[Tp330]

Hey guys I was wondering if it was possible to put a manual shift knob on a automatic. I want to put this shift knob on my automatic 330ci im just wondering because my car has a button if you guys could please let me know and even a how to I would greatly appreciate it thanks guys.

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[T_DOT_BIMMER]

yup, once u take out the auto knob u can put a manual, that safety release button is attached to the shift knob and will come out with it, i unfortunatly made the mistake of buying an expensive momo auto knob and the button has no funtcion now

 

[.:DSï:.]

absolutely you can
looky
http://www.e46fanatics.com/features/picturepage.php?imagename=NickACS_03.jpg
altho the safety button function will be gone but ive read that the tranny software itself wouldnt let you do any misshift or going from N->R while on D :shhh:

 

[pardi]

absolutely you can
looky
http://www.e46fanatics.com/features/picturepage.php?imagename=NickACS_03.jpg
altho the safety button function will be gone but ive read that the tranny software itself wouldnt let you do any misshift or going from N->R while on D :shhh:

I wouldn't take the risk. The lockout feature is there for a reason. Worse yet, you could misshift from R (or D) to P by accident when the car is moving (trust me, this CAN happen if there's no lockout in place).

 

[Cali6869]

yea u can.... but at ur own risk....

 

[///02bmw325i///]

so how would you do this. i want to do this now.

 

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Yes you can...you just yank off the old knob and slap on the new one. Be careful, however, because when you put the manual knob on you will loose that Step safety button feature so it could slip in and out of gear...

 

[Gucki83]

Yes you can...you just yank off the old knob and slap on the new one. Be careful, however, because when you put the manual knob on you will loose that Step safety button feature so it could slip in and out of gear...

and be careful taking off the auto knob...it will not be easy, and it could break something!!

 

[bNp E46]

and be careful taking off the auto knob...it will not be easy, and it could break something!!

..like your jaw....

 

[bluecougar]

..like your jaw....

or eye

 

[sycE46]

I've never liked the look of manual knobs on autos. It just doesn't look right to me.

 

[BimmerDoc]

I wouldn't take the risk. The lockout feature is there for a reason. Worse yet, you could misshift from R (or D) to P by accident when the car is moving (trust me, this CAN happen if there's no lockout in place).

Is this true?

 

[TravsM3]

Sounds like trouble to me.

 

[MaNgA]

wouldnt bother... not worth the risk

 

[CGRIZZ516]

most would say not to do it...it looks nice, especially if you fit a manual boot cover over the auto plate, but its risky. The process in itself is risky as mentioned above, you might bust yourself in the face.

 

[budman]

I did it.. as long as your careful you will be fine.. I just drove it in sport mode all the time, so if I did bump it for whatever reason it only shifted or whatnot..

 

[EvilKamote]

You would need to press on the brakes in order for you to switch from P -> R or D, D -> R or P, R -> D or P. I tried doing these yesterday without pressing the brakes and it wouldn't shift...

 

[niggyci]

or eye

or nose