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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by Marcoose » Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:41 pm

Hey, everyone.

My steering wheel has arrived in the UK for reshape with Control Customs. I'd like to add longer paddles to the wheel, especially on the lower side. Control don't do that. Can you please recomend aftermarket paddles? Below is the steering wheel stock.

Thanks.

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Post by mcbutler » Wed Jun 23, 2021 10:06 pm

I have seen some nice paddle extensions on ali express etc. The simply fix to the back of the existing paddle with those super tough 3M sticky pads.. Sure you can find them if you look for a while :thumbsup:
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Post by Marcoose » Wed Jun 23, 2021 10:58 pm

Yeah, I've seen those stick-on paddles. I'm looking for nice aftermarket paddles to replace the OEM.
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Post by mcbutler » Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:19 am

Marcoose wrote: Wed Jun 23, 2021 10:58 pm Yeah, I've seen those stick-on paddles. I'm looking for nice aftermarket paddles to replace the OEM.
Is your cup holder in the picture after market or OEM in US Marcoose?
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Post by Marcoose » Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:56 am

I reckon it’s OEM because it matches the photos on the manual. I can check if it has the BMW logo, OEM part number, etc. It was there when I’ve purchased the Zed.
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Post by Argyll Andy » Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:10 pm

mcbutler wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:19 am
Marcoose wrote: Wed Jun 23, 2021 10:58 pm Yeah, I've seen those stick-on paddles. I'm looking for nice aftermarket paddles to replace the OEM.
Is your cup holder in the picture after market or OEM in US Marcoose?
Mark, all OEM, I tried about a year ago with a European seller to get info on fittings etc and it just won’t work on rhd cars, even if back to front. Only fits on drivers side and would foul your leg iirc

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    Post by mcbutler » Thu Jun 24, 2021 8:19 pm

    Argyll Andy wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 12:10 pm
    mcbutler wrote: Thu Jun 24, 2021 11:19 am
    Marcoose wrote: Wed Jun 23, 2021 10:58 pm Yeah, I've seen those stick-on paddles. I'm looking for nice aftermarket paddles to replace the OEM.
    Is your cup holder in the picture after market or OEM in US Marcoose?
    Mark, all OEM, I tried about a year ago with a European seller to get info on fittings etc and it just won’t work on rhd cars, even if back to front. Only fits on drivers side and would foul your leg iirc
    Buggar :)
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    Post by stijohnny » Wed Jun 30, 2021 8:29 pm

    Marcoose wrote: Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:41 pm Hey, everyone.

    My steering wheel has arrived in the UK for reshape with Control Customs. I'd like to add longer paddles to the wheel, especially on the lower side. Control don't do that. Can you please recomend aftermarket paddles? Below is the steering wheel stock.



    Try these Marc...
    https://www.mmrperformance.co.uk/produc ... paddle-set

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    Post by mcbutler » Wed Jun 30, 2021 8:51 pm

    stijohnny wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 8:29 pm
    Marcoose wrote: Sun Jun 20, 2021 11:41 pm Hey, everyone.

    My steering wheel has arrived in the UK for reshape with Control Customs. I'd like to add longer paddles to the wheel, especially on the lower side. Control don't do that. Can you please recomend aftermarket paddles? Below is the steering wheel stock.



    Try these Marc...
    https://www.mmrperformance.co.uk/produc ... paddle-set
    Do you know for sure that they fit the E89? Does not state that in the ad!
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    Post by stijohnny » Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:18 pm

    Try these Marc...
    https://www.mmrperformance.co.uk/produc ... paddle-set
    [/quote]Do you know for sure that they fit the E89? Does not state that in the ad!
    [/quote]

    ML performance in the UK have these on offer at the moment and say they will fit the e89, I have emailed the company to confirm, i'll let you know what they say...

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    Post by Marcoose » Wed Jun 30, 2021 10:15 pm

    stijohnny wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:18 pm ML performance in the UK have these on offer at the moment and say they will fit the e89, I have emailed the company to confirm, i'll let you know what they say...
    Thanks, John. Not cheap, but better looking than stick-on. Please do confirm if they fit the E89. My steering wheel in the UK right now. I could have the paddles delivered to Control Customs, and then all posted together back to America. Thanks again.
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    Post by Marcoose » Thu Jul 01, 2021 3:58 am

    John, if I may add to your enquiry, my steering wheel is a ‘facelift’ model. Thanks.
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    Post by BadgerDog » Thu Jul 01, 2021 4:06 am

    Curious about this as well. Those look real nice, and I also have a facelift E89. Not sure what it would cost me in USD + shipping over here though.

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    Post by Roddy » Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:03 am

    There are others out there, not sure about e89 though. Definitely an improvement.

    https://autotecknic.com/products/autote ... 0469512234

    https://modeautoconcepts.com/products/m ... t-m-models

    OR China
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYdCGJsKf4E This guy did an i8
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    Post by mcbutler » Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:04 pm

    stijohnny wrote: Wed Jun 30, 2021 9:18 pm Try these Marc...
    https://www.mmrperformance.co.uk/produc ... paddle-set
    Do you know for sure that they fit the E89? Does not state that in the ad!
    [/quote]

    ML performance in the UK have these on offer at the moment and say they will fit the e89, I have emailed the company to confirm, i'll let you know what they say...
    [/quote]They are £200 on ML UK, thats not an offer in my language!
    I have messaged them with my VIN for compatibility, they list under E89 but the product description does nt mention E89 at all.
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