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      03-03-2017, 07:28 AM   #51
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Very nice install on the paddle shifters. I have a 2014 335i Luxury line and am thinking about adding the paddles as well. I noticed in the DIY threads instructions that it only called for one wire connection behind the wheel and to the footwell despite needing two of those wires. I also noticed that you spotted that same detail. What did you determine the 2nd wire was used for? I haven't seen or ordered these wires and I am hoping my car (like many others) has the wire already in place in the FEM but just in case, I will order the wires anyway. I figured I would ask you to see what you found as far as the 2 wires are concerned and whether only one was needed or if you used the two to extend the connection to the footwell.

By the way, did you get the car coded for the paddles yet? If so, are you enjoying them? I had paddles in a past Corvette but never used them but I still like the idea of having them in this car.

Thanks in advance!
Like Madmortar said, the 2 wires are needed with about 18" of wire in between the 2 soldered together to make one long wire. The reason 2 are needed are for the end connections that are used at the SW and at the FEM. The first time I did it I was confused too because no one said there should be a wire in the middle to make it longer...then I figured it out...and it made it easier to do on madmortars install, since we knew what we were doing at that point! haha

I am like you...I rarely use the paddles, but I love how they look.
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