Stock 6 Speed Boot/Shifter Seperation?

dmikucki · 07-17-2019, 10:30 AM

Hi All,

Was looking to swap my OEM 6 Speed boot and Shift apart to install an Alcantara Tri stitched one. Will the two easily separate? What about re installation? Is there a clip holding the boot to the knob similar to the M Performance Shift knob?

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 07-17-2019, 10:33 AM

just whatever you do...don't forget to unclip the the wire

MrSmartyPants · 07-17-2019, 11:13 AM

it can be done, but it's difficult. boot is glued on to a plastic ring. Requires lots of patience.

xsx450 · 07-19-2019, 04:39 PM

dont over pay!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/28355266415...m=283552664151

Trevorstein · 07-24-2019, 04:57 PM

Hey,

Personally, I feel Alcantara is nasty!

But, as long as you like it...

* https://cobywheel.com/f80-manual-shift-boot.html

See my post on the subject here:

* https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=222

If the clips do break, the Shift Knob can be glued to the Boot - just make sure you line up where
the clips used to be with the notches on the Boot - with "crazy glue". It will hold. Once installed,
the shifter post will only add to its adhesion and stability.

Cheers!

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MrSmartyPants Lieutenant 354 Rep 499 Posts Drives: F80 M3 - 6MT_MW on SO Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	it can be done, but it's difficult. boot is glued on to a plastic ring. Requires lots of patience. __________________ Insta @m3_emmy
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xsx450 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2017 m3 Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	dont over pay! https://www.ebay.com/itm/28355266415...m=283552664151
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Trevorstein Lieutenant 150 Rep 511 Posts Drives: Trabant Join Date: May 2019 Location: Galifrey iTrader: (0)	Hey, Personally, I feel Alcantara is nasty! But, as long as you like it... * https://cobywheel.com/f80-manual-shift-boot.html See my post on the subject here: * https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=222 If the clips do break, the Shift Knob can be glued to the Boot - just make sure you line up where the clips used to be with the notches on the Boot - with "crazy glue". It will hold. Once installed, the shifter post will only add to its adhesion and stability. Cheers! __________________ ///M Joy
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