Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X5 (E53) Forum
E53 steering wheel conversion to E46 SMG M3 Paddle shift wheel--Instructions and pics E53 steering wheel conversion to E46 SMG M3 Paddle shift wheel--Instructions and pics
Fluid Motor Union
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Today's Posts New Posts

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
Page 3 of 5 12 3 45
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-10-2014, 08:05 PM
z168's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SoCal
Posts: 483
z168 is on a distinguished road
great writeup.

how near is the paddle to the turn signal stalk? anyone got a pic?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-10-2014, 08:31 PM
Jungerishere's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Chicago
Posts: 381
Jungerishere is on a distinguished road
Only if I would have known about this DIY few months ago... I recently upgraded to E46 M3 steering wheel (standard, not SMG). Paddle shifter mod would have been something I would have enjoyed. Not sure if you can modify and add shifter to standard wheel.

__________________
2004 X5 4.4i
2001 E46 M3
1995 E34 525i
2008 Acura MDX
1984 Maserati
2011 997 Turbo
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-10-2014, 08:40 PM
bcredliner's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Little Elm,Texas. (40 minutes North of Dallas)
Posts: 8,108
bcredliner is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by z168 View Post
great writeup.

how near is the paddle to the turn signal stalk? anyone got a pic?
There is plenty of room . There is a picture in the write up. I have others if that doesn't help.
__________________
X5 4.6 2002 Black Sap, Black interior. 2013 X5M Melbourne Red, Bamboo interior
Dallas
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-11-2014, 10:35 AM
z168's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: SoCal
Posts: 483
z168 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by bcredliner View Post
There is plenty of room . There is a picture in the write up. I have others if that doesn't help.
Thanks - pls post a couple of pics if you have
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-29-2014, 05:45 PM
Chandy70's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Miami Beach, FL
Posts: 75
Chandy70 is on a distinguished road
Curious if you could send me a video of you using the paddle shifter.. That would just be too cool for school!

I'll be doing this for sure when i get the time!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-30-2014, 04:12 PM
bcredliner's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Little Elm,Texas. (40 minutes North of Dallas)
Posts: 8,108
bcredliner is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chandy70 View Post
Curious if you could send me a video of you using the paddle shifter.. That would just be too cool for school!

I'll be doing this for sure when i get the time!
I will try to get a video next time someone is with me.

If you have any questions when you decide to move forward I will be happy to help you any way I can.
__________________
X5 4.6 2002 Black Sap, Black interior. 2013 X5M Melbourne Red, Bamboo interior
Dallas
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 08-18-2015, 08:55 PM
BimmerM3inGA's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Perry, GA
Posts: 368
BimmerM3inGA is on a distinguished road
Sorry to revive and old thread - but it's new to me! I'm about to do this mod and want to clarify something, if possible.

The purpose of the new wiring harness with the green connectors is to splice in the wires going to the SWSU and connect the shift paddles to the car's electrical system, correct?

Which two wires are spliced into?

Is there any reason why I couldn't just splice into the wires in the OEM connectors directly and not build the new harness? Or does the harness serve another purpose that I'm missing?
__________________
2002 X5 4.6is - Imola Red/Black (Sold)
2001 740i M Sport - Anthrazit Metallic/Black (Sold)
1998 M3/4/5 - Technoviolet/Dove (Sold)
2003 Z4 3.0i Sport - Sterlinggrau Metallic/Black (Sold)
2009 Mini JCW (The Wife's)
2015 i3 REx - Arravani Gray/Tera World (Daily Driver)
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 08-18-2015, 11:40 PM
Dking078's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 266
Dking078 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by BimmerM3inGA View Post
Sorry to revive and old thread - but it's new to me! I'm about to do this mod and want to clarify something, if possible.

The purpose of the new wiring harness with the green connectors is to splice in the wires going to the SWSU and connect the shift paddles to the car's electrical system, correct?

Which two wires are spliced into?

Is there any reason why I couldn't just splice into the wires in the OEM connectors directly and not build the new harness? Or does the harness serve another purpose that I'm missing?
The harness just taps into the upshift / downshift connections, while bridging the other power and ground wires.

It's more like an OEM like feel without cutting any wires. You can simply use wire taps if desired.
__________________

2004 BMW X5 4.8is [Black Sapphire] / [Black Nappa] [Nav] [DSP] [Style 87]
2003 BMW 540i [Sterling Gray / Gray]
[Msport] [Mods from A-Z] [Two-tone Interior]
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 08-19-2015, 11:49 AM
bcredliner's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Little Elm,Texas. (40 minutes North of Dallas)
Posts: 8,108
bcredliner is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by BimmerM3inGA View Post
Sorry to revive and old thread - but it's new to me! I'm about to do this mod and want to clarify something, if possible.

The purpose of the new wiring harness with the green connectors is to splice in the wires going to the SWSU and connect the shift paddles to the car's electrical system, correct?
That is correct


Which two wires are spliced into?

The two center wires

Is there any reason why I couldn't just splice into the wires in the OEM connectors directly and not build the new harness? Or does the harness serve another purpose that I'm missing?
No reason, I did not want to disturb the existing harness and I wanted to be able to take it back to stock
__________________
X5 4.6 2002 Black Sap, Black interior. 2013 X5M Melbourne Red, Bamboo interior
Dallas
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 08-19-2015, 12:01 PM
BimmerM3inGA's Avatar
Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Perry, GA
Posts: 368
BimmerM3inGA is on a distinguished road
Excellent, thank you!!
__________________
2002 X5 4.6is - Imola Red/Black (Sold)
2001 740i M Sport - Anthrazit Metallic/Black (Sold)
1998 M3/4/5 - Technoviolet/Dove (Sold)
2003 Z4 3.0i Sport - Sterlinggrau Metallic/Black (Sold)
2009 Mini JCW (The Wife's)
2015 i3 REx - Arravani Gray/Tera World (Daily Driver)
Reply With Quote
Reply
Page 3 of 5 12 3 45

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Xoutpost - Sponsors - Archive - Top

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:58 PM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.