Be the 1st X5 in the U.S. to have cool paddle shifters installed - Page 4

Barcius · #1 11-08-2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jasonrhcastle

So, since I have a Sport X5 4.8, would I need a new steering wheel? I believe anyone that did this would require a new steering wheel as the standard wheell (sport or not) doesn't have slots for the paddle shifters. I would be interested in this mod, but not is it is more than $1200 or so.

J

You are absolutely right. You will need the a new steering wheel with the slots for the paddle shifters, but you will not need the airbag since yours will work with the new steering wheel.

Redridge · #2 11-09-2009, 11:16 PM

reviving an old thread..... any new developement on this? I would love to have the x6 shifter paddles.

Why cant we just wire the paddles in parallel with the limit switches of the step up/down on the shifter on the console? Anyone have schematics of the sensors of the step up/down shifter? The only thing I can think of why this mod isnt possible is that the limit switches are not mechanical switches and are more proximity type switch that steps the signal down to low voltage.....

Would be a sweet mod to have for the e70 folks...

watrob · #3 11-10-2009, 12:41 AM

Hi Redridge,

Read my thread above yours, it answers the question. When the X5 M comes out you may have a chance then to put paddle shift steering wheel on then!

Redridge · #4 11-10-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by watrob

Hi Redridge,

Read my thread above yours, it answers the question. When the X5 M comes out you may have a chance then to put paddle shift steering wheel on then!

Dont know about the M in OZ, but its already here in the states.... I think utilizing the shifter in the x6 would be the same as using the M.... its prob the same setup w/o the M logo on the wheel.

watrob · #5 11-10-2009, 01:12 AM

Once the M was released that meant the software code is now available for the X5 to have a paddle shifter. Not only do you deed the steering wheel with paddles but you need the steering wheel module as well so in has physical connections to the paddles.

Then you have to upload the software code for it to know it has a steering module 255 and not the other standard steering module.

So now you can buy the steering wheel, the module to connect the steering wheel and the code is available. The problem is now is how are you going get the code for it to be uploaded. When ever your X5 gets re-coded they enters your VIN number into the computer which is connected to BMW direct, the computer knows what software codes to upload as it corresponds them to your VIN number when your car was manufactured.

This mean someone has to manually add the code for 255 to your upload, I don't think your average BMW service tech will have the clearance to do this or even have the brains to do it.

Unless this becomes a spare parts option or an upgrade that the dealer can install I don't think its going to happen real soon.

Redridge · #6 11-10-2009, 10:16 AM

wow, thats alot of work...

The funny thing is... the steptronic is already there on the center column. All you really need to do is to duplicate the sensors the the shifter has that tells the tranny to step up/down.... gonna look into this further. Im sure there are simpler way to do this besides adding modules and reflashes.... There should be a way to do this mod the same/similar way the E53 guys are doing it.

NY-4.8IS · #7 01-03-2011, 04:26 PM

Any updates? I had the M3 paddle shift tri color steering wheel in my E53 4.8iS. I miss it.

Tim W. · #8 01-03-2011, 07:54 PM

I had this in my 4.8 and loved it to. I would do it in a heartbeat for my E70

Hosse · #9 07-04-2011, 05:45 AM

Anyone got the partnumber for this 255 module?:-) Got the stearingwheel in place, but the paddles doesnt work offcourse..

Does anyone know if its the same problem with heating? If the car doesnt have heating, will it work if I retrofit a wheel with heating? This is on an 2009 30DA pre-facellift.

watrob · #10 07-04-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hosse

Anyone got the partnumber for this 255 module?:-) Got the stearingwheel in place, but the paddles doesnt work offcourse..

Does anyone know if its the same problem with heating? If the car doesnt have heating, will it work if I retrofit a wheel with heating? This is on an 2009 30DA pre-facellift.

Even if you get the part number & install the module how are you going to code it to work. The X5 does not have the code in its firmware to be activated, only the X6 has it.

When they hook you X5 onto the computer they put the Vin number in and the firmware is downloaded from the mainframe computer into your X5. So you have to get someone who is very, very smart to get the module code and download it and then upload it into your X5,

Not even the major tunning companies of X5's have even done it, I have checked about a year ago. You will need to have a dealer onside who is willing to have one of their Techs spend some time on it and try to incorporate the module code.

The X5 M has paddles, and getting the module code may work as it still has the same gearbox as your 2009 model.