Sportautomatic (SAT) retrofit
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Hello experts.
Finally I have ordered the steering with paddles, they came from an 07 M6, they have three wires in the paddles. I remember reading somewhere that LCI has two wires from the paddles. Did I buy the wrong ones? The reason I bought those is I wanted to have pull-pull shifts, not push-pull shifts like the ones you get from those normal paddles, also wanted the (+) and (-) light up.
Finally I have ordered the steering with paddles, they came from an 07 M6, they have three wires in the paddles. I remember reading somewhere that LCI has two wires from the paddles. Did I buy the wrong ones? The reason I bought those is I wanted to have pull-pull shifts, not push-pull shifts like the ones you get from those normal paddles, also wanted the (+) and (-) light up.
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UK spec LCI 530i hardware fitted, I found a SAT gearshift ECU on ebay very cheaply and bought the rest of the bits from my dealer ![Big Grin](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/biggrin.gif)
With no coding I only get the stiffer steering when SPORT button is pressed, I don't notice any improvement in throttle response nor do the gearshift change to Sport characteristics with SPORT button pressed whilst in D mode.
Next up I will code the $2TB VO into the KOMBI, EGS, SZL & SZM once my cable arrives so I will get the correct SPORT display on the dash. Can someone confirm if it's better to code whole car or just those modules above with NCS Expert? What difference will it make?
I don't have paddles fitted so I will have to figure out how to remove the specific paddle coding for that in the EGS module, seen a post about that somewhere so will keep reading.
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With no coding I only get the stiffer steering when SPORT button is pressed, I don't notice any improvement in throttle response nor do the gearshift change to Sport characteristics with SPORT button pressed whilst in D mode.
Next up I will code the $2TB VO into the KOMBI, EGS, SZL & SZM once my cable arrives so I will get the correct SPORT display on the dash. Can someone confirm if it's better to code whole car or just those modules above with NCS Expert? What difference will it make?
I don't have paddles fitted so I will have to figure out how to remove the specific paddle coding for that in the EGS module, seen a post about that somewhere so will keep reading.
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SAT was a $500 option, from all the parts and work involved it seems it was a REALLY cheap option for what you get. I am really glad my "new" 550 has SAT - it is REALLY badass, I love it
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@leew88: Do not code everything, otherwise you will loose DS if you do not install paddles. As the car will start looking for paddles and then put it in failsafe mode. Only code KOMBI if you want Sport in display.
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Whew.... 57 pages later and here I am at the end. I've got a 2010 E61 and would love to get the heavier steering. I didn't see anything here to indicated that it may be possible with some smaller set of parts or coding. Is this a correct assumption?
I assume that the rev matched downshifts is the same situation, need all the hardware to make it happen.
If the above is true I guess I'll have to do some thinking about mod priorities on the new wagon.
I assume that the rev matched downshifts is the same situation, need all the hardware to make it happen.
If the above is true I guess I'll have to do some thinking about mod priorities on the new wagon.
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There was one complete unit for sale on ebay which just ended, was surprised it did'nt get any bids!. It would of been a bargain at under £200 considering it will cost you double that price new.
BMW Gear Selector Switch For E60,E61,E63,E64 Sport | eBay
It's for a UK spec (RHD), the ECU underneath is the same, just the top part gear shift lever is the other was round (ie button is on right side), not sure if the silver/black trim will fit the US model though.
I have just coded my KOMBI only with $2TB VO and now get the SPORT to display on the dash, the best part of it is the heavier steering. Still got to flash my EGS with the sports firmware to complete the upgrade
BMW Gear Selector Switch For E60,E61,E63,E64 Sport | eBay
It's for a UK spec (RHD), the ECU underneath is the same, just the top part gear shift lever is the other was round (ie button is on right side), not sure if the silver/black trim will fit the US model though.
I have just coded my KOMBI only with $2TB VO and now get the SPORT to display on the dash, the best part of it is the heavier steering. Still got to flash my EGS with the sports firmware to complete the upgrade
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Hi,
Just confirmed that my paddles from M5 is indeed pre-lci. Does anybody know about the value of resistors on the lci paddles. I was thinking of putting in the resistors to make the paddles compatible with LCI. People have removed the resistors from LCI paddles in E90 and fitted them to preLCI. so reverse should also be possible. chrome paddle to lci swop help needed - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com
Anybody who have EDS would really help if they can look up and help in any way possible. From the SIB I already know the following:
The correct voltage values should be the following:
"D" position – between 3.7 V - 3.8 V
"Upshift" – between 2.4 V - 2.5 V
"Downshift" – between 1.2 V - 1.25 V
Just confirmed that my paddles from M5 is indeed pre-lci. Does anybody know about the value of resistors on the lci paddles. I was thinking of putting in the resistors to make the paddles compatible with LCI. People have removed the resistors from LCI paddles in E90 and fitted them to preLCI. so reverse should also be possible. chrome paddle to lci swop help needed - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - E90Post.com
Anybody who have EDS would really help if they can look up and help in any way possible. From the SIB I already know the following:
The correct voltage values should be the following:
"D" position – between 3.7 V - 3.8 V
"Upshift" – between 2.4 V - 2.5 V
"Downshift" – between 1.2 V - 1.25 V
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BOah guys,
it's been some time that I had read a 57 page thread
Very interesting indeed, especially the fact that NoQuarter has fitted the SAT on an x-Drive. I've bought a 530dx a month ago and came across rsyed's DIY. After reading a lot of stuff on the net I had come to the conclusion that it must be possible to do that on the x-Drive's as well. I had been pointed by a fellow member at the german forum that You have NoQuarter here.
The parts are already in my trunk and I will start installing all (including paddles) and will let U know guys if it works. My BMW technician claims that there are chances that it might even work with an updated VO. If not I will have to use the help of a coding guy![Wink](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wink.gif)
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it's been some time that I had read a 57 page thread
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The parts are already in my trunk and I will start installing all (including paddles) and will let U know guys if it works. My BMW technician claims that there are chances that it might even work with an updated VO. If not I will have to use the help of a coding guy
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