Aluminum SMG paddles retrofit

[motex]

Originally Posted by mrpcar

His name is Zong, e-mail is zongkung@hotmail.com

Regular price is $170, he may give a group discount for $150.

That's correct, he gave me a $150 price because I'm a member of this forum, already paid for it, can't wait to install it

Will post my comments after installation

Bernie

[mrpcar]

Originally Posted by AndreyATC

OP,
I just looked at mine and they're as good as from day 1
I could almost swear there is no paint and they're all-aluminum pieces
I tried it with my nail but nothing happened, very solid
I did noticed one difference between mine and yours
Top and buttom edges are different
Mine is kind of like one peice, from top to bottom and it enters the shifer unit as is - one piece

Sorry for picz, also iPhone

Thanks for the picture, my paddles are not two pieces. I think it was the flash light that I shun on made it look like two pieces

It looks identical to yours

Thanks

[AndreyATC]

I dont know if it's pictures or me, but i see difference in edges
Front side on yours have round edges (beveled) and on mine it's razor sharp
The back on yours is kind of going upward before it goes to the back
Mine is rounded

I wonder if we can find part number for X6M and X5M for the paddles

[mrpcar]

Originally Posted by AndreyATC

I dont know if it's pictures or me, but i see difference in edges
Front side on yours have round edges (beveled) and on mine it's razor sharp
The back on yours is kind of going upward before it goes to the back
Mine is rounded

I wonder if we can find part number for X6M and X5M for the paddles

I see what you are referring to now, why would BMW make two different paddle for the X6M and X5M?

[AndreyATC]

Well, if it's true, - retrofit?


It will probably be better fit than M3s

[mrpcar]

Originally Posted by AndreyATC

Well, if it's true, - retrofit?


It will probably be better fit than M3s

Nice choice of color.

[motex]

Originally Posted by Samurai of 2day

Anyone else interested in doing a group buy? let me know. This is an upgrade i have always been interested in, so maybe we can get a few people interested enough to give this a shot.

I just received the iso file from Zong for unlocking my DVD and TV system while driving, it was a super simple procedure, just had to burn the iso image he sent me ( in my case I used an Apple) and burn a regular CD.

He also sent me a pdf file with clear instructions for PC or Apple users.

I just followed the simple procedure, and in less than 2 minutes my DVD-TV system was unlocked !!

Drove the car around the block and everything works fine, incredibly easy and ( I don't like to "play" with my car's electrical system like some DVD in Motion systems work, this was done using a regular CD on my DVD drive.

The cost of $150 sound fare to me.

[Samurai of 2day]

Originally Posted by motex

I just received the iso file from Zong for unlocking my DVD and TV system while driving, it was a super simple procedure, just had to burn the iso image he sent me ( in my case I used an Apple) and burn a regular CD.

He also sent me a pdf file with clear instructions for PC or Apple users.

I just followed the simple procedure, and in less than 2 minutes my DVD-TV system was unlocked !!

Drove the car around the block and everything works fine, incredibly easy and ( I don't like to "play" with my car's electrical system like some DVD in Motion systems work, this was done using a regular CD on my DVD drive.

The cost of $150 sound fare to me.

Awsome. Im glad it worked out well for you. I agree, i don't like to "play" with my cars computer system either, but I will jump in on this. It will be a holiday gift for my self... lol

[Mike van D]

May be able to find the paddle part numbers on realOEM.com

[mdrobc13]

Originally Posted by mrpcar

BTW, here our new 2012 X5M and the rest of her friends.

Love your collection..man. Something for every occasion. I am working on similar accomodations. So far:

2012 Audi A7
2009 Carrera C4S
2006 BMW Z4M
2011 Kawasaki Zx6R Sportbike
2011 Audi A4 Quatrro (wifey)

And am pickin up a 2010 BMW X6 with Dinan ECU flash tomorrow! Its not an M but will do. Rob

[apw2607]

If the paddles are metal (even painted) they would be cold to touch on a winter morning.

[mrpcar]

Originally Posted by mdrobc13

Love your collection..man. Something for every occasion. I am working on similar accomodations. So far:

2012 Audi A7
2009 Carrera C4S
2006 BMW Z4M
2011 Kawasaki Zx6R Sportbike
2011 Audi A4 Quatrro (wifey)

And am pickin up a 2010 BMW X6 with Dinan ECU flash tomorrow! Its not an M but will do. Rob

WOW! Nice stable. Definitely envy the 997 C4S, that would be a good replacement for my daily beater C4.

Had a motorcycle one time in the past, sold it after arrival of two kids.
So how many cars gets the garage how many gets to stay out?

[mrpcar]

False alarm folks!

After reading that the paddles are metal and cold to touch my felt the same so a little spit and a good rub cleaning up the black streak what I thought was paint scratches....

They are indeed aluminum after all.

Thanks

[mdrobc13]

Originally Posted by mrpcar

WOW! Nice stable. Definitely envy the 997 C4S, that would be a good replacement for my daily beater C4.

Had a motorcycle one time in the past, sold it after arrival of two kids.
So how many cars gets the garage how many gets to stay out?

3 + bike inside ...2 out. rotate drives as feel/conditions permit.

[mrpcar]

Nice toys! "Me not worthy, me not worthy!!!"

What's up with the new tire sticker still on the Z4? LOL!

[mdrobc13]

Originally Posted by mrpcar

Nice toys! "Me not worthy, me not worthy!!!"

What's up with the new tire sticker still on the Z4? LOL!

Yeah I kinds missed that but nothing that 5 miles on the road didn't take care of!

[DDP2011X5M]

same issue-high pitch noise, although having the truck for a few weeks now I don't notice anymore.

Originally Posted by mrpcar

Thanks. Good eye! Believe or not the F-car is my least favorite car. Way too much drama, I don't like dramas. And they are very poorly constructed from the factory, and my F-car is actually very reliable. My recommendation is never waste your money on a Ferrari.

I picked the X5M for 3 reasons:
(1). The rear seat headroom, the X6 is just too small. Also with 2 kids I need the extra space.
(2). X5M is somewhat low key, blends in with the rest of them soccer mom X5s. Not too many people know what the "M" badge stands for, which is what I like.
(3). Coming from a 911 C4 as a daily driver I need the extra power, or else I probably wouldn't be too happy driving a SUV as an everyday driver.

The Cayenne S is my wife's car (But she prefer to drive her beat up 2000 328i everyday), I would never have bought a (red color) Cayenne. She have a Pepperdine MBA license plate frame on the Cayenne so if you look at the car from top down from the rear the car basically reads. (Red, Cayenne, Pepperdine) pretty funny if you asked me. LOL!

With that said, the Cayenne S is a pretty amazing truck now that I can really compare it with the X5M. The Cayenne feels more agile, feels lighter, amazing brake power but no frills. BMW packs a lot more neat, fun gadgets, technologies and features to their car/truck. But time will tell, I am trying very hard to break her in as quickly as possible. So the real testimonial will come later.

However I am discovering first (issue) with the X5M already. I noticed a high pitch whistle sound on the first few minutes of start up. Not depended on engine temp (So not the SAI pump), nor the HVAC system (I turned it completely off). A very faint sharp whistle sound coming from the engine bay area (can hear it from outside of the car). But goes away after few minutes of driving. Anyone experienced the same thing?