Will we see an aftermarket shift knob to replace the new lever?

StepMassive · 11-03-2022, 02:47 AM

What do you guys think are the chances of seeing an aftermarket shift nob developed to replace the new "shift lever" on the '23 models?

I was watching a YouTube video of a BMW dealer doing a walkaround of the M240i and he casually mentioned that he "wouldn't be surprised" if we see one eventually...

Invisiblename · 11-03-2022, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by StepMassive

What do you guys think are the chances of seeing an aftermarket shift nob developed to replace the new "shift lever" on the '23 models?

I was watching a YouTube video of a BMW dealer doing a walkaround of the M240i and he casually mentioned that he "wouldn't be surprised" if we see one eventually...

Why?

StepMassive · 11-03-2022, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Invisiblename

Why?

The removal of the shift nob seemed to be an unpopular choice with many drivers. Just wondering if someone will try and bring it back.

LivingInSalt · 11-03-2022, 05:19 PM

it’s knob btw

Game · 11-03-2022, 09:06 PM

Seems like it would be a PITA to do. Better idea would be to retrofit a '22 shifter.

desertspotter · 11-05-2022, 08:33 AM

There's some people on G20 forum that change it in both ways, pre-LCI to LCI and LCI to pre-LCI

It's almost plug and play, the hard thing is search a cheap one with the same options as lever and option buttons/sport mode buttons are one piece, the idrive controller and buttons can be re-used.

Regarding aftermarket, maybe some company will do some kind of toggle extension to something similar to porsche pdk selector.

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LivingInSalt Major 1997 Rep 1,207 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M240i Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	it’s knob btw
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Game ------ 8126 Rep 10,606 Posts Drives: G80 LCI, G87 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (25)	Seems like it would be a PITA to do. Better idea would be to retrofit a '22 shifter. __________________
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desertspotter Private 48 Rep 60 Posts Drives: F22 coupe Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: EU iTrader: (0)	There's some people on G20 forum that change it in both ways, pre-LCI to LCI and LCI to pre-LCI It's almost plug and play, the hard thing is search a cheap one with the same options as lever and option buttons/sport mode buttons are one piece, the idrive controller and buttons can be re-used. Regarding aftermarket, maybe some company will do some kind of toggle extension to something similar to porsche pdk selector.
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