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Swapping an Auto Shift Gearknob for M5 SMG Shifter

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Old 07-07-2007, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Gudge' post='444465' date='Jul 7 2007, 10:08 AM
Thanks for the replies guys. It looks like too much hard work !
I've decided to try and replace the shifter with the Hartge style shifter.........
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Next question therefore....how hard is it to remove the existing auto gearlever. I have heard it's just a question of pulling hard on it upwards, is this true ? Is putting the new one on the same type of procedure but in reverse ?
Many thanks.
nice knob. it isnt too hard to remove the stock shifter. yes it is just pulling hard upwards. just takes a little more elbowgrease than usual. and yes putting on the new one is the same procedure in reverse, but doesnt take as much work.
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that is exactly an easy swap...i had those before modding it to an m5 shifter...it's totally a direct,straight forward and easy mod...just pull the old knob out and push the new hartge knob in...the pushing is easy, the pulling out is a bit tough...just beware not to knock your face with that oem knob of yours(while pulling it out)...lol
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