E60 M5 SMG Steering Wheel HERE!
03-20-2006, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hobi' post='103973' date='Mar 20 2005, 12:50 PM
Hi Iceman
I have completed the wiring loom for your steering wheel mod. Will call you to arrange meeting...
For anyone that's interested, I have developed a wiring loom that will enable the E60 M5 -/+ Paddles to be used on an E60 that ALREADY has regular Push/Pull SMG. The mod requires only the paddles to be obtained - the steering wheel rim does NOT get changed (unless you really want the M5 wheel).
In Iceman's case, he has a steering wheel with the round airbag, steering wheel heating and push/pull SMG levers. He would like to have the M5 -/+ levers instead.
The wiring loom for this conversion also ENABLES the LED lights in the M5 levers. I have used BMW original parts only.
A picture of the wiring loom and paddles is shown below. I have also included the push/pull levers on the far left and far right sides of the image. The blue tape on the M5 levers is just for protection.
Installation time for this mod will be approx 30 minutes.
All the Best
Hobi
I have completed the wiring loom for your steering wheel mod. Will call you to arrange meeting...
For anyone that's interested, I have developed a wiring loom that will enable the E60 M5 -/+ Paddles to be used on an E60 that ALREADY has regular Push/Pull SMG. The mod requires only the paddles to be obtained - the steering wheel rim does NOT get changed (unless you really want the M5 wheel).
In Iceman's case, he has a steering wheel with the round airbag, steering wheel heating and push/pull SMG levers. He would like to have the M5 -/+ levers instead.
The wiring loom for this conversion also ENABLES the LED lights in the M5 levers. I have used BMW original parts only.
A picture of the wiring loom and paddles is shown below. I have also included the push/pull levers on the far left and far right sides of the image. The blue tape on the M5 levers is just for protection.
Installation time for this mod will be approx 30 minutes.
All the Best
Hobi
Could you sell the wiring loom and paddles to me, I really want it. That amazing!!!
04-24-2006, 04:23 AM
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04-24-2006, 09:36 AM
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Peter,
Please don't bash me in the public. We're long term members here and we're adult. The idea is widely available on the internet if you search for "Paddle Shift", and I did not steal it. Here is why:
Check out this thread:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...=VS+Engineering
http://home.comcast.net/~paddle.shift/paym...1.63.64.kit.htm
http://www.bmw-paddleshift-retro.com/
I hope you understand and I always respect your and our E60.net members' words.
Thanks/Fred
Please don't bash me in the public. We're long term members here and we're adult. The idea is widely available on the internet if you search for "Paddle Shift", and I did not steal it. Here is why:
Hobi,
I was brought to the attention from one of my associates about this thread.
So, I did some research on this forum and apparently you're quite the brain behind this retrofit idea. I am actually still quite intrigued by what you have on your website:
I hope I have your generous permission to post this picture here. This picture was shown on your FAQs page on your website.
If I am not wrong, one of the wiring harnesses in that picture belongs to us, that is, VS Engineering. The adhesive residue was a serialized number label from one of our earlier wiring harness version. And the AMP connector has even been modified by us as well. That again, is clearly evident from the picture.
However from my understanding you with the help from John Thorney developed this kit, which is now sold through Thorney Motorsports.
I believe VS Engineering and myself are totally kept out of the loop on this rather exciting venture across the pond. Perhaps you or John can fill us and the rest of the forum members in on this?
I look forward to your timely reply.
Regards,
Vincent
I was brought to the attention from one of my associates about this thread.
So, I did some research on this forum and apparently you're quite the brain behind this retrofit idea. I am actually still quite intrigued by what you have on your website:
I hope I have your generous permission to post this picture here. This picture was shown on your FAQs page on your website.
If I am not wrong, one of the wiring harnesses in that picture belongs to us, that is, VS Engineering. The adhesive residue was a serialized number label from one of our earlier wiring harness version. And the AMP connector has even been modified by us as well. That again, is clearly evident from the picture.
However from my understanding you with the help from John Thorney developed this kit, which is now sold through Thorney Motorsports.
I believe VS Engineering and myself are totally kept out of the loop on this rather exciting venture across the pond. Perhaps you or John can fill us and the rest of the forum members in on this?
I look forward to your timely reply.
Regards,
Vincent
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...=VS+Engineering
http://home.comcast.net/~paddle.shift/paym...1.63.64.kit.htm
http://www.bmw-paddleshift-retro.com/
I hope you understand and I always respect your and our E60.net members' words.
Thanks/Fred
06-09-2006, 11:51 AM
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Hi,
I?m a little afraid if retrofitting can really done by a DIY-Kit?
A Question to all who already have retrofitted their car:
Did you also needed
- to modify or
- to remove
the
- coil spring cardridge (no 1, p/n 61316911515) or the
- switch unit steering column (no 2, p/n 61316962939) ??
see: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...722&hg=61&fg=35
Today I?ve been at my garage and the guys there said, that removing
of these parts gets into serious troubles and cannot be done by DIY.
Or did you just change wheel, added paddles and some special wiring loom?
Thanks Lanikus
I?m a little afraid if retrofitting can really done by a DIY-Kit?
A Question to all who already have retrofitted their car:
Did you also needed
- to modify or
- to remove
the
- coil spring cardridge (no 1, p/n 61316911515) or the
- switch unit steering column (no 2, p/n 61316962939) ??
see: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...722&hg=61&fg=35
Today I?ve been at my garage and the guys there said, that removing
of these parts gets into serious troubles and cannot be done by DIY.
Or did you just change wheel, added paddles and some special wiring loom?
Thanks Lanikus
06-13-2006, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by lanikus' post='295269' date='Jun 9 2006, 08:51 PM
Hi,
I?m a little afraid if retrofitting can really done by a DIY-Kit?
A Question to all who already have retrofitted their car:
Did you also needed
- to modify or
- to remove
the
- coil spring cardridge (no 1, p/n 61316911515) or the
- switch unit steering column (no 2, p/n 61316962939) ??
see: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...722&hg=61&fg=35
Today I?ve been at my garage and the guys there said, that removing
of these parts gets into serious troubles and cannot be done by DIY.
Or did you just change wheel, added paddles and some special wiring loom?
Thanks Lanikus
I?m a little afraid if retrofitting can really done by a DIY-Kit?
A Question to all who already have retrofitted their car:
Did you also needed
- to modify or
- to remove
the
- coil spring cardridge (no 1, p/n 61316911515) or the
- switch unit steering column (no 2, p/n 61316962939) ??
see: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...722&hg=61&fg=35
Today I?ve been at my garage and the guys there said, that removing
of these parts gets into serious troubles and cannot be done by DIY.
Or did you just change wheel, added paddles and some special wiring loom?
Thanks Lanikus
It is a real easy job.
I took me around 45 mins from start to finish.
You do remove part 1 yeah, but not part 2, and then replace it with a new one that is supplied in the kit. Can't see what the problem is though? As long as you remove the battery first you will be fine.
Seriously this is one mod everyone should do.
06-13-2006, 09:12 PM
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Hi gIzzE !
Thanks for replying! If U only have to exchange part no. 1, then it?s okay. If U also would have to exchange part no. 2, then reprogramming and recalibration of the car would be nessecary, because of the steering angle sensor inside. This sensor controls e.g. the DSC.
Greetings, Lanikus
Thanks for replying! If U only have to exchange part no. 1, then it?s okay. If U also would have to exchange part no. 2, then reprogramming and recalibration of the car would be nessecary, because of the steering angle sensor inside. This sensor controls e.g. the DSC.
Greetings, Lanikus
