BMW Gated Shifter Cover (2007 335i)

Hello there fellow Instructable user! This is my first post/instructable and it will most likely be updated in the near future multiple times. Hopefully you have a BMW 2007 335i like me or my new design might not have much use for you, but I'll assume that you do (or want one).

What I have designed is a 3D printable "Gated Shifter" cover, for my personal car (335i) as the original shift boot was getting too boring for me. It is a two piece design which press fits together. These pieces are printed separately in Inland PETG+ (from microcenter) on a Elegoo Neptune 2 with print volume of 220mmx220mmx250mm.

Ultimately, this is a simple process of downloading my .gcode files or locating the Onshape page, printing in PETG/PETG+ preferred, removing the old shift knob and shift boot, and replacing with the new parts.

1. Operating 3D Printer
2. Slicing Software (Cura is free)
3. Some filament, I used Inland 1.75mm PETG+ 3D Printer Filament - 1kg (2.2 lbs) Spool
4. Time haha

Either locate the .gcode files above or checkout my onshape CAD file directly with the link below (incase I forget to update here on Instructables).

Onshape Link

Download Cura (or equivalent type of slicer) if you haven't already done so first, then you can start to print.

The top cover takes just under 5 hours to print with my current settings, but I urge you to print a benchy boat or similar test print to dial in your filament before committing to that much filament.

The bottom portion is only a 2 hour print, but please as I said do a test print if you are using a new filament.

Here's a link to a Pelican Parts video, which is the exact video I watched to figure out how to remove my own shift knob and shift boot. The steps include shifting into gear 2 or 4 (towards you assuming you're sitting in the drivers seat), pulling up on the shift knob with a slowly increasing force until it "pops off", and then you can finally pry up on the sides of the leather shift boot to release the four clips.

First flex the bottom part (square pins side up) so that each of it's four clips are successfully in the old holes in the center console. Once the bottom piece is installed, press on the top cover piece slowly, but firmly.

As you might notice the photo I have included does not have the most recent top cover design. I will update with more pictures as I get my car back from the shop and finalize the bottom 3 gates (gears 2,4,6) in the design.