[C j h]

Has anyone done the mod On the paddle shifters from push/pull-up change to pull/pull?

I have read it's just a case off changing some wires around but I'm no good at wiring and scared of f*cking it up?

Cheers

[acerboo]

google it its a case of moving or removing on of the wires cant remember exactly but hardest part is removing the airbag

[C j h]

Yes I think I have seen every three on this now, including a video, doesn't look too hard so will give it a go this weekend weather permitting

[BMW Steve]

Some one did this recently on there 35i, cant find it though. But if you have seen a video please post a link...

[BMW Steve]

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121524


http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=paddleshift


There you go,

[RajB]

As above it can be done and those threads highlight how to but it's straight forward tbh.

I personally would swap the paddles to the M3 variant of the LCI ones as I think they look better as well as moving to the proper single up/down shift paddle functionality.

[C j h]

Did the mod this morning, was straight forward enough, he's a quick step by step for any that aren't sure

1) remove the steering wheel cowel, the airbag does not need to be removed. Undo the 3 screws at the rear, and start at the top of the left hand side, slowly levering it up, move downwards along the airbag nice and carefully until it's all loose.

2) undo the one screw for each side for the multifunction buttons and put the cowel to one side

3) the connector for the paddles is the one on the side of the multifunction black with 3 wires, I carefully pulled and wiggled with long nose pliers to remove.

4) right hand side, remove the top pin, do this by lifting the flap, and I used an earring to press the pin down in order for it to slide out. I heat shrunk the pin and left it dangling.

5) left hand side, again remove the top pin, same as previous, this time remove the bottom pin and insert it into the top pins location and reassemble

[RajB]

Excellent and as you found an easy mod.

[C j h]

Originally Posted by RajB

I personally would swap the paddles to the M3 variant of the LCI ones as I think they look better as well as moving to the proper single up/down shift paddle functionality.

The m3 shifters are much nicer yes, however for £250 I would rather put that money elsewhere

[col2611]

I have some M3 shifter for sale. And I don't want anywhere near that price for them. They are a great upgrade. I am only selling them because I am selling the whole car

[BMW Steve]

Originally Posted by C j h

Did the mod this morning, was straight forward enough, he's a quick step by step for any that aren't sure

1) remove the steering wheel cowel, the airbag does not need to be removed. Undo the 3 screws at the rear, and start at the top of the left hand side, slowly levering it up, move downwards along the airbag nice and carefully until it's all loose.

2) undo the one screw for each side for the multifunction buttons and put the cowel to one side

3) the connector for the paddles is the one on the side of the multifunction black with 3 wires, I carefully pulled and wiggled with long nose pliers to remove.

4) right hand side, remove the top pin, do this by lifting the flap, and I used an earring to press the pin down in order for it to slide out. I heat shrunk the pin and left it dangling.

5) left hand side, again remove the top pin, same as previous, this time remove the bottom pin and insert it into the top pins location and reassemble

A Picture by Picture post would have been nice, I want to do this but knowing me I would break some thing or set the air bag off.

[BMW Steve]

Originally Posted by col2611

I have some M3 shifter for sale. And I don't want anywhere near that price for them. They are a great upgrade. I am only selling them because I am selling the whole car

Have you a photo, and how much are you asking. PM me if you feel the need