My OEM shifter before replacement:
My new shift boot:
My new shift knob (now I am no longer kung fu gripping my shifter so it doesnt look like poop)
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My OEM shifter before replacement:
My new shift boot:
My new shift knob (now I am no longer kung fu gripping my shifter so it doesnt look like poop)
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2007 Interlagos Blue BMW M5 SMG
Eibach Springs, 12mm Spacers, Dinan Exhaust, Res Delete, Stage 3 AEM CAI, Eurocharged Tune, 35% tints.
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
Failed attempt to remove my GM5 for repair...also closed my trunk with my battery disconnected...forgot I could open it with my keys LOL. Spent a while trying to get into the trunk through the ski bag...
Trying again tomorrow if I can open my passenger door.
Porsche 944 Turbo Build
One ride and you'll understand why most rocket scientists are German.
My ZHP Build 2004-2014 RIP
Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim
hahahaha, i did the same thing during my Intake install. spent at least 5 minutes freaking out before realizing the trunk has a keyhole. hadn't opened a trunk manually in probably 7 years.
--Wes--
04 330i ZHP Oxford Green/Natural Brown
04 330Ci ZHP Silvergrey/Alcantara (RIP)
Wow that makes a bigger difference than I thought. $50 from Tischer? Not bad.
Haha, from the first picture, I thought that was your new shift knob shrink-wrapped
Also: AWESOME USB charger mod. Please do tell how you did thatI never use my cigarette lighter for anything else anyway.
they're on Amazon, use the affiliate link so we get credit. search for Griffin Powerjolt Dual Universal USB Micro, its like $10
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Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture
I have one of those. Work great.
Thanks, JP, for pimping the affiliate links. I have coded your post so that the link goes to the product page and gives us credit.
look what I just realized was sitting at my front door...
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