Possible to retrofit 335i sport steering wheel+shifters?

Agni · 09-02-2006, 06:50 PM

I love the new sport steering wheel with the metallic accents. Would love to put it in my car.

Also I wonder how those shifters(on steering wheel) are connected? Would it be possible to retrofit into a 325i?

Chesmu · 09-02-2006, 09:48 PM

installing the wheel is probably no different than installing the m-sport wheel now. AS far as teh shifting paddles, are they in the same place as the ones on the 325? I have a 6-mt so I have no idea.

oneshare325 · 09-02-2006, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chesmu

installing the wheel is probably no different than installing the m-sport wheel now. AS far as teh shifting paddles, are they in the same place as the ones on the 325? I have a 6-mt so I have no idea.

The 325 has no shift paddels....

ages944 · 09-02-2006, 10:25 PM

The 2006 325 / 330 never had the option for paddle shifters, so if it's even possible to retrofit the cars, it would be a major job.

T7R_Sky · 09-03-2006, 11:36 AM

I remember reading somewhere before (dont remember where) that you could retrofit the paddles to work with the Step shifter. You just had to splice a few wires in the shifter area with the paddles.

ward · 09-03-2006, 12:04 PM

if you're that concerned with being able to control what gear you're in shouldn't you just get a manual???

Agni · 09-03-2006, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

if you're that concerned with being able to control what gear you're in shouldn't you just get a manual???

I was just wondering if the prewiring for the shifters are already there in all the e90s. Who knows?

If it is just a simple install i'd go for the paddles, otherwise i could careless. lol

JO3 · 09-03-2006, 06:13 PM

my guess would be that you would just have to splice the wires from the paddle shifters into the wires for the switch sensors on the stick. I don't think it's a very difficult job if you have knowledge of electronics. Just running wire from the steering wheel to the center console, and wiring the wheel in a way that doesn't kink when you turn.

bavarian19 · 09-03-2006, 07:05 PM

There is some serious rewiring to make it work... Think about it... You would have to connect your steering wheel controls to your transmission through your computer. As of now, none of that wiring is in place...

JO3 · 09-04-2006, 12:57 AM

It depends on your skill level. As I mentioned, if you have knowledge of electronics, then it doesn't seem to be too difficult a job.

I am an engineer, and work with electronics on a daily basis, and I would love to tackle a project like this. Especially for the "cool" factor of having working shifter paddles. Too bad I'm a die hard manual transmission driver.

smellthebeans · 05-13-2007, 12:25 PM

Seems overly easy.....

Would you have to opt out of regular mode and use DS only?

Also, Is'nt the 335i & 328 step transmission different from the 330/325?

bigpapapablo · 05-13-2007, 12:39 PM

it should be easy to retrofit it to a 335i w/o paddles right?

bigpapapablo · 05-13-2007, 02:54 PM

guys check out http://www.mrpaddleshift.com/

it says on that site they will have the e9x kits soon but for $1500!!! WTF!!!

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Agni First Lieutenant 116 Rep 372 Posts Drives: F36 435i M Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Possible to retrofit 335i sport steering wheel+shifters? I love the new sport steering wheel with the metallic accents. Would love to put it in my car. Also I wonder how those shifters(on steering wheel) are connected? Would it be possible to retrofit into a 325i?
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Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	installing the wheel is probably no different than installing the m-sport wheel now. AS far as teh shifting paddles, are they in the same place as the ones on the 325? I have a 6-mt so I have no idea. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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ages944 Captain 99 Rep 990 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs iTrader: (0)	The 2006 325 / 330 never had the option for paddle shifters, so if it's even possible to retrofit the cars, it would be a major job. __________________ BMW : Sine qua non Mods: Blacklines \| Rear Seat Power Outlets \| Rear Fog Lights \| Ashtray Garage Door Opener
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JO3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 566 Posts Drives: a lot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (8)	my guess would be that you would just have to splice the wires from the paddle shifters into the wires for the switch sensors on the stick. I don't think it's a very difficult job if you have knowledge of electronics. Just running wire from the steering wheel to the center console, and wiring the wheel in a way that doesn't kink when you turn.
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	There is some serious rewiring to make it work... Think about it... You would have to connect your steering wheel controls to your transmission through your computer. As of now, none of that wiring is in place...
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JO3 Lieutenant 12 Rep 566 Posts Drives: a lot Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (8)	It depends on your skill level. As I mentioned, if you have knowledge of electronics, then it doesn't seem to be too difficult a job. I am an engineer, and work with electronics on a daily basis, and I would love to tackle a project like this. Especially for the "cool" factor of having working shifter paddles. Too bad I'm a die hard manual transmission driver.
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smellthebeans Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: LPCs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2) Garage List 1990 325i [0.00]	Seems overly easy..... Would you have to opt out of regular mode and use DS only? Also, Is'nt the 335i & 328 step transmission different from the 330/325?
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bigpapapablo Private First Class 11 Rep 152 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	guys check out http://www.mrpaddleshift.com/ it says on that site they will have the e9x kits soon but for $1500!!! WTF!!!
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