OE E36 Auto Leather Shifter

[ATF]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3594%26fvi%3D1

Used, looks to be good condition..

New (just knob) goes for ~$200 on BavAuto.

[cooljess76]

When I first read your post I thought it was a typo. So I visited BavAuto and confirmed that it does cost $200. The fact that the automatic shift knob requires more mechanical engineering, it rightfully should cost more than a manual shift knob. However, this does not justify the $200 that BavAuto wants. I've decided to never buy from BavAuto as I'm now disgusted. I'm looking at this particular knob for my 5 speed:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Sparco-Globe-X-B...QQcmdZViewItem
Though it is a used knob I've seen these listed new for $55 every now and then. Currently the going price is $70, so if I don't get this one, I'll wait until another pops up for $55

[Tyler]

I think your missing something here guys,your not just purchasing the shift knob your purchasing the whole shifter assembly. Thats a deal if it stays at $10.

[ATF]

Originally Posted by Tyler

I think your missing something here guys,your not just purchasing the shift knob your purchasing the whole shifter assembly. Thats a deal if it stays at $10.

Right, but BavAuto is just the knob, so eBay's is used, but extremely cheaper and probably could easily be reconditioned.

[GhostRyder]

hey quick question, on the set up, what does the M and A switch actually do?

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by Exercitus_Ranger

hey quick question, on the set up, what does the M and A switch actually do?

A = automatic mode which is regular driving.
M = manual mode,once in this mode you shift your own gears 1,2,3,4. It's basically a tiptronic shifter.


Do you have an auto or manual?

[GhostRyder]

i have an auto, but i dont have the owners manual....so i cant figure out how excatly to use the M A switch

[bryantn13]

i have auto too i like to pretend my car is manual everytime i get into the racing mood i press the M and i shift my gears manually and it does make your car accelerate faster also changes gears faster than just driving using the A

[Tyler]

Also you can leave it in sport mode which is drive 3 and is quicker than the M mode.