Can someone please clarify SSG vs LCI DCT and M3 DCT?

pup73 · 03-17-2013, 12:49 PM

I actually believe I know the difference; the question is what will I encounter tomorrow when I try to install my M3 DCT paddle shifters.

I have a 2010 335 AT. I know it's an LCI because of the hood and taillights. My paddle shifters are the SSG type (the silver globular up/down bilaterally type). Will my newly purchased M3 DCT paddles be plug and play?

As I understand, it should be. It wouldn't be if I didn't have any paddles to begin with, OR if I had the LCI DCT style shifters (I believe they are black with silver trim?). That would require either a harness of re-wiring, correct?

So will I have to be doing some re-wiring?

Thanks for any info

-c

insane79 · 03-17-2013, 03:19 PM

should be a simple swap & pnp..

1QuikWS6 · 03-17-2013, 04:37 PM

Well, BMW makes specific wheels for SSG & DCT paddles. Sport wheels use SSG, M3 use DCT, etc. Even the Performance (non-electronic) wheels come in (2) different versions - one with yellow stripe for SSG, one with blue stripe for DCT.

The M3 wheels are obviously made for DCT paddles.

Difference is in the paddle cutouts - SSG is 'L-Shaped' and DCT is rectangular.

While you CAN mount the DCT paddles in the SSG L shaped cutouts - you have to trim the wheel, & even then, the DCT paddles will supposedly stick further away from the wheel - making them closer to the column levers. This is according to posts on the forum I found while searching.

I recently mistakenly bought the Performance wheel for SSG paddles, but I have DCT paddles - I wasn't about to cut on a new wheel, or deal with misalignment, so I sold the wheel & ordered the Performance wheel for DCT.

Before, I had the M3 tri-stitched wheel FOR DCT paddles - so I didn't know there was a difference till it was too late.

Check backside of wheel you have and see what shape the cutout is...

Just tryin to pass along what I found out - wish I would have known this info before I purchased.

pup73 · 03-17-2013, 07:16 PM

Thanks guys for the info. FWIW, I have the wheel that came standard with the M sport package.

We'll see how it goes tomorrow

-c

pup73 · 03-18-2013, 10:42 AM

Just completed the swap. On my 2010 LCI with SSG paddles, it was a total plug and play. DCT paddles fit fine and function as they should.

Thanks for the help

-c

pepsih · 05-03-2013, 08:03 AM

Good to know ;D i will receive mine in few days ;D

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pup73 Lieutenant 517 Rep 542 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M2 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Can someone please clarify SSG vs LCI DCT and M3 DCT? I actually believe I know the difference; the question is what will I encounter tomorrow when I try to install my M3 DCT paddle shifters. I have a 2010 335 AT. I know it's an LCI because of the hood and taillights. My paddle shifters are the SSG type (the silver globular up/down bilaterally type). Will my newly purchased M3 DCT paddles be plug and play? As I understand, it should be. It wouldn't be if I didn't have any paddles to begin with, OR if I had the LCI DCT style shifters (I believe they are black with silver trim?). That would require either a harness of re-wiring, correct? So will I have to be doing some re-wiring? Thanks for any info -c __________________ 2016 BMW M2/LBB/6MT/Exec Pkg 2009 Acura MDX-stock 2008 Acura RDX-stock 2005 Honda S2000-mostly stock 1994 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo-barely stock
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insane79 Major 83 Rep 1,093 Posts Drives: E90 lci Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	should be a simple swap & pnp..
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1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1619 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Well, BMW makes specific wheels for SSG & DCT paddles. Sport wheels use SSG, M3 use DCT, etc. Even the Performance (non-electronic) wheels come in (2) different versions - one with yellow stripe for SSG, one with blue stripe for DCT. The M3 wheels are obviously made for DCT paddles. Difference is in the paddle cutouts - SSG is 'L-Shaped' and DCT is rectangular. While you CAN mount the DCT paddles in the SSG L shaped cutouts - you have to trim the wheel, & even then, the DCT paddles will supposedly stick further away from the wheel - making them closer to the column levers. This is according to posts on the forum I found while searching. I recently mistakenly bought the Performance wheel for SSG paddles, but I have DCT paddles - I wasn't about to cut on a new wheel, or deal with misalignment, so I sold the wheel & ordered the Performance wheel for DCT. Before, I had the M3 tri-stitched wheel FOR DCT paddles - so I didn't know there was a difference till it was too late. Check backside of wheel you have and see what shape the cutout is... Just tryin to pass along what I found out - wish I would have known this info before I purchased. __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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pup73 Lieutenant 517 Rep 542 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M2 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys for the info. FWIW, I have the wheel that came standard with the M sport package. We'll see how it goes tomorrow -c __________________ 2016 BMW M2/LBB/6MT/Exec Pkg 2009 Acura MDX-stock 2008 Acura RDX-stock 2005 Honda S2000-mostly stock 1994 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo-barely stock
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pup73 Lieutenant 517 Rep 542 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M2 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Just completed the swap. On my 2010 LCI with SSG paddles, it was a total plug and play. DCT paddles fit fine and function as they should. Thanks for the help -c __________________ 2016 BMW M2/LBB/6MT/Exec Pkg 2009 Acura MDX-stock 2008 Acura RDX-stock 2005 Honda S2000-mostly stock 1994 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo-barely stock
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