[anelson524]

Order a set of M6 paddles for my F30 a couple weeks ago. Got my car back from the shop today after 5 months of in and out. New steering rack and roof dents fixed the car is back to brand new.

Anyway as soon as I got home I put the paddles on, took all of 30 minutes. I will add a small write up later if any are interested it was very simple and well worth.

[CPWINCH]

dope. i want to do this

[PabloK]

Looking towards your write up.

I have the paddles but didn't get around to installing.

do you have to remove the airbag?

[anelson524]

Originally Posted by PabloK

Looking towards your write up.

I have the paddles but didn't get around to installing.

do you have to remove the airbag?

Yes you do.

But long story short, remove the airbag and the screw holding the paddle in place. Instead of actually removing the paddles entirely components and all, just use the existing connections. One small cylindrical pin holds the connection to the paddle. Just push it out and replace the paddles themselves only not the electronic connections.

I did it this way because it was easier than trying to remove the connections from the existing F30 paddles and I had read on some forums that using the connections that come with the M6 paddles may result in the + paddle shifting down and vice versa with the - paddle. Not sure if this was true to mine because I used the existing F30 connections.

[carzaddict]

those paddles are so much nicer.

[anelson524]

Originally Posted by carzaddict

those paddles are so much nicer.

And only $70 shipped off of eBay

Was going to post a link to them, the seller had a few sets he was selling but it appears he sold out.

[F87_LCI]

Roof dents??? Some big ass cats/racoons in your 'hood?

[Bamsterman68]

Those aren't authentic BMW, are they?

[anelson524]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

Roof dents??? Some big ass cats/racoons in your 'hood?

My friend drove my car over a curb around ~40 mph and the roof caved in by the sunroof. The insurance people said this happens all the time in weak spots on the roof with a strong enough impact.

Originally Posted by Bamsterman68

Those aren't authentic BMW, are they?

Yes they are, I bought them used but they look perfect.

[F87_LCI]

I think you meant your "ex" friend, lol! I hope you punched him/her in the ovaries for that one.

[Bamsterman68]

Is there a part number the seller provided? I work for a BMW dealership and I'm curious how he sold those at such a low cost

[EG-F30]

How is the feel of the m6 paddles ? Is the clicking input sharper on them like pistol trigger ?

[anelson524]

Originally Posted by Bamsterman68

Is there a part number the seller provided? I work for a BMW dealership and I'm curious how he sold those at such a low cost

Part number is 61317847210, like I previously mentioned they were used.

Originally Posted by EG-F30

How is the feel of the m6 paddles ? Is the clicking input sharper on them like pistol trigger ?

Tbh I didn't really even get a chance to drive with them yet. I installed them when I got home and my fiancee took my car to work this morning so I could take her loaner in and pick her car up.

[anelson524]

Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

I think you meant your "ex" friend, lol! I hope you punched him/her in the ovaries for that one.

Sadly it was actually a lifelong friend so we are still friends. The total bill in damages alone ended up being around $10,500 but that also included a nice new set of HRE FF01s for me That amount doesn't include cost for a loaner for about 3 months either.

[carlos@velosdesignwerks]

looks dope

[Bamsterman68]

Even for used, thats a great price! Dealer cost on them is $500

[USC2000]

Nice. Seems like a cool mod, but not for $500. May need to start looking for some used ones.

[Tåst]

Originally Posted by anelson524

Yes you do.

But long story short, remove the airbag and the screw holding the paddle in place. Instead of actually removing the paddles entirely components and all, just use the existing connections. One small cylindrical pin holds the connection to the paddle. Just push it out and replace the paddles themselves only not the electronic connections.

Before you touch airbag you should remove battery cables and wait 15-30minutes.

[frenchfries]

more info on this! Need DIY ASAP!