01-17-2020, 10:10 AM | #113 |
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The buttons by the iDrive controller don't work either? I know the memory buttons give you a message about wearing gloves. Figured the ones by the iDrive were more traditional type buttons.
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01-17-2020, 10:20 AM | #114 |
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None of the buttons around the gear selector work with my *German* gloves. But I knew that going in as there are no individual buttons but a contiguous flat surface, so capacitive sensing is used to identify the button that the finger touches. I actually like the surface as it is easier to keep nice and clean.
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01-26-2020, 08:40 PM | #115 |
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Hey guys, check this website (rusia) which is selling just the crystal shift knob. I made google chrome translate it to spanish and it seems its just the crystal knob, no modules or "repair kits". I already contacted the parts dept. of my dealer and gave him the part number shown on one of the pictures. Here is the Part #61 31 9 475 056
Link: https://baza.drom.ru/khabarovsk/sell...-78895148.html Pictures: Please let me know if someone finds more info in the US
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800.00 Yikes, Ive had an X5 loaner with it for over a month now and I really come to like it alot as mine doesnt have one but thats alot for a shift knob.
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02-17-2020, 11:34 AM | #118 |
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I would take this, over crystal gear shifter, any day of the week:
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Just to add to this thread; I didn't really see the crystal shifter in person but I ordered it on our build and couldn't love it any more than I already do. I drove it in direct sunlight and its not been an issue for me. Compared to the stock plastic shifter I would choose this every time.
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02-17-2020, 07:03 PM | #124 |
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yeah, the few models we test drove at the dealership had the regular shifter and it looked out of place. I don't think the crystal shifter looks tacky at all, especially surrounded by the glossy/piano black controls all around. no regrets here on our options; cant wait to cross 1200 miles on the odometer so I can actually use the paddles...
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In my 3 series? yes.
In my X5? Crystal shifter for me.
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Already ordered the crystal shift knob, will take at least a month to get here, is a test since no one on my local dealer really knows if it's going to work or not, but I pulled the trigger anyway. I spoke with Braman BMW in Miami and they told me it works, so I took their word, but I'm in Costa Rica so I ordered from my local dealer not from Braman
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So if there is a nice and reasonnably priced aftermarket option, specially with leather ... why not Thanks ! |
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