RW Carbon gear selector cover

SDKevin · 05-28-2015, 05:53 PM

Has anyone fitted one of these? Mine just arrived today and the cf quality is beautiful, lots of depth to the weave.

Not sure how to remove the old one and fit this though.

BMWZ4 · 05-29-2015, 03:18 PM

It's pretty simple, but a bit tricky at first. The gear selector is actually screwed to the shifter. You have to gently pry off the gear selector plate (P N D etc) and then you'll see a small screw. I think it's a phillips, but not 100% sure. In any case, you'll know when you get that gear plate off.

Once the screw is off, the change is easy. Don't forget to put the screw back after switching to the new CF selector! Also, not sure if your new CF selector came with any double sided tape but you might need some when re-installing the new one.

Dave

SDKevin · 05-29-2015, 05:18 PM

Thanks for the instructions. I figured it must be something like that from looking at the new part. I just didn't want to pry off the plate and risk damaging it only to find it wasn't necessary

The new one did come with an installed die cut adhesive layer ready. Very nice quality, I would recommend it to anyone wanting a real cf replacement.

BMWZ4 · 05-30-2015, 07:19 AM

No problem, hope it goes smoothly!

SDKevin · 05-30-2015, 12:21 PM

Thanks again, it did go smoothly

Now to think about replacing other trim pieces for cf!

AUSf22 · 05-30-2015, 09:19 PM

can you post a photo! interested to see the result

NEUE02 · 05-30-2015, 10:13 PM

^^^ What he said!

SDKevin · 05-31-2015, 07:00 PM

Hopefully this works

BMWZ4 · 06-01-2015, 06:55 AM

Hey, that looks good. I see you're running the Torque app (I think). I'm using that as well. For the price of the adapter and the full app, lots of info to be had (incl. coolant & oil temps!).

SDKevin · 06-01-2015, 08:34 AM

Thanks. Yes, it is the Torque app. I like it for oil and water temps but the turbo / intake are fun to watch, so is the fuel rail pressure (not sure if its correct, crazy high!).

I was hoping for a better place to mount the 'phone but that's the best I could do. Not bad even for Google maps etc.

RW Carbon · 06-01-2015, 10:15 PM

Looks great!!

stroids88 · 06-11-2015, 11:53 PM

Can you post link and info on the Torque App?

BMWZ4 · 06-12-2015, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by stroids88

Can you post link and info on the Torque App?

Here you go (assuming your phone is Android). I don't know if it's available for iOS or Windows phones though, sorry.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...l.torque&hl=en

And the OBDII adapter (so many to choose from, but this is the one I have)

https://www.scantool.net/scan-tools/...bdlink-lx.html

stroids88 · 06-12-2015, 10:38 AM

Thanks!

Picardias · 06-17-2015, 01:01 PM

Love the looks!! It's a shame RW carbon doesnt have the one for right hand side drivers.

RW Carbon · 06-17-2015, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Picardias

Love the looks!! It's a shame RW carbon doesnt have the one for right hand side drivers.

They fit both LHD and RHD models

SDKevin · 06-18-2015, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Picardias

Love the looks!! It's a shame RW carbon doesnt have the one for right hand side drivers.

Thanks. Sounds like they do so order one up

Picardias · 06-22-2015, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by RW Carbon

They fit both LHD and RHD models

Wow! I just realized that! In that case I will order one, I already have your mirror covers and the spoiler and Im really happy with them.

Does your future plans include selling more cf trims for the interior? Like the m performance trim parts?

RW Carbon · 06-23-2015, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Picardias

Wow! I just realized that! In that case I will order one, I already have your mirror covers and the spoiler and Im really happy with them.

Does your future plans include selling more cf trims for the interior? Like the m performance trim parts?

Okay great

Unfortunately we do not manufacturer CF interior trim pieces besides the small gear covers and steering wheel trims. The full trim kits are very hard to manufacturer to fit correctly. The only option is for us to buy the OEM parts and cover them in CF, but at that point they are as much as the OEM CF kits.

hoppy6698 · 07-15-2015, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMWZ4

And the OBDII adapter (so many to choose from, but this is the one I have)

https://www.scantool.net/scan-tools/...bdlink-lx.html

Anyone know of an Apple compatible OBDII BT adapter?

NEUE02 · 07-15-2015, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoppy6698

Anyone know of an Apple compatible OBDII BT adapter?

I was recommended this for use with track apps. Haven't used it yet.

http://gopoint-technology.mybigcomme...bt1-for-apple/

hoppy6698 · 07-15-2015, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEUE02

I was recommended this for use with track apps. Haven't used it yet.

http://gopoint-technology.mybigcomme...bt1-for-apple/

Very nice, thanks!

05-28-2015, 05:53 PM	#1
SDKevin Cone Killer 85 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2024 M240i, Ducati 1299S Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	RW Carbon gear selector cover Has anyone fitted one of these? Mine just arrived today and the cf quality is beautiful, lots of depth to the weave. Not sure how to remove the old one and fit this though.
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BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	It's pretty simple, but a bit tricky at first. The gear selector is actually screwed to the shifter. You have to gently pry off the gear selector plate (P N D etc) and then you'll see a small screw. I think it's a phillips, but not 100% sure. In any case, you'll know when you get that gear plate off. Once the screw is off, the change is easy. Don't forget to put the screw back after switching to the new CF selector! Also, not sure if your new CF selector came with any double sided tape but you might need some when re-installing the new one. Dave __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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SDKevin Cone Killer 85 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2024 M240i, Ducati 1299S Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the instructions. I figured it must be something like that from looking at the new part. I just didn't want to pry off the plate and risk damaging it only to find it wasn't necessary The new one did come with an installed die cut adhesive layer ready. Very nice quality, I would recommend it to anyone wanting a real cf replacement.
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05-30-2015, 07:19 AM	#4
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	No problem, hope it goes smoothly! __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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SDKevin Cone Killer 85 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2024 M240i, Ducati 1299S Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Thanks again, it did go smoothly Now to think about replacing other trim pieces for cf!
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05-31-2015, 07:00 PM	#8
SDKevin Cone Killer 85 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2024 M240i, Ducati 1299S Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Hopefully this works
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06-01-2015, 06:55 AM	#9
BMWZ4 Major General 1910 Rep 5,103 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	Hey, that looks good. I see you're running the Torque app (I think). I'm using that as well. For the price of the adapter and the full app, lots of info to be had (incl. coolant & oil temps!). __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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06-01-2015, 08:34 AM	#10
SDKevin Cone Killer 85 Rep 208 Posts Drives: 2024 M240i, Ducati 1299S Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Thanks. Yes, it is the Torque app. I like it for oil and water temps but the turbo / intake are fun to watch, so is the fuel rail pressure (not sure if its correct, crazy high!). I was hoping for a better place to mount the 'phone but that's the best I could do. Not bad even for Google maps etc.
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Picardias New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 228i EB Join Date: May 2015 Location: Reino Unido iTrader: (0)	Love the looks!! It's a shame RW carbon doesnt have the one for right hand side drivers.
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