Paddle shifter upgrade using stock paddle assembly

SoCalHarley · 02-12-2020, 05:40 PM

I just finished a paddle upgrade on my 2007 335i using a kit from Nelson Racing Wheel. With this kit you keep your existing paddle assembly but disassemble and replace the paddle portion with a new one that allows for M3/aftermarket paddles. Fairly easy install and works great.

Serf27 · 02-13-2020, 02:17 AM

How much was it?
I installed a different set a few months ago to mine

TiAgAu · 02-13-2020, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalHarley

I just finished a paddle upgrade on my 2007 335i using a kit from Nelson Racing Wheel. With this kit you keep your existing paddle assembly but disassemble and replace the paddle portion with a new one that allows for M3/aftermarket paddles. Fairly easy install and works great.

Not bad

Looks like you went with the v2 paddles

nsjames · 02-13-2020, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Serf27

How much was it?
I installed a different set a few months ago to mine

it was under a hundred dollars when I bought mine, but that was two years ago.

they've held up fine for 40K miles in my car.

Serf27 · 02-13-2020, 03:20 PM

I’ll post a picture of mine.
Got them from amazon and just stuck them on the back of the original paddle and cut off the top tabs of the original paddles to hide them.

Rule1977 · 02-15-2020, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalHarley

I just finished a paddle upgrade on my 2007 335i using a kit from Nelson Racing Wheel. With this kit you keep your existing paddle assembly but disassemble and replace the paddle portion with a new one that allows for M3/aftermarket paddles. Fairly easy install and works great.

The V2 paddles look awesome! I have the V1 paddles and love them but they're not nearly as nice as yours.

SoCalHarley · 02-15-2020, 09:47 AM

Thanks. I originally went with the V1 paddles off their older website but exchanged for the V2's. They were $189 without the Tritium inserts that illuminate the + - on the paddle. I was originally looking at the stick on paddles but after seeing this I had to try it. I did not think that they would make the driving experience that much better but I have to say I wish I had done this long ago. It really is fun now manually shifting using the paddles. So much easier to use.

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SoCalHarley Private First Class 19 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e90 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0)	Paddle shifter upgrade using stock paddle assembly I just finished a paddle upgrade on my 2007 335i using a kit from Nelson Racing Wheel. With this kit you keep your existing paddle assembly but disassemble and replace the paddle portion with a new one that allows for M3/aftermarket paddles. Fairly easy install and works great. Attached Images __________________ 2007 335i e90 Auto FBO JB4 G5, xHP Stage 3 TCU, Wagner EVO 1 FMIC, VRSF DP's, Corsa mufflers w/x-pipe, Mr.5 intake, 25 row oil cooler, ST coilovers, Hotchkis swaybars, rear subframe inserts, Dynavin N7, 3M brushed black interior trim , Apex PS-7 wheels, Continental 235/35/19 & 275/30/19
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Serf27 Brigadier General 2848 Rep 4,322 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	I’ll post a picture of mine. Got them from amazon and just stuck them on the back of the original paddle and cut off the top tabs of the original paddles to hide them.
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SoCalHarley Private First Class 19 Rep 183 Posts Drives: 2007 335i e90 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (0)	Thanks. I originally went with the V1 paddles off their older website but exchanged for the V2's. They were $189 without the Tritium inserts that illuminate the + - on the paddle. I was originally looking at the stick on paddles but after seeing this I had to try it. I did not think that they would make the driving experience that much better but I have to say I wish I had done this long ago. It really is fun now manually shifting using the paddles. So much easier to use. __________________ 2007 335i e90 Auto FBO JB4 G5, xHP Stage 3 TCU, Wagner EVO 1 FMIC, VRSF DP's, Corsa mufflers w/x-pipe, Mr.5 intake, 25 row oil cooler, ST coilovers, Hotchkis swaybars, rear subframe inserts, Dynavin N7, 3M brushed black interior trim , Apex PS-7 wheels, Continental 235/35/19 & 275/30/19
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