Transmission Shifter Cosmetics

[cableface]

The black plastic track that slides along with my automatic shifter is know looking like a bent up straw. I was just wondering if this is a usual occurance. Where in the hell would I find another? Just wait until someone is parting out and be a vulture?:p

[SchnellE34]

it is normal for them to bust apart. I just replaced mine last week. You can get a new one at the stealership.

[cableface]

it is normal for them to bust apart. I just replaced mine last week. You can get a new one at the stealership.
Good to know. Thanks. How much did it set you back?

[SchnellE34]

around 8 bucks...

[Gearhead]

Autohauz Arizona has them for $5.28 http://www.autohausaz.com/search/productx.aspx?sid=ygfu1g45wkw5wwrjnl5kbe55&makeid=800003@BMW&modelid=1012442@540I%20&year=1995&cid=13@Body,%20Trim%20%26%20Lighting&gid=1319@Shift%20Lever%20Boot

But factor in shippings, and the stealer is probably cheaper.

[cableface]

Autohauz Arizona has them for $5.28 http://www.autohausaz.com/search/productx.aspx?sid=ygfu1g45wkw5wwrjnl5kbe55&makeid=800003@BMW&modelid=1012442@540I%20&year=1995&cid=13@Body,%20Trim%20%26%20Lighting&gid=1319@Shift%20Lever%20Boot

But factor in shippings, and the stealer is probably cheaper.
Thanks, I may actually get it from the site. I hate the dealership here. Nothing but a bunch of pretentious priks. They dont care to help unless you've got a few grand to drop while you're there. They dont even notice me walking in the door with their noses pointed so high in the air.

[gale]

I made one from a black plastic notebook cover. Looked factory & matched the plastic outer surround almost exactly & lasted fine the whole time I had the automatic in it. The original accordion type will only mess up again. I ditched the slushbox & am running a stick now.

http://www.nmia.com/~dgnrg/page_13.htm

[shogun]

I just replaced my one last Saturday. Lastet only 6 months. Found that the Misses (?) or someone spilled some coffee into it and it stuck.
Next time I will do it the same way as Gale did it.

[Blitzkrieg Bob]

pick one up off of Ebay for $9.00.

They seem to break at the top end, so when you shift down to low you'll see the break.

Found a cluster of dust bunnies and crap under the cover.

[cableface]

I made one from a black plastic notebook cover. Looked factory & matched the plastic outer surround almost exactly & lasted fine the whole time I had the automatic in it. The original accordion type will only mess up again. I ditched the slushbox & am running a stick now.

http://www.nmia.com/~dgnrg/page_13.htm
Ultra, ultra sweet. That's all I can say. Easy and practical. I have a bunch of those shitty little notebooks lying around here too so this is just perfect. Thanks a mil