upgrading/changing the shifter on X5M

Rob NY · 01-03-2013, 04:04 PM

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

Thank you.

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retusn · 01-03-2013, 04:33 PM

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 · 01-03-2013, 06:06 PM

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

Thank you.

Cylenterok · 08-12-2018, 09:03 PM

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

0-60Motorsports · 08-13-2018, 01:53 AM

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

boneca · 08-13-2018, 04:10 PM

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

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0-60Motorsports · 08-14-2018, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by boneca

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

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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 · 08-14-2018, 07:43 AM

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 · 08-14-2018, 08:11 AM

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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...

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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 · 06-26-2019, 12:47 PM

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 · 11-06-2022, 07:40 AM

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 · 11-07-2022, 09:17 PM

Here's my DIY, FWIW…

To answer your question, more has to be done.

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

Karaseyh · 02-02-2023, 01:56 PM

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

argento · 02-02-2023, 05:26 PM

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…

01-03-2013, 04:04 PM	#1
Rob NY Captain 57 Rep 644 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	upgrading/changing the shifter on X5M Anyone knows how and if it possible to change the shifter on X5M with something more like the M5 shifter. Thank you.
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retusn Private First Class 6 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2013 X5M Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Warrick County, IN iTrader: (0)	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.
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Rob NY Captain 57 Rep 644 Posts Drives: M5 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (3)	It doesn't have to be the same thing just looking for an upgrade something shorter then our shifter. Thank you.
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Cylenterok Private 134 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2023 M340i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00]	Bump. Any upgrades out there for the x5 m with a smaller m5 type shifer? 2013 e70
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0-60Motorsports Brigadier General 792 Rep 3,151 Posts Drives: BMW M3 JB 04 Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kingdom of Bahrain iTrader: (1)	Maybe the ball style bade at the bottom of the shifters is the same and can be swapped out if disassembled. __________________ Current Mods: 2004 E46 M3cs JB/CSL 2010 E70 X5M AW/BLACK 2011 VW Golf R DSG White/Black IG: @060Motorsports
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boneca Brigadier General 2000 Rep 3,034 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X5 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Boston iTrader: (7) Garage List 2013 BMW X5M [10.00] 2011 BMW X5 [10.00]	there are few options but none of them are plug and play f10: g11: __________________ Paradigm Design F96/G05/G06/G07/F85/F86/F15/F16/G30/G11/G12
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philly42 Second Lieutenant 93 Rep 291 Posts Drives: X5M, Z3M Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I don't mean to change the subject but where can I get more info on upgrading the idrive wheel? That looks very sleek.
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06-26-2019, 12:47 PM	#10
heatmizr Captain 153 Rep 709 Posts Drives: E70 X5 50i M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	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 __________________ heatmizr [Todd] g26 i4 e40 - Clean Machine e70 X5 50i M-Sport "The Boss" Loaded e90 328i - sold e36 M3 - Gone to become a track star Last edited by heatmizr; 06-26-2019 at 01:00 PM..
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Karaseyh Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW E70 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Hello, how do I get the upgrade from the f10, is it done through plug and play or does more have to be done
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11-07-2022, 09:17 PM	#12
argento Captain 538 Rep 872 Posts Drives: 2013 X5M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Here's my DIY, FWIW… To answer your question, more has to be done. https://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=28582855 __________________ 2013 X5M AW/Blk Build Thread: https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/show....php?t=1499820
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02-02-2023, 01:56 PM	#13
Karaseyh Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW E70 Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Hello, I would like to make the conversion. I have the f15 switch. how do i convert this? can someone help me?
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02-02-2023, 05:26 PM	#14
argento Captain 538 Rep 872 Posts Drives: 2013 X5M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	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… __________________ 2013 X5M AW/Blk Build Thread: https://www.xbimmers.com/forums/show....php?t=1499820
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