▀▄ eas | First look: extended "Short Throw" DCT Shifter Paddles

tom @ eas · 01-09-2013, 02:36 PM

Putting customers first, it's rare we find the time to work on our own cars.

Now that race season's on a small hiatus, we can focus on some projects that have been on the back burner. one thing that's always irked me are the E9X M3 shifter paddles, especially on the track.

Requirements
- Extended/longer paddles for easier shift operation
- T6 Aluminum Construction
- Ergonomics: easier to reach with fingertips, shorter "throw"
- Rear pocketing for easier finger positioning
- Aggressive appearance

Improvements

1. Shorter reach/angle. IMHO, the paddles needed a shorter reach, like seen on E46 M3 models. Angling the paddle closer to the steering wheel makes shifting easier, and less obtrusive.

2. Extended length. Allows for a larger range of hand positioning on wheel's circumference, compared to OEM paddles.

3. Rear pocketing. This allows for the driver to easily find the home position for fingers at all times, especially when exiting a turn.

4. Aggressive appearance ("Bullet holes").

Now we have a shifter paddle that hints of what's under the hood, as well as a bit more user-friendly. The new feel is simply awesome on the street, can't wait until we can get back out the track.

SoCal locals, feel free to drop by and sit in the driver's seat to see what you think. We would like your feedback.

Update 2.25.13 - Completed Paddle Shifter Run now shipping!

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Here's an video of the installation procedures, for those unsure of the steps needed:

Note: Key must be in OFF position during entire installation process. If unsure, simply remove the negative battery cable.

Feel free to respond with any questions.

the infamous... · 01-09-2013, 02:42 PM

siiick, do want!

JJunkins · 01-09-2013, 03:15 PM

I'm in for a set!

GOLFFRR · 01-09-2013, 03:23 PM

Tom can you get these in any color/finish for additional cost?

Red_Bean_Bun · 01-09-2013, 03:26 PM

Looks sick ...

advans · 01-09-2013, 05:02 PM

interesting...

03BeastCharmer · 01-09-2013, 05:59 PM

I like the pockets, but not the holes or the bumps where the +/- symbols are. I've got extended paddles from another vendor, and having longer paddles is def. an enhancement you can enjoy every time you get behind the wheel. How sharp the the edges. That is one down side of the set I have if the edges are sharper than stock's rounded edges.

KEYON · 01-09-2013, 05:59 PM

Saw these in person and they felt/looked amazing. Nicely done

Nate@IND · 01-09-2013, 06:07 PM

Looking good guys

Longboarder · 01-09-2013, 10:51 PM

Love it! Can't wait to check it out next time I stop by to dyno.

Ti-Jean · 01-10-2013, 12:01 AM

Saw them today in person and thought they look and felt great

I particularly like the rear pocketing for the fingers, it gives it a real nice feel.

w00tw00t · 01-10-2013, 12:11 AM

love it but don't like the holes...

Brucewonder · 01-10-2013, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by w00tw00t

love it but don't like the holes...

common...serious....its for weight reduction 5hp gains

W/// · 01-10-2013, 09:31 AM

Batman called. He wants is batarangs back.

tom @ eas · 01-10-2013, 12:43 PM

Appreciate the feedback, everyone!

Orange fever · 01-10-2013, 03:55 PM

Nice... Tax season is coming.... Going on the list of goodies

chuxdelux · 01-10-2013, 09:31 PM

Do want...without holes.

SVH · 01-10-2013, 10:52 PM

I like them.
I'd consider a set.....

biggynuts01 · 01-10-2013, 11:04 PM

I think those look pretty trick. Very aggressive. I like them better than my Verstrabe Paddles.

Powerbeast · 01-11-2013, 10:27 AM

Sick guys looks awesome

SVH · 01-12-2013, 08:06 PM

I remember the M5 had illuminated + and- signs in their paddle shifts. That would be really cool. Also can you tint them, say titanium blue of maybe a red tint?

tom @ eas · 01-23-2013, 06:18 PM

Version 2

Notice how the paddles are contoured for for better wheel wrap, unlike OEM paddles:

