Aftermarket Paddle shifter selection

gameson · 01-12-2022, 11:46 PM

Please show me some of the selection. Preferably a full shifter replacement, meaning i have to transfer the electronics, instead of just sticking 3m to existing shifter. Carbon is ok, metals also ok, plastics ok too as long as it looks good and reasonably priced.

I have the M sport shifter, not the f80 shifter.

Thank you.

UhhItsANT · 01-13-2022, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gameson

Please show me some of the selection. Preferably a full shifter replacement, meaning i have to transfer the electronics, instead of just sticking 3m to existing shifter. Carbon is ok, metals also ok, plastics ok too as long as it looks good and reasonably priced.

I have the M sport shifter, not the f80 shifter.

Thank you.

I just order the kies motorsports f30 paddle shifters. Waiting for it to arrive. You gotta remove airbag to install them. Looks really nice.

boyerizm · 01-16-2022, 07:29 PM

Got these custom painted with Austin Yellow +/- from the mfg.

1QuikWS6 · 01-18-2022, 03:17 PM

I finally went with the MMR Performance billet aluminum paddles & I am very pleased with their style + looks (Dark Anthracite) + the fact they are very sturdy, do not flex at all when used so shifts are as crisp as they can get

I actually painted the + & - indents with red paint to stand out more & match my red stripe steering wheel

They mount directly to your OEM paddle modules just as OEM paddles

Have to order from Evolve Automotive out of the UK but their shipping was fast & it was only 48 from UK to US

Onizukachan · 01-20-2022, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gameson

Please show me some of the selection. Preferably a full shifter replacement, meaning i have to transfer the electronics, instead of just sticking 3m to existing shifter. Carbon is ok, metals also ok, plastics ok too as long as it looks good and reasonably priced.

I have the M sport shifter, not the f80 shifter.

Thank you.

I did the f80 paddles. Much nicer to touch and they don’t block as much of the cluster/ stalk controls depending on your seating position.

Yam_440i · 01-21-2022, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Onizukachan

I did the f80 paddles. Much nicer to touch and they don’t block as much of the cluster/ stalk controls depending on your seating position.

Are f80 paddles straight swap?

gameson · 01-21-2022, 09:16 AM

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Are f80 paddles straight swap?

Yes, you just need to swap the electronics if you just buy the paddle. It’s cheaper

TouringM3 · 01-21-2022, 09:16 PM

Tacking on to this thread ... I'm piecing together a M-Sport wheel for my F30 parts car. Would I be a complete idiot for buying these full-function paddles off ebay?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26544425056...Cclp%3A2047675

gameson · 01-21-2022, 10:55 PM

Just want to let you know that the ebay link product is not oem bmw. Oem f80 paddle is not that cheap. Hope you are aware of it.

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Tacking on to this thread ... I'm piecing together a M-Sport wheel for my F30 parts car. Would I be a complete idiot for buying these full-function paddles off ebay?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/26544425056...Cclp%3A2047675

Onizukachan · 01-24-2022, 02:47 AM

They are cheaper even of all you use if the backs off tehm, than trying to source just the back to use with true f80 paddles. You won’t use the electronics so I wouldn’t look down on anyone who bought them and used the paddle amd back… but I would absolutely not use the electronics they come with.

To answer the above question posed to me, yes. But the f80 are two piece, paddle plus back where the Msport or one piece. You have to have backs to swap over to f80 paddles, OEM or aftermarket.

Usually what you see for sale is paddle only, not back, though some aftermarket companies will include backs if you ask or will note they come with new backs… and others simply do not because their target market is M owners who don’t need them.

leew102 · 01-28-2022, 10:39 AM

These are the ones I have. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Steering...-127632-2357-0

Looks like they're out of stock now

fortythirtyfive · 01-30-2022, 08:04 PM

Great choice, I also went for the anthracite MMR paddles and used some red matt enamel paint to fill the + and -

As you commented they're super rigid and feel like pure quality.

claytonap1 · 02-01-2022, 06:45 PM

carbon

TouringM3 · 02-02-2022, 08:19 PM

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They are cheaper even of all you use if the backs off tehm, than trying to source just the back to use with true f80 paddles. You won’t use the electronics so I wouldn’t look down on anyone who bought them and used the paddle amd back… but I would absolutely not use the electronics they come with.
s will include backs if you ask or will note they come with new backs… and others simply do not because their target market is M owners who don’t need them.

That's precisely what i'm at least attempting to do, is use them for the electronics / buttons AND paddles.

I recognize it's a roll of the dice, so i'll be the champagne-tester for us all and report back on whether they work, or if i have fucked myself out of $60. Fingers crossed.

B58Driver · 02-17-2022, 07:11 PM

I currently have a M-Sport line wheel (OEM paddles equip). Have people install MMR Performance billet aluminum paddles or other paddles to the sport line wheel? I research the MMR and it fits gen 1 and 2 M-Performance wheel which looks the same as the M-Sport line wheel.

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Onizukachan Great Teacher 1086 Rep 1,305 Posts Drives: 06 e91 325ix Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: El Paso iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E91 325ix [10.00] 2006 Mini r53 JCW [0.00] 2005 Mini r53 [0.00]	They are cheaper even of all you use if the backs off tehm, than trying to source just the back to use with true f80 paddles. You won’t use the electronics so I wouldn’t look down on anyone who bought them and used the paddle amd back… but I would absolutely not use the electronics they come with. To answer the above question posed to me, yes. But the f80 are two piece, paddle plus back where the Msport or one piece. You have to have backs to swap over to f80 paddles, OEM or aftermarket. Usually what you see for sale is paddle only, not back, though some aftermarket companies will include backs if you ask or will note they come with new backs… and others simply do not because their target market is M owners who don’t need them. __________________ ‘06 e91 manual 325ix BarriqueRot over Terra (one of 1), Nav, Sport, L7 A few OEM+ mods: MTech front bumper, MSport wheel & handbrake, 4AD trim, full rear shades, more to come…
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leew102 Private First Class 83 Rep 163 Posts Drives: F30 BMW 340i xdrive Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	These are the ones I have. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3D-Steering...-127632-2357-0 Looks like they're out of stock now Attached Images
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fortythirtyfive Major 640 Rep 1,381 Posts Drives: 435i MS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: North iTrader: (0)	Great choice, I also went for the anthracite MMR paddles and used some red matt enamel paint to fill the + and - As you commented they're super rigid and feel like pure quality. __________________ 2015 435i - 401whp Scorpion catless dp, VRSF 6.5" HD FMIC, MST V2 inlet, NGK 97506, MHD Stage 2+ 102, xHP Stage 3, M Performance Exhaust (modified for valved straight thru)
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