E90 Retroft Paddle Shift

[JirenM]

Hi All,

I have just bought a 2010 335i sedan steptronic, which sadly does not have paddle shift. I have researched the web and it seems like there are alot of aftermarket options abroad. All that is needed is a new wheel with shifters and a wiring harness, no re-programming - 100% plug and play and supposedly takes between 1 and 2 hours.

I was wondering whether any of you guys have done this - locally. According to the forums this can be done to all steptronic cars including E46.

Thanks

J

 

[Rennzport]

i'm sure you will need some kind of programming to do this retrofit :dunno:

 

[Scouse]

What about the BMS one revo?
And will the paddles fit my existing steering wheel (M-sport one)?

 

[JirenM]

I have browsed through quite a number of these (DIY Forum posts) on the web and no one needed to do any programming.

 

[Rennzport]

What about the BMS one revo?
And will the paddles fit my existing steering wheel (M-sport one)?

The bms one isn't a complete retrofit kit... so you can't just fit it and then change gears
There are some other oem parts you will require, which includes a steering wheel with the paddles, as you can't use your stock wheel (the extra parts probably costing over R6k)
The kit is only a harness to allow you to fit the new s/wheel with paddles without coding.
If you do the retrofit through the dealers, they will have to program the car.
This is what I've heard from guys that have fitted.

 

[Scouse]

What about the BMS one revo?
And will the paddles fit my existing steering wheel (M-sport one)?

The bms one isn't a complete retrofit kit... so you can't just fit it and then change gears
There are some other oem parts you will require, which includes a steering wheel with the paddles, as you can't use your stock wheel (the extra parts probably costing over R6k)
The kit is only a harness to allow you to fit the new s/wheel with paddles without coding.
If you do the retrofit through the dealers, they will have to program the car.
This is what I've heard from guys that have fitted.

Oh ok cool, i get you now :thumbsup:

 

[Rennzport]

just put it in ds and let it shift itself

 

[Scouse]

just put it in ds and let it shift itself

Thats what i do

 

[Twinz]

@JirenM
Don't do the paddleshift. It is nothing but a useless appendix.
I agree with Revo...DS it is....The car shifts quicker in DS mode...if you want to shift at the redline then you can still do DS & change gear 1 - 2 - 3 etc...But how often or ever will you do this...i can see you on the dragstrip maybe but DS will give same results...just my two cents

I wish i can rip out my paddles...:banghead:

 

[JirenM]

Thanks guys,

I am going to put this on hold for now.

@Revo, just incase I go crazy at a later stage and want to fit it on - do you know which dealership the guys fitted it at

Think software will have to go first

 

[Hellas]

Get the button wheel like on the E65.

 

[Dmonic1]

I Agree with Twinz.... the paddles are a total waste... i have absolutely no use for them. only use them when i race, but even then select DS and shift normally if no real need for the paddles.... i can only see it useful on the MDCT when you on a circuit racing!!