PErformance steering with CF DCT paddles and molding installed

saurabbhatia · 03-30-2014, 12:22 PM

Wanted to share to install I did today. PErformance steering with CF DCT paddles and molding. What you guys think?

JD3 · 03-30-2014, 02:58 PM

Love that wheel. Extended paddles are a must to me.

WayneM3 · 03-30-2014, 03:49 PM

Where are the DCT paddles from? Is there enough room to grip the wheel without the paddles getting in the way? I bought the EAS paddles and removed them less than 24 hours later because there was no place for your fingers and I don't even have big fingers.

saurabbhatia · 03-30-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WayneM3

Where are the DCT paddles from? Is there enough room to grip the wheel without the paddles getting in the way? I bought the EAS paddles and removed them less than 24 hours later because there was no place for your fingers and I don't even have big fingers.

The paddles feel good and there is enough room to grip the steering wheel. Got them from jbspeed one of the vendors here.

zamboni · 03-30-2014, 06:52 PM

Nice mod love the paddles.

coloradoe92m3 · 03-30-2014, 07:49 PM

Not feel in carbon fiber.

M3 Pilot · 03-31-2014, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by WayneM3

Where are the DCT paddles from? Is there enough room to grip the wheel without the paddles getting in the way? I bought the EAS paddles and removed them less than 24 hours later because there was no place for your fingers and I don't even have big fingers.

Nearly bought extended paddles till I read some reports that there isn't enough room between the paddles and steering wheel.

tinman831 · 03-31-2014, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by WayneM3

Where are the DCT paddles from? Is there enough room to grip the wheel without the paddles getting in the way? I bought the EAS paddles and removed them less than 24 hours later because there was no place for your fingers and I don't even have big fingers.

I'm in the same boat only I haven't removed mine. It's not an issue if you like to drive with your hands are at the 10 and 2 o'clock positions but if I drive at 9 and 3 then they touch my fingers (and I have slender fingers). You can forget using gloves at the 9 and 3 spots.

to///m · 03-31-2014, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by tinman831

I'm in the same boat only I haven't removed mine. It's not an issue if you like to drive with your hands are at the 10 and 2 o'clock positions but if I drive at 9 and 3 then they touch my fingers (and I have slender fingers). You can forget using gloves at the 9 and 3 spots.

damn, i was looking at getting the IND/EAS ones but i didnt know that was an issue...

OP, wheel looks great!

///M Power-Belgium · 03-31-2014, 11:09 AM

The extended paddles are looking perfect in CF , about space for fingers i don't know !
But i miss something on your steering wheel.....Mmmm don't see the ///M badge ?

dmk08 · 03-31-2014, 11:15 AM

Ugh now I have to order a steering wheel. Thanks. :P

saurabbhatia · 03-31-2014, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The extended paddles are looking perfect in CF , about space for fingers i don't know !
But i miss something on your steering wheel.....Mmmm don't see the ///M badge ?

Thanks yes order new sticker as I replaced that trim in cf as well and the old sticker didn't come off well ;(

Jaymax85 · 03-31-2014, 12:23 PM

nice work, matches well with the preexisting CF trim

grantmax · 03-31-2014, 12:35 PM

This wheel is the best. Such an upgrade over the stock unit.

Those paddles shall not pass.

saurabbhatia · 03-31-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by zamboni

Nice mod love the paddles.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by coloradoe92m3

Not feel in carbon fiber.

To each their own

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Originally Posted by M3 Pilot

Nearly bought extended paddles till I read some reports that there isn't enough room between the paddles and steering wheel.

I be honest with you I don't seem to have an issue. I did a lot of research before I bought these. But this is only my Opinion

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Originally Posted by tinman831

I'm in the same boat only I haven't removed mine. It's not an issue if you like to drive with your hands are at the 10 and 2 o'clock positions but if I drive at 9 and 3 then they touch my fingers (and I have slender fingers). You can forget using gloves at the 9 and 3 spots.

Honestly prefer 10n2 rather then 9n3 but again I tried every angle and I have not had an issue.

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Originally Posted by to///m

damn, i was looking at getting the IND/EAS ones but i didnt know that was an issue...

OP, wheel looks great!

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

The extended paddles are looking perfect in CF , about space for fingers i don't know !
But i miss something on your steering wheel.....Mmmm don't see the ///M badge ?

Thanks, Yes going to order new ///M Badge old one didn't come off well.

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Originally Posted by dmk08

Ugh now I have to order a steering wheel. Thanks. :P

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Originally Posted by jawwadh

nice work, matches well with the preexisting CF trim

Thanks

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Originally Posted by grantmax

This wheel is the best. Such an upgrade over the stock unit.

Those paddles shall not pass.

Wheel is great, for me the Paddles passed

saurabbhatia · 03-31-2014, 12:45 PM

I also added these last week to complete my interior

IND Tri-Stitched DCT Shift knob and matching Ebrake Boot with Performance Ebrake handle

AlpineE92M3 · 03-31-2014, 12:50 PM

Damn dude you're making me jealous over here! These are all on my to do list! They look great !!

saurabbhatia · 03-31-2014, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineE92M3

Damn dude you're making me jealous over here! These are all on my to do list! They look great !!

WayneM3 · 04-08-2014, 08:32 PM

I installed the same paddles today as the OP but in gunmetal and there is a big difference between these and the EAS ones that I installed and removed in less than a day. I can fit my fingers between the wheel and paddles now so I can wrap my hands around the wheel at 10/2 or 9/3. I absolutely couldn't do that with the EAS paddles. I only drove it a short time after the install so I will post more tomorrow or the next day after some more driving.

Maybe if I get inspired I will put one EAS one on and one of these and take some pictures. I am very good at replacing them now and did this in my building driveway sitting in the driver's seat in under 30 minutes.

saurabbhatia · 04-08-2014, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by WayneM3

I installed the same paddles today as the OP but in gunmetal and there is a big difference between these and the EAS ones that I installed and removed in less than a day. I can fit my fingers between the wheel and paddles now so I can wrap my hands around the wheel at 10/2 or 9/3. I absolutely couldn't do that with the EAS paddles. I only drove it a short time after the install so I will post more tomorrow or the next day after some more driving.

Maybe if I get inspired I will put one EAS one on and one of these and take some pictures. I am very good at replacing them now and did this in my building driveway sitting in the driver's seat in under 30 minutes.

Glad it worked out for you. Let's see some pics

coloradoe92m3 · 04-08-2014, 09:00 PM

Love this wheel. I thought it was a waste initially but ended up getting it and its my favorite mod as you get to enjoy it all the time

JD3 · 04-09-2014, 01:30 PM

I have the turner extended paddles. Great pieces but I can vouch that the space is limited for your fingers. I typically only use the paddles on the track though so the tradeoff is fine by me.

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WayneM3 First Lieutenant 286 Rep 355 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (2)	I installed the same paddles today as the OP but in gunmetal and there is a big difference between these and the EAS ones that I installed and removed in less than a day. I can fit my fingers between the wheel and paddles now so I can wrap my hands around the wheel at 10/2 or 9/3. I absolutely couldn't do that with the EAS paddles. I only drove it a short time after the install so I will post more tomorrow or the next day after some more driving. Maybe if I get inspired I will put one EAS one on and one of these and take some pictures. I am very good at replacing them now and did this in my building driveway sitting in the driver's seat in under 30 minutes.
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JD3 Major 195 Rep 1,229 Posts Drives: 09 e92 M3, DCT. Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (3)	I have the turner extended paddles. Great pieces but I can vouch that the space is limited for your fingers. I typically only use the paddles on the track though so the tradeoff is fine by me.
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