Automatic Shifter Boot

sparker92 · 01-14-2010, 10:27 PM

I have searched and found something of interest, but didn't directly answer my question. So here it goes...

I have a 1999 323i Automatic. I have taken apart the shifter trim (window switches and gloss black trim) and shifter plastic surround (where the PRND432 & where the manual shifter boot would go). I want to place a Manual shift boot on my automatic shifter. It looks like the opening for the boot and the plastic shifter surround are identical in size. I would like to know if it can be done...

If it is possible, I plan on ordering from shiftstyle.com. Any comments would be appreciated!

Spencer

For reference, I attached photos of the trim and shifter.

sparker92 · 01-14-2010, 11:10 PM

Anyone?

00bmw323 · 01-14-2010, 11:12 PM

yea i have it done on mine..just need the boot and the trim that snaps in

sparker92 · 01-14-2010, 11:15 PM

Do you know if shiftstyle.com would include the trim that snaps in?

carcus · 01-14-2010, 11:26 PM

The trim is not really needed. I had one on mine but took it off later. You can hot glue it or just have it pushed in under pressure.

I hate posting this pic, but shows you the shift boot. Hope this helps. Most people hate my interior, but I like it.

sparker92 · 01-14-2010, 11:29 PM

Fantastic, I am ordering one first thing in the morning! Thanks so much guys!

taibinhvuong · 01-14-2010, 11:34 PM

Sparker, are you interested in selling your automatic shift cover?

sparker92 · 01-14-2010, 11:54 PM

Sorry, I am not. I keep all the original parts for when I go to sell the car. Truely sorry! However, if you are interested in buying one, you can find one here for about $70 bucks brand new...
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-323...ifter/ES86527/

carcus · 01-15-2010, 01:38 AM

I think I got mine in the picture off Ebay...with the stitching, around 40 bucks. I eventually took it off though. Do not have it anymore. I did like it at the time. I still have the matching shift boot still installed. Sometimes, kinda wish I had it back.

guest0927 · 05-27-2010, 10:43 PM

perfect

01-14-2010, 10:27 PM	#1
sparker92 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bristol, WI Posts: 129 My Ride: 1999 323i View My Garage	Automatic Shifter Boot I have searched and found something of interest, but didn't directly answer my question. So here it goes... I have a 1999 323i Automatic. I have taken apart the shifter trim (window switches and gloss black trim) and shifter plastic surround (where the PRND432 & where the manual shifter boot would go). I want to place a Manual shift boot on my automatic shifter. It looks like the opening for the boot and the plastic shifter surround are identical in size. I would like to know if it can be done... If it is possible, I plan on ordering from shiftstyle.com. Any comments would be appreciated! Spencer For reference, I attached photos of the trim and shifter. Attached Thumbnails

01-14-2010, 11:12 PM	#3
00bmw323 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Killa4nia Posts: 4,063 My Ride: 00 323/91 integra RS View My Garage	yea i have it done on mine..just need the boot and the trim that snaps in __________________ -Jorge All low no go

01-14-2010, 11:26 PM	#5
carcus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mountain Roads Posts: 5,341 My Ride: Porsche 911 View My Garage	The trim is not really needed. I had one on mine but took it off later. You can hot glue it or just have it pushed in under pressure. I hate posting this pic, but shows you the shift boot. Hope this helps. Most people hate my interior, but I like it. __________________ BMW Fanatic, Porsche 996..., SCCA XC. Light mods/Fabspeed...restored 2002 coming soon.

01-15-2010, 01:38 AM	#9
carcus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mountain Roads Posts: 5,341 My Ride: Porsche 911 View My Garage	I think I got mine in the picture off Ebay...with the stitching, around 40 bucks. I eventually took it off though. Do not have it anymore. I did like it at the time. I still have the matching shift boot still installed. Sometimes, kinda wish I had it back. __________________ BMW Fanatic, Porsche 996..., SCCA XC. Light mods/Fabspeed...restored 2002 coming soon.

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01-14-2010, 11:10 PM	#2
sparker92 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bristol, WI Posts: 129 My Ride: 1999 323i View My Garage	Anyone?

01-14-2010, 11:15 PM	#4
sparker92 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bristol, WI Posts: 129 My Ride: 1999 323i View My Garage	Do you know if shiftstyle.com would include the trim that snaps in?

01-14-2010, 11:29 PM	#6
sparker92 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bristol, WI Posts: 129 My Ride: 1999 323i View My Garage	Fantastic, I am ordering one first thing in the morning! Thanks so much guys!

01-14-2010, 11:34 PM	#7
taibinhvuong Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 707 My Ride: E46 99' 328i View My Garage	Sparker, are you interested in selling your automatic shift cover?

01-14-2010, 11:54 PM	#8
sparker92 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bristol, WI Posts: 129 My Ride: 1999 323i View My Garage	Sorry, I am not. I keep all the original parts for when I go to sell the car. Truely sorry! However, if you are interested in buying one, you can find one here for about $70 bucks brand new... http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-323...ifter/ES86527/

05-27-2010, 10:43 PM	#10
guest0927 Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: LA Posts: 66 My Ride: E46 View My Garage	perfect