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04-13-2010, 11:01 AM
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is it possible to use a sports steering wheel with paddle shifters on a 2005 545i? also would like to keep my heated steering wheel function. does anyone know the part number to this steering wheel or where to buy? i researched but really got confused searching through multiple threads. if anyone can just break it down, it will be much appreciated.
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04-13-2010, 12:44 PM
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That's a M5 steering wheel. What is your make year model? There are two specific things to look for when doing the retrofit. Pre-09/2005 steering wheels are different from Post09/2005+ steering wheels. Make sure you are buying the right one or it will not fit. I have seen Post09/2005+ steering wheels modified to fit pre-09/2005 model cars, but it's a biatch to get it right. Better off buying the right one from the get go.
As for the heating function, I dont think your going to find a M5 steering wheel with heating for pre-09/2005 make year, as I beleive it came out in 2008+ models. So, if your car is pre-09/2005 and you want heating/M5 paddles steering wheel, your going to have to modify the steering wheel.
For the paddles, you can make it work even though your current steering wheel does not have this feature. It will require splicing the wores at your gearshifter, but it doable.
Another option for your paddles retrofit is this:
http://www.aftermarketbulbsshop.com/...p/bmw-pa-r.htm
As for the heating function, I dont think your going to find a M5 steering wheel with heating for pre-09/2005 make year, as I beleive it came out in 2008+ models. So, if your car is pre-09/2005 and you want heating/M5 paddles steering wheel, your going to have to modify the steering wheel.
For the paddles, you can make it work even though your current steering wheel does not have this feature. It will require splicing the wores at your gearshifter, but it doable.
Another option for your paddles retrofit is this:
http://www.aftermarketbulbsshop.com/...p/bmw-pa-r.htm
04-13-2010, 01:38 PM
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That's a M5 steering wheel. What is your make year model? There are two specific things to look for when doing the retrofit. Pre-09/2005 steering wheels are different from Post09/2005+ steering wheels. Make sure you are buying the right one or it will not fit. I have seen Post09/2005+ steering wheels modified to fit pre-09/2005 model cars, but it's a biatch to get it right. Better off buying the right one from the get go.
As for the heating function, I dont think your going to find a M5 steering wheel with heating for pre-09/2005 make year, as I beleive it came out in 2008+ models. So, if your car is pre-09/2005 and you want heating/M5 paddles steering wheel, your going to have to modify the steering wheel.
For the paddles, you can make it work even though your current steering wheel does not have this feature. It will require splicing the wores at your gearshifter, but it doable.
Another option for your paddles retrofit is this:
http://www.aftermarketbulbsshop.com/...p/bmw-pa-r.htm
As for the heating function, I dont think your going to find a M5 steering wheel with heating for pre-09/2005 make year, as I beleive it came out in 2008+ models. So, if your car is pre-09/2005 and you want heating/M5 paddles steering wheel, your going to have to modify the steering wheel.
For the paddles, you can make it work even though your current steering wheel does not have this feature. It will require splicing the wores at your gearshifter, but it doable.
Another option for your paddles retrofit is this:
http://www.aftermarketbulbsshop.com/...p/bmw-pa-r.htm
if i just get the steering wheel with the paddle shifters is it as simple as just installing or some programming or extra wiring has to be done? so i guess i have no choice but to lose the heating option if i do this retrofit. (bummer) still worth it though. if the shifters are too much of an hassle i will just get the steering wheel without paddles.
