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2011 E89 paddle shift update
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2011 E89 paddle shift update
Hi All,
Does anyone know if the newer paddle shift set-up on the younger Z4 models (Right-Down Left-Up) can be used on my 2011 Z4 30i?
I think I can recall seeing a post somewhere of them being fitted, just wondered if anyone knows or has carried out the mod and can tell me if they are a simple swap/plug in job or a reprogram is needed and if I can order these from Sytners?
Also does anyone have the correct part number for the paddles, I have come up with two 32306795939 which I believe to be the originals fitted to the car, and 32306799619 which should be the newer type, if someone could confirm which part number is which I would be grateful.
Many Thanks.
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Does anyone know if the newer paddle shift set-up on the younger Z4 models (Right-Down Left-Up) can be used on my 2011 Z4 30i?
I think I can recall seeing a post somewhere of them being fitted, just wondered if anyone knows or has carried out the mod and can tell me if they are a simple swap/plug in job or a reprogram is needed and if I can order these from Sytners?
Also does anyone have the correct part number for the paddles, I have come up with two 32306795939 which I believe to be the originals fitted to the car, and 32306799619 which should be the newer type, if someone could confirm which part number is which I would be grateful.
Many Thanks.
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2011 E89 paddle shift update
Hi there,
It’s an easy swap, I’ve done it although I don’t know the part number off hand. Jollyjoiner has the number you need. You don’t need to program anything but just disconnect the battery for half an hour before hand. There are two slits in the back of the steering wheel, insert a thin blade screwdriver to a stop then prise inwards to release the airbag locking tabs, then it’s a simple job of plug and play.
It’s an easy swap, I’ve done it although I don’t know the part number off hand. Jollyjoiner has the number you need. You don’t need to program anything but just disconnect the battery for half an hour before hand. There are two slits in the back of the steering wheel, insert a thin blade screwdriver to a stop then prise inwards to release the airbag locking tabs, then it’s a simple job of plug and play.
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2011 E89 paddle shift update
You don't need to swap to the newer paddles you can set the old ones up for right-up and left-down.
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I do believe the second number is the correct one. Saying that I didn't actually order just the paddles, I bought a Msport wheel complete with paddles and never looked at them to see what the number was. I just did a complete wheel swap which was easy and worked straight away.2011BMWZ4E89 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 27, 2019 11:20 pm Hi All,
Does anyone know if the newer paddle shift set-up on the younger Z4 models (Right-Down Left-Up) can be used on my 2011 Z4 30i?
I think I can recall seeing a post somewhere of them being fitted, just wondered if anyone knows or has carried out the mod and can tell me if they are a simple swap/plug in job or a reprogram is needed and if I can order these from Sytners?
Also does anyone have the correct part number for the paddles, I have come up with two 32306795939 which I believe to be the originals fitted to the car, and 32306799619 which should be the newer type, if someone could confirm which part number is which I would be grateful.
Many Thanks.
https://redir-img10.allegroimg.com/phot ... 41017929_3
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Hi guys,
Thanks for all the responses much appreciated. Quite right greg81 I believe all paddles setups are as standard Right-Up Left-Down,hence one of my reasons for changing them, think the long day must have thrown me off a little .
Don't suppose anyone knows the reason why BMW has set the original paddles up to change up & down the gears with both paddles, it would be interesting to know?
Thanks for all the responses much appreciated. Quite right greg81 I believe all paddles setups are as standard Right-Up Left-Down,hence one of my reasons for changing them, think the long day must have thrown me off a little .
Don't suppose anyone knows the reason why BMW has set the original paddles up to change up & down the gears with both paddles, it would be interesting to know?
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I didn't mind the dual paddles that I had on a the previous car.
There was no real learning curve in my opinion as Little Button = Little Gear / Big Button = Big Gear Plus it was change with either hand.
There was no real learning curve in my opinion as Little Button = Little Gear / Big Button = Big Gear Plus it was change with either hand.
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I don't know. You'll have to ask BMW. I do know, though, that being able to change up & down with one hand is better.2011BMWZ4E89 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:11 pm
Don't suppose anyone knows the reason why BMW has set the original paddles up to change up & down the gears with both paddles, it would be interesting to know?
So, I use the right hand for the paddle and the left for the Sports rocker switch and the gearstick. It's really ergonomic.
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I thought the whole idea was that you could keep both hands on the wheel?Busterboo wrote: ↑Fri Feb 01, 2019 12:12 pmI don't know. You'll have to ask BMW. I do know, though, that being able to change up & down with one hand is better.2011BMWZ4E89 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 28, 2019 7:11 pm
Don't suppose anyone knows the reason why BMW has set the original paddles up to change up & down the gears with both paddles, it would be interesting to know?
So, I use the right hand for the paddle and the left for the Sports rocker switch and the gearstick. It's really ergonomic.
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
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What was the purpose of them?
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
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Well, in an E89 with a DCT gearbox, I use the right paddle (up & down) and my left hand for the Sports rocker switch and to push the gearstick across into/out of +S.
In Sport & Normal, with an 8s-timed upshift, I use the right paddle to change down, knowing that the box will do the next change up.
In Sport +S, I use the right paddle, especially for manual downshifts, and my left hand to move the gear stick to the right, out of +S into Sport, when coming off a fast road into suburbia, for instance.
So, no, I don't think "the whole idea was that you could keep both hands on the wheel." I keep only my right (and don't need the left paddle).
(Historically, I assume paddles were introduced to enable easier control of automatic boxes. I don't know. Were they?)
In Sport & Normal, with an 8s-timed upshift, I use the right paddle to change down, knowing that the box will do the next change up.
In Sport +S, I use the right paddle, especially for manual downshifts, and my left hand to move the gear stick to the right, out of +S into Sport, when coming off a fast road into suburbia, for instance.
So, no, I don't think "the whole idea was that you could keep both hands on the wheel." I keep only my right (and don't need the left paddle).
(Historically, I assume paddles were introduced to enable easier control of automatic boxes. I don't know. Were they?)
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sounds like rubbing ya belly and patting ya head!
"I use the right paddle (up & down)" so your car has the two option paddles?
"I use the right paddle (up & down)" so your car has the two option paddles?
You don't stop playing when you get old - You get old when you stop playing!
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
So I bought a 35is with all the toys to play with.
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Mine now just does left down right up, easy peasy
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