[M3 Adjuster]

I hate when my gear shift lever slips when it's pulled

[atxsk8r]

Originally Posted by Twix

This is a proper shifter.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...rboxes/?pdk=BQ

OMG, it's a car, not a 18 wheeler LOL.

[F87_LCI]

Originally Posted by Twix

This is a proper shifter.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...rboxes/?pdk=BQ

Dude, you can see that thing from Space.


I have the CF/Alcantra shift knob with the white stitching in my F30. Depending on the colour stitching on my M2 (might not be blue in MY18?), I'll colour it accordinly and move it over...I really like the weight/feel of it and the alcantra has held up surprisingly well.

[CommitConfirm]

I've asked my dealer to get these parts in so I can take a look. The SEMA photos show it with the ///M tri-colour stitching yet the realoem photo for the M2 shows it with Polar Blue stitching.

[Bosozoku]

I suddenly want an Alcantara hoodie.

[littleoldman]

I hate to sound harsh...but a bunch of you girls are perfect "targets for marketers".

Better feel
Delight to touch
Illumination to help....

Are you kidding?

If you dont know where to stick the manual by feel...you are Driving the Wrong car.

You girls are the reason the M3/M4 and other cars are BLOATED!

[Corinne]

I think the handbrake is ok, if it's in dry carbon but the gear shifter looks naff. Don't do it OP !

[JustChris]

Not much love for this part or thread then. Zero fitted it seems? Looks sort of odd. Shame as the wheel looks amazing.

I notice, like you all will have, that the recent M3/4 updates allow (here in the UK now) us to spec factory M Perf parts I think now. Is this the Porsche model where you never see the 'original' steering, just the M Perf one is fitted from day 1?

[CommitConfirm]

BMW AG have not started shipping it yet, in the UK at least . It was supposed to be available end of December. Then it was end of January & now I'm waiting to hear from my stealer and will take plenty of pics for you'all

[PiK]

My dealer installed "Interior equip.kit carbon/Alcantara" in my car. Part ID: 51952420600.
It includes two parts:
1. Handbrake - opencore CF, perfect match for the rest of the interior. Thanks to alcantara parts it is very nice to touch, better then a leather one.
2. But the real upgrade is the shift knob. It is a day and night difference comparing to the original one. It is all about the shape. It made a huge difference for me. It is more "natural" or convenient for my hand.

Shift knob is not illuminated, because "some parts were missing" They will fix it later.

Highly recommended mod.

[Benef1cient]

Originally Posted by PiK

My dealer installed "Interior equip.kit carbon/Alcantara" in my car. Part ID: 51952420600.
It includes two parts:
1. Handbrake - opencore CF, perfect match for the rest of the interior. Thanks to alcantara parts it is very nice to touch, better then a leather one.
2. But the real upgrade is the shift knob. It is a day and night difference comparing to the original one. It is all about the shape. It made a huge difference for me. It is more "natural" or convenient for my hand.

Shift knob is not illuminated, because "some parts were missing" They will fix it later.

Highly recommended mod.

Looks good, gonna do it too I think, how much did you pay?
How do you find the manual overall on polish roads? Still good?

[rouxeny]

Looks better in those photos than the promotional ones.

[PiK]

Originally Posted by Benef1cient

Looks good, gonna do it too I think, how much did you pay?
How do you find the manual overall on polish roads? Still good?

The price was 1585 PLN (without installation).
I do not mind working with my foot and hand in the traffic however keep in mind I have never owned a car with the automatic transmission. I remember that you are coming from the Golf GTI with DSG, so your case is different.
Regarding manual in M2 I have mixed feelings. I had a 1 week brake with my M2, and got back to Golf 7, and then I was like: "The shifting in Golf feels so much better". I don't mean materials, because shift knob in Golf is lower quality (especially when upgraded M2 to M Perf. shift knob - a league higher), but the precision and "feedback". I did not notice this in first days / weeks with my M2 - perhaps I was adopting to a new car.
Strangely my feelings got better after upgrading the shift knob in M2. Perhaps it is a placebo effect, result of higher quality and pleasant to touch materials OR the M Perf shift knob is lower than the original one, so shifts are shorter. I need to compare the height of both knobs.
If you are going with manual, go ahead and configure it with M Perf. knob, it is totally worth it. The next step would be the short shifter mod, which I will consider after modding the exhaust.

[DoggieHowser]

I don't get it. What's wrong with this?

[PiK]

Nothing wrong, the performance one just feels better in a hand

[BSMF87]

Originally Posted by DoggieHowser

I don't get it. What's wrong with this?

Nothing. Some people like to add M Performance parts to their car.

[DoggieHowser]

All they needed was to make it illuminated ? the shape and style was just perfect. I don't get why you'd want it to look like a DCT

[CommitConfirm]

Originally Posted by DoggieHowser

All they needed was to make it illuminated ? the shape and style was just perfect. I don't get why you'd want it to look like a DCT

I disagree the shape is not perfect.

The new part is much larger and contoured better to fill the palm of your hand. Especially on a 1st, 3rd and 5th gear selection.

I agree it does look a little Fast & Furious and the fact that it illuminates are not reasons to upgrade.

[CommitConfirm]

My biggest issue with this part is the Micky Mouse wiring 'solution' from BMW..... they provide you with a splice!

[Mc.d]

Hi CommitConfirm,

Looks good, I like it.

How did the install go?
How did you get on removing the existing gear knob, is it fairly easy & may I ask how much it cost.

M

[CommitConfirm]

Hi. I'll be honest I had to google how the existing gear knob came off! In hindsight it's very easy once you know how

The wiring was the 'hardest' part due to the crap splices. You have to tap into the drive mode switch light so the gear knob only comes on when the lights are on.

[Benef1cient]

Originally Posted by PiK

The price was 1585 PLN (without installation).
I do not mind working with my foot and hand in the traffic however keep in mind I have never owned a car with the automatic transmission. I remember that you are coming from the Golf GTI with DSG, so your case is different.
Regarding manual in M2 I have mixed feelings. I had a 1 week brake with my M2, and got back to Golf 7, and then I was like: "The shifting in Golf feels so much better". I don't mean materials, because shift knob in Golf is lower quality (especially when upgraded M2 to M Perf. shift knob - a league higher), but the precision and "feedback". I did not notice this in first days / weeks with my M2 - perhaps I was adopting to a new car.
Strangely my feelings got better after upgrading the shift knob in M2. Perhaps it is a placebo effect, result of higher quality and pleasant to touch materials OR the M Perf shift knob is lower than the original one, so shifts are shorter. I need to compare the height of both knobs.
If you are going with manual, go ahead and configure it with M Perf. knob, it is totally worth it. The next step would be the short shifter mod, which I will consider after modding the exhaust.

Thanks for the insight, but overall you're happy with it right? I'm still thinking about my final decision regarding transmission. I recently drove my friends 986 track ready manual boxster w SS and it was great to row through the gears myself, so exciting. M2's gearbox for sure must be better than 20 year old boxster right?