I attempted to install the shift knob and it successfully works. It is indeed brand new since I bought it about a month ago and just installed it and took it off after a couple of days because I replaced this knob with a carbon fiber shift knob that matches the car since it is gray. The ONLY problem I was experiencing was the trouble of having the knob to stay on. I then went into the BMW dealership a couple days after writing on the DIY thread with no answer and he fixed it in 2 seconds. All that needed to be done is adding a little push to the shift knob so the clips inside the knob with wrap around the rod. It was a great mod and I LOVED IT, but decided to go carbon fiber. This is a great deal and all that needs to be done is wiring from inside the knob. There are 2 wires located inside the knob and those have to be hooked up to 2 other bras wires and into the menu button (thats where it receives the power). Overall this knob is BRAND NEW since I only used it for literally a day and a half. Thank you all and let me know if you have any other questions.

 

I installed the same knob in my 550i. Wired to the MENU button and the lights illuminate automatically with the rest of the instruments and you can adjust brightness like all the other gauges too. The color of mine is slightly more RED than the orangy instruments but no problm for me. It also creates some heat (minimal) at the shifter which I think of as a cheap winter option. It does look really cool at night for sure.

Good mod- not worth $250 (mine was slightly used for $60 on eBay) but a good add.

 

100 SHIPPED!!! ANYBODY!? I cant believe this isnt selling! ITS A STEAL!

 

100 shipped is A GREAT DEAL! I got mine (non-lighted OEM though) for 45 shipped, but 100 shipped for the lighted one - is a steal, y'all!

 

Less than 24 hours left on ebay. Im actually surprised no one has bought this yet. Its a STEAL!


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...s=tab%3DSelling

 

$80!!!!!!!!!!! SHIPPPED