In addition to my supercharger. . .

Tom Droze · 07-17-2016, 01:23 PM

In addition to my supercharger installation, which happens this week, I am having paddle shifters retrofitted on my car. To be sure this is not an inexpensive retrofit, but one I am certain I will enjoy.

The items I bought to complete this upgrade include:

New M Sport Steering Wheel: $545.00
New M3 DCT Paddles: $385.00
Retrofit Kit and Install Guide from BMS: $145.00
New Steering Wheel Controls: $170.00
Extended Paddles: $80.00

Since I decided to go through the expense of doing this, I opted for the M3 DCT paddles, which are much more expensive than the standard paddles, and are much harder to find used. I found a new set on Ebay for $385.00, which is about half of retail. These paddles differ from the standard paddles in that the left paddle is downshift only (pull) and the right paddle is upshift only (pull).

Also, the Retrofit kit will not work unless a specific steering wheel control is used so I had to buy a new one of these.

So as previously mentioned, I will be dropping my car off tomorrow to have the shift paddle retrofit done and the ESS supercharger installed along with a BMS oil catch can. I did do four zero to 60 runs yesterday, so I have that baseline. I will explain in more detail my timing methodology when I post the before and after results. I know I will get crap for this, but there will be no before dyno run--sorry guys.

Taskmaster · 07-17-2016, 01:49 PM

This is Awesome, but I needed that final after dyno for the headers/auto! Damn it Tom!!

But, did I say this was awesome?

Tom Droze · 07-17-2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheAxiom

This is Awesome, but I needed that final after dyno for the headers/auto! Damn it Tom!!

But, did I say this was awesome?

Yes you did!

But I have no headers now, only an automatic; so I hope you can live with an after supercharger dyno graph.

ZeroSum · 07-17-2016, 07:31 PM

I would love to hear your impressions of this after its installed and see if it helps.

tetsuo111 · 07-17-2016, 11:02 PM

Go Tom Go. Watching with interest.

Rival · 07-22-2016, 11:29 AM

thats baller.

I want an M3 wheel so bad, but ill be selling my car for a 2011 328 or 335 in the next 6-8 months so nothing more.

Route 16 · 07-22-2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeroSum

I would love to hear your impressions of this after its installed and see if it helps.

I did the retrofit too, I like it
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1251240

Tom Droze · 07-22-2016, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

I did the retrofit too, I like it
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1251240

I did an extenisve amount of researching and searching this forum but I do not recall seeing your post, because had I seen it and read it, it would have saved me some time. Mine too is non-sport everything except I had the correct airbag. I pick my car up later today with both the paddle retrofit completed and the supercharger installed, and I can't friggin wait.

Dlasko71 · 07-22-2016, 03:34 PM

This is so awesomely cool. Now
If only the GM transmission could be flashed using the Alpina tune. Now that paired with all this, would be drool worthy.

Cdutch513 · 07-22-2016, 06:48 PM

I'm so happy for you lol

NYBulldog · 07-22-2016, 08:00 PM

This is without a doubt a must-have. Makes it feel more special. One of my first mods. Nice job.

Ruddigger · 07-22-2016, 09:06 PM

It's later today now...

Tom Droze · 07-22-2016, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruddigger

It's later today now...

And I need bail money. . .

tdavis42 · 07-22-2016, 10:00 PM

Watch out Tom.... Arpio's jail is no fun!

I would love to check out your new setup someday. Especially that new SC.

Tom Droze · 07-23-2016, 12:26 AM

And let there be Paddles... and a new steering wheel!

Punisher3.0si · 07-23-2016, 08:47 AM

I'm looking forward to finally hearing some acceleration numbers.

justpete · 07-23-2016, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Droze

And let there be Paddles... and a new steering wheel!

Looks great!

Tom Droze · 07-23-2016, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punisher3.0si

I'm looking forward to finally hearing some acceleration numbers.

Me too, we are working through some tuning issues, so it goes back to the shop on Monday.

ZeroSum · 07-23-2016, 12:56 PM

Any luck on seeing if the shifts are crisper instead of the shit that the GM transmission usually is?

InControl · 07-23-2016, 01:34 PM

Drive the auto in manual mode, responds fast, upshifts and stays in gear when shifter is flicked and downshifts on demand. Dont get the dumb auto comments.

InControl · 07-23-2016, 01:35 PM

Hoping to hear one good sc review. GL!

