2011 DCT Paddles

msos · 04-16-2010, 06:16 AM

for those who think the new paddles with silver trim are not so nice....here are some pics..I actually think with all of the other chrome trim in the interior they are not ugly at all.......in fact I dont even notice them now after a few days behind the wheel.......I am still getting used to how close the paddles are to the other stalks on the steering column (directionals, cruise, wipers) but now even after a few days I am getting used to them (see side pictures)

BSM 335I · 04-16-2010, 07:42 AM

Very nice. I happen to like those alot. They've been using those paddle more in the 6 series. Are they still attached to the steering wheel? Do you think people with step could swap out theirs for these?

heffergm · 04-16-2010, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BSM 335I

Very nice. I happen to like those alot. They've been using those paddle more in the 6 series. Are they still attached to the steering wheel? Do you think people with step could swap out theirs for these?

Not unless you don't want to downshift anymore...

FJUNO78 · 04-16-2010, 08:46 AM

they are paddles... does anyone really care? People are so petty sometimes...

it's like when the 2010's came out all the 2008-2009 guys were like "OMG those mirrors are ugly.. EWWWWWW..." Yea, Whatever... I'll take a 2010 with the MSport package over the sleeker mirrors and a grey headliner. And the honest truth is, 99.99999% of the people will never notice these trivial details.

enjoy the car, no need to justify how your paddles look.

mineo77 · 04-16-2010, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FJUNO78

they are paddles... does anyone really care? People are so petty sometimes...

it's like when the 2010's came out all the 2008-2009 guys were like "OMG those mirrors are ugly.. EWWWWWW..." Yea, Whatever... I'll take a 2010 with the MSport package over the sleeker mirrors and a grey headliner. And the honest truth is, 99.99999% of the people will never notice these trivial details.

enjoy the car, no need to justify how your paddles look.

+1

escobar929 · 04-16-2010, 09:33 AM

i like how one is a + and the other is a -, i hate when i drive the e90 thats AT and you constantly have to think, should i pull or push...

spud · 04-16-2010, 09:37 AM

my question is can a simple software update make our current paddles act like the 2011. I really dislike thinking about push or pull. I dont need to swap out to have a + or a - , but would be nice if a patch can simply change the behavior.

kirby135i · 04-16-2010, 09:39 AM

are these fixed? or do they move with the steering wheel?

spud · 04-16-2010, 09:50 AM

they must move with the steering wheel. Can you imagine trying to shift while cornering and you had to awkwardly reach your fingers over. that would be dangerous.

perral1 · 04-16-2010, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by msos

for those who think the new paddles with silver trim are not so nice....here are some pics..I actually think with all of the other chrome trim in the interior they are not ugly at all.......in fact I dont even notice them now after a few days behind the wheel.......I am still getting used to how close the paddles are to the other stalks on the steering column (directionals, cruise, wipers) but now even after a few days I am getting used to them (see side pictures)

I just wanted to point out the trim that I was talking about in your other thread (and, I'm guessing, the trim that dextran was talking about) is the thing that surrounds the shifter on the center console. It's silver regardless of what you get for the rest of the trim on the car, which, IMO, is kinda tacky. There's nothing wrong with silver paddles

msos · 04-16-2010, 10:54 AM

paddles do move with the wheel..........

ND40oz · 04-16-2010, 11:33 AM

Do you have to shift with the paddles or can you shift with the center stick as well?

Sylon · 04-16-2010, 11:53 AM

Nice pajama pants

spud · 04-16-2010, 12:01 PM

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Nice pajama pants

hahahaha

quack quack

escobar929 · 04-16-2010, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylon

Nice pajama pants

FJUNO78 · 04-16-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylon

Nice pajama pants

jesus christ, with pajamas like that, your paddles are the least of your concerns.

FJUNO78 · 04-16-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylon

Nice pajama pants

jesus christ, with pajamas like that, your paddles are the least of your concerns.

arnoldisnumerouno · 04-16-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by FJUNO78

jesus christ, with pajamas like that, your paddles are the least of your concerns.

bahahahaha!!!

jkp1187 · 04-16-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by spud

my question is can a simple software update make our current paddles act like the 2011. I really dislike thinking about push or pull. I dont need to swap out to have a + or a - , but would be nice if a patch can simply change the behavior.

See here:

http://www.burgertuning.com/paddleshift.html

spud · 04-16-2010, 04:33 PM

wow, nice. thanks for the link

ska///235i · 04-17-2010, 04:46 PM

he's incorrect
check this out for more info about paddle shifting
you can shift like dct with just simple pin connections

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=361439

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wow, nice. thanks for the link

dextran · 04-17-2010, 04:58 PM

paddles look great. it's the silver trim on the center console i'm not too fond of.

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FJUNO78 Captain 15 Rep 885 Posts Drives: 25 to 2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: staten island, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i [0.00] 2007 e92 328I [0.00]	they are paddles... does anyone really care? People are so petty sometimes... it's like when the 2010's came out all the 2008-2009 guys were like "OMG those mirrors are ugly.. EWWWWWW..." Yea, Whatever... I'll take a 2010 with the MSport package over the sleeker mirrors and a grey headliner. And the honest truth is, 99.99999% of the people will never notice these trivial details. enjoy the car, no need to justify how your paddles look. __________________ 2010 135i - Alpine White - Coral Red- Glacier Trim - Bluetooth - ///M Sport - Paddle Shifters
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escobar929 Brigadier General 154 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	i like how one is a + and the other is a -, i hate when i drive the e90 thats AT and you constantly have to think, should i pull or push...
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spud Private First Class 13 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woodbridge, VA iTrader: (0)	my question is can a simple software update make our current paddles act like the 2011. I really dislike thinking about push or pull. I dont need to swap out to have a + or a - , but would be nice if a patch can simply change the behavior. __________________ (0OO \ (\|\|\|\|)(\|\|\|\|) / OO0) Alex 2009 135i LMB M package
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kirby135i Lieutenant 15 Rep 506 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: here iTrader: (1)	are these fixed? or do they move with the steering wheel?
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spud Private First Class 13 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woodbridge, VA iTrader: (0)	they must move with the steering wheel. Can you imagine trying to shift while cornering and you had to awkwardly reach your fingers over. that would be dangerous. __________________ (0OO \ (\|\|\|\|)(\|\|\|\|) / OO0) Alex 2009 135i LMB M package
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msos always been a BMW fan......... 7 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2011 Porsche 997 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: FLA iTrader: (0)	paddles do move with the wheel..........
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Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	Nice pajama pants
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spud Private First Class 13 Rep 157 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Woodbridge, VA iTrader: (0)	wow, nice. thanks for the link __________________ (0OO \ (\|\|\|\|)(\|\|\|\|) / OO0) Alex 2009 135i LMB M package
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dextran Enlisted Member 3 Rep 31 Posts Drives: 97 Honda Prelude Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	paddles look great. it's the silver trim on the center console i'm not too fond of.
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