[dphjr]

I've heard a few members convert their F30 paddles to m6 ones, and was wondering if it could be the same for our cars? I personally like the m paddles better than the stubby ones ours comes with.

[Bee Pee]

Yes I've done it in my car

[dphjr]

How hard was it to do? I'm assuming the whole steering wheel had to come off?

[den525]

Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Yes I've done it my car

How ? Please explain

[Bee Pee]

I had old style m sport wheel so upgraded to new m sport wheel when I changed my paddles and also fitted M4 trim to the steering wheel

http://www.babybmw.net/viewtopic.php...addles#p831179

Mines the blue car in the thread in the post above.

Process is easy enough

1. Remove earth lead from the battery
2. Remove airbag - very easy on new style wheel but a PITA on the older style wheel
3. Remove steering wheel
4. Remove trim - easy - to access bolts holding paddles in place
5. Disconnect paddles from loom - easy
6. Remove 1st paddle and replace with new M3/M4 paddles [direct swap] or if using M5/M6 paddles you have swap over the M paddles onto your existing paddle body - means remove paddle hinge pin swapping paddles and putting pin back in
7. Repeat #6 above for the second paddle
8. Connect both paddles to loom
9. Put trim back into place
10. Re-install wheel
11. Refit airbag
12. Reconnect battery

Go have fun with new paddles !!!

BP

[dphjr]

Originally Posted by Bee Pee

or if using M5/M6 paddles you have swap over the M paddles onto your existing paddle body - means remove paddle hinge pin swapping paddles and putting pin back in
BP

Does this mean that we could get away with just buying the paddles and not the full body?

[Bee Pee]

Yes

[jrstech]

Originally Posted by dphjr

Does this mean that we could get away with just buying the paddles and not the full body?

Yes, but the paddle kit is about $500!

[Bee Pee]

Originally Posted by jrstech

Yes, but the paddle kit is about $500!

Maybe if you buy new from dealer but lots of oem options $200-$300 via online auction sites.

Seek and ye shall find !!!!

[den525]

Part number or what to search just for the pedals?

[Bee Pee]

Originally Posted by den525

Part number or what to search just for the pedals?

Best source of reference for part numbers is Realoem. For example here's what I found for M6 paddles item 5.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=61_3013

By clicking on actual part number it will also tell you what other vehicles use same parts - confirming M5/M6 paddles are the same.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...&q=61317847210

[den525]

M4 ones the same part number? 61317847210

As it seems like the m4 ones are easier and cheaper to switch over... As it's the same steering wheel

[Bee Pee]

No, 2nd link in my post above confirms the part number you quote is for m5 and m6 only.

Search Realoem and you wlll find the oem m4 paddles.

[jrstech]

Try this part # 61317847610

[den525]

So basically the same procedure for both just different part numbers?

[Bee Pee]

No M4 paddles are easier as they are a straight swap

[AnooooOH]

it`s a difference of 5 minutes labour. so if there is a chance to get m5/m6 paddles cheaper, then go for them!

[Bee Pee]

Originally Posted by AnooooOH

it`s a difference of 5 minutes labour. so if there is a chance to get m5/m6 paddles cheaper, then go for them!

+1 on the above ^^^^

[den525]

All seem to be the same price... Can't find any 2nd hand ones

[Bee Pee]

Patience and German ebay are essential for used oem upgrade parts at sensible prices.........

[dphjr]

Originally Posted by Bee Pee

Patience and German ebay are essential for used oem upgrade parts at sensible prices.........

Good advice! Just ordered a set for ~100 USD!

[ocN55]

Any good guides on getting the M sport steering wheels off of our cars?