[stealth70mde]

It took me between 30-40 minutes to install the MMR paddles.

The hardest part was being able to push the pins to release the springs that are holding the airbag.
For some reason, even with the battery disconnected, I was constantly seeing the picture in my mind that the airbag would blow up in my face...

I was not able to figure out a way to unclip the connectors of the paddle shifters so I had to work with them still attached by pulling a little on the wire holding them. I had to work behind the wheel, between the wheel spokes, not an ideal position.

In the end, it went well. The instruction video of MMR really helped although there are some differences on the M5 vs the car they used in the video.

[pcai]

Originally Posted by Fantastic 5

Do you guys think a dealer would do the install?

Yea, expect to pay for half an hour labor.

[Jocko78]

Originally Posted by pcai

I have a pair of those exact autotecknic dry carbon paddles in my car. It's pretty stiff (maybe a slight hint of flex), but you can definitely get it to shift if you pull at the very ends of the paddles.

These paddles are very nice (and they better be for that price tag), but I've been eyeing the MMR paddles. https://www.evolvetuning.us/mmr-perf...ing-wheel.html
While carbon is nice to look at, they feel just like a plastic material, and these MMR ones look nice and big, and the feel of them in the hand must be great.

Wow very reasonable price on the paddles you recommended... look rock solid, I was considering the new M paddles but those are 700, bit much. I will check these out, thanks for the feedback.

[Crumbs]

Just doesnt make sense why M5Cs dont come with the same shifters as on the new M3/4Cs

[The5rivers]

Originally Posted by Crumbs

Just doesnt make sense why M5Cs dont come with the same shifters as on the new M3/4Cs

My thoughts exactly, but at least they fit. They are cheaper on some of the OEM sites, but there are also good alternatives too. I am debating.

[pcai]

Originally Posted by The5rivers

My thoughts exactly, but at least they fit. They are cheaper on some of the OEM sites, but there are also good alternatives too. I am debating.

The backs of the new M3 carbon paddles are rubber (by design). If you want the best feel in the hand, get metal paddles. Also most aftermarket designs are still larger than the new BMW carbon paddles.

[freshxdough]

Originally Posted by pcai

The backs of the new M3 carbon paddles are rubber (by design). If you want the best feel in the hand, get metal paddles. Also most aftermarket designs are still larger than the new BMW carbon paddles.

The new M3 paddles are not rubber on the back, contrary to what they look like. They are indeed plastic.

[MBBM5]

Originally Posted by freshxdough

The new M3 paddles are not rubber on the back, contrary to what they look like. They are indeed plastic.

I don't have a pic of the back but pretty sure they are rubber on the back. They look fantastic and actually felt great with that bit of traction.

[freshxdough]

Originally Posted by MBBM5

I don't have a pic of the back but pretty sure they are rubber on the back. They look fantastic and actually felt great with that bit of traction.

If it's rubber, it's the most plasticy non grippy rubber in the world.

[MBBM5]

Originally Posted by freshxdough

If it's rubber, it's the most plasticy non grippy rubber in the world.

Did you actually feel the back of them? Certainly felt like rubber or something with similar grip to me.

[pcai]

Originally Posted by freshxdough

If it's rubber, it's the most plasticy non grippy rubber in the world.

I felt them irl and I thought they were rubber but they weren't exactly grippy. But it's the same difference whether they're rubber or plastic or even fully carbon fiber like my autotecknic ones-they just won't give you the same touch experience as a set of nice metal paddles.

[Eman15]

Honestly, don't pay the dealer to instal these. I almost did that but decided to give it a try and it was really straightforward.

I went with the 3D design set on my M5C and I'm really happy with them so far.

[freshxdough]

Originally Posted by MBBM5

Did you actually feel the back of them? Certainly felt like rubber or something with similar grip to me.

I did yes. I feel them every day because I have them on my wheel. Not sure how to show a picture of them being plastic. But I can definitely flick them with my nail and hear a plastic noise.

[freshxdough]

Originally Posted by pcai

I felt them irl and I thought they were rubber but they weren't exactly grippy. But it's the same difference whether they're rubber or plastic or even fully carbon fiber like my autotecknic ones-they just won't give you the same touch experience as a set of nice metal paddles.

They are in fact real carbon. I like them because they're very large and provide a lot of real estate

[pcai]

Originally Posted by freshxdough

They are in fact real carbon. I like them because they're very large and provide a lot of real estate

I never said the new M paddles aren't carbon. I know they're carbon, and just added the red piece on the back on top of the carbon intentionally, while other paddles like autotecknic don't have anything other than the carbon on the back, but at the end of the day carbon fiber feels just like smooth plastic to the hand.

[Marcuswleung]

Originally Posted by KASM3

I love mine

heyy I am just wondering are the carbon trims on the steering wheel from m performance? Thank you!

[Jocko78]

Originally Posted by Marcuswleung

heyy I am just wondering are the carbon trims on the steering wheel from m performance? Thank you!

Yes they should be. I bought the carbon version and its M performance.

[pcai]

Originally Posted by Marcuswleung

heyy I am just wondering are the carbon trims on the steering wheel from m performance? Thank you!

Nah the ones in the picture aren't m performance. M performance trim don't have a hole down the middle and it will say "m performance" down the middle in a matte carbon finish.

[Jocko78]

Originally Posted by pcai

Nah the ones in the picture aren't m performance. M performance trim don't have a hole down the middle and it will say "m performance" down the middle in a matte carbon finish.

You are correct! My bad, just went and looked, no hole and says M Performance.

[freshxdough]

Originally Posted by pcai

I never said the new M paddles aren't carbon. I know they're carbon, and just added the red piece on the back on top of the carbon intentionally, while other paddles like autotecknic don't have anything other than the carbon on the back, but at the end of the day carbon fiber feels just like smooth plastic to the hand.

Double checked the paddles on my way home today, definitely plastic on the red portion.

[Marcuswleung]

Originally Posted by pcai

Nah the ones in the picture aren't m performance. M performance trim don't have a hole down the middle and it will say "m performance" down the middle in a matte carbon finish.

thanks! I am looking to change my steering wheel trim to carbon fibre! Any recommendations as to which one I should get? I can't seem to find the options online!

[pcai]

Originally Posted by Marcuswleung

thanks! I am looking to change my steering wheel trim to carbon fibre! Any recommendations as to which one I should get? I can't seem to find the options online!

autotecknic makes them just like the one in the pic. Normal glossy carbon fibre retaining the hole in the middle, but only downside is the M logo on the bottom is not present on the autotecknic ones.