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The BMW 6 Series builds on BMW's sporty heritage with aggressive lines and an incredible motor to back the design up. Available in coupe and convertible trims with a standard 4.8 liter engine producing 360 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque, the 6-series is a popular choice that exceeds expectations. |
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03-02-2010, 07:27 PM
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Auto Shift Knob Replacement
Just a quick note to all of those with auto shift knobs that have worn out or look a little "used". I was looking at a BMW performance shifter that was designed for the current generation 1 and 3 series and when I got to feel it I was hooked - the alcantara felt great so I ordered one and set out to figure out how to retrofit - which turned out to be a non-issue - it popped right in.
The silver is a perfect match for the cup-holder and for the steering wheel trim and it looks like it was meant to be there. There is a matching alcantara shift boot but I didn't get that - it would require more - but not too difficult - modding to make it fit. I attached a picture of it and the part number is 25 16 2 153 758. It is sold on ebay for $115. Now it's on to the real mods - new interior trim (Madeira Walnut from an M6), SS exhaust, and some new tires/rims and springs coming in the spring! Last edited by bmwe39fan; 03-02-2010 at 07:43 PM. 
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03-03-2010, 12:33 AM
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Nice!
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03-03-2010, 05:48 AM
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Wow. Nice. Do you have a picture of it installed in your 6? I'm close to getting this and I'd like to see it with the 6 boot.
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03-03-2010, 08:08 AM
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Great looking shifter bmwe39fan!
 That is a great looking mod and like you said, it blends right in.
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03-03-2010, 08:30 AM
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awesome find... getbmwparts.com has them for 105...
i bought the wood shifter for mine and it cost more... I wish I knew of this a few months ago.... I must say the boot seems like an integral part... likely worth getting as well..
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03-03-2010, 10:08 AM
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Nick / TopDownInFL (sans the "top down")  2012 650 Coupe - Alpine White / Black Interior / M Package / Premium Sound Previous Bimmers: 2008 650i Convertible - Monaco Blue / Saddle Brown Pearl Leather / Premium Sound / Sport / Cold / Comfort Access / Lane Departure / HD Radio / Sat Radio 2004 645Ci Convertible - Reverse Sensors / Reverse Camera / Retro iPod 2005 545i Sedan 2003 330Ci Convertible 2001 330Ci Coupe 1998 323i Convertible 1995 318i Sedan
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03-03-2010, 10:08 AM
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I will try and take a decent picture tonight - I took one last night with my BB (attached) but it didn't show much boot - but it did show my diet coke quite well...
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03-03-2010, 10:39 AM
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 you could always wrap your wheel in alcantara and that would make it all match... pics from other angles would be nice.... thanks for sharing
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03-03-2010, 04:06 PM
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Well - I didn't get out of meetings until after dark here so this is the best I can do tonight with poor lighting in the garage - but you get the point. I really thought there was going to be an issue with the alcantara against the leather but I am ok with it - it works for now.,..
I will try and take some good pics this weekend.
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03-03-2010, 04:31 PM
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03-03-2010, 04:37 PM
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A quick internet search came up with these pictures...
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03-03-2010, 09:49 PM
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SWEET find!
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03-04-2010, 05:27 AM
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Here are some pictures from this morning...
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03-04-2010, 06:22 AM
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And the replacement was a simple pull of the old one (I've heard it's quite a pull that's necessary) and pushing in of the new one?
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03-04-2010, 08:56 AM
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it was for me - but I have heard that sometimes you have to swap the stalks that go down into the shift mechanism - I've done that before and it is easy as well...
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03-04-2010, 07:09 PM
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can we get the new shifters from the 6 series in i would spring for that..Oh boy
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03-05-2010, 03:41 AM
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Unfortunately no - the new shifters are very different and won't work with our units...
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03-05-2010, 08:45 AM
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when i went to Driving School those shifters and the HUD sold me.. Couldnt spring for a 09 tho girlfriend would've left me for sure no wedding ring for her
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03-07-2010, 03:52 PM
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you guys need the alcantara headliner, i just pick up my car and the guy who did it did an amazing job. pics will be up tomorrow i promise. Anybody in the orlando area i def recommend it!!!!!!
and price well you cant beat it!!!!
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05-31-2010, 10:37 PM
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You can install the new shift knobs in the 6 series. I already did and it is awesome!!!!! It is this style
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12-08-2012, 07:06 AM
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One more question on knob
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