01-09-2013, 02:36 PM	#1
tom @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,238 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 ESS VT2-525 Z4MC [0.00] 2011 ESS VT2-625 M3 [5.00]	▀▄ eas \| First look: extended "Short Throw" DCT Shifter Paddles Putting customers first, it's rare we find the time to work on our own cars. Now that race season's on a small hiatus, we can focus on some projects that have been on the back burner. one thing that's always irked me are the E9X M3 shifter paddles, especially on the track. Requirements - Extended/longer paddles for easier shift operation - T6 Aluminum Construction - Ergonomics: easier to reach with fingertips, shorter "throw" - Rear pocketing for easier finger positioning - Aggressive appearance Improvements 1. Shorter reach/angle. IMHO, the paddles needed a shorter reach, like seen on E46 M3 models. Angling the paddle closer to the steering wheel makes shifting easier, and less obtrusive. 2. Extended length. Allows for a larger range of hand positioning on wheel's circumference, compared to OEM paddles. 3. Rear pocketing. This allows for the driver to easily find the home position for fingers at all times, especially when exiting a turn. 4. Aggressive appearance ("Bullet holes"). Now we have a shifter paddle that hints of what's under the hood, as well as a bit more user-friendly. The new feel is simply awesome on the street, can't wait until we can get back out the track. SoCal locals, feel free to drop by and sit in the driver's seat to see what you think. We would like your feedback. Update 2.25.13 - Completed Paddle Shifter Run now shipping! ---------------------------- Here's an video of the installation procedures, for those unsure of the steps needed: Note: Key must be in OFF position during entire installation process. If unsure, simply remove the negative battery cable. Feel free to respond with any questions. __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com · web: www.europeanautosource.com · tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x22 GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM Last edited by tom @ eas; 02-27-2013 at 04:45 PM.
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01-09-2013, 05:59 PM	#7
03BeastCharmer Major Drives: 03 M5, '13, 88 & 97 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 1,380 iTrader: (2)	I like the pockets, but not the holes or the bumps where the +/- symbols are. I've got extended paddles from another vendor, and having longer paddles is def. an enhancement you can enjoy every time you get behind the wheel. How sharp the the edges. That is one down side of the set I have if the edges are sharper than stock's rounded edges. __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery 9/4 Wife's: E39 M5, E36 M3, E30 M3 Gone: E86 M Coupe
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01-09-2013, 03:15 PM	#3
JJunkins M3GAHTZ Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 216 iTrader: (0)	I'm in for a set!
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01-09-2013, 03:26 PM	#5
Red_Bean_Bun Captain Drives: E92 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 671 iTrader: (2)	Looks sick ...
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01-09-2013, 10:51 PM	#10
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01-10-2013, 12:01 AM	#11
Ti-Jean Private First Class Drives: 08 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 133 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW E90 M3 [4.50]	Saw them today in person and thought they look and felt great I particularly like the rear pocketing for the fingers, it gives it a real nice feel.
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01-10-2013, 12:11 AM	#12
w00tw00t Major Drives: 2013 Z06 & 2013 E92 M3 AW Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,467 iTrader: (11)	love it but don't like the holes...
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01-10-2013, 12:43 PM	#15
tom @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,238 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 ESS VT2-525 Z4MC [0.00] 2011 ESS VT2-625 M3 [5.00]	Appreciate the feedback, everyone! __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com · web: www.europeanautosource.com · tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x22 GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM
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01-10-2013, 09:31 PM	#17
chuxdelux Captain Drives: 2005 e46 m3, 2013 Jetta TDI Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Honolulu,HI Posts: 624 iTrader: (1)	Do want...without holes.
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01-10-2013, 10:52 PM	#18
SVH Private Drives: 2011 M3 e93 VT-2 650 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	I like them. I'd consider a set.....
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01-10-2013, 11:04 PM	#19
biggynuts01 Captain Drives: E92 M3 SG coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 955 iTrader: (3)	I think those look pretty trick. Very aggressive. I like them better than my Verstrabe Paddles. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 SG DCT - AA Filter, JL Audio 600/6, CDT Audio, Verstraβe Paddles, ECS SS, BMW Performance Spoiler, MH race studs, BMW GTS wheels, Stoptech ST40 BBK, MR Exhaust, BPM Tune, LTBMW 1M Bumper, MotoGP Lip, Euro MDM & DCT, LCI's , KW CS, TMS Soild Diff Mounts, MRF solid subframe mounts.
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01-11-2013, 10:27 AM	#20
Powerbeast Major General Drives: E90 M3 Dakar Yellow Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,189 iTrader: (4)	Sick guys looks awesome
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01-12-2013, 08:06 PM	#21
SVH Private Drives: 2011 M3 e93 VT-2 650 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	I remember the M5 had illuminated + and- signs in their paddle shifts. That would be really cool. Also can you tint them, say titanium blue of maybe a red tint?
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01-23-2013, 06:18 PM	#22
tom @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 9,238 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 ESS VT2-525 Z4MC [0.00] 2011 ESS VT2-625 M3 [5.00]	Version 2 Notice how the paddles are contoured for for better wheel wrap, unlike OEM paddles: __________________ Tom G. \| european auto source (eas) email: tom@europeanautosource.com · web: www.europeanautosource.com · tel 866.669.0705 · ca: 714.369.8524 x22 GET DAILY UPDATES ON OUR BLOG · FACEBOOK · YOUTUBE · FLICKR · INSTAGRAM
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