On AT, is it bad to rest your hand on shifter?

MontegoGoGoGo · 04-30-2009, 01:18 PM

The sales guy who sold me my last BMW (was a 323 ci) told me that it's bad for the "whozewhatsit"* to rest your hand on the shifter of an AT.

Is there any truth to this?

* I don't remember what he said, maybe transmission?

laperacfo · 04-30-2009, 01:19 PM

First of all, never rest your hand on the shifter, be it MT or AT. There is no need for it. It's a bad habit.

Year's_End · 04-30-2009, 01:21 PM

It's not a bad habit. Nothing will go wrong unless you're retarded.^

However, the aluminum will wear down a LOT if you do this, as I have. It became noticeable around 25k, and it's really bad now at 36k. The edges of the leatherette also become worn.

ejazbmw · 04-30-2009, 01:22 PM

i place my hand on my shift all the time....op sometimes your threads make me think how gullible you really are

MontegoGoGoGo · 04-30-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

i place my hand on my shift all the time....op sometimes your threads make me think how gullible you really are

Um, ok.....

With that kind of charm, I'm sure you do place your hand on your shift all the time!

Year's_End · 04-30-2009, 01:26 PM

All the finishes in this car wear down horribly.

The satin finish is prone to wear from oil. My window button detents are worn. My aluminum paddles are tarnished (beyond being able to be fixed with a simple cleaning). The worst has to be the aluminum trim and the aluminum insert on the shifter.

laperacfo · 04-30-2009, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

It's not a bad habit. Nothing will go wrong unless you're retarded.^

However, the aluminum will wear down a LOT if you do this, as I have. It became noticeable around 25k, and it's really bad now at 36k. The edges of the leatherette also become worn.

I guess you're the retarded one. I didn't mention anything about going wrong. And it is a bad habit. Ask any real driver. What's the point of resting your hand on the shifter?

thegeneral101 · 04-30-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

Um, ok.....

With that kind of charm, I'm sure you do place your hand on your shift all the time!

stellar comeback lol

an yes, I rest my hand on the shifter all the time with the AT and at 20k its already wore out

ejazbmw · 04-30-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

Um, ok.....

With that kind of charm, I'm sure you do place your hand on your shift all the time!

you caught me

MontegoGoGoGo · 04-30-2009, 01:30 PM

My steering wheel buttons basically wore off on my 323. That and my biggest gripe was the fabric around the windshield started to buckle and basically fall off.

BartM3 · 04-30-2009, 01:32 PM

Just wondering: how is it possible that you can afford a 335i, but can't afford to replace the trim when it's worn? You replace worn tires without a problem, so why not the trim if you like to put your hand on the shifter?

Just enjoy the ride, wherever you put your hands!

raceyBMW · 04-30-2009, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegeneral101

stellar comeback lol

an yes, I rest my hand on the shifter all the time with the AT and at 20k its already wore out

I had one wear out at 10k miles, and now I am at 20k and its worn again. BMW will replace.

E90330iS · 04-30-2009, 01:38 PM

lol

MontegoGoGoGo · 04-30-2009, 01:39 PM

I think the sales guy meant the continual pressure your "dead-arm-weight" puts on the shifter is actually bad for the guts of the car, not just the cosmetic wear.

thegeneral101 · 04-30-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by raceyBMW

I had one wear out at 10k miles, and now I am at 20k and its worn again. BMW will replace.

awesome to know! i kept forgetting to ask them when I went in for service, but next time I go its on!

darkphantom · 04-30-2009, 02:07 PM

wtf, is this a serious thread?

yomama69 · 04-30-2009, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

I think the sales guy meant the continual pressure your "dead-arm-weight" puts on the shifter is actually bad for the guts of the car, not just the cosmetic wear.

My third leg is making a permanent intentation in the leather driver's seat.

MontegoGoGoGo · 04-30-2009, 02:12 PM

Are you Sirius?

MontegoGoGoGo · 04-30-2009, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yomama69

My third leg is making a permanent intentation in the leather driver's seat.

Oh, ewwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!

I'd like someone to "punk" the dealer to see if ball wear is covered under warranty!

roozie2001 · 04-30-2009, 02:16 PM

sometimes i put my hand on my shifter without even knowing. its only when i play with the gears in public that my gf gets mad at me.

yomama69 · 04-30-2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dark335i

+1 i hate when people rest their hand on the shift knob in an AT, thats the point of auto, no shifting!

What if the person has no paddles and wants to use A/S?

Enjoiyourlife · 04-30-2009, 02:34 PM

lol @ this thread. btw my shift know is worn down also.

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Year's_End Lieutenant General 1138 Rep 12,444 Posts Drives: 2020 Shelby GT350 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	All the finishes in this car wear down horribly. The satin finish is prone to wear from oil. My window button detents are worn. My aluminum paddles are tarnished (beyond being able to be fixed with a simple cleaning). The worst has to be the aluminum trim and the aluminum insert on the shifter. __________________ Past: '08 E92 335i\|ZPP\|ZSP\|6AT Past: '15 Mustang GT\|401A\|PP\|6MT Current: '20 Shelby GT350\|6MT
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