New Paddles Installed...

Brian0473 · 05-10-2014, 01:38 PM

I decided to take a chance and I ordered some aluminum paddles from Creative Motoring via an Ebay buy-it-now ad. I figured for $90 I couldn't lose, well, more than $90.

Install was uneventful as I was already familiar with the procedure to remove/reinstall the steering wheel. I lollygagged a bit and it took me 20 minutes start to finish.

I was tempted to go with carbon fiber but thought the aluminum went better with my current interior trim.

I would recommend these to anyone looking for a relatively inexpensive alternative to some of the higher end brands.

Side by side comparison.

View from the back

Installed!

nicebraces · 05-10-2014, 01:54 PM

Looks great!! Thanks for sharing!!

s85e90 · 05-10-2014, 02:29 PM

Looks great! Wonder where the difference in cost is to the vendor ones? (nothing)

Deeps · 05-10-2014, 04:42 PM

Amazing buddy!

WinterSoldier · 05-10-2014, 07:04 PM

Love it! Does the wheel have to come off to install?

Datsik · 05-10-2014, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by WinterSoldier

Love it! Does the wheel have to come off to install?

I just installed these in my car about 2 months ago, they feel so much better compared to the OEM ones. You don't have to take the steering wheel off to install these. All you have to do is remove the airbag, unscrew the paddles, disconnect them, and they will slide out the back of the steering wheel. Just make sure you don't lose the little metal balls (can't think of the name) inside when you take them apart.

Brian0473 · 05-10-2014, 08:57 PM

Ditto what Datsik said. Since I was only one bolt away from having the wheel off I figured I would do that which allowed me to do the work on my bench.

Stronie · 05-10-2014, 09:14 PM

Nice set up.

tiemedown · 05-10-2014, 09:21 PM

Looks good!

4er_Meister · 05-15-2014, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian0473

I decided to take a chance and I ordered some aluminum paddles from Creative Motoring via an Ebay buy-it-now ad. I figured for $90 I couldn't lose, well, more than $90.

Install was uneventful as I was already familiar with the procedure to remove/reinstall the steering wheel. I lollygagged a bit and it took me 20 minutes start to finish.

I was tempted to go with carbon fiber but thought the aluminum went better with my current interior trim.

I would recommend these to anyone looking for a relatively inexpensive alternative to some of the higher end brands.

Side by side comparison.

View from the back

Installed!

Sweet! Those are nice paddles!

Bavarian Beast · 05-17-2014, 03:50 PM

Can you take a pic where your air bag release slots are on the wheel? Yeah, I've seen other posts, but they don't seem to line up with mine somehow...

Someone? · 05-17-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bavarian Beast

Can you take a pic where your air bag release slots are on the wheel? Yeah, I've seen other posts, but they don't seem to line up with mine somehow...

check youtube, theres some good videos on it.

Brian0473 · 05-17-2014, 08:42 PM

I don't think I can take pics any better than those I've seen in other posts. Use your finger tip and press around back there and you'll find the holes. Or wrap a piece of electric tape around a medium flat head and gently poke around.

miringrains · 05-18-2014, 10:42 AM

Wait so I can do this without removing the steering wheel?

Brian0473 · 05-18-2014, 11:22 AM

Yep. I took the wheel off because I thought it was honestly easier to work on it on a bench than to mess with it still installed. You can do this without removing the wheel though, no problem. Either way you need to follow the airbag removal DIY.

miringrains · 05-18-2014, 12:08 PM

Do you need to take the trim off still?

Brian0473 · 05-18-2014, 01:51 PM

No. Just the paddle assembly in the back. It's pretty obvious when you get in there what you'll need to do.

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Brian0473 Lieutenant 31 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2010 SSII DCT Coupe Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (8)	New Paddles Installed... I decided to take a chance and I ordered some aluminum paddles from Creative Motoring via an Ebay buy-it-now ad. I figured for $90 I couldn't lose, well, more than $90. Install was uneventful as I was already familiar with the procedure to remove/reinstall the steering wheel. I lollygagged a bit and it took me 20 minutes start to finish. I was tempted to go with carbon fiber but thought the aluminum went better with my current interior trim. I would recommend these to anyone looking for a relatively inexpensive alternative to some of the higher end brands. Side by side comparison. View from the back Installed! __________________ No toys right now... My old M3:
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Brian0473 Lieutenant 31 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2010 SSII DCT Coupe Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (8)	Ditto what Datsik said. Since I was only one bolt away from having the wheel off I figured I would do that which allowed me to do the work on my bench. __________________ No toys right now... My old M3:
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Brian0473 Lieutenant 31 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2010 SSII DCT Coupe Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (8)	I don't think I can take pics any better than those I've seen in other posts. Use your finger tip and press around back there and you'll find the holes. Or wrap a piece of electric tape around a medium flat head and gently poke around. __________________ No toys right now... My old M3:
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Brian0473 Lieutenant 31 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2010 SSII DCT Coupe Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (8)	Yep. I took the wheel off because I thought it was honestly easier to work on it on a bench than to mess with it still installed. You can do this without removing the wheel though, no problem. Either way you need to follow the airbag removal DIY. __________________ No toys right now... My old M3:
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Brian0473 Lieutenant 31 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 2010 SSII DCT Coupe Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (8)	No. Just the paddle assembly in the back. It's pretty obvious when you get in there what you'll need to do. __________________ No toys right now... My old M3:
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