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11-12-2023, 08:15 PM | #1 |
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Finally there is a way to upgrade the paddles for the DCT trans 135’s. I have been working with Paddoq to make this work on our cars.
Link to paddles: Paddq e9x M3 Magnetic Paddles Hit them up and they will be able to help you gathering all you need! Their instagram: Paddoq As it is known there seems to be a difference between the way the paddles on the 135 DCT work vs an M3, making the paddles for the 135 harder to swap. Here is a link to that thread to read more about it: link From testing the guys over at Paddoq found it was something within the steering wheel itself. When they tested their paddles with the OEM 135 steering wheel they did not work, but when used with an OEM e9x M3 steering wheel mounted on the 135, the paddles, and multi function buttons (MFB) all worked as intended. Buttons do retain the OEM mapping of the 1 series so the lovely M button just switches the audio input from Bluetooth/aux/etc With all that it sounded like the difference in how the paddles work, and why M3 paddles dont work on the 135, is because of something in the MFB. To test this theory out, I ordered some e9x M3 MFB from ebay. When they arrived, I did a quick mock up and they worked! So now I am able to run the M3 magnetic paddles from Paddoq in my 135 with a DCT. First picture is of the mock up to try it out. I only removed the airbag, disconnected the 135 MFB from the car. Connected M3 MFB to the car with Paddoq’s M3 magnetic paddles Do not know of this will work with regular e9x MFB TLDR You can run Paddoc’s M3 magnetic paddles on a DCT 135 by swapping the MFB in the steering wheel with M3 ones. All you need are Paddoq’s Magnetic paddles and e9x M3 MFB or a full e9x M3 steering wheel e9x M3 MFB P/N: 307091785-AB Paddoq is currently working on design a housing for their paddles that is compatible with the 135 steering wheel. The cutout where the paddles sit is different from the M3 and the 135 steering wheel. You can still use the M3 housing on the 135 steering wheel it will just not sit 100% flush. If you reach out to Paddoq, let them know what wheel you have and they will make sure you get the correct things. Did this on my phone so not sure how pictures will come out. I’ll get on my computer to type up a proper step by step Picture 1: mock up setup Picture 2: e9x M3 MFB PN I got from ebay Picture 3: fully installed in my car |
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Looks sick!
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11-14-2023, 09:52 PM | #3 |
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An old thread said Nelson racing make some?
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11-15-2023, 08:52 PM | #4 |
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lemansblau135is can you provide the link to that thread?
I saw the Nelson Racing Paddles when I was looking for the upgrade, bu I didnt see magnetic paddles from them. What I saw was only a Paddle adapter/paddle combo that mimics the M3 style mounting for the paddles The paddles from Paddoq replace the whole switch for the paddle since the mechanism is magnetic. These are just a different alternative if you are looking for magnetic paddles. Here is a snapshot from Paddoq’s website on how they look mounted from the back of the steering wheel. |
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11-15-2023, 08:54 PM | #5 |
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Bmwdoubles_ now that is a good looking steering wheel with amazing paddles!
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11-15-2023, 09:21 PM | #6 |
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[QUOTE=Gabyracing;30657862]Bmwdoubles_ now that is a good looking steering wheel with amazing paddles!
New housing in the making for your platform.
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11-16-2023, 12:22 AM | #7 |
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Nelson's were replacements for the standard paddles, made in metal and larger the stock ones. I can't remember if it was on this forum or the E9x forum on this site
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11-16-2023, 06:35 AM | #8 |
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I did the Nelson Racing modification on my 135i DCT setup. It was straight forward. There is plastic adapter they sell with the kit or you can just buy the adapters by themselves. I got the larger anodized black paddles with the adapter. The only gripe I have about the adapter is that there's a bit of slop where the is some free play. But that's just me being nit picky. I made a thread about this mod with pics. I'll see if I can find it.
ETA: Found it. https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show...=nelson+racing |
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04-22-2024, 09:28 PM | #9 |
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I got the mag Paddles from Mode Auto Concepts as they swore it works for LCI. Has the dang blue connectors. Found the M3 controls on ebay. Man I must have got the wrong part number with AA at the end. I takes the wider brown connectors. Have to see if I can return ebay purchase now. I couldn't find the part number you indicated. Did you find on ebay as well? I would imagine the new OEM would be super expensive.
Edit... Wait a minute. I just looked at your pick again and the input for the wires are the same. How did you get the blue connectors to work? Looked again. Didn't realize you used the pre-lci paddles. Didn't think to do that as the housing is different. more of an odd square as opposed to a wide rectangle. I've noticed they have the brown connectors like the stock ones but never thought to try them because there is always a pic of the push pull stock paddles not the left down right left I have. Last edited by stealthlooplv; 04-22-2024 at 11:07 PM.. Reason: forgot to write something. |
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04-22-2024, 09:29 PM | #10 |
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I didn't like the Nelson Paddles. My fingers got stuck between the blinker and washer controls when turning and shifting. Currently using ebay Fseries paddles with the oem guts in it.
