Paddle Shifters

sbottum622 · 07-27-2014, 08:13 PM

Is it possible to fit/rewire a set of the newer paddle shifters on a 2006 3.0i, so that theres one down shift and one up?

psygnosis · 07-28-2014, 12:28 AM

If it's an automatic.

sbottum622 · 07-29-2014, 10:55 PM

It is

HEY32G · 01-30-2015, 02:05 PM

Can anyone elaborate on this?

imz4n · 02-02-2015, 08:59 AM

I know that after the 04/04 build the Z4 got a universal wiring harness, and had all the connectors in place and it was as simple as getting a multi function steering wheel with shifters and it was plug and play. If you are talking about the larger paddles being added to your existing Wheel ( up sift one side and down shift on the other side ) I do believe it would be plug and play on your 06. I believe the larger paddles have only one switch, hence the one paddle for the same function left and right. I do not know for sure if the 06 has the connectors in place for a plug and play DIY, I would venture to say that most likely it is, as it is cheaper to build one harness that 3 special ones ( standard, MF, MF with paddles ). I would suggest that you pull the Steering wheel and verify connectors are there for your use. IMHO the harness is most likely there, however, iy would be set up for the standard paddle shifters ( OEM ) up/down shifting on either side.

Mirko · 02-02-2015, 09:14 AM

I did it on my 08 328i. I originally had steptronic paddle shifters and I bought DCT paddles from an M3. Take apart the steering wheel and then install. Took maybe 30min to do. Hardest part is figuring out how to get the air bag out. There are a lot of threads about it in the e90 forums section. There are also people that added the entire harness since they didn't have any paddles to begin with.

sbottum622 · 02-09-2015, 12:36 PM

Could you possible elaborate a little more on this? i.e. pricing, process, if you don't mind sharing?

07-27-2014, 08:13 PM	#1
sbottum622 Private 7 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Paddle Shifters Is it possible to fit/rewire a set of the newer paddle shifters on a 2006 3.0i, so that theres one down shift and one up?
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psygnosis Major 23 Rep 1,034 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	If it's an automatic. __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.
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sbottum622 Private 7 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	It is
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HEY32G Captain 224 Rep 770 Posts Drives: Z4 sdrive35is Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Can anyone elaborate on this?
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02-02-2015, 08:59 AM	#5
imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	I know that after the 04/04 build the Z4 got a universal wiring harness, and had all the connectors in place and it was as simple as getting a multi function steering wheel with shifters and it was plug and play. If you are talking about the larger paddles being added to your existing Wheel ( up sift one side and down shift on the other side ) I do believe it would be plug and play on your 06. I believe the larger paddles have only one switch, hence the one paddle for the same function left and right. I do not know for sure if the 06 has the connectors in place for a plug and play DIY, I would venture to say that most likely it is, as it is cheaper to build one harness that 3 special ones ( standard, MF, MF with paddles ). I would suggest that you pull the Steering wheel and verify connectors are there for your use. IMHO the harness is most likely there, however, iy would be set up for the standard paddle shifters ( OEM ) up/down shifting on either side. __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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Mirko Major 182 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: E86 Z4M, E90 328i, E84 X1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	I did it on my 08 328i. I originally had steptronic paddle shifters and I bought DCT paddles from an M3. Take apart the steering wheel and then install. Took maybe 30min to do. Hardest part is figuring out how to get the air bag out. There are a lot of threads about it in the e90 forums section. There are also people that added the entire harness since they didn't have any paddles to begin with. __________________ 08 M Coupe • Ceramic Black Fabspeed Headers • MCS 1WNR • Poly FCAB • Stoptech BBK • Vibra-Tech • Epic Tune • Apex EC7 • RPI Scoop • Eventuri • Stromung • Rogue X Pipe • Varis Diffuser • CF E92 GTS Wing • CF Roof
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sbottum622 Private 7 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Could you possible elaborate a little more on this? i.e. pricing, process, if you don't mind sharing?
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