JQ Werks Madtrace® BMW G Series Clubsport Magnetic Paddle Shifters

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omegabri

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Hi all
Hope everyone is good 👍🏻

My M40i is out of warranty in August, so I'm thinking of one or two upgrades. One of them are the JQ Werks Madtrace® BMW G Series Clubsport Magnetic Paddle Shifters (with the CNC billet aluminium paddles option)
May I ask if anyone has fitted or has experienced these, please? I'd appreciate any reports & thoughts 😉

Cheers all 👍🏻👍🏻
Bri
 
do you have a link for the G29?

I'm in similar situation as you. My car's warranty runs out in June and I start wanting to do something to it.
 
q96169we said:
do you have a link for the G29?

I'm in similar situation as you. My car's warranty runs out in June and I start wanting to do something to it.
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I’d seen these before, may be other/cheaper suppliers :thumbsup:

https://r44performance.com/products/jq-werks-madtrace%C2%AE-bmw-g-series-clubsport-magnetic-paddle-shifters-1?_pos=5&_sid=86cf0dd04&_ss=r&_fid=f35bc0f8d
 
q96169we said:
do you have a link for the G29?

I'm in similar situation as you. My car's warranty runs out in June and I start wanting to do something to it.
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Meant to add one in 🤦 Sorry.....
https://arperformance.co.uk/product/jq-werks-madtrace-bmw-g-series-clubsport-magnetic-paddle-shifters/
 
I think the magnetic click would be so much better than the rather soft oem paddle action. The Z4 feels exactly the same as my 5 series. I'd like something with a bit more of a sporty feel in the zed 👍🏻👍🏻
 
They look nice and magnetic means they will feel great. I don’t use the paddle shifters, but if I did this would be an easy decision for me.
 
ori said:
They look nice and magnetic means they will feel great. I don’t use the paddle shifters, but if I did this would be an easy decision for me.
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I quite often drive it in manual, just so I can get the engine singing a bit 😉 However, I always without fail use the paddle to downshift before and during breaking 👍🏻
 
omegabri said:
q96169we said:
do you have a link for the G29?

I'm in similar situation as you. My car's warranty runs out in June and I start wanting to do something to it.
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I'm thinking of these as well 👍🏻
https://performancem.co.uk/choose-...front-strut-tower-brace-z4-sdrive-e30i-m40i/
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I think I will pass these. The oem brace do their job okay. If I change, I want to change to those found in M4 CSL if it can fit (I doubt it).

But the shift paddle, I'm quite interested in them.

Another thing on my list is exhaust. Maybe Remus racing exhaust. My wife always says it's loud enough but as the driver, I always find it a bit quite in the car, especially after I tried the 718 Spyder.
 
omegabri said:
I've got probably the same exhaust earmarked. I'm thinking it'll be next year before I get around to the exhaust, but I intend to keep the car for a while so no rush 😉 I do think that the sound needs letting out. The oem exhaust sounds a little restricted to me 🤔🤔

https://progressiveparts.com/produ...C8NRCA0HRRuCgiHC60Q2MxD3J8cjsBxoC2EwQAvD_BwE
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My hesitation is that the GPF is the main restrictor to the noise and some people says even straight pipe the backbox may not give you too much of noise over OEM exhause. I will try to find some place (maybe Motech which is not too far away) that may have a B58 car with the Remus exhaust fitted and hear how it sounds. Listen to the Youtube video not always gives me the idea of how it sounds in real world.
 
q96169we said:
omegabri said:
I've got probably the same exhaust earmarked. I'm thinking it'll be next year before I get around to the exhaust, but I intend to keep the car for a while so no rush 😉 I do think that the sound needs letting out. The oem exhaust sounds a little restricted to me 🤔🤔

https://progressiveparts.com/produ...C8NRCA0HRRuCgiHC60Q2MxD3J8cjsBxoC2EwQAvD_BwE
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My hesitation is that the GPF is the main restrictor to the noise and some people says even straight pipe the backbox may not give you too much of noise over OEM exhause. I will try to find some place (maybe Motech which is not too far away) that may have a B58 car with the Remus exhaust fitted and hear how it sounds. Listen to the Youtube video not always gives me the idea of how it sounds in real world.
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Be interested in your findings on that 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
 
Back to the OP's question: I installed these and actually like them quite a bit more than the factory paddles. A couple notes from my experience:
- I got the aluminum paddles and used an aluminum primer, body-colored paint and clear coat. Took a bit of time, but I really like the TN color on the shifters! Use a bit of bright red paint to highlight the "+" and "-" on the respective paddles.
- You can replace these without removing the steering wheel. Instructions are out there. Let the charge deplete by disconnecting the battery before removing the airbag. Not too bad once you get the hang of the spring latch.
- Use a couple layers of electrical tape to damp the clacking sound from the strong magnets. Probably will take a few tries to get it to your liking.

I actually like the harder pull required by the stronger magnets in the MadTrace kit. And I don't think changing the paddles will affect your warranty at all.
 
Smudge10 said:
Back to the OP's question: I installed these and actually like them quite a bit more than the factory paddles. A couple notes from my experience:
- I got the aluminum paddles and used an aluminum primer, body-colored paint and clear coat. Took a bit of time, but I really like the TN color on the shifters! Use a bit of bright red paint to highlight the "+" and "-" on the respective paddles.
- You can replace these without removing the steering wheel. Instructions are out there. Let the charge deplete by disconnecting the battery before removing the airbag. Not too bad once you get the hang of the spring latch.
- Use a couple layers of electrical tape to damp the clacking sound from the strong magnets. Probably will take a few tries to get it to your liking.

I actually like the harder pull required by the stronger magnets in the MadTrace kit. And I don't think changing the paddles will affect your warranty at all.
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Great to hear ! I'm looking at getting the alloy ones as well, simply because I think the alloy would offer a more tactile feel 👍🏻

You'll have to put up an image of your finished shifters ! 😉👍🏻
 
Nice job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
And the size of the billet alloy paddles looks great on the wheel! I'll definitely be going for the aluminium opinion 😉👍🏻

Thanks for sharing!
 
You are welcome! And the aluminum option is way better than the carbon fiber. On the reverse side of the aluminum, there is a groove that gives a more tactile feel.
 
Smudge10 said:
You are welcome! And the aluminum option is way better than the carbon fiber. On the reverse side of the aluminum, there is a groove that gives a more tactile feel.
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😉👍🏻 Brill. Can't wait for the warranty to run its course so I can start playing with bits 😉
Thanks !!
 
Couldn't get hold of any JQ Werks, so ordered some MAED magnetic shift paddles 👍🏻 I'll do a post when I heave them, and have installed them 😉
 

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