Conversion to paddle shift

Robbo335 · 11-16-2011, 09:18 AM

Hi all,

has anyone done a retrofit from standard steering wheel and 8-gear automatic to paddle shift? I can not be as simple as to just replacing the steering wheel!? Some kind of wiring should be needed, right?
I drive a F07 but it should be similar on F10/11's as F01/02's.

Appreciate any input in the matter!

Robert

Edit

I found some posts on this topic and there doesn't seem to be no upgrade possibility. If someone has any other info, please share it with me.

M5 TT · 03-09-2012, 04:24 PM

Yeah me to anyone done this or got any info on it??

Boss330 · 03-11-2012, 12:03 PM

This topic is covered in detail for the E60/61 5-series on the "5 Series Forum". I guess the same applies to the F10/11 5-series.

http://forums.5series.net/topic/5505...c-sat-retrofit

So basically you will have to change the steering wheel, the Sport Automatic (SAT) shifter complete with ECU, and possibly have to code (program) your car to get some of the functionality of the SAT option.

Don't know if it's possible to have the paddle shifters with the standard shifter and ECU. Seems like you have to have the SAT shifter/ECU as well.

EV0LVE · 03-12-2012, 02:10 AM

I have asked about this before, to no avail, dealer flat out told me its not economically possible. Basically it will cost more than simply trading your car with one that has it, whatever that means.

Cquilichini · 02-13-2014, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbo335

Hi all,

has anyone done a retrofit from standard steering wheel and 8-gear automatic to paddle shift? I can not be as simple as to just replacing the steering wheel!? Some kind of wiring should be needed, right?
I drive a F07 but it should be similar on F10/11's as F01/02's.

Appreciate any input in the matter!

Robert

Edit

I found some posts on this topic and there doesn't seem to be no upgrade possibility. If someone has any other info, please share it with me.

is a possible retrofit. I just did it in my 2012 535i.

you just need to buy the steering wheel from bimmer-tech.net and they will program the car with an enclosed cable they send to you along with the steering wheel. great people to deal with.

here's a link to the item on their website: http://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-...-shift-paddles

enjoy!

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Robbo335 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 525iA Tour / 535i GT / M3 Conv Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sweden iTrader: (1)	Conversion to paddle shift Hi all, has anyone done a retrofit from standard steering wheel and 8-gear automatic to paddle shift? I can not be as simple as to just replacing the steering wheel!? Some kind of wiring should be needed, right? I drive a F07 but it should be similar on F10/11's as F01/02's. Appreciate any input in the matter! Robert Edit I found some posts on this topic and there doesn't seem to be no upgrade possibility. If someone has any other info, please share it with me. Last edited by Robbo335; 11-16-2011 at 11:47 AM..
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M5 TT Captain 169 Rep 657 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yeah me to anyone done this or got any info on it?? __________________ 540i GTR-R35, F90 M5, X3MC, RS3, RS7, M5, S7, S3, RS3, RS6, GTR R35, 996 Turbo, M5, RS6 V10, Cayenne Turbo S
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Boss330 Major General 1715 Rep 5,110 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	This topic is covered in detail for the E60/61 5-series on the "5 Series Forum". I guess the same applies to the F10/11 5-series. http://forums.5series.net/topic/5505...c-sat-retrofit So basically you will have to change the steering wheel, the Sport Automatic (SAT) shifter complete with ECU, and possibly have to code (program) your car to get some of the functionality of the SAT option. Don't know if it's possible to have the paddle shifters with the standard shifter and ECU. Seems like you have to have the SAT shifter/ECU as well.
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03-12-2012, 02:10 AM	#4
EV0LVE Captain 42 Rep 776 Posts Drives: F10 535i SG Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: So Cal iTrader: (1)	I have asked about this before, to no avail, dealer flat out told me its not economically possible. Basically it will cost more than simply trading your car with one that has it, whatever that means.
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