Is it possible to change to M5 steeling with gear pad?
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My Ride: 545i Black, 19" AC Type IV, P-Dragon F235/35 R265/30, M5 Front/Rear bumper, M5 side skirt,M5 front side fender, Eisenmann Muffler 4*76mm Racing mode, AC foot paddle
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Hello Guys,
I have a 545i with steptronic. Can I change my steeling to M5 steeling with gear change pad? If it is possible, will that gear pad work? Is is possible to change shift knob to M5 SMG knob? Please advise. Thanks a lot! Jason
I have a 545i with steptronic. Can I change my steeling to M5 steeling with gear change pad? If it is possible, will that gear pad work? Is is possible to change shift knob to M5 SMG knob? Please advise. Thanks a lot! Jason
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
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do some search man!!!!!!!!!!!
I have it and it works great. Find my thread about this and you will find all the info
I have it and it works great. Find my thread about this and you will find all the info
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
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also steeling an M5 is not nice
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My Ride: 545i Black, 19" AC Type IV, P-Dragon F235/35 R265/30, M5 Front/Rear bumper, M5 side skirt,M5 front side fender, Eisenmann Muffler 4*76mm Racing mode, AC foot paddle
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Originally Posted by mikolatte' post='225814' date='Jan 18 2006, 03:45 PM
Hello Guys,
I have a 545i with steptronic. Can I change my steeling to M5 steeling with gear change pad? If it is possible, will that gear pad work? Is is possible to change shift knob to M5 SMG knob? Please advise. Thanks a lot! Jason
I have a 545i with steptronic. Can I change my steeling to M5 steeling with gear change pad? If it is possible, will that gear pad work? Is is possible to change shift knob to M5 SMG knob? Please advise. Thanks a lot! Jason
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My Ride: Gone: 2004 525i Jet Black, Built 03/04, Premium Package, Black Dakota Leather, Halogen to Euro Spec Bi-Xenons Retrofit, Dark Poplar Wood Trim, Steptronic Breyton Spirit Reps 20x9F 20x10R - Nitto NT555 245/35/20F-275/30/20R, M5 Front Bumper, H&R Sport Springs, Chrome Grills, 20% Tint, Euro Reflectors, Debadged, Aux Input, CIP v19.x
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
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No probs man, go to the search manu on the righthand side up, click search: then add 'SMG' and select all in the search criteria of forums, then click ok.
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='226269' date='Jan 19 2006, 07:01 AM
Mikolatte,
Steering wheel with M5 paddle shift? Yes
M5 shift knob? No
Prepare yourself for $1000 modification!
Steering wheel with M5 paddle shift? Yes
M5 shift knob? No
Prepare yourself for $1000 modification!
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Originally Posted by mikolatte' post='225814' date='Jan 18 2006, 03:45 PM
Hello Guys,
I have a 545i with steptronic. Can I change my steeling to M5 steeling with gear change pad? If it is possible, will that gear pad work? Is is possible to change shift knob to M5 SMG knob? Please advise. Thanks a lot! Jason
I have a 545i with steptronic. Can I change my steeling to M5 steeling with gear change pad? If it is possible, will that gear pad work? Is is possible to change shift knob to M5 SMG knob? Please advise. Thanks a lot! Jason
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='226269' date='Jan 19 2006, 07:01 AM
Mikolatte,
Steering wheel with M5 paddle shift? Yes
M5 shift knob? No
Prepare yourself for $1000 modification!
Steering wheel with M5 paddle shift? Yes
M5 shift knob? No
Prepare yourself for $1000 modification!
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Dude,
Read Jason's first thread. It says "I have a 545 with steptronic". What does Kigerka have? 530i SMG right?
Think again.
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
[color=red]Mods:[/color]
[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
Chrome grilles
E60.net Clings
[/color]
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come guys, there you have it all:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=15881&hl=
So here it is.... 530i steptronic with SMG paddles on the steering wheel working.
It is so great. Driving the car now feels like having 50HPS more
NOTE: Many many thanks to HOBI, it is his idea and invention. Can't thank him enough.
Standart thin and big leather steering wheel was finally replaced with M-tech wheel with paddles and thanks to Hobi's retrofit kit the paddles are now working with the steptronic and change gears.
1. I had to replace the wheel. I got an original M5 wheel including the paddles.
If you guys already have the M-tech sports wheel you just have to get the paddles and retrofit kit from Hobi.
2. Since changing the wheel I had to get an new airbag.
3. Since the M wheel I got was from M5 I had to get also the multifunction module buttons for standart E60.
Costs:
The new M wheel = 300 USD from Ebay
Brand new airbag from dealer = 680 USD
Multifunction switches = 50 USD
Retrofit kit from HOBI = you ask him
Total work hours spend = 2 hrs
Conclusion. GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT !!!! The car feels much more sporty now and the full potential of the engine can be now used much better. Even driving in DS mode before cannot substitute the speed in gear change now done manualy over the paddles. Simply great. If you go on country side roads with many turns it is awesome.
Here are some pics:
Before and after the mod.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=15881&hl=
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=15881&hl=
So here it is.... 530i steptronic with SMG paddles on the steering wheel working.
It is so great. Driving the car now feels like having 50HPS more
NOTE: Many many thanks to HOBI, it is his idea and invention. Can't thank him enough.
Standart thin and big leather steering wheel was finally replaced with M-tech wheel with paddles and thanks to Hobi's retrofit kit the paddles are now working with the steptronic and change gears.
1. I had to replace the wheel. I got an original M5 wheel including the paddles.
If you guys already have the M-tech sports wheel you just have to get the paddles and retrofit kit from Hobi.
2. Since changing the wheel I had to get an new airbag.
3. Since the M wheel I got was from M5 I had to get also the multifunction module buttons for standart E60.
Costs:
The new M wheel = 300 USD from Ebay
Brand new airbag from dealer = 680 USD
Multifunction switches = 50 USD
Retrofit kit from HOBI = you ask him
Total work hours spend = 2 hrs
Conclusion. GREATTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT !!!! The car feels much more sporty now and the full potential of the engine can be now used much better. Even driving in DS mode before cannot substitute the speed in gear change now done manualy over the paddles. Simply great. If you go on country side roads with many turns it is awesome.
Here are some pics:
Before and after the mod.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=15881&hl=
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