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06-28-2008, 01:17 AM | #1 |
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remove paddle shifters
I know some people may think this is a stupid question. I bought a 135 that was sitting on the lot, I love it, all except the stupid paddle shifters.
What would it take to remove the paddle shifters ? I know I will never use them .. and they kinda of sit in the way of where I like to keep my hands when I am driving. Is this something that can even be done ? Anyone know how much effort would go into this ? Thanks |
06-28-2008, 01:26 AM | #2 |
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why not try it and see if you like it? i bought off the lot too, and i got options i wouldn't have gotten, but i'm very glad i did.
as to your question - i'm pretty sure no-one has done it yet, but people can probably speculate about how you would go about it. my advice would be to go talk to a shop that specializes in bimmers.
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06-28-2008, 02:08 AM | #3 |
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you can actually talk to a master technician, and they can substitute your wheel for a non-zsp wheel, if neccesary...
funny, because i got the sport package FOR the paddles! (and the seats, not gonna lie)
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06-28-2008, 08:58 AM | #4 |
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Well, I dont want to turn this into an argument about if the paddles are good or not
I personally dont care for them, to me shifting isnt shifting without a clutch. I hav e had paddles on a car before, used it a couple times to try it and never touched it again. But I think you answered my question. From what I gathered, the paddles are actually part of the steering wheel, so you probably cant just remove them. I dont want to get rid of them because im anti shifting, I just dont like where they are, they annoy the crap out of me when im driving because thats where I like to keep my hands. |
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06-28-2008, 09:32 AM | #5 |
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If you do a search on E90post, there's a thread about how to rewire the paddles for one up, one down. It involves removing the paddles to do the mod. I would guess that you can just use that DIY guide and leave the paddles off all together. Another option is to find someone that has a standard steering wheel (non sport) that would want the sport wheel.
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06-28-2008, 10:42 AM | #6 |
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THank you!, From the looks of it that should work.
Its just personal preference on not wanting them in .. I know some people like them and use them all the time .. I just have no interest in ever using them, so they are just clutter to me. |
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06-28-2008, 06:13 PM | #8 |
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I was just lazy to post it! lol Here you go...scroll down to post #7. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=121524
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06-28-2008, 06:23 PM | #9 |
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