[deutsch100]

I just picked up a 2006 E90 accessories catalogue. I am really consdidering ordering the Walnut Gear Selector Lever ($160). My 2 E46 330cics had it, and it looked really great. Kind of odd that an E90 330i with premium package and walnut wood, would have the metal gear lever! Part no: 25 16 0 391 597

Has anyone ordered this? Can it be installed yourself? I remember changing one years ago on an E320, but I'm sure BMW is different that MBZ.

Thanks!

[triton.]

I have it, if you do a search I have a pic of it on here. I got it from scircle BMW, i think it was $116. It just pops off thoudh it takes a lot of force to come off. When you put the new one it, it's not all the way in unless there is NO space between the bttom of the shift knob and the leather. I found that if you kinda wiggle it a little when it's all the way down while applying downward force it eventaully clicks in.

[ThreeBimm]

Originally Posted by deutsch100

Kind of odd that an E90 330i with premium package and walnut wood, would have the metal gear lever!

I still can't figure out the logic behind that one.

Post pics if you change it, please. I'm thinking about it but I can't make up my mind.

[deutsch100]

Called Pacific BMW. Thought they were supposed to be cheaper, even with their "internet/mail order pricing"? It is listed for $160 in the BMW accessories brochure, and Pacific wants $176 + tax + shipping, and it is not in stock. Rip off. Wonder where else I can buy it?

[Oz]

I think it matches well with the car if you have the Idrive knob..

[E24]

I'm one who has received better deals via Crevier. I hate to post a link to a competing site but they do have an online "parts counter" - post and see - http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/partscounter/

[David328M-Sport]

Originally Posted by Oz

I think it matches well with the car if you have the Idrive knob..

Yes, it does. It breaks things up a bit too. It looks nice to me.

[DesiInCT]

To me, with out the iDrive, the aluminum shift knob did look out of place. I went ahead and changed it and found a buyer for my aluminum shift too .... so, it worked out for me and I am happy I changed it.

I went with the dealer and paid full price listed in the catalog, but he changed it for no charge. Installing it self is not a big deal, its just pull it out and push it in ... no pun intended.

Here is the pic.

[Hunter399]

I have the Walnut one
It really does look great
Install is super easy, just pull hard streight up and the old knob should come right off

[bavarian19]

Anybody have a pic of the MT knob?

[LEDZEP]

That walnut does look nice. Hmm... but I'd have to buy two!

[ase2dais]

Originally Posted by DesiInCT

Here is the pic.

WOW@! I didnt realized it makes that much difference. Are you doing the hand brake too.
btw mind if I ask, How much the old one went for?

[E24]

I'm doing the shifter and the brake lever and selling both on ebay. Probably just stick the items in a cabinet in the garage and post in a year or so when some of us BMW fanatics have some wear/scratches showing on the originals and want to replace with fresh pieces and not pay full-market BMW price for the replacements. It has worked in the past for me. With the wood interior - these pieces (while pricey) are a nice finishing touch and I figure I'll recover 1/2 the investment down the road.

[DesiInCT]

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

That walnut does look nice.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by ase2dais

WOW@! I didnt realized it makes that much difference. Are you doing the hand brake too.
btw mind if I ask, How much the old one went for?

I am not doing the hand break because its black and I dont mind the way it is. I found the buyer on E90post.com-Marketplace, I think I sold it for $50

[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by DesiInCT

To me, with out the iDrive, the aluminum shift knob did look out of place. I went ahead and changed it and found a buyer for my aluminum shift too .... so, it worked out for me and I am happy I changed it.

I went with the dealer and paid full price listed in the catalog, but he changed it for no charge. Installing it self is not a big deal, its just pull it out and push it in ... no pun intended.

Here is the pic.

LOOKS AWESOME! Thanks so much for posting. I am buying the walnut gear lever, but not the hand brake. I think the wood on the hand brake is to pimp my ride looking

[davinet78]

im also thinking of getting it too.

[JamieA]

I may be the odd one out here, I prefer the metal shift knob, one because it matches my iDrive knob, but also because I actually love the feel of the metal in my hand. It has a coolness to the touch, and has a sensual smoothness like silk... because I have a manual, I have to touch it more than the auto drivers.

I thought it was a bit peverse, but others I have had in the car like the feel of it too so it isn't just me

[LEDZEP]

Originally Posted by deutsch100

LOOKS AWESOME! Thanks so much for posting. I am buying the walnut gear lever, but not the hand brake. I think the wood on the hand brake is to pimp my ride looking

I agree 100%. And did you see that God-awful wood center for the steering wheel in the accessories brochure? But I do like the selector knob (wood should be standard with wood trim). I might buy two of them, I just hate that they are so overpriced.

[deutsch100]

Hey Ledzep. OMG, that wood insert/cover for the steering wheel is so hideous. If it wasn't in a BMW brochure, I would think it was a joke. Doesn't it cover the wheel mounted buttons also? Gross

Love the wood gear lever though. I have actually gotten a few compliments on it (and I didn't even point it out first

[ksfrogman]

Originally Posted by deutsch100

I just picked up a 2006 E90 accessories catalogue. I am really consdidering ordering the Walnut Gear Selector Lever ($160). My 2 E46 330cics had it, and it looked really great. Kind of odd that an E90 330i with premium package and walnut wood, would have the metal gear lever! Part no: 25 16 0 391 597

Has anyone ordered this? Can it be installed yourself? I remember changing one years ago on an E320, but I'm sure BMW is different that MBZ.

Thanks!

I believe the idea is that the metal selector breaks up the monotony of the design. If you look at the door handles, the iDrive knob, the "metal" strip on the ashtray door, and the levers on the vents, they're all "metal" colored as well, even with the burl interior. Those metal accents are apparent on key items you would usually touch and move--just my observation.

[E24]

Originally Posted by LEDZEP

I agree 100%. And did you see that God-awful wood center for the steering wheel in the accessories brochure? But I do like the selector knob (wood should be standard with wood trim). I might buy two of them, I just hate that they are so overpriced.

Agreed 110%. I originally thought about the e-brake handle in wood and then saw it in person. It looks VERY artificial. The steering wheel trim is downright AWFUL. I believe the accessories brochure is showing a model w/o steering wheel controls as www.realoem.com shows both available. The shifter however was a must have with the wood dash so it was ordered and installed.

NO - I haven't taken delivery yet LONG STORY...but it's paid for and titled in my name

[LEDZEP]

Just picked up my two walnut selector levers today at the dealer. I installed the one in the E91 while I was at the dealer (just in case I had trouble I figured there would be plenty of help). Piece of cake. Installed the one in the E90 when I got home. What an improvement!!


Anybody want to buy a couple of satin aluminum selector knobs... ?...