Be the 1st X5 in the U.S. to have cool paddle shifters installed

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11-08-2008, 10:40 AM

Barcius

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Originally Posted by jasonrhcastle

So, since I have a Sport X5 4.8, would I need a new steering wheel? I believe anyone that did this would require a new steering wheel as the standard wheell (sport or not) doesn't have slots for the paddle shifters. I would be interested in this mod, but not is it is more than $1200 or so.

J

You are absolutely right. You will need the a new steering wheel with the slots for the paddle shifters, but you will not need the airbag since yours will work with the new steering wheel.

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