[Olly_P]

So i've been looking into a few mods to keep me entertained over lock down 2.0 and like the idea of replacing the paddle shifters on my F36 for something a bit more sporty.

I've had a search but haven't managed to find much info on this forum on this, but found a few YouTube videos where people have fitted M2/M3/M4 paddle shifters to their F series cars. I think the paddles look really good and like the idea of OEM+

The part comes with it own electronics in the paddle (61317847610) but have also seen people swap the electronics over from their old paddles ... makes more sense after watching this YouTube video.

My question is, can I just fit the M2/M3/M4 paddle shifter as a direct swap, or does the electronic need to be swapped over from original paddles?

[NISFAN]

The M paddle modules replace the standard ones like for like. Small change but a good one. Try to get hold of the M car trim too. It's aluminium with a real leather cover rather than the plastic version.

[BIFCAIDS]

Originally Posted by Olly_P

I've had a search but haven't managed to find much info on this forum on this, but found a few YouTube videos where people have fitted M2/M3/M4 paddle shifters to their F series cars. I think the paddles look really good and like the idea of OEM+

It's good for that, this forum. Normally its people discussing how much difference 2 psi makes in their tyres driving at night when there's a full moon or what wipers to buy.

As NISFAN said, if you buy genuine paddles they're quite straightforward to swap and getting the front and back trim makes a big difference. I haven't bothered with the paddles, but I have done the trim. I managed to pick an M2 trim up for £55 and a brand new rear trim was £50. The going rate for the front trim is around £140, I think I was lucky.

[Watsey]

I bought a set of genuine M3/4 paddles via eBay for £100 (paddles, switches, wires, connected tor's) and fitted them myself.

It's more of a fiddly job rather than outright difficult. Releasing the airbag clips took me a while, as did tucking the wiring into the narrow pathways.

They feel much better than the non-M paddles - the rear surface is much better angled for the fingertips to operate them easily.

It's a good mod.

[Olly_P]

Thanks for the replies, just the info I was after

Pic of the differences in case any one stumbles accross this thread and interested

[Abzynthe]

Yep easy peasy. I swapped them on my F36, along with the wheel and M trim

[aquazi]

Originally Posted by NISFAN

The M paddle modules replace the standard ones like for like. Small change but a good one. Try to get hold of the M car trim too. It's aluminium with a real leather cover rather than the plastic version.

Proper silly question - what trim is different?

Having gone from a 435d to M4 the only difference in the wheel i have noticed are the paddles and the tricolour stiching!

[NISFAN]

Originally Posted by aquazi

Proper silly question - what trim is different?

Having gone from a 435d to M4 the only difference in the wheel i have noticed are the paddles and the tricolour stiching!

The lower spoke cover trim.

The M one has the divided spoke with aluminium centre piece. The rest is proper nappa leather covered.

In contrast, the M Sport trim is all plastic.

[B58_Touring]

Originally Posted by NISFAN

The lower spoke cover trim.

The M one has the divided spoke with aluminium centre piece. The rest is proper nappa leather covered.

In contrast, the M Sport trim is all plastic.

for what looks like a minor change, the m3 trim really makes a difference. Much better quality than the standard plastic trim

[aquazi]

Originally Posted by NISFAN

The lower spoke cover trim.

The M one has the divided spoke with aluminium centre piece. The rest is proper nappa leather covered.

In contrast, the M Sport trim is all plastic.

Shows how observant i am - as i never realised that was different to my previous car!

[japanwings]

yes, i fitted this for my 2018 F36 no problems.

[jcdub]

Will the M 3 steering trim fit the M sport steering? Does the standard M sport steering have a gap ito allow you to see through the M3 steering?

[japanwings]

Originally Posted by jcdub

Will the M 3 steering trim fit the M sport steering? Does the standard M sport steering have a gap ito allow you to see through the M3 steering?

It fits, but you need to replace the rear cover also.
parts list from what i used;

32307846029
m sport steering wheel trim front

32307848270
m sport steering wheel trim rear

61317847210
m sport paddles

32306854769
wiring harness

[AnDub]

I went for the G series paddles instead of the M ones - also a direct swap

Would also recommend getting the M trim, looks great imo

Ignore the screen, I cleaned it with the wrong stuff haha

[kitster]

Originally Posted by AnDub

I went for the G series paddles instead of the M ones - also a direct swap

Would also recommend getting the M trim, looks great imo

Ignore the screen, I cleaned it with the wrong stuff haha

I've got same G series paddles....duh of course I've got a G31. Not a big fan of them, not very solid feels like cheap plastic. My mothers face-lifted Seat Ateca has nicer feeling paddles.

[jcdub]

Originally Posted by japanwings

It fits, but you need to replace the rear cover also.
parts list from what i used;

32307846029
m sport steering wheel trim front

32307848270
m sport steering wheel trim rear

61317847210
m sport paddles

32306854769
wiring harness

Thanks for those!

[jcdub]

I bought 3D design aluminium paddles. Going to fit them tomorrw

[RENT-A-GOAT]

Originally Posted by jcdub

I bought 3D design aluminium paddles. Going to fit them tomorrw

Very nice

[jcdub]

New paddles fitted. I'm very happy with the quality and feel

[Olly_P]

Cheers for all the replies and useful info. Ended up picking up some genuine M4 paddles and electronics on eBay, fitted this morning.

Looks really good, much nicer and sporty looking than the original paddles. Really easy to fit, just followed THIS guide to remove the air bag and take the paddles off.