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08-22-2012, 09:09 AM | #1 |
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Possible to retrofit the paddle shifters to the M Sport Wheel?
All of the M Sports currently in the United States don't have the paddle shifters. Why the dealers would order the M Sport package and not use paddle shifters, a $120 option, is completely beyond me. It's asinine on a 50k car.
Is it possible to swap out the wheel or retrofit the paddles? Thanks in advance. |
08-22-2012, 10:01 AM | #2 |
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I recently ordered an X1 M Sport and didn't realize that you had to select that option for the paddle shifters either. When you build the vehicle online at BMWUSA, it states that it comes with paddle shifter (but the picture doesn't reflect such). It's actually a free option for the M Sport and the code is 7XA (dealer would input this when ordering). However, I didn't realize this until I reviewed my option sheet when I got home from the dealer later that day. I found the option sheet via the Bimmerpost forums.
Not sure about the retrofit option but wanted to share your pain! |
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08-22-2012, 10:32 AM | #4 |
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ok I just did a vin# check and it doesn't show paddle shifters on the manifest take a look:
Type code VM53 Type X1 X35I (USA) E series E84 () Series X Type GEFZG Steering LL Doors 5 Engine N55 Displacement 3.00 Power 225 Drive ALLR Transmission AUT Colour VALENCIA ORANGE METALLIC (B44) Upholstery LEDER NEVADA/SCHWARZ (LUSW) Prod.date 2012-07-23 Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S1CAA SELEKTION COP RELEVANTER FAHRZEUGE Dummy-SALAPA S205A AUTOMATIC GETRIEBE Automatic transmission S216A SERVOTRONIC HYDRO STEERING-SERVOTRONIC S226A SPORTLICHE FAHRWERKSABSTIMMUNG Sports suspension settings S249A MULITFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD Multifunction f steering wheel S2MPA M LM RAEDER DOPPELSPEICHE 225 M/MB BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 225 S2VBA REIFENDRUCKANZEIGE Reifendruckanzeige S2VGA PERFORMANCE CONTROL PERFORMANCE CONTROL S302A ALARMANLAGE Alarm system S319A INTEGRIERTE UNIVERSAL-FERNBEDIENUNG Integrated universal remote control S322A KOMFORTZUGANG Comfort access P337A M SPORTPAKET M Sports package S3AGA RUECKFAHRKAMERA Reversing camera S3MCA INDIV.DACHRELING HOCHGL.SHADOW LINE Indiv. roof rail high-gloss Shadow Line S402A PANORAMA GLASDACH Electric panoramic roof Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S423A FUSSMATTEN IN VELOURS Floor mats, velours S430A INNEN-/AUSSENSPIEGEL AUT.ABBLENDEND Interior/outside mirror with auto dip S431A INNENSPIEGEL,AUTOMATISCH ABBLENDEND Interior mirror with automatic-dip S459A SITZVERSTELLUNG, ELEKTR.MIT MEMORY Seat adjuster, electric, with memory S481A SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Sports seat S488A LORDOSENSTUETZE FAHRER/BEIFAHRER Lumbar support, driver and passenger S493A ABLAGENPAKET Storage compartment package S4AEA ARMAUFLAGE VORNE VERSCHIEBBAR Armrest front, retractable S4CKA EDELHOLZAUSF. FINELINE HELL Fine woodgrain version 'Fineline' light S4NAA INNENSPIEGEL MIT DIGITALEM KOMPASS Interior mirror with digital compass S4NEA BLOW-BY-HEIZER Blow-by heater S4U2A FAHRERLEBNISSCHALTER INKL. ECO PRO Driving experience switch incl. ECO PRO S502A SCHEINWERFER-WASCHANLAGE Headlight cleaning system S508A PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) Park Distance Control (PDC) S521A REGENSENSOR Rain sensor Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S522A XENON-LICHT Xenon Light S524A ADAPTIVES KURVENLICHT Adaptive Headlights S534A KLIMAAUTOMATIK Automatic air conditioning S544A GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGEL. MIT BREMSF. Cruise control with brake function S563A LICHTPAKET Light package S570A STAERKERE STROMVERSORGUNG Reinforced power supply S5ACA FERNLICHTASSISTENT High-beam assistant S609A NAVIGATIONSSYSTEM PROFESSIONAL Navigation system Professional S620A SPRACHEINGABESYSTEM Voice control S639A KOMPLETTVORB. HANDY USA/CDN Preparation f mobile phone cpl. USA/CDN S655A SATELLITENTUNER Satellite tuner S688A HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM HARMAN/KARDON SURROUND SOUND SYSTEM S697A AREA-CODE 1 Area-Code 1 for DVD S6AAA BMW TELESERVICES BMW TeleServices S6ABA STEUERUNG TELESERVICES Control for