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10-15-2014, 11:08 AM | #1 |
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2013 E70 X5 3.5i with no paddle shifters -> paddle shifters?
I have a 3.5i with a good amount of options, but not the sport package or paddle shifters. I have been missing my paddle shifters from all previous cars I have driven and with the wight of the steering in this car it would be very convenient to have the shifters on the steering wheel instead of using the stalk.
Is it possible to retrofit a steering wheel with shifters? (maybe the entire assembly from an x5m?) This has pretty much been my only complaint with the truck (well i guess i also wish it had all the new technology bells and whistles of the 2014s but oh well). |
10-15-2014, 01:34 PM | #3 | |
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X5D - won't work, even with the Sport Package. There are several members here who did this swap and the paddles didn't work, even after coding attempts. 35i or 50i - there are members here who have done this swap and the paddles worked, however all of them had the Sport or M Sport package. It might work if you have the Base or Premium trim 35i, but I couldn't say as I've never seen a member do this swap and post results. PNP yes...no coding. You are good to go since you have the M Sport. You must have an earlier build 2012 like me as it doesn't sound like you have paddles. Later 2012's got them. I was lucky to find a new X5M wheel on this forum but in general they are really hard to find. I come from the E46 and you can find M3 wheels everywhere - new, used, etc. My only small complaint about the paddles....mated w/ the 8 speed auto in the LCI gas models, it's just constant shifting. Too much so IMO. I see these being more fun on the X5M with the 6 speed auto. Still a nice upgrade - some minor changes to the button configuration though they all still work, and you get the M tri-stitching which looks sharp. |
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10-15-2014, 02:00 PM | #4 |
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Whats up fellas!
I can tell you that its NOT going to work... Read this article on Xoutpost this member did a lot research and it seems it gets down to the circuit board and all these other technical parts that are not compatible. http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...s-non-m-3.html There is also BurgerTuning that gave it shot and well it didn't work either: http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-related-...rofit-e70.html |
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Burrito007 above has a 2013...so the only question now is, will they work on a 35i or 50i that doesn't have the Sport Package? Not sure on that. They most definitely will work on a 35i and 50i with Sport or M Sport as there are many members here who have verified it, myself included. |
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10-15-2014, 04:13 PM | #6 |
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Off topic I know, but why? As in, why do you want them? As someone said, with the 8 speeds, it's just too much shifting to deal with. Also, it's a big heavy hulking SUV. I have them, used them once, and wasn't even mildly entertained. You're not missing out on anything.
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11-21-2014, 09:38 AM | #9 |
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Off topic again, but thought I would add that when you put the gear selector in S mode (to the left) it won't allow the trans to go past 6th gear I believe in most situations. Therefore, the paddle shifting isn't through all 8 gears.
Not sure why, but I still find myself using the gear selector instead of the paddles most of the time anyway. Old habit of rowing a manual I guess. |
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And as I recall it's not just 8th gear…for example if you're going 20 MPH or so, it won't let you shift into, say, 6th or higher…until you gain more speed. |
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12-30-2014, 12:43 PM | #11 |
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I have an 2012 x5 50i M-Sport just did the conversion but I can't find any harness to plug the paddles !! Anyone attemp this already and have an idea on how to do this thanks in advance
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12-30-2014, 07:56 PM | #14 |
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All you have to do is change your steering switch cluster to one that has the connection for the paddles. And you have to make sure your paddles are resistance based. I promised a DIY but I was working on the heated steering as you already know. Post a pic of your steering and I will guide you. Your 2012 x50 is almost certainly prewired.
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12-30-2014, 09:29 PM | #15 |
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There u go Brother thanks
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12-31-2014, 08:21 AM | #16 |
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Here is the pic my friend
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01-24-2015, 01:55 PM | #17 |
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Finally got my paddles to work yay LOL
Thx to everyone who helped me.
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