[calsynergy]

I don't know why I was on the G35 forum... I was reading something on another thread and decided to read up on the G35-G37. Anyways I ran across this thread http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=193619 and was wondering if it would be possible for us to install paddle shifters on our E92's that are not equipped with them.

Thanks for your help!

[Sparky66]

Only if you have a 335. Wiring should be in place already.

[Uberdude328i]

Theoretically, if you have the steptronic, you should be able to wire a switch system to the switches already on the shifter. Search bimmerforums.com. There was a retro fit for the e46 330 that were more SMG style, left for down, right for up.

[calsynergy]

Has anybody done this before? Am I the only one interested in doing it?

[lkn]

i'm interested in this retrofit but as of right now i haven't seen anyone with a 335 that has done this mod. as the previous post was stated, that there was a 330 that did the mod but again, no 335. i'd like to know more on the details..

[GAM3OVR85]

Originally Posted by calsynergy

Has anybody done this before? Am I the only one interested in doing it?

im interested too, do u have a 328?

[GAM3OVR85]

Originally Posted by lkn

i'm interested in this retrofit but as of right now i haven't seen anyone with a 335 that has done this mod. as the previous post was stated, that there was a 330 that did the mod but again, no 335. i'd like to know more on the details..

I think cuz 335 already comes with paddle shifter if u order the steptronic options.

[roadkillrob]

It should be possilbe and should be the same circuit as the e46 - basically you just wire into the existing switches in the console for when you push up and down on the regular step transmission, the kicker with the e46 and I am sure the new car is that it would do it even if you didn't put it in manual mode, so the circuit also had a relay so that the paddles didn't work until you moved the shifter to sport mode. you would also need to buy the sport wheel with the paddle shifters which will be pricey. I just had mine apart for another reason and each shifter has 4 wires, I am thinking of figuring them out in the future and maybe converting it to M3 style one side up and one side down.

Should be easily doable with a little electronics experience and some patience figuring out the wires for up and down shift and figuring out all the wiring for the paddles.

[GAM3OVR85]

But where can i get the paddle shifters for an e92 328i?

[ubern00b]

found some retro kits here, but it's ridiculously expensive.
i'm sad, because my friend at work has a G35, and the paddle kit for his costs only about 200 bucks

http://www.mrpaddleshift.com/main2.htm

[doobie]

i have steptronic but no pattle shifters, i thought they were automatically added when you have steptronic and the sports package but no.

next time i go to the service department ill ask.

[lkn]

Originally Posted by ubern00b

found some retro kits here, but it's ridiculously expensive.
i'm sad, because my friend at work has a G35, and the paddle kit for his costs only about 200 bucks

http://www.mrpaddleshift.com/main2.htm

good find although I don't see a kit for e90s as of yet.

[ubern00b]

Oh, sorry. Stupid frames navigation

http://www.mrpaddleshift.com/products/e87_e90_ssg.htm

The link to the payment center says accepting orders soon.

And I find this scary "*We do not provide support for activating multifunctional features. This has to be performed by your dealer"

[lkn]

Just an update, the URL to http://www.mrpaddleshift.com is now dead

[ubern00b]

LOL OWNT

[scandluz22]

What about this? This shows that it can be done as long as you have a steptronic. It's a bit expensive and you have to order the paddles separate.

Link <-------

[BMWdmk]

it's a $100 dollars extra for paddle shift if you have steptronic

i believe it's not in the sport package but in the options section
go to the options section and it's right above steptronic transmission
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ModelCode=0833

[bigpapapablo]

Originally Posted by dmkaldas

it's a $100 dollars extra for paddle shift if you have steptronic

i believe it's not in the sport package but in the options section
go to the options section and it's right above steptronic transmission
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ModelCode=0833

yea but not all of us ordered it from the factory...

[bigpapapablo]

Originally Posted by scandluz22

What about this? This shows that it can be done as long as you have a steptronic. It's a bit expensive and you have to order the paddles separate.

Link <-------

correct me if im wrong but it doesn't imply that you can use it on any e9x...all its saying is that the wheel supports paddles----meaning that it has holes in them..... and you can buy paddles to install but what about the wiring etc?

[BMWdmk]

Originally Posted by bigpapapablo

yea but not all of us ordered it from the factory...

gotcha

sorry...didn't think about that

i suppose it can be retrofitted for 100 plus any additions modules/wiring

[scandluz22]

Originally Posted by bigpapapablo

correct me if im wrong but it doesn't imply that you can use it on any e9x...all its saying is that the wheel supports paddles----meaning that it has holes in them..... and you can buy paddles to install but what about the wiring etc?

"Upgrade your BMW E90/91/92/93 3 Series' (Steptronic Transmissions)steering wheel with this OEM 'M' Sports Perforated Leather Steering Wheel for Paddles!"


Some one else on here has done this. I think he had to get a reprogram. I'm not sure where you are saying that it doesn't imply you can use it on any e9x. It flat out says E90/91/92/93 3 Series steptronic transmisson.

[scandluz22]

Originally Posted by dmkaldas

it's a $100 dollars extra for paddle shift if you have steptronic

i believe it's not in the sport package but in the options section
go to the options section and it's right above steptronic transmission
http://www.bmwusa.com/Standard/Conte...ModelCode=0833

That's only an option if you select the sport package. It shows it there but if you select it you have to also select the sports package.