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new paddles for 2011
the 3 series receive the correct up on right, down on left paddles.... hopefully i can get my hands on a par to retrofit on my Zed.
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you know, Im starting to like the paddles the way they are. Especially since someone mentioned how fast you can do a double shift down by pressing the two thumb buttons just a slight moment apart. It immediately drops down two gears. I tried it when he mentioned it and it works great.
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Hey, when you old farts catch your breath, help me out with a question, PLEASE (must show the proper respect to the elderly). BTW I'll be 54 this year.
Tell me, why would the new type work any different than the current Z paddles (apart from the obvious difference). Couldn't you double tap down shift the new ones, too? I may be confused about what's different, but aren't we talking about the electronics behind that actual shift paddle and not the shift paddle itself? Is it possible to retrofit the steering wheel from a 3 series to the Z? For some reason I got the impression BMW steering wheels were different for each model. Signed, confused in So Ca. |
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I suspect the steering wheels are pretty much interchangeable [physically], but the buttons in the 3 series only push to activate [single contact], while the Z4 have a push and pull function with two contacts per switch so I suspect the wiring my be different, but at several grand I would have to say that a replacement is out of my league. |
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01-17-2010, 06:59 PM | #12 |
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I like the Z4 paddle arrangement. Being a lefty, I use my right hand all of the time for up and downshifts. It works well for the Z4 DCT and the 550i Sport Automatic. I would get really confused if the two cars were different.
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I like the Z4 setup as well. In my previous BMW, an M3 with SMG, I sometimes found myself searching for the right paddle when trying to make a shift while in a turn.
I'm 62 and a bit challenged getting in and out of car, tend to fall into the vehicle, but once in place it's sheer joy. |
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It all depends on the sort of steering you've got. If it's very direct like in a racecar I think you're better off with the left-down/right-up pedals but if it's a normal setup like in our cars push-down/pull-up (l&r) are the better option. Best way to find out is to take a trip to the "Dragon Tale" and push your car to the limit...
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I tried an M6 with the same paddles and got confused as all heck but once I got into the Zed I got used to the paddle set up really quickly, I like them a lot.
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You would think there would be a study done on this to figure out what is best. I figure for the vast majority of folks, the paddle shifters are just marketing. |
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i use the same method...fall in, it is easier...! what is really a joy however is when the co-driver (when a she) gets in out of the car...reveals a lot depending on the dress....
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