Teleservices Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S6FLA USB-AUDIO-SCHNITTSTELLE USB/Audio interface S6NFA MUSIC-SCHNITTSTELLE FUER SMARTPHONE Musik-Schnittstelle für Smartphone S6NRA APPS Apps S6UHA TRAFFIC INFORMATION Traffic Information S6VCA STEUERUNG COMBOX Control for Combox S710A M LEDERLENKRAD M leather steering wheel S715A M AERODYNAMIKPAKET M Aerodynamics package S760A INDIVIDUAL HOCHGLANZ SHADOW LINE High gloss shadow line S775A INDIVIDUAL DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT Headlining anthracite P7KBA NAVIGATIONPAKET PROFESSIONAL Navigation package 'Professional' S840A HOCHGESCHWINDIGKEITSABSTIMMUNG High speed synchronisation S8KCA OELWARTUNGSINT. 24.000KM/24MONATE Dummy-SALAPA S8S4A DECODIERUNG VARIABLE LICHTVERTEILUN Decoding variable light distribution S8SCA LAENDERSPEZ. TELESERVICEFREISCH. Telematics access request,country-spec. S8SPA COP STEUERUNG Control unit COP Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S8TNA TAGFAHRLICHT UEBER LICHTMENUE EINST Dummy-SALAPA S925A VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET Transport protection package Code Description (interface) Description (EPC) S1CBA CO2 UMFANG CO2 package S1CDA BRAKE ENERGY REGENERATION Brake Energy Regeneration S520A NEBELSCHEINWERFER Fog lights S645A RADIO-STEUERUNG US BMW US Radio S823A HEISSLAND-AUSFUEHRUNG Hot-climate version S845A AKUSTISCHE GURTWARNUNG Acoustic belt warning S850A ZUSAETZL. TANKFUELLUNG EXPORT Additional Export tank filling S853A SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH Language version English S876A FUNKFREQUENZ 315 MHZ Radio frequency 315 MHz S8SMA FAHRGESTELLNUMMER,V.AUSSEN SICHTBAR Car ident. number visible from outside S992A STEUERUNG KENNZEICHENBEFESTIGUNG Control of number-plate attachment
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08-22-2012, 10:40 AM | #5 |
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This is really false advertising by BMW on their website. If I was a customer that had already ordered a car, I would be filing a complaint with BMW NA and having them install the paddleshifters free of charge.
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08-22-2012, 11:05 AM | #7 |
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I just checked my VIN information and you have the same steering wheel code that I have, 710. That is without paddle shifters so join the club! My vehicle is not here yet and is not expected to arrive until Mid-September. I work in Nashville but live in Portland, TN. |
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08-22-2012, 11:14 AM | #8 |
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The only reason I knew about was when I went to the web site it wouldn't show it and so I checked the order form which showed basically with or without paddle shifters. I agree it's BS and I would be pissed as well. I'd try and get the dealer to install them as suggested but I bet it's not as easy as it sounds.
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08-22-2012, 11:14 AM | #9 |
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just talked to my sales rep and he's perplexed as well and is looking into it. btw he said my x1 may be in today so ill will soon know!
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08-22-2012, 11:53 AM | #11 |
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Oh not to worry I will!
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08-22-2012, 12:30 PM | #12 |
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Good luck and if it doesn't have paddles I'd reject the car unless they fit the same spec wheel as described on bmwusa.com.
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08-22-2012, 12:47 PM | #14 |
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I'm picking up my M Sport this week as well probably Friday or Sat.
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Well I just got the call its here and can pick it up @ 6:00 but the manager I need to haggle with on price and etc is not in today!! DAM! I am going to the service center and try and look at the car and take a few pics and soon we will know aif it came with paddle shifters!
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08-22-2012, 05:55 PM | #17 |
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No paddle shifters! just saw my new x1 35i Ill open a new thread with pics
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