upgrading/changing the shifter on X5M

[Rob NY]

Anyone knows how and if it possible to change the shifter on X5M with something more like the M5 shifter.

Thank you.

[retusn]

I don't think you would be able to switch the shifters. The M5 uses a MDCT transmission which is basically a manual automatic transmission. There is no Park until you shut off the car unlike ours which has the button to put the transmission in park.

[Rob NY]

It doesn't have to be the same thing just looking for an upgrade something shorter then our shifter.

Thank you.

[Cylenterok]

Bump. Any upgrades out there for the x5 m with a smaller m5 type shifer? 2013 e70

[0-60Motorsports]

Maybe the ball style bade at the bottom of the shifters is the same and can be swapped out if disassembled.

[boneca]

there are few options but none of them are plug and play

f10:



g11:

[0-60Motorsports]

Originally Posted by boneca

there are few options but none of them are plug and play

f10:

Attachment 1880260

g11:

Attachment 1880261

I love the F10 one, can you give us some more details on what needs to be done to install it. One thing i notice, no EDC button so that puts it out of contention. DAMN IT, So close.

[philly42]

I don't mean to change the subject but where can I get more info on upgrading the idrive wheel? That looks very sleek.

[boneca]

Originally Posted by 0-60Motorsports

I love the F10 one, can you give us some more details on what needs to be done to install it. One thing i notice, no EDC button so that puts it out of contention. DAMN IT, So close.

yes no EDC on those too, regular X5s, unfortunately I don't know many details on the install...

Originally Posted by philly42

I don't mean to change the subject but where can I get more info on upgrading the idrive wheel? That looks very sleek.

ceramic for NBT, pretty hard to find and expensive to buy!

[heatmizr]

Hey - I don't imagine the car needs to be re-programmed to accept the new shifter does it?
Specifically my current one is failing (sport/manual mode locked out at times) so would just be replacing like for like, same part number (p/n 61-31-9-228-610 ).

*** E D I T ***
Nevermind, I posted this question in another thread about replacement.
But if you have more info pls go there and let me know!
https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/show....php?t=1482128

[Karaseyh]

Hello, how do I get the upgrade from the f10, is it done through plug and play or does more have to be done

[argento]

Here's my DIY, FWIW…

To answer your question, more has to be done.

https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=28582855

[Karaseyh]

Hello, I would like to make the conversion. I have the f15 switch. how do i convert this? can someone help me?

[argento]

I know my DIY is kinda long, but if you skip down to the PURCHASE GEAR SELECTOR section you can find out if what you bought will work in the E70/71…

[deepblonde]

Originally Posted by boneca

there are few options but none of them are plug and play

f10:

Attachment 1880260

g11:

Attachment 1880261

Where did you find those pics of the G11 and F10 shifter retrofits into the E70? I’d like to learn more

[TTV8M]

I bought a kit from eBay. Lemme try to find the link again. Hang on

[TTV8M]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/355211329793

Read details in the description. Some are for M models, some are not

I found this on eBay searching:
E70 crystal shift knob