Mike. · 07-23-2016, 06:05 PM

veddddddddy nice

07-17-2016, 01:23 PM	#1
Tom Droze Major 413 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i (e92) Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona iTrader: (0)	In addition to my supercharger. . . In addition to my supercharger installation, which happens this week, I am having paddle shifters retrofitted on my car. To be sure this is not an inexpensive retrofit, but one I am certain I will enjoy. The items I bought to complete this upgrade include: New M Sport Steering Wheel: $545.00 New M3 DCT Paddles: $385.00 Retrofit Kit and Install Guide from BMS: $145.00 New Steering Wheel Controls: $170.00 Extended Paddles: $80.00 Since I decided to go through the expense of doing this, I opted for the M3 DCT paddles, which are much more expensive than the standard paddles, and are much harder to find used. I found a new set on Ebay for $385.00, which is about half of retail. These paddles differ from the standard paddles in that the left paddle is downshift only (pull) and the right paddle is upshift only (pull). Also, the Retrofit kit will not work unless a specific steering wheel control is used so I had to buy a new one of these. So as previously mentioned, I will be dropping my car off tomorrow to have the shift paddle retrofit done and the ESS supercharger installed along with a BMS oil catch can. I did do four zero to 60 runs yesterday, so I have that baseline. I will explain in more detail my timing methodology when I post the before and after results. I know I will get crap for this, but there will be no before dyno run--sorry guys. Attached Images __________________ 2012 Jet Black 328i Coupe / ESS Tuning Gen. 2 Supercharger / Evolution Racewerks Oil Cooler / BMS Oil Catch Can / BMW Performance Exhaust with Dinan Y Pipe / Eibach Pro Kit Springs / Koni FSD Shocks / MFactory LSD & Differential Bushings / Performance Rear Trailing Arms / BMW Performance Strut Brace / Stop Tech Slotted Rotors / Hawk HPS 5.0 / SS Brake Lines / Brass Guide Pins / M3 Front Control Arms, 28 MM FSB, Engine Cowl, and DCT Paddle Shifters / Michelin PSS / APEX ARC-8 Last edited by Tom Droze; 08-06-2016 at 11:44 AM..
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Taskmaster Banned 2465 Rep 9,004 Posts Drives: M235i 6MT / E92 328 Msport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida iTrader: (6)	This is Awesome, but I needed that final after dyno for the headers/auto! Damn it Tom!! But, did I say this was awesome?
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ZeroSum First Lieutenant 31 Rep 331 Posts Drives: E90 328i/MR2 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0)	I would love to hear your impressions of this after its installed and see if it helps. __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue 328i Sedan / Charcoal Delete / K&N Drop In Filter / RM Intake Boot / AA Tune 1993 MR2
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Rival Captain 66 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 95 z28 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: shytown iTrader: (0)	thats baller. I want an M3 wheel so bad, but ill be selling my car for a 2011 328 or 335 in the next 6-8 months so nothing more. __________________ 2010 335i M sport 2008 328i 2006 325i 1995 Z28 6spd - 377rwhp rip
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Tom Droze Major 413 Rep 1,286 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 328i (e92) Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona iTrader: (0)	And let there be Paddles... and a new steering wheel! Attached Images __________________ 2012 Jet Black 328i Coupe / ESS Tuning Gen. 2 Supercharger / Evolution Racewerks Oil Cooler / BMS Oil Catch Can / BMW Performance Exhaust with Dinan Y Pipe / Eibach Pro Kit Springs / Koni FSD Shocks / MFactory LSD & Differential Bushings / Performance Rear Trailing Arms / BMW Performance Strut Brace / Stop Tech Slotted Rotors / Hawk HPS 5.0 / SS Brake Lines / Brass Guide Pins / M3 Front Control Arms, 28 MM FSB, Engine Cowl, and DCT Paddle Shifters / Michelin PSS / APEX ARC-8
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ZeroSum First Lieutenant 31 Rep 331 Posts Drives: E90 328i/MR2 Join Date: May 2015 Location: Tennessee iTrader: (0)	Any luck on seeing if the shifts are crisper instead of the shit that the GM transmission usually is? __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue 328i Sedan / Charcoal Delete / K&N Drop In Filter / RM Intake Boot / AA Tune 1993 MR2
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InControl Lieutenant 59 Rep 552 Posts Drives: '13 328i coupe Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Drive the auto in manual mode, responds fast, upshifts and stays in gear when shifter is flicked and downshifts on demand. Dont get the dumb auto comments.
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