Aftermarket Paddles

mcbutler said:
Roddy said:
mcbutler said:
Also just noticed they have a plus on the right side and minus on the left and the E89 does not conform to this either as we all know...
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Are you sure about that? Look at OP's post, and look at mine. I'm collecting info about many BMW models to see if there is any compatibility. They are ALL +PLUS on the right, -MINUS on the left.
LHD, RHD, no difference.

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I emailed them about compatibility and they asked for a pic of my wheel so as soon as I get it doen I will post it here for you
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I found one that does mention Z4 amongst others, in the title at least:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000120710107.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.36a421d44W2noZ&algo_pvid=f37820bb-c538-4965-90ab-48590089ee80&algo_exp_id=f37820bb-c538-4965-90ab-48590089ee80-0

I've looked at quite a few BMW wheels with paddles, it *seems* that the paddle maybe common between models, the switch maybe not, hence the different assy part numbers on RealOEM. For some reason the steering wheel is unique to E89.

This is listed as F10 F11 F30 F32 F15 F25 G30 G11 G01, looks very much like E89 paddle.......
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000499831075.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.36a421d44W2noZ&algo_pvid=f37820bb-c538-4965-90ab-48590089ee80&algo_exp_id=f37820bb-c538-4965-90ab-48590089ee80-42
 
Whilst my 35is’ wheel is at Control Customs for reshaping, I put an used mule wheel, which isn’t a facelift. The paddles don’t match the 7-gear DCT. Don’t know why.

There’s a shop here in Silicon Valley, EuroBoutique, that fabricates gorgeous carbon fibre paddles, among other things. I went there. It’s all legit. But they’ve priced between US$400-US$650. Blimey. That’s mental.

I want longer paddles on the lower side for turn exit, something that isn’t ugly, and that I won’t need to explain myself to my wife.
 
Marcoose said:
that I won’t need to explain myself to my wife.
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Haha, not sure mine would notice. :D

RealOEM says this below, all E89 use, or can use the same switches. Do you think you can separate the switch from the plastic part and take a pic? Assuming they are off the car of course. The paddle/switch assembly is different to other cars, just hoping the paddle can be changed.

Aliexpress vendor says they only support G29 Z4

Part 32306799619 was found on the following E89 vehicles:
Z4 E89, Z4 18i, Roadster, N20, EUR, (LL11) : Sports steering wheel airbag w/paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 18i, Roadster, N20, EUR, (LL11) : M Sp. st. wh. airbag multif./paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 18i, Roadster, N20, EUR, (LL12) : Sports steering wheel airbag w/paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 18i, Roadster, N20, EUR, (LL12) : M Sp. st. wh. airbag multif./paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 20i, Roadster, N20, EUR, (LL31) : Sports steering wheel airbag w/paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 20i, Roadster, N20, EUR, (LL31) : M Sp. st. wh. airbag multif./paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 20i, Roadster, N20, EUR, (LL32) : Sports steering wheel airbag w/paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 20i, Roadster, N20, EUR, (LL32) : M Sp. st. wh. airbag multif./paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 28i, Roadster, N20, EUR, (LL51) : Sports steering wheel airbag w/paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 28i, Roadster, N20, EUR, (LL51) : M Sp. st. wh. airbag multif./paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 28i, Roadster, N20, EUR, (LL52) : Sports steering wheel airbag w/paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 28i, Roadster, N20, EUR, (LL52) : M Sp. st. wh. airbag multif./paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 28i, Roadster, N20, USA, (LL53) : Sports steering wheel airbag w/paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 28i, Roadster, N20, USA, (LL53) : M Sp. st. wh. airbag multif./paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 35i, Roadster, N54, EUR, (LM71) : Sports steering wheel airbag w/paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 35i, Roadster, N54, EUR, (LM71) : M Sp. st. wh. airbag multif./paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 35i, Roadster, N54, EUR, (LM72) : Sports steering wheel airbag w/paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 35i, Roadster, N54, EUR, (LM72) : M Sp. st. wh. airbag multif./paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 35i, Roadster, N54, USA, (LM73) : Sports steering wheel airbag w/paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 35i, Roadster, N54, USA, (LM73) : M Sp. st. wh. airbag multif./paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 35is, Roadster, N54T, EUR, (LM11) : M Sp. st. wh. airbag multif./paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 35is, Roadster, N54T, EUR, (LM12) : M Sp. st. wh. airbag multif./paddles
Z4 E89, Z4 35is, Roadster, N54T, USA, (LM13) : M Sp. st. wh. airbag multif./paddles
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Mrs Marcoose has a keen eye for the credit card statement. :lol:

The mule wheel is already on the car.

