335d paddle shift wiring

monkeyhanga · 09-19-2010, 05:15 PM

I have an e90 335d se which i am cosidering putting on a paddleshift wheel as it did not have one fitted from standard(just a skinny SE wheel). could anyone tell me if the wiring is in place to just fit a paddle shift wheel and away i go?

thanks gents

kdiz · 09-20-2010, 02:15 AM

think you will need different steering wheel and wiring. Check this out:

http://www.burgertuning.com/paddleshift.html

davyk31 · 09-20-2010, 02:42 AM

Would not think the wiring is in place as each paddle has a small loom running to it but would think the plugs are there for the loom so you just might need to buy the looms, might also need programming by your BMW dealer too.

Pretty sure there is a DIY on it here somewhere if you do a search as many people have done it.

monkeyhanga · 09-20-2010, 04:46 AM

I am on about the wiring in steering column to the shifter/gearbox, obviously if i buy a paddle shift wheel with paddles attached the wiring would be in place inside the wheel.

regards

davyk31 · 09-20-2010, 06:33 AM

I wouldn't assume the paddle wiring will come with the wheel, most wheels I have seen come without any wiring and you use the wiring in your car or buy new. Wouldn't be sure about wiring from paddle to box being in place in a car without this facility as standard.

Best to PM someone who has done the modification.

monkeyhanga · 09-20-2010, 09:24 AM

ok davy i'll try and track somebody down who's done it

davyk31 · 09-20-2010, 09:29 AM

There is a DIY on fitting the M Sport steering wheel that I used recently, remember reading of a few guys on there who had added paddles as well so they should be able to help or perhaps there is a separate DIY for the paddle retrofit.

Changing the wheel itself is a simple job following the guide.

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kdiz First Lieutenant 6 Rep 363 Posts Drives: BMW 335i SE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Slough, London UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Suzuki GSXR-600 [0.00] 2006 335i SE [0.00]	think you will need different steering wheel and wiring. Check this out: http://www.burgertuning.com/paddleshift.html
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davyk31 Major General 1045 Rep 6,947 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	Would not think the wiring is in place as each paddle has a small loom running to it but would think the plugs are there for the loom so you just might need to buy the looms, might also need programming by your BMW dealer too. Pretty sure there is a DIY on it here somewhere if you do a search as many people have done it.
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monkeyhanga New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: e90 335d SE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Glenrothes iTrader: (0)	paddle shifter I am on about the wiring in steering column to the shifter/gearbox, obviously if i buy a paddle shift wheel with paddles attached the wiring would be in place inside the wheel. regards
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davyk31 Major General 1045 Rep 6,947 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't assume the paddle wiring will come with the wheel, most wheels I have seen come without any wiring and you use the wiring in your car or buy new. Wouldn't be sure about wiring from paddle to box being in place in a car without this facility as standard. Best to PM someone who has done the modification.
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monkeyhanga New Member 1 Rep 11 Posts Drives: e90 335d SE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Glenrothes iTrader: (0)	paddle shifter ok davy i'll try and track somebody down who's done it
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davyk31 Major General 1045 Rep 6,947 Posts Drives: Macan GTS :-) & F40 M135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	There is a DIY on fitting the M Sport steering wheel that I used recently, remember reading of a few guys on there who had added paddles as well so they should be able to help or perhaps there is a separate DIY for the paddle retrofit. Changing the wheel itself is a simple job following the guide.
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