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Old 09-26-2006, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='337312' date='Sep 22 2006, 12:26 AM
It takes about 30-45 minutes.
The mistake was that the connector was loosely connected.

I BUY KIT FROM MY530I AND WORK PERFECTLY,ONLY 15 MINUTE INSTAL,
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my530i,

Does the paddle shifter operate the same way as the BMW paddle shifter? For example, if you want to upshift, you would squeeze with your fingers toward the steering wheel. For downshifting, you would use your thumb and push the paddle. That is how the 335i shifter works.

Also, one could use either side of the shifter?
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Originally Posted by low_ball_88' post='338806' date='Sep 26 2006, 11:42 AM
my530i,

Does the paddle shifter operate the same way as the BMW paddle shifter? For example, if you want to upshift, you would squeeze with your fingers toward the steering wheel. For downshifting, you would use your thumb and push the paddle. That is how the 335i shifter works.

Also, one could use either side of the shifter?
I can make paddle shift kit to work whatever the way you want
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Originally Posted by low_ball_88' post='338806' date='Sep 26 2006, 11:42 AM
... if you want to upshift, you would squeeze with your fingers toward the steering wheel. For downshifting, you would use your thumb and push the paddle
That is the way mine works - squeeze with fingers to upshift, push with thumb to downshift - works on both sides.
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Wow! my530i, PM me for info. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='345692' date='Oct 17 2006, 12:14 AM
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Thanks!

Another ?
I have an 04 545i with Sport Package (02/04 Build), Steptronic. What do I need besides my530's Paddle Shift Kit? Can I use the current steering wheel?
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Originally Posted by Rizbel' post='346449' date='Oct 18 2006, 07:42 PM
Thanks!

Another ?
I have an 04 545i with Sport Package (02/04 Build), Steptronic. What do I need besides my530's Paddle Shift Kit? Can I use the current steering wheel?
Another PM sent
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Originally Posted by my530i' post='346525' date='Oct 18 2006, 11:34 PM
Another PM sent
Big mahalos for both replies
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please send me specs. can you post them for others as well.


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