I’d rather find a vendor that can confirm they have sold paddles for the facelift 35is. I reckon the incompatibility is how the old paddles were push and pull, and the facelift 35is is pull only, right side up, left side down.
 
The difference in paddles is due to the LCI changes.

Pre-LCI cars have the silver paddles that are push for downshift and pull for upshift on each side. The LCI cars have the black/silver paddles that are pull only and downshift on left and upshift on right.

They are interchangeable between models and cost about £150 from BMW if you wanted to switch.

Personally I prefer the pre-LCI methodology so kept them, the LCI paddles do look nice though.
 
I got an email back from MMR they said that if I buy a set of paddles to go for the F series and try them. Any problems whatsoever and they will refund me. I have asked them can I have mine without the + and - signs as they dont correspond with the up and down either side change of the 7 speed DCT in my 35i.
I doubt they can do this but I'll let you know, here is their link...
https://www.mmrperformance.co.uk/products/mmr-performance-billet-aluminum-gear-shift-paddle-set
 
stijohnny said:
I got an email back from MMR they said that if I buy a set of paddles to go for the F series and try them. Any problems whatsoever and they will refund me. I have asked them can I have mine without the + and - signs as they dont correspond with the up and down either side change of the 7 speed DCT in my 35i.
I doubt they can do this but I'll let you know, here is their link...
https://www.mmrperformance.co.uk/products/mmr-performance-billet-aluminum-gear-shift-paddle-set
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That's what I'm trying to find out, if the 166 quid paddles from an F series fit, then a $50 Chinese set for an F series should too. Some comments I've found though, go for aluminium paddles and not plastic, as plastic flexes if you use the top of the paddles
 
Thanks Roddy, all
I got an email back from MMR saying they will make me a set of paddles without the + and - signs on them so they will be better for the 7 speed dct. I'll order them tomorrow as soon as I get back from FOS. I'll let you know if they fit!
 
Has anybody used these?

https://modeautoconcepts.com/products/mode-dct-paddles-full-replacement-carbon-fiber-paddle-shifters-suits-bmw-g-series-m-sport-m-models?variant=39301378015350&currency=AUD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwruSHBhAtEiwA_qCpplPHE6I3fL1ZIvqNfBR7U0pbmLhLL_QIzpkvjjZwwvCo8amBD-YYAhoCYe0QAvD_BwE

I've emailed them Wednesday. No reply yet.
 
stijohnny said:
Thanks Roddy, all
I got an email back from MMR saying they will make me a set of paddles without the + and - signs on them so they will be better for the 7 speed dct. I'll order them tomorrow as soon as I get back from FOS. I'll let you know if they fit!
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Got the paddles ok from MMR, nice group of guys and they were very helpful.
However they do Not fit the e89. The pins that hold the e89 paddles on are much thicker than the F series paddle pins, there is no way I could engineer them to fit, they are on their way back...
 
Darn. Not what I want to hear, but good to know. Thanks for looking after this for us, John.
 
stijohnny said:
stijohnny said:
Thanks Roddy, all
I got an email back from MMR saying they will make me a set of paddles without the + and - signs on them so they will be better for the 7 speed dct. I'll order them tomorrow as soon as I get back from FOS. I'll let you know if they fit!
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Got the paddles ok from MMR, nice group of guys and they were very helpful.
However they do Not fit the e89. The pins that hold the e89 paddles on are much thicker than the F series paddle pins, there is no way I could engineer them to fit, they are on their way back...
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Oh bugger, I don't suppose you took a photo for reference? I'm ok with hacking up some cheap Chinese paddles if they are close enough
 
R.E92 said:
The difference in paddles is due to the LCI changes.

Pre-LCI cars have the silver paddles that are push for downshift and pull for upshift on each side. The LCI cars have the black/silver paddles that are pull only and downshift on left and upshift on right.

They are interchangeable between models and cost about £150 from BMW if you wanted to switch.

Personally I prefer the pre-LCI methodology so kept them, the LCI paddles do look nice though.
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Agreed - having up/down option on both sides of the wheel is a lot better...
 
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