Evolve E90 E92 E93 M3 Aluminium Paddle Shifters

Imran@Evolve · 06-16-2021, 09:17 AM

With the success of our F Series DCT Paddles it was only right that we made some for the E9X M3 as it is still a very popular platform for us.

I always wanted to create some OEM + that was in line with the design of the current interior so when we bought our current Japan Red E92 M3 the time was right!

Here is what we have come up with.

Titanium Anodised Finish

Black Anodised Finish

Comparison

Closer look, installation instructions and installed view video.

Available from us and our friends at IND.

JJH · 06-17-2021, 06:01 PM

I received my set (in titanium finish) in the mail a couple of days ago. I have to say the quality is as good as it gets - well done to EVOLVE! Installation is my weekend project.

M43S7RO · 06-17-2021, 10:28 PM

Any plans for making them in carbon?

FrozenE92M3 · 06-18-2021, 12:41 AM

Yeah... I don't buy parts with the manufacturers logo on them right in my face unless the manufacturer takes a hit on the price for me advertising their product.

If these were truly OEM+ they would have no branding on them.

But other than that they look decent. I'll stick with my Autotecknik carbon paddles with no logo.

Imran@Evolve · 06-18-2021, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJH

I received my set (in titanium finish) in the mail a couple of days ago. I have to say the quality is as good as it gets - well done to EVOLVE! Installation is my weekend project.

Thanks! Glad you like them.

Share some pictures when you install them.

Imran@Evolve · 06-18-2021, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by M43S7RO

Any plans for making them in carbon?

No plans for carbon at the moment. We haven't received many requests for them.

JRob23 · 06-20-2021, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrozenE92M3

Yeah... I don't buy parts with the manufacturers logo on them right in my face unless the manufacturer takes a hit on the price for me advertising their product.

If these were truly OEM+ they would have no branding on them.

But other than that they look decent. I'll stick with my Autotecknik carbon paddles with no logo.

Same damn page.

jradon · 06-21-2021, 02:56 AM

The titanium finish looks very premium. Love it.

Imran@Evolve · 07-01-2021, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jradon

The titanium finish looks very premium. Love it.

Thanks!

JJH · 07-13-2021, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Share some pictures when you install them.

Paddles installed along with a new alcantara M Performance wheel. What an upgrade these are! As for the paddles, they are certainly premium in look and most importantly feel & finish. My touch was the '+' and '-' filled in with gloss red enamel before fitting.

markymark84 · 07-17-2021, 09:41 AM

looks great! Will be ordering!

Imran@Evolve · 07-19-2021, 03:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJH

Paddles installed along with a new alcantara M Performance wheel. What an upgrade these are! As for the paddles, they are certainly premium in look and most importantly feel & finish. My touch was the '+' and '-' filled in with gloss red enamel before fitting.

Thanks for sharing! Look great

RD1M3 · 08-28-2021, 03:27 PM

Any installed pics of the black option?

Imran@Evolve · 09-06-2021, 08:06 AM

Black option installed. Sorry for the delay the first batch had sold out on pre order before we could get marketing pictures.

Evolve E9x DCT Paddles - Black by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr

pjk380 · 09-13-2021, 02:36 PM

I finally got around to installing the Evolve black DCT paddles that I ordered a couple months ago. Fit and finish of the paddles is top notch. When I first saw photos of them I wasnt sure I really liked the shape of them. Now that they are installed I am very happy I bought them! I think they add an additional flare to the interior of our cars. As usual Evolve has come thru with another great item for the E9x platform.

Daniel T · 10-11-2021, 11:08 PM

How close are the paddles to the steering wheel?

I currently have the Pedal Haus paddle shifters and I feel it's too close to the steering wheel. It's hard to get a good grip on the wheel. Thanks.

pjk380 · 10-14-2021, 01:54 PM

The paddles are approx. 5/8” away from the steering wheel. If I wrap my fingers all the way around the steering wheel, my knuckles will touch the paddles. However, I don’t drive that way. I hold onto the steering wheel with a couple fingers stretched out and loosely rest on the paddles, if that makes any sense. For me it’s a very natural way to hold the wheel and use the paddles. I never once thought the paddles were placed too close or too far away to comfortably use them while still holding onto the steering wheel. I find the position of the Evolve paddles very comfortable and neutral.

I used to have the carbon Autotecknic paddles, while those worked fine, I’m finding I now prefer the Evolve paddles.

Daniel T · 10-15-2021, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjk380

The paddles are approx. 5/8” away from the steering wheel. If I wrap my fingers all the way around the steering wheel, my knuckles will touch the paddles. However, I don’t drive that way. I hold onto the steering wheel with a couple fingers stretched out and loosely rest on the paddles, if that makes any sense. For me it’s a very natural way to hold the wheel and use the paddles. I never once thought the paddles were placed too close or too far away to comfortably use them while still holding onto the steering wheel. I find the position of the Evolve paddles very comfortable and neutral.