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BBD_135is You remove the pin to take out the f80 guts. Same with stock 135i ones. switch. keep the pins same to the paddles. be careful of springs. I got the idea from a youtube video titled - Refresh the Driving Experience of Your E Series BMW! (M3/M4 Paddle Shifter Retrofit).
Jason Joyrides channel. I used cheap f series paddles from ebay. $60-80. Not the best finish where plastic parts meet up together but only if you inspect a few inches from your face. The Nelson paddles are installed the same way. I just didn't like how my fingers got stuck in between the clicker and the washer control when turning. Also huge paddles don't shift well up high. You want to shift closer to where it attaches. Perfect cheap upgrade imo till I can figure out the mag paddle situation for our car. I have to return a set because even though they told me they are for lci, they had the blue connectors. We have brown wider 3 pin connectors. I ordered some cheap mag paddles for pre-lci to try and connect to this m3 buttons I purchased. Base seams different though. Hoping the guy that started thread can elaborate. |
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04-27-2024, 09:01 AM | #13 |
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stealthlooplv can you share the link or post photos of the paddles from mode auto. I did a quick google search but only found F series magnetic paddles from them.
Not really sure if there is any difference on LCI vs PRE-LCI e9x M3 paddles, belive there is none. It only does not work on LCI 135 I used e92 M3 Paddoq Magnetic paddles. The link to them is in the first post. The paddles from Paddoq use the same connector as the OEM 135 paddles. I did not have to do any repinning. They worked once I switched to the M3 MFB. From the picture you shared of the M3 MFB looks like it uses the same connector, so I dont think it should be an issue. I think based on wht you mentioned that your current magnetic paddles came with a blue connector (i.e different from OEM 135) they are meant for F series, not E. Maybe that is the problem? Recommend reaching out to Paddoq, they will be able to help you out as well and they are about to get the proper housing for the paddles so they fit properly on the 135 LCI steering wheel. |
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04-27-2024, 03:55 PM | #14 |
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What did you mean by the housing doesn’t sit 100% flush? I’m looking at doing this in the near future as I already have the M3 MFBs but am curious about the fitment issue and if it’s something I could put up with or if I should wait for the 135 specific housings.
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04-27-2024, 07:49 PM | #15 |
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DWN-N-OUT honestly, I dont notice it. Its more of something that I know its there. Sure if you start touching you will feel that its not perfect, but you wont see it from the drivers angle and it wont impact functionality. I did a track day last month and I really have no complaints, If anything I have the opposite.
It doesn’t affect the position of the paddle much and does not make you hit things while you use them. I understand Paddoq is close to having the proper housing as they told me they are getting the casting molds ready to start making them. They didn’t provide a timeline, but it seems close now. A bit of background so you see the difference and understand where its not fitting properly. The first picture is the back of an M3 DCT steering wheel. The cutout for the paddles is a square. The secod picture is the cutout of our e82 DCT paddles. More of an L shape. The problem is that the profile of the curvature seems to be a bit different and the cutout is a bit narrower, left to right, than the M3 ones. You can get them to fit but it does not sit 100% flush. All the other pictures its the fitment on my wheel. My fingers look close to the blinker controls but they dont touch. |
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Thanks for the clarification and the pictures. I'm still weighing my options between just going for the paddles now, waiting for the e82 specific ones, or buying a beat E9x M3 wheel and having it refinished and using the M3 paddles.
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04-30-2024, 03:56 PM | #17 |
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I made it work
@ Gabyracing - I got it to work. So I ended up finding the same type as Paddoq on ebay for $120. I honestly think all the high end brands are just marked up. It had the same housing that was greyer. It lined up the same with a gap but once it tightened, it was fine. There was a raised ledge on bottom that sat nicely to make it strait. I didn't buy the exact same part number as you for buttons, but it had the M where the CD icon was. BMW has that revision part number scheme that makes it difficult sometimes to find parts. Thanks for this! The pictures you have up now will help a lot for others I'm sure. I was able to figure it out but I was still hesitant on the m3 paddles working. So much better than any other paddles I have tried. Blows the Nelson Racing out of the water. I guess if the OCD bugged me I would just get a brand new m3 steering wheel with custom fabrics. You really have to try to look from the side or through the windows to notice the gap. Function over form. My car is clean but no show car. Would love to find a source for different paddles without having to buy the whole set with magnets. seen JQ werks has some but are $100.
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05-17-2024, 07:54 PM | #18 |
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Well I bit the bullet and went the full M3 wheel route and decided to try a different set of paddles. I can confirm the JQ Werks/Madtrace Gen 1 E9X M3 paddles work on the one series if you have the M3 MFB’s that were listed earlier in this thread.
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