Alibaba/aliexpress magnetic paddle shifter

Jerezblack.m3 · 11-13-2023, 06:27 PM

Looks like alibaba/aliexpress started selling these magnetic paddle shifters.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256805825625869.html
Anyone bought these yet? Curious on how these stand up against those other companies.

Oreo Cat · 11-14-2023, 08:29 PM

sub

Pheonix · 11-14-2023, 09:24 PM

These are most likely made by the same people whom made those selling for a lot more here in the USA��

bipp · 11-14-2023, 11:24 PM

wonder if the alu versions can be found here too

Adam M · 12-22-2023, 04:27 AM

I've got them. Had the madtrace on my E93, but bought these for my new E92. Can't tell any difference except if anything the alibabas seem to have a cowl around the body of the shifter that provides a neatg edge around the steering wheel.

The madtrace before just seemed to fit in the recess in the steering wheel and get fairly close the exposed edges. The cowling makes these look more factory.

Click is the same, hole separation on the paddles is 15mm which is identical.

You'd be mad not to buy these at the price.

Mr. C4 · 12-22-2023, 12:53 PM

How difficult are these to install?

chocstraw · 12-23-2023, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. C4

How difficult are these to install?

Not difficult. Flathead to the sides of the steering wheel, which takes a bit of feeling around to find the retaining springs for the airbag. remove airbag, 2 torx screws, 2 connectors, and it's done.

do it with the car off completely otherwise you'll have an airbag code that needs a code clearer.

The-Traveler · 12-23-2023, 08:14 AM

I would prefer aluminum

Mr. C4 · 12-23-2023, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by chocstraw

Not difficult. Flathead to the sides of the steering wheel, which takes a bit of feeling around to find the retaining springs for the airbag. remove airbag, 2 torx screws, 2 connectors, and it's done.

do it with the car off completely otherwise you'll have an airbag code that needs a code clearer.

So disconnecting the battery is not required? Heard so many stories about fried ECU’s on reconnection of the battery……

Mr. C4 · 01-12-2024, 01:40 PM

I just ordered these……..

Mr. C4 · 01-21-2024, 01:45 PM

AliExpress paddles arrived, looks/feels good. However won’t be installed until the car is out of hibernation.

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Adam M Private First Class 80 Rep 117 Posts Drives: BMW e92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I've got them. Had the madtrace on my E93, but bought these for my new E92. Can't tell any difference except if anything the alibabas seem to have a cowl around the body of the shifter that provides a neatg edge around the steering wheel. The madtrace before just seemed to fit in the recess in the steering wheel and get fairly close the exposed edges. The cowling makes these look more factory. Click is the same, hole separation on the paddles is 15mm which is identical. You'd be mad not to buy these at the price.
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Mr. C4 Second Lieutenant 241 Rep 222 Posts Drives: E90 M3, 328i Touring M Sport Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	AliExpress paddles arrived, looks/feels good. However won’t be installed until the car is out of hibernation. Attached Images __________________ 2010 E90 M3 2013 F31 328i Touring M Performance
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