Free CF MT Shift Knob (you pay shipping)
06-06-2009 | 06:43 PM
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From: Midwest USA
My Ride: 2009 DINAN 135 convertible
I just ordered a leather M5 shift knob for my 545, and so I am getting rid of this CF one that I had installed. Here is a pic of it: 
NOTE: the reason I am getting rid of it (and the reason it is free) is that the carbon fiber piece on the lower half of it has come loose once again (I glued it back w/super glue, and now it is starting to pop off again). It doesn't handle changing weather very well (fits great when warm, but not so great when colder, and the cold mornings w/hot afternoons has started making it pop off). If you have the patience or think you can make it work, then go for it.
You pay shipping (which should be less than $10).
I should be able to ship it next weekend when my new knob comes in.
NOTE: the reason I am getting rid of it (and the reason it is free) is that the carbon fiber piece on the lower half of it has come loose once again (I glued it back w/super glue, and now it is starting to pop off again). It doesn't handle changing weather very well (fits great when warm, but not so great when colder, and the cold mornings w/hot afternoons has started making it pop off). If you have the patience or think you can make it work, then go for it.
You pay shipping (which should be less than $10).
I should be able to ship it next weekend when my new knob comes in.
06-10-2009 | 11:35 PM
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From: Zoo York
My Ride: Alpine White 2006 530Xi (SLD)
Yo, people! This can be fixed with some double-sided tape in a breeze! Anyone with a CF interior and a pair of functioning limbs can make this work and get a GREAT deal in the process.
PS If no takers emerge in a day or two, I'm taking this and fixing it myself. Just that I bought an M5 shift knob like a month ago, so I don't really need it...
PS If no takers emerge in a day or two, I'm taking this and fixing it myself. Just that I bought an M5 shift knob like a month ago, so I don't really need it...
06-11-2009 | 08:26 AM
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='907570' date='Jun 11 2009, 03:35 AM
Yo, people! This can be fixed with some double-sided tape in a breeze! Anyone with a CF interior and a pair of functioning limbs can make this work and get a GREAT deal in the process.
PS If no takers emerge in a day or two, I'm taking this and fixing it myself. Just that I bought an M5 shift knob like a month ago, so I don't really need it...
PS If no takers emerge in a day or two, I'm taking this and fixing it myself. Just that I bought an M5 shift knob like a month ago, so I don't really need it...
06-11-2009 | 09:16 PM
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From: Zoo York
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='907839' date='Jun 11 2009, 12:26 PM
As soon as you take it someone is going to jump on this topic asking "Hey is this still available"
06-15-2009 | 09:47 PM
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From: Originally from Koeln, Deutschland. Enjoying it in Bonita Springs, Florida Now :)
Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='912920' date='Jun 16 2009, 01:43 AM
ok, if this is still available on Friday, I'm getting it.
Just pick it up now.
06-16-2009 | 05:27 AM
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From: Midwest USA
My Ride: 2009 DINAN 135 convertible
Still available. In the box and ready to be shipped.
I got the new M-style leather one from BMW. The reason it was so cheap ($61) is because it is not illuminated. Otherwise, it is just like the M5 shifter.
I got the new M-style leather one from BMW. The reason it was so cheap ($61) is because it is not illuminated. Otherwise, it is just like the M5 shifter.
06-17-2009 | 09:56 AM
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My Ride: '06 Porsche Cayman S. Black on Black with Black tint. Sport (thicker) steering wheel, Heated Sport Seats, OEM Short Shifter, Clear Engine Cover.
[b][u]SOLD! '08 550i 6SPD, Alpine White w/ OEM Carbon Fiber, Perforated Black leather, Anthracite Bamboo Trim[/u]
full Sports Package with OEM Carbon Fiber Splitters and Diffuser, Cold Weather Package, Logic7, BMW Professional Nav, Heated/Ventilated 20 way Front Seats, Heated Rear Seats, Split Rear Seats, Comfort Access, iPod, PIAA Fog Lights, Xenon Match Interior Lighting, 12mm Rear Spacers, Gloss Black Model Designation, Carbon Fiber Door Pillar Covers, AngeliBrights (temporary set in place), ACS Style CF Diffuser, RDSport Quad conversion. RPI scoop (black)
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