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

[watrob]

Once the M was released that meant the software code is now available for the X5 to have a paddle shifter. Not only do you deed the steering wheel with paddles but you need the steering wheel module as well so in has physical connections to the paddles.

Then you have to upload the software code for it to know it has a steering module 255 and not the other standard steering module.

So now you can buy the steering wheel, the module to connect the steering wheel and the code is available. The problem is now is how are you going get the code for it to be uploaded. When ever your X5 gets re-coded they enters your VIN number into the computer which is connected to BMW direct, the computer knows what software codes to upload as it corresponds them to your VIN number when your car was manufactured.

This mean someone has to manually add the code for 255 to your upload, I don't think your average BMW service tech will have the clearance to do this or even have the brains to do it.

Unless this becomes a spare parts option or an upgrade that the dealer can install I don't think its going to happen real soon.