Aftermarket paddle shifters?

[h4nh]

Any vendors that make extended paddle shifters for f10 m5? Oem paddles are tiny and I wish they made them stationary like lambo/ Ferrari.

[Pazzo009]

This question has been asked and unfortunately it cannot be done. I wish I could change them too.

[Warehouser]

I ordered a set through TID styling a few months ago and received them. Unfortunately they were for an E60. They have since redesigned them for the F10 M5 and mine are on the way. I will post pic's after they are installed

http://www.tidstyling.com/shop/step1...20120410032642

[Danmar]

Agree the shifters are too small. E60 ones were better.

[Pazzo009]

Originally Posted by Warehouser

I ordered a set through TID styling a few months ago and received them. Unfortunately they were for an E60. They have since redesigned them for the F10 M5 and mine are on the way. I will post pic's after they are installed

http://www.tidstyling.com/shop/step1...20120410032642

WTF!!! I can't believe this news did not make it to the forums sooner. How much and what is the turn around time?

[Pazzo009]

Nevermind-ordered

[Paragongja]

Exciting news. PLease post pics after install.

[Rob///M5]

Also interested to see the install. I'm not sure the TID redesign works for the F10 stylistically. There's a lot going on.

I was really interested in doing this until I learned how to drive properly now I think the stock size is fine. My only complaint is that they look like a 328i. The M6 paddles are nice because they are unique.

[PatrickC23]

I used to laugh wen I read posts about this, then I got the M5 and realized the same thing. They are too small, you're forced to hold the wheel much lower.

I actually like these paddles, would like to see them installed, but might look good for those with aluminum trim.

[M54ccibo]

Originally Posted by Rob///M5

Also interested to see the install. I'm not sure the TID redesign works for the F10 stylistically. There's a lot going on.

I was really interested in doing this until I learned how to drive properly now I think the stock size is fine. My only complaint is that they look like a 328i. The M6 paddles are nice because they are unique.

Bingo! 9 and 3, FTW!

[PatrickC23]

Originally Posted by M54ccibo

Bingo! 9 and 3, FTW!

I was taught 10 and 2, but thats only a slight adjustment.

[M54ccibo]

Originally Posted by PatrickC23

I was taught 10 and 2, but thats only a slight adjustment.

Me too. But then I went to school and 9/3 was asked of us - with good reason. The most steering input without repositioning the hands is at 9/3. So I tried it, now I would never go back.

Believe it or not it was hard getting used to it though, but now it is second nature.

[h4nh]

Originally Posted by Rob///M5

Also interested to see the install. I'm not sure the TID redesign works for the F10 stylistically. There's a lot going on.

I was really interested in doing this until I learned how to drive properly now I think the stock size is fine. My only complaint is that they look like a 328i. The M6 paddles are nice because they are unique.

Yeah I'm not sure how the lighting would match with the interior. I would prefer something like this:

[mgent]

10/2 is driving school teachings, 9/3 is racing school teachings - it gives you the broadest turn of the wheel without taking your hands off.... having said that, there shouldn't be much shifting going on mid-turn anyways, especially on one sharp enough you'd have to take a hand off the wheel...

[wisesoul]

Whoa those TID paddles look pretty good! If and when they come leather wrapped or in gloss black, count me in!

[itsme123]

Originally Posted by PatrickC23

I was taught 10 and 2, but thats only a slight adjustment.

I go for the 12 O' Clock low rider position. It works well for road, race and drift! Plus it leaves my other hand free to do what ever i want!

[bimmer-boy]

Am i right in thinking the new lci m5 with the m6 steering wheel will have the same m6 style shifters??

maybe it might be retro fitted after its out..

[M54ccibo]

Originally Posted by itsme123

I go for the 12 O' Clock low rider position. It works well for road, race and drift! Plus it leaves my other hand free to do what ever i want!

"Gangsta Lean"

[Pazzo009]

Does anyone know if the install will offer much difficulty? I'm awaiting response from a BMW tech I know, but has anyone been in there and removed a paddle, and based on what these look like, can you tell me any useful info?

Thank you

[Warehouser]

Originally Posted by aculeg87

Does anyone know if the install will offer much difficulty? I'm awaiting response from a BMW tech I know, but has anyone been in there and removed a paddle, and based on what these look like, can you tell me any useful info?

Thank you

It's pretty easy, I've had my wheel off a few times. I used the below vid. It will take a few tries to remove the airbag cover. The paddles are held on by torx screws. Just remember which way the wires are routed when you put it back on (I took a few before pic's).

[ColdList]

Yeah,, after driving our new F12 M6 for a few days I realized how much I like the paddle shifters (and the entire wheel in fact) better than my F10. I am swapping out the whole thing!