Comments on: Official R56 JCW Shift Lever, E-Brake Grip DIY

By: maximusGeek

maximusGeek — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:14:36 +0000

I used a plastic trim removal tool to get the e-brake boot out. You will probably break at least a couple clips, your first try but if your replacing it, no big deal. The shift boot is pretty easy. If you feel around the lip of the boot you will find 3-4 clips. Once you get one of them undone, the rest are easy.

Check out this website, this guy did a nice job on a HOW TO for them both.

http://coopermods.com/

By: Gabe

Gabe — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:20:18 +0000

I was trying to be nice. They’re on crack.

By: Dr Obnxs

Dr Obnxs — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:11:34 +0000

No they don't. That's what the eye graphic looking at the TIS is for. It means look at the service database....

And if they assume people know how to do the swap, why make a how to at all? I guess it's so you know where to place the sticker.

Matt

By: Gabe

Gabe — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:42:14 +0000

I think they assume anyone attempting this (and remember this is meant for technicians) that they already know how to remove and replace both for the most part.

By: Dr Obnxs

Dr Obnxs — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:30:37 +0000

What a joke of a how to from Mini. The only hard part is geting the clips off the e-brake boot thing, and there's no information on that.

So not Modnar, you're not on crack...

Matt

By: Modnar

Modnar — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:47:21 +0000

There seems to be only a parts list for the boots (which is more what I was interested in), but no actual install instructions. Or maybe I’m just on the crack again.

By: maximusGeek

maximusGeek — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:54:20 +0000

I recently install the shift knob, e-brake handle, and both leather boots. I really love the feel of the shift knob and to boots really are a big upgrade from the OEM vinyl. Didn’t like the idea of gluing the e-break handle on but I wanted a complete look so I went with it anyway.