[cheapie408]

The wife is adamant about having a crystal knob, I care more if I get the right color combo.

Say if I found the "right" vehicle that doesn't have the crystal shift, can that be added in by the dealer?

[BMWBear]

Why not order it with everything you both want?

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by cheapie408

Say if I found the "right" vehicle that doesn't have the crystal shift, can that be added in by the dealer?

Sure, it'll cost more than the factory option, assuming it's plug-n-play and the existing ribbon cable that connects to the original shift knob will light up the "X" in the new clarity shift knob.

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/g...sor/1VndIVY4OX

[MB21]

Originally Posted by cheapie408

The wife is adamant about having a crystal knob, I care more if I get the right color combo.

Say if I found the "right" vehicle that doesn't have the crystal shift, can that be added in by the dealer?

There is lighted X in the crystal knob, I think it is worth ordering or if you go for M50i it is included I think

[gatordent2007]

Originally Posted by MB21

There is lighted X in the crystal knob, I think it is worth ordering or if you go for M50i it is included I think

Not included. You either go glass controls add on or exec package I think.

It’s not just the shifter that’s glass. It’s the button on the radio and the idrive control and start stop button. I personally think it would be odd to add just one component and have all the others black.

[MB21]

Originally Posted by gatordent2007

Not included. You either go glass controls add on or exec package I think.

It’s not just the shifter that’s glass. It’s the button on the radio and the idrive control and start stop button. I personally think it would be odd to add just one component and have all the others black.

Yes there are 3 components and look nice, you might be right, I originally ordered 50i and there was option then I did M50i change due to severe delays and it was part of something as I did not had to chose it as option anymore

[BMWBear]

I ordered some of the components that people said were back ordered and delaying the builds but I didn’t experience any delays. Just over one month built to order. Originally I didn’t want the glass controls but had to add them as part of the executive package. After seeing the regular controls as a comparison the glass look much better.

[BzsBimmer]

Yes you can add all the glass control bits but of course it’ll cost you well over what the cost is to just order it from the factory.

I forgot what the total came out to be since it has been a while since I got it priced out. My wife preferred not having the extra bling but I was curious.

[2019msportx7]

Has anyone been able to find the crystal shift knob? I even called the Bmw dealership parts department and they knew nothing about it.

[crackerjack15]

Originally Posted by 2016alpine550

Has anyone been able to find the crystal shift knob? I even called the Bmw dealership parts department and they knew nothing about it.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F202736699739

[2019msportx7]

Originally Posted by crackerjack15

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F20 2736699739

Thanks so much bro! $1,000 is steep though, right?! Think the Bmw dealership can find these cheaper?

[MB21]

Originally Posted by 2016alpine550

Thanks so much bro! $1,000 is steep though, right?! Think the Bmw dealership can find these cheaper?

I think the moment you go to aftermarket this will cost more, the spare tire option is $150 now same thing from dealer is $800!

[///WeissBisBlau]

We missed out on the crystal stuff, basically because our dealer didn’t know any better, and told us we would have reduced functionality as far as being able to “write” letters onto iDrive controller—which I, at the time, felt like would be more useful. By the time we learned otherwise, our vehicle was already in production, and it couldn’t be changed, so I asked our CA if we would be able to add them aftermarket. He quoted me something on the order of like $3000, to the which I politely replied that he could go and pound all the sand he wanted. Pretty dang annoying that we missed out on something the missus had really wanted, basically because of THEIR mistake, but, first world problems to the Nth degree, amirite?

[2019msportx7]

Originally Posted by ///WeissBlitz76

We missed out on the crystal stuff, basically because our dealer didn’t know any better, and told us we would have reduced functionality as far as being able to “write” letters onto iDrive controller—which I, at the time, felt like would be more useful. By the time we learned otherwise, our vehicle was already in production, and it couldn’t be changed, so I asked our CA if we would be able to add them aftermarket. He quoted me something on the order of like $3000, to the which I politely replied that he could go and pound all the sand he wanted. Pretty dang annoying that we missed out on something the missus had really wanted, basically because of THEIR mistake, but, first world problems to the Nth degree, amirite?

Dang, that sucks bro, same here. Oh well. I believe someone is going to figure out an "affordable" solution for this soon. Def first world problems, lol.

[2019msportx7]

Hey all...I spoke to BMW Treasure Coast in Ft. Pierce Florida and Blaine in parts was able to do some research and locate the crystal shift knob.

It is from BMW an $950 MSRP part. He said he can order it for $815.

Part number is 61319475056.

Hope this helps someone. Cheers!

[BzsBimmer]

Originally Posted by 2019msportx7

Hey all...I spoke to BMW Treasure Coast in Ft. Pierce Florida and Blaine in parts was able to do some research and locate the crystal shift knob.

It is from BMW an $950 MSRP part. He said he can order it for $815.

Part number is 61319475056.

Hope this helps someone. Cheers!

You’ll also want the start button, radio button, to round up the entire package

[gatordent2007]

That’s so dumb lol. If I remember correctly, the add on option was like 600 bucks!

[LK2522]

The crystal iDrive knob is now available as an upgrade kit for a decent price. See
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081PM1QFS?ref=myi_title_dp

[nynd]

Keep searching eBay and hopefully you can get an entire center assembly for $800 - 900.

[Wanderer73]

Originally Posted by BYEIL

Why not order it with everything you both want?

Ditto. Just order and get all the options you both want.

[Wild Blue]

I can see someone wearing that as a rapper bling necklace

[jcortez75]

Originally Posted by cheapie408

The wife is adamant about having a crystal knob, I care more if I get the right color combo.

Say if I found the "right" vehicle that doesn't have the crystal shift, can that be added in by the dealer?

Here is a crystal shifting knob you can retrofit in Amazon https://amzn.to/2yvu1m7