Sportautomatic (SAT) retrofit
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Originally Posted by hhussain' post='803506' date='Feb 27 2009, 03:59 PM
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?
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Hi all.
I've been looking into getting the parts for a SAT retrofit. I gave my BMW dealer the following part numbers from the DIY guide:
I didn't realise this (although the forums did mention) that some of these part numbers are LHD/RHD dependent. ECU and Sports button is the same but the Console cover and SAT shifter numbers above are for LHD only.
RHD variants are (only last 3 digits change):
In addition, the Console cover comes in 3 variants:
The ECU part number has now been superseded by another part number which is: 61319189640.
Following pictures show screen shots of the parts software from the BMW dealer:
Hope this clarifies the situation for anyone else who is wondering. Grateful to anyone who can confirm the above.
Thanks
I've been looking into getting the parts for a SAT retrofit. I gave my BMW dealer the following part numbers from the DIY guide:
- 51166960879 - Console cover
- 61319142869 - Sports button
- 61319142950 - SAT shifter
- 61319165671 - ECU
I didn't realise this (although the forums did mention) that some of these part numbers are LHD/RHD dependent. ECU and Sports button is the same but the Console cover and SAT shifter numbers above are for LHD only.
RHD variants are (only last 3 digits change):
- 951 - SAT shifter
- 880 - Console cover
In addition, the Console cover comes in 3 variants:
- Black high gloss
- Black leather
- Something else (may be matt silver, not sure)
The ECU part number has now been superseded by another part number which is: 61319189640.
Following pictures show screen shots of the parts software from the BMW dealer:
Hope this clarifies the situation for anyone else who is wondering. Grateful to anyone who can confirm the above.
Thanks
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I'm keen on doing this modification to my 11/07 535d; does anyone have experience also retrofitting the steerwing wheel buttons? I have the Mkit steering wheel.
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My Ride: 525i
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i was wondering the same thing, mine is pre lci, no need to say more loll. Is there anyway to change that ugly shifter and any info how to take it off and change it ?