Gear Shift Paddles

moff · 12-09-2019, 09:30 AM

Bit disappointed with the gear shift paddles in the car, I had the F82 paddles in my 440i and loved them.

I want something similar - a little bit longer. Has anyone got any suggestions? I really don't like the M Performance paddles, they look rubbish for the money.

A UK option would be perfect but not important.

I really like these, but $395 without customs and postage costs is steep. From RW Carbon.

r33_RGSport · 12-09-2019, 09:32 AM

That is AutoTecknic's.

RW Carbon is the reseller like I am.
I have it on my X3MC since week 1.

If you're interested, DM me, I can always work out a forum deal.

moff · 12-09-2019, 09:43 AM

ooh can you send me a link to the pics, I've got a carbon trim but I think I want to match them to the steering wheel's trim colour ie the silver - is it the Steel Alloy colour?

Waterbelly · 12-09-2019, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

That is AutoTecknic's.

RW Carbon is the reseller like I am.
I have it on my X3MC since week 1.

If you're interested, DM me, I can always work out a forum deal.

What is the CF steering wheel insert you have in the pictures? Would be interested in that.

r33_RGSport · 12-09-2019, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moff

ooh can you send me a link to the pics, I've got a carbon trim but I think I want to match them to the steering wheel's trim colour ie the silver - is it the Steel Alloy colour?

That picture is from my phone,

I'll PM you the link to my website.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waterbelly

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

That is AutoTecknic's.

RW Carbon is the reseller like I am.
I have it on my X3MC since week 1.

If you're interested, DM me, I can always work out a forum deal.

What is the CF steering wheel insert you have in the pictures? Would be interested in that.

That's also AutoTecknic's.
It was the prototype that I test fitted on my X3MC.
It is in stock now, I haven't add it to my website. But ready to ship. Let me know if you are interested and I'll PM you the price shipped to you.

MrItaly · 12-09-2019, 09:50 AM

I thought the factory paddles were too short from the 10 2 position I like to hold, so I just ordered these same shifters last week from IND. I wish I would have asked for a forum price. Thanks for the photos in the car. They look great and should be just long enough to allow me to keep my hands on the chunky parts of the wheel during shifts.

r33_RGSport · 12-09-2019, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrItaly

I thought the factory paddles were too short from the 10 2 position I like to hold, so I just ordered these same shifters last week from IND. I wish I would have asked for a forum price. Thanks for the photos in the car. They look great and should be just long enough to allow me to keep my hands on the chunky parts of the wheel during shifts.

I work closely with AutoTecknic.
Most of the products they developed, I help test fitting them.

Tricky401 · 12-09-2019, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

That is AutoTecknic's.

RW Carbon is the reseller like I am.
I have it on my X3MC since week 1.

If you're interested, DM me, I can always work out a forum deal.

must say that carbon wheel insert looks great

how much shipped to the uk?

moff · 12-09-2019, 10:08 AM

I'm definitely up for the silver alloy ones if we can get a Group Buy going!

I changed the paddles and the steering wheel on my 440i and both the paddles and steering wheel are easy to change. Hardest bit (which isn't hard) is to release the airbag (battery disconnected) - I used chop sticks to do it, a doddle!

Should take 15mins to change them.

r33_RGSport · 12-09-2019, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moff

I'm definitely up for the silver alloy ones if we can get a Group Buy going!

I changed the paddles and the steering wheel on my 440i and both the paddles and steering wheel are easy to change. Hardest bit (which isn't hard) is to release the airbag (battery disconnected) - I used chop sticks to do it, a doddle!

Should take 15mins to change them.

Group guy would be great.
But, for you guys in UK, if you can gather together an order, it would save you guys the shipping cost.

r33_RGSport · 12-09-2019, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tricky401

must say that carbon wheel insert looks great

how much shipped to the uk?

Do you have heated steering wheel?