04-14-2010, 01:49 PM
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My Ride: Original E60 Spec:
530i - Silver Grey Out, Black Dakota Leather In, Navigation Pro, Voice Command, HiFi Audio, Sports Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package w/ Heated Seats, Style# 123 Alloy Track Wheels, Auto AC, Power Front Seats, Active Turn Xennon Headlights,
Mods:
OEM M-Tech Front Bumper, OEM M Side Skirts, OEM M5 Rear Bumper, M5 Trunk Lid Finisher, M5 Style Mirrors, Custom Hamann Style Splitter, Custom Hartge Style Diffuser, RD Sport Boot Spoiler, LCI Taillights, Bruce Miranda's V4 LCI Retro Cables, 6000K Xenon light Bulbs, Xenon White LED License Plate Lights, 8000K HID 9006 Fog Lights, Akalius� Front Headlight Euro Overlays, Matte Black Kidney Grilles, E60.Net Clings, Debadged, Llumar Tinting "Micro Edged, 15% Rear 35% Sides,
Engine Mods:
Custom Magnaflow Quad Exhaust w/ Eisenmann Stamped 3� Tips, RPI Scoop (Red)
Added Electronics:
V1 Equipped (Hardwired), OEM Alpine CD Changer Retrofit,
Shoes:
SOLD-20" Staggered Vertini Hennesey Rims, Falcon 452's Tires-SOLD
New Shoes:
19" VMR 710 Hyper Silver, General Exclaim UHP 245/35/19 Front-275/30/19 Rear, Gloss Silver Caliper Paint Job DIY
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Took Delivery 10/26/2009: LOADED! E60 M5 Silverstone II/Black, Active Seats, Comfort Ventilated/Heated Seats, HUD, Brushed Aluminum Trim,
AFAIK, you can get a regular sport steering wheel with paddles and with heating. Just the M5 ones might be an issue. The steering wheel will work with out programing. If you use the paddles you will just need to make a splicing connection or buy the harness. The paddles do not require any programing. This was one of the eaiser and fun retrofits.
04-15-2010, 04:13 AM
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AFAIK, you can get a regular sport steering wheel with paddles and with heating. Just the M5 ones might be an issue. The steering wheel will work with out programing. If you use the paddles you will just need to make a splicing connection or buy the harness. The paddles do not require any programing. This was one of the eaiser and fun retrofits.
ok thanks AKAlius.. whos better then you man? hahaha
So ok last thing. do you have the part number for this and a DIY for the wire splicing.
04-15-2010, 06:08 AM
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The wire splicing is not only need to be done by the shifter but behind & inside the steering ... if you buy the hacked steering coil spring from the link Akalius provide above you'll be ready to go ... replace your current coil spring and it has all the wire ready to plug into the shifter ... all you need is the steering wheel w/ paddles.
I'm not using M5 steering wheel just SMG steering wheel when I upgraded w/ paddles ... it provided the same functionality ... I like it better since I can do up/down shift from each paddles w/ one hand.
AFAIK The hacked coil spring wiring loom re-use the heating terminal point to wire the Step shifter that's why you'll loose heating ability.
I'm not using M5 steering wheel just SMG steering wheel when I upgraded w/ paddles ... it provided the same functionality ... I like it better since I can do up/down shift from each paddles w/ one hand.
AFAIK The hacked coil spring wiring loom re-use the heating terminal point to wire the Step shifter that's why you'll loose heating ability.
04-15-2010, 07:15 AM
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The wire splicing is not only need to be done by the shifter but behind & inside the steering ... if you buy the hacked steering coil spring from the link Akalius provide above you'll be ready to go ... replace your current coil spring and it has all the wire ready to plug into the shifter ... all you need is the steering wheel w/ paddles.
I'm not using M5 steering wheel just SMG steering wheel when I upgraded w/ paddles ... it provided the same functionality ... I like it better since I can do up/down shift from each paddles w/ one hand.
AFAIK The hacked coil spring wiring loom re-use the heating terminal point to wire the Step shifter that's why you'll loose heating ability.
I'm not using M5 steering wheel just SMG steering wheel when I upgraded w/ paddles ... it provided the same functionality ... I like it better since I can do up/down shift from each paddles w/ one hand.
AFAIK The hacked coil spring wiring loom re-use the heating terminal point to wire the Step shifter that's why you'll loose heating ability.
ok so i would need to find the steering wheel with paddle shifters and order the retrofit kit from the link above. then i should be good to go... do you know someone whos selling the steering wheel with shifters for a good price?
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