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12-27-2011, 12:23 PM

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How much would a new steering wheel like that cost thru them? Looks great!

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12-27-2011, 12:32 PM

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How much would a new steering wheel like that cost thru them? Looks great!

http://www.motivemods.com/product-p/bmw-pa-r.htm $1500 depending if you want M steering wheel w/ M style stitching. Also if you already have the buttons and airbag. I had the old style diamond shape one so it put me back around 2500. I have to put up my old steering wheel with air bag for sale. Personally the feel of a new M steering wheel completely makes the interior look great. Probably one of the best mods I've done on the car. Thanks btw!!

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12-28-2011, 05:40 AM

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yeah i was thinking of doing all black, even the the original wood grain is not to bad with the beige.

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12-31-2011, 09:32 PM

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So I decided to upgrade my steering wheel and shifter. While I was doing the steering wheel might as well get the paddles installed too. My car is a 06 Pre LCI and didn't come with paddles so I looked online to see if this was possible to just add and have it work. Couple of board members recommend I go to MotiveMods. So I went ahead and ordered steering wheel, paddle kit and shifter. I have to say the guys over at MotiveMods gave me the best customer service experience I've ever had buying anything. Prior to installing the steering wheel I had popped off the airbag which triggered the air bag light on, so after I installed the new steering wheel and airbag I still had the airbag light on. I was lucky that they are located in California and had some business to take care of here in the bay area. They flew out to reset the airbag light on my car and installed my new shifter. BTW resetting the airbag light took about 3-4min tops BMW dealership charges $189!!! I'm a happy camper new steering wheel and paddles look great! Anyone looking to add paddles to their E60 this mod is well worth it IMHO. A big thanks to the guys over at MotiveMods for A+++ customer service.

P.S. As you can see the lights on the M shifter are fully functional

Hi great pics n nice interior ni had mine the same just like yours. For the M knob, when you put the drive, it shows the + function n d/s lighted up when you shift to the right right? If it P, does it light up? And does this mod got to do with what motivmod? My +-d/s will light up together when in drive mode n nothing in d/s. my mech says its only 1 bulb so if I want it to light up in d/s, I have nothing in drive. Thanks.

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01-02-2012, 10:53 AM

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Thanks! I didn't quite understand exactly what you mean, but from the sounds of it you are asking me if my + - d/s lights up when I'm in manual mode shifting? To answer that yes if that's what you are asking. Yes to your other question when I put the car in drive, the + functions and d/s are lit up. Yes motivemod sells the kit that I bought from them here's the link http://www.motivemods.com/product-p/bmw-sh-r3.htm

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01-05-2012, 04:37 AM

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Hi I just realised that my m knob is not the same as yours. Mine has and up and down arrow with the + and - logo whereas yours is without the arrow. Just realised your is a manual stick?

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01-05-2012, 09:26 AM

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Hi I just realised that my m knob is not the same as yours. Mine has and up and down arrow with the + and - logo whereas yours is without the arrow. Just realised your is a manual stick?

Mine has the - + and M logo, it's not stick automatic I just changed out the stock base plate for the shifter and put in new leather boot.

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01-06-2012, 04:54 AM

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Hi actually the knob I had is slightly different from yours. This is not mine pic but taken from net.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moondrager/5004226665/

My knob is that when in drive, the up down arrow n d/s will light up together. Unlike yours it can light up individually. Which is why I like.

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