Carmicro · 12-09-2019, 11:22 AM

I’m interested indeed they look great also I assume a lot easier to shift. I have heated wheel. are they easy to fit?

j080808 · 12-09-2019, 11:50 AM

Message sent for a group buy on both.

r33_RGSport · 12-09-2019, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carmicro

I’m interested indeed they look great also I assume a lot easier to shift. I have heated wheel. are they easy to fit?

It is a lot easier to shift at almost any hand position.

Installation wise, it is quite easy.

You will need to remove the airbag only for the paddle shifter.
But, need to remove the whole steering wheel to replace the steering wheel trim.

Quote:

Originally Posted by j080808

Message sent for a group buy on both.

PM'ed

Carmicro · 12-09-2019, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r33_RGSport

It is a lot easier to shift at almost any hand position.

Installation wise, it is quite easy.

You will need to remove the airbag only for the paddle shifter.
But, need to remove the whole steering wheel to replace the steering wheel trim.

PM'ed

Steering wheel trim is also nice. Are these carbon fibre or imitation?

r33_RGSport · 12-09-2019, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmicro

Steering wheel trim is also nice. Are these carbon fibre or imitation?

Carbon Fiber.

The surround leather is Alcantara leather.

X3MSteve · 12-09-2019, 01:58 PM

Another interested UK buyer here for the ones that match the carbon fibre trim!

Is anyone making a trip to the USA imminently? Would be easy to throw them in hand luggage to save all the shipping costs/insurance

moff · 12-09-2019, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X3MSteve

Another interested UK buyer here for the ones that match the carbon fibre trim!

Is anyone making a trip to the USA imminently? Would be easy to throw them in hand luggage to save all the shipping costs/insurance

And customs taxes!!

MrItaly · 12-09-2019, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X3MSteve

Another interested UK buyer here for the ones that match the carbon fibre trim!

Is anyone making a trip to the USA imminently? Would be easy to throw them in hand luggage to save all the shipping costs/insurance

I am at the start of next month, but I'm not coming back till June...... Probably a bit too long. Sorry, would have helped out if I could.

CaptSlow27 · 12-09-2019, 07:06 PM

How do these feel compared to stock?

r33_RGSport · 12-09-2019, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptSlow27

How do these feel compared to stock?

Better.
You can reach it almost in any driving hand position.

My customers in F90 M5 sub forum loves it.

Here is picture on the one that I just installed over the weekend.

AIRHEIR · 12-09-2019, 09:23 PM

Interested shoot me pm.

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moff Colonel 1363 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	Gear Shift Paddles Bit disappointed with the gear shift paddles in the car, I had the F82 paddles in my 440i and loved them. I want something similar - a little bit longer. Has anyone got any suggestions? I really don't like the M Performance paddles, they look rubbish for the money. A UK option would be perfect but not important. I really like these, but $395 without customs and postage costs is steep. From RW Carbon. Attached Images __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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moff Colonel 1363 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	ooh can you send me a link to the pics, I've got a carbon trim but I think I want to match them to the steering wheel's trim colour ie the silver - is it the Steel Alloy colour? __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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MrItaly Major 1305 Rep 1,221 Posts Drives: X5M Competition Join Date: May 2019 Location: Vicenza, Italy iTrader: (0)	I thought the factory paddles were too short from the 10 2 position I like to hold, so I just ordered these same shifters last week from IND. I wish I would have asked for a forum price. Thanks for the photos in the car. They look great and should be just long enough to allow me to keep my hands on the chunky parts of the wheel during shifts.
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moff Colonel 1363 Rep 2,495 Posts Drives: X4M Competition Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB iTrader: (0)	I'm definitely up for the silver alloy ones if we can get a Group Buy going! I changed the paddles and the steering wheel on my 440i and both the paddles and steering wheel are easy to change. Hardest bit (which isn't hard) is to release the airbag (battery disconnected) - I used chop sticks to do it, a doddle! Should take 15mins to change them. __________________ Arrived! 2022 X4M Competition, SPY + Black Merino Gone: 2019 X3M Competition, Toronto Red, Adelaide Grey.
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