M5 SMG Paddle Shift Kit is available
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Originally Posted by E60K' post='281690' date='May 12 2006, 11:05 PM
Who make your interior kit? Is it aluminum or carbon fiber? How much and where?
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It is just the regular Alu-Cube that comes as standard on the M-Sport models in the UK.
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I just finished M5 steering wheel with paddle shift modification with My530i's instruction video. The whole process was easy and fast. However, I had a problem with active steering warning after the installation. But once again Fred "My530i" helped me to fix the problem. The new M5 wheel is way better than previous wheel. The paddle shifting is way better than older way of shifting with the gear shifter. I am getting a new digital camera. I will post picture later. The whole set up was not cheap ($1800), but it was worth it every dollar I spent on it. Thx Fred.
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That is cool! Sorry, I know old thread! I had hard time to find a M steering wheel with paddles at ebay.... There are ones but not for Before 9/2005....
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Originally Posted by miguex' post='819549' date='Mar 18 2009, 07:25 AM
That is cool! Sorry, I know old thread! I had hard time to find a M steering wheel with paddles at ebay.... There are ones but not for Before 9/2005....
I have a 2008 E60 523 LCI, and I've just bought a SMG Sports Steering with Paddle Shift from ebay, similar to this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...T&viewitem=
I understand that I?ll need some extra wire harness to fit this steering onto my E60 523 LCI (Year 2008) in order to make the paddle shift work. Can anyone here advise me on where can I get this wire harness or retorfit kit and the cost?
Thanks in advance!
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Originally Posted by 715' post='844687' date='Apr 12 2009, 09:34 AM
Sorry for digging up an old thread.
I have a 2008 E60 523 LCI, and I've just bought a SMG Sports Steering with Paddle Shift from ebay, similar to this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...T&viewitem=
I understand that I?ll need some extra wire harness to fit this steering onto my E60 523 LCI (Year 2008) in order to make the paddle shift work. Can anyone here advise me on where can I get this wire harness or retorfit kit and the cost?
Thanks in advance!
I have a 2008 E60 523 LCI, and I've just bought a SMG Sports Steering with Paddle Shift from ebay, similar to this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...T&viewitem=
I understand that I?ll need some extra wire harness to fit this steering onto my E60 523 LCI (Year 2008) in order to make the paddle shift work. Can anyone here advise me on where can I get this wire harness or retorfit kit and the cost?
Thanks in advance!
Appreciate if anyone can shed light on this modification pls.
Rgds
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I dug these part #s up for someone in another thread this morning. it prob wont be the cheapest place, but i am sure you can get it through you parts dept at the dealer...
not sure how it affixes to the sport steering wheel though. there may be a DIY around here somewhere. i havent seen it
Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='904101' date='Jun 8 2009, 07:22 AM
M sp.st.wheel, leather, shift paddles
PART # 32 34 2 283 947
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Wiring set, steering wheel electronic ctr
For vehicles with:
Steering wheel heater (S248A) = Yes
And:
Sport automatic gearbox (S2TBA) = Yes
PART # 61 31 6 976 397
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For vehicles with:
Steering wheel heater (S248A) = No
And:
Sport automatic gearbox (S2TBA) = Yes
PART # 61 31 6 976 396
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PART # 32 34 2 283 947
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Wiring set, steering wheel electronic ctr
For vehicles with:
Steering wheel heater (S248A) = Yes
And:
Sport automatic gearbox (S2TBA) = Yes
PART # 61 31 6 976 397
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For vehicles with:
Steering wheel heater (S248A) = No
And:
Sport automatic gearbox (S2TBA) = Yes
PART # 61 31 6 976 396
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='904817' date='Jun 8 2009, 09:04 PM
I dug these part #s up for someone in another thread this morning. it prob wont be the cheapest place, but i am sure you can get it through you parts dept at the dealer...
not sure how it affixes to the sport steering wheel though. there may be a DIY around here somewhere. i havent seen it
not sure how it affixes to the sport steering wheel though. there may be a DIY around here somewhere. i havent seen it
Any one has info on the wirings to work on LCi models. Much appreciated.
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Originally Posted by gusty' post='904857' date='Jun 8 2009, 10:39 PM
Tks for the info Craigm1841. I have the steering/paddles/wirings but seems like no one knows how to DIY for the paddles to work.
Any one has info on the wirings to work on LCi models. Much appreciated.
Any one has info on the wirings to work on LCi models. Much appreciated.
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Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='904859' date='Jun 8 2009, 09:43 PM
i am sure once it is all set up, you are going to have to go to the dealer and have them program the car to recognize the paddles.
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