I used to have the carbon Autotecknic paddles, while those worked fine, I’m finding I now prefer the Evolve paddles.

Thanks for the info. I went ahead and ordered a set.

JJH · 10-19-2021, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel T

How close are the paddles to the steering wheel?

I currently have the Pedal Haus paddle shifters and I feel it's too close to the steering wheel. It's hard to get a good grip on the wheel. Thanks.

I am a little late to your request nonetheless I will say I switched out from the Pedal Haus paddles to the Evolve. I find them more comfortable to use and seem to have a little bit more room than the PH versions. I hope they work out for you, I’m certainly happy I made the switch.

Daniel T · 10-19-2021, 09:53 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Good to hear that you find this more comfortable than the Pedal Haus.

Imran@Evolve · 07-08-2022, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JJH

I am a little late to your request nonetheless I will say I switched out from the Pedal Haus paddles to the Evolve. I find them more comfortable to use and seem to have a little bit more room than the PH versions. I hope they work out for you, I’m certainly happy I made the switch.

Thanks for your feedback!

They have been very popular.

06-16-2021, 09:17 AM	#1
Imran@Evolve BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 5364 Rep 3,789 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bedfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	Evolve E90 E92 E93 M3 Aluminium Paddle Shifters With the success of our F Series DCT Paddles it was only right that we made some for the E9X M3 as it is still a very popular platform for us. I always wanted to create some OEM + that was in line with the design of the current interior so when we bought our current Japan Red E92 M3 the time was right! Here is what we have come up with. Titanium Anodised Finish Black Anodised Finish Comparison Closer look, installation instructions and installed view video. Available from us and our friends at IND. Last edited by Imran@Evolve; 06-18-2021 at 06:07 AM..
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FrozenE92M3 Banned 432 Rep 235 Posts Drives: Frozen White Edition E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Yeah... I don't buy parts with the manufacturers logo on them right in my face unless the manufacturer takes a hit on the price for me advertising their product. If these were truly OEM+ they would have no branding on them. But other than that they look decent. I'll stick with my Autotecknik carbon paddles with no logo.
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jradon Private 18 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 2series Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: SC iTrader: (0)	The titanium finish looks very premium. Love it.
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RD1M3 First Lieutenant 57 Rep 384 Posts Drives: '11 JZB E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Charlotte iTrader: (0)	Any installed pics of the black option? __________________ '11 Jerez Black DCT E92 M3 - IND \| MPE \| KW HAS \| Forgestar F14 \| Mode Carbon V1 FRP
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Imran@Evolve BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 5364 Rep 3,789 Posts Drives: All of them Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bedfordshire UK iTrader: (0)	Black option installed. Sorry for the delay the first batch had sold out on pre order before we could get marketing pictures. Evolve E9x DCT Paddles - Black by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E9x DCT Paddles - Black by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E9x DCT Paddles - Black by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E9x DCT Paddles - Black by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E9x DCT Paddles - Black by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E9x DCT Paddles - Black by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr Evolve E9x DCT Paddles - Black by Evolve Automotive, on Flickr
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pjk380 Private First Class 88 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Yorba Linda, CA iTrader: (0)	I finally got around to installing the Evolve black DCT paddles that I ordered a couple months ago. Fit and finish of the paddles is top notch. When I first saw photos of them I wasnt sure I really liked the shape of them. Now that they are installed I am very happy I bought them! I think they add an additional flare to the interior of our cars. As usual Evolve has come thru with another great item for the E9x platform.
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Daniel T New Member 9 Rep 13 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - E46 M3 - R56 Cooper S Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	How close are the paddles to the steering wheel? I currently have the Pedal Haus paddle shifters and I feel it's too close to the steering wheel. It's hard to get a good grip on the wheel. Thanks.
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pjk380 Private First Class 88 Rep 163 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Yorba Linda, CA iTrader: (0)	The paddles are approx. 5/8” away from the steering wheel. If I wrap my fingers all the way around the steering wheel, my knuckles will touch the paddles. However, I don’t drive that way. I hold onto the steering wheel with a couple fingers stretched out and loosely rest on the paddles, if that makes any sense. For me it’s a very natural way to hold the wheel and use the paddles. I never once thought the paddles were placed too close or too far away to comfortably use them while still holding onto the steering wheel. I find the position of the Evolve paddles very comfortable and neutral. I used to have the carbon Autotecknic paddles, while those worked fine, I’m finding I now prefer the Evolve paddles.
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Daniel T New Member 9 Rep 13 Posts Drives: E92 M3 - E46 M3 - R56 Cooper S Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the feedback. Good to hear that you find this more comfortable than the Pedal Haus.
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