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12-11-2012, 05:01 PM | #1 |
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Anyone with OEM steptronic paddleshifters?
Does anyone have OEM steptronic paddleshifters in their E9x?
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12-11-2012, 05:51 PM | #3 |
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Which version of the Step Tronic Paddles?
The Dual Function Paddles (that can shift both up & down) Or the Single Function Paddles (left paddle shifts down, right paddle shifts up) |
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12-11-2012, 06:07 PM | #5 |
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@ MrRetep: yes it's possible to retrofit them but the LCI's have to be modded to function. Also note that only certain steering wheels are compatible with certain paddles. The sports, M-Tech wheels are compatible with SSG and SMG LCI. the M wheel is only compatible with SMG pre-LCI paddles.
@ everyone else: Doesn't matter which version. I'm more interested in the actual behavior When you have the car in D and operate the paddle, what exactly happens on the display and on the baseplate? Does the baseplate illuminate D and DS or just D or just DS? Also, how many seconds does it take for the transmission to shift back into normal D if the paddle is operated once in D mode? Pictures or even better a quick video would be greatly appreciated |
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Dual function paddles are the ones I have, they come in handy if ever you want to drive with one hand around the city!
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12-11-2012, 07:02 PM | #8 |
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My 07 335 didnt come with any paddles so i retrofited the M3 ones... Awesome mod imo
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12-11-2012, 07:17 PM | #9 |
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ok but lets say you're just sitting still and the shifter is in D. then you tap the paddle and M1 or M2 shows.. how long does it exactly take in seconds until it switches automatically back into D. Also, what happens with the baseplate where P, R, N, D, DS is displayed by the shifter. For the LEDs, does DS only, D only or do both D and DS light up?
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When it's in DS, the only light on the opposite side of the (I guess the DS light) is illuminated. |
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[QUOTE=schulrog;13141514
@ everyone else: Doesn't matter which version. I'm more interested in the actual behavior When you have the car in D and operate the paddle, what exactly happens on the display and on the baseplate? Does the baseplate illuminate D and DS or just D or just DS? Also, how many seconds does it take for the transmission to shift back into normal D if the paddle is operated once in D mode? [/QUOTE] Quote:
As for the lights on the shifter bezel, I don't think they change if you just click a paddle in the regular "D" position. I guess I've never paid much attention on either of the E90s I've had as far as that goes. Oh, and I replaced my original steering wheel with an M3 DCT wheel with the M3 paddles. Makes the car so much better.....
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12-11-2012, 09:32 PM | #13 |
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i appreciate all the feedback but would it be possible for someone to actually test and answer the specific question i had
1. Just sitting still and the shifter is in D, tap the paddle and M1 or M2 shows.. how long does it exactly take in seconds until it switches automatically back into D. 2. What happens with the baseplate where P, R, N, D, DS is displayed by the shifter. For the LEDs, does DS only, D only or do both D and DS light up during the procedure from 1? I assume this would take a max of 1 minute to test for someone that has the paddle shifters |
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What is the point of this thread? Also, if would have been easier if you had just posted your WHOLE question in the original post...
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