don't know of any reason why you couldn't retrofit to a March onwards car, but for sure, a June production should accept the mod no problem.
For non-SAT LCI cars, it is a great mod!
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02-27-2009, 02:59 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i
That is awesome! I just got an 08 550i a few weeks ago and I would really like to swap my shifter too.
Is there any difference in doing this in the US?
Is there any difference in doing this in the US?