Paddle shifters SUCK

M4TW · 11-14-2007, 08:27 PM

Because of a "supply" issue, paddle shifters were not available on the '07 335xi introduced mid-MY. Boy am I glad because they clearly SUCK. So I almost puked today when I saw these ugly and useless steering wheel clip-ons on both the '08 335xi coupe and sedan floor models while getting my SW update. Ewwww

Does anyone else think these boy game toy joy sticks suck? Please post here. e9xer's who love them or think they're "cool" we don't need to hear from you. You can go shift your paddles or something, because I'm not bitter - nosiree Bob.

roadkillrob · 11-14-2007, 08:32 PM

I like the function, but wish they where more like the SMG or that someone would make the nice billet extensions for them!

E90RWC · 11-14-2007, 08:32 PM

You are just mad because you didn't get them.

They are cool as hell.

hwrdcur · 11-14-2007, 08:44 PM

Most people who have them love it, I have never heard anyone say they dont.

BoostedBMW · 11-14-2007, 08:46 PM

The problem isn't with the paddle shifters, its with the automatic transmission.

So, how exactly do you know that they suck if you've never used them? I guess you really didn't like the look of them.

Insider · 11-14-2007, 08:49 PM

If the auto trans and paddle shifters were any better it would be a sin.

M4TW · 11-14-2007, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

The problem isn't with the paddle shifters, its with the automatic transmission.

So, how exactly do you know that they suck if you've never used them? I guess you really didn't like the look of them.

Oh I used them all right when I test drove the 335i. I used them to shift gears fast while driving w/o having to take my hands off the wheel, useless pieces of JUNK! I'm just glad they were UNAVAILABLE 'cause then I would have got them and really HATED them. It was unbearable as it was being forced to STARE at them through the windows of those POS '08 335xi's I saw today.

Don't even get me started on that butt ugly '08 335xi coupe also an UNAVAILABLE choice in '07. I feel sorry for any foo' having to drive that ugly pile of bolts.

orientblue3 · 11-14-2007, 09:42 PM

Been hittin' the crack too hard son?

Scorviss · 11-14-2007, 09:43 PM

Wow man you better put your flame suit on, I see this getting ugly really quick...

e92phreak · 11-14-2007, 09:44 PM

They are awesome on the track! It's an advantage while tracking... don't need effort to shift using paddles.

mmm def · 11-14-2007, 09:47 PM

Someone close this thread, what's the point...

asdflkijd · 11-14-2007, 09:52 PM

hmmm sounds like someone didn't get their candy :sad0147: the paddle shifters are one of the reasons why I got the steptronic instead of the manual.. IMO they are great but yes, I wish they would have made it like the E46 M3 paddle shifters, but then again I love that I can shift up/down and drive at the same time with using only one hand... but whatever, everyone is entitled to their wrong opinion

have fun with you're new car

InfamousM3 · 11-14-2007, 09:52 PM

I guess you want everyone to feel pity for you since you did not get them.. and you want to feel better about yourself.. making it seem like it was the right choice.. thats what your looking for right?? feedback? assurance? I call that lame.

M4TW · 11-14-2007, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmm def

Someone close this thread, what's the point...

The point is to discuss how USELESS and UGLY paddler shifters are and how nobody wants them. It is as 'pointed' as any other thread.

M4TW · 11-14-2007, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by infamous335i

I guess you want everyone to feel pity for you since you did not get them.. and you want to feel better about yourself.. making it seem like it was the right choice.. thats what your looking for right?? feedback? assurance? I call that lame.

What CHOICE? they were unavailable. Good thing too.

macd1995 · 11-14-2007, 09:55 PM

Fellas, I'm pretty sure the OP is being sarcastic.

I pick up next week....

I was pleasantly surprised that they had them available on the 328 E93!

BMWE90 · 11-14-2007, 10:15 PM

I like them.

Kev · 11-14-2007, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macd1995

Fellas, I'm pretty sure the OP is being sarcastic.

I pick up next week....

I was pleasantly surprised that they had them available on the 328 E93!

Or he just had his sour grape moments.....

I agree that the paddles can be prettier like the SMG paddles but they don't look too shabby as they stand right now. After I finish with my current projects on the car (an anthracite Alcantara headliner), I'll tackle the sport steering wheel retrofit with paddles and see if they'd work on our cars.

yemski · 11-14-2007, 10:37 PM

what a hater, sounds like you are supremely bitter

BKsBimmer · 11-14-2007, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmm def

Someone close this thread, what's the point...

The point is the OP is clearly being sarcastic and you guys are swallowing the bait hook line and sinker. You're so easy

FirstClass · 11-14-2007, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macd1995

Fellas, I'm pretty sure the OP is being sarcastic.

+1

Pay attention fools and learn what sarcasm is.

335Transformer · 11-14-2007, 10:45 PM

Thank god for the manual.

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M4TW ///M Uber Alles 332 Rep 1,601 Posts Drives: '15 MW M4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: GSA iTrader: (1)	Paddle shifters SUCK Because of a "supply" issue, paddle shifters were not available on the '07 335xi introduced mid-MY. Boy am I glad because they clearly SUCK. So I almost puked today when I saw these ugly and useless steering wheel clip-ons on both the '08 335xi coupe and sedan floor models while getting my SW update. Ewwww Does anyone else think these boy game toy joy sticks suck? Please post here. e9xer's who love them or think they're "cool" we don't need to hear from you. You can go shift your paddles or something, because I'm not bitter - nosiree Bob.
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