gearbox paddles

acerboo · 05-29-2010, 05:08 AM

does anyone know how the paddles on the latest cars work, do they only push or pull or both as the earlier ones, just curious.

RichJ · 05-29-2010, 05:16 AM

They've changed them now. I believe one side changes up and the other side down.

invent · 05-29-2010, 05:18 AM

the both push and pull, ultimately you press down on either side of wheel for low gears and up for higher gears,

jvowles · 05-29-2010, 05:20 AM

my 2010 330d had gear up on one side, gear down on the other (you cannot use one paddle for both up and down)....like a proper gearbox!

BanziBarn · 05-29-2010, 05:22 AM

Sounds like an improvement

Although if you only have one arm it's not so good...

jvowles · 05-29-2010, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanziBarn

Sounds like an improvement

Although if you only have one arm it's not so good...

true, but probably best to just keep it in auto if thats the case!

Oli · 05-29-2010, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanziBarn

Although if you only have one arm it's not so good...

Comment of the day for me!!! Hilarious!

BMW-NC · 05-29-2010, 06:23 AM

they only pull. Just drove one....

BGM · 05-29-2010, 07:17 AM

i really really need to get this changed on mine

jvowles · 05-29-2010, 08:22 AM

it was one of the reasons i got the later car...sad but true.

Dr Dave · 05-30-2010, 10:00 AM

Easy enough to doctor the wiring of an existing car to do so............

pjs · 05-30-2010, 02:18 PM

Its a backwards step because you cant nudge them from the front, you can only pull them from behind

BGM · 05-30-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pjs

Its a backwards step because you cant nudge them from the front, you can only pull them from behind

i disagree

pjs · 05-30-2010, 03:11 PM

Fair enough, but you cant nudge them from the front - thats a fact

acerboo · 05-30-2010, 03:18 PM

like i said to the wife "i do love nudging them form the front"

BGM · 05-30-2010, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjs

Fair enough, but you cant nudge them from the front - thats a fact

i think the general consensus is that other paddles on other cars do not, and have not ever been bi-directional

and the fact that they are now pull only is a massive plus in my mind..

i would be interested in a retro-fit to be honest

TMP · 05-31-2010, 02:15 AM

Its something that probably should be standardised I reckon.
Years ago, didnt there used to be different 4 or 5 MT gate configurations between mfrs?

My preference is left pull = down, right pull = upshift but I can live with the push / pull enough not to try and re-wire

BanziBarn · 05-31-2010, 02:31 AM

With no push on the new cars is the actual paddle assembly new or do you just get some redundant buttons?

Oli · 05-31-2010, 03:23 AM

I prefer it when the paddles are on the column, and not the wheel, makes it a lot easier when pushing on.

daz205 · 05-31-2010, 03:29 AM

Are the paddles on the steering colum of the new ones then?
It would be nce for them to stay in 1 place rather than rotate with the wheel

Oli · 05-31-2010, 03:42 AM

No, but Ferraris, lambos etc have them on the column and it just makes so much more sense, so you always know where + and - are??

penport · 05-31-2010, 05:00 AM

You needn't be shackled to the OEM setup.
This was one of the first things I did - a bit scary 'cos you need to remove the airbag (do a search) but ultimately pretty easy to do.
I now have pull function on left to go down, right to go up, and have disabled the push function on both sides.
Much more intuitive (and fun)
http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=699

05-29-2010, 05:08 AM	#1
acerboo Brigadier General 181 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	gearbox paddles does anyone know how the paddles on the latest cars work, do they only push or pull or both as the earlier ones, just curious.
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05-29-2010, 05:16 AM	#2
RichJ First Lieutenant 10 Rep 358 Posts Drives: E92 M-Sport 330i Le Mans Blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South iTrader: (0)	They've changed them now. I believe one side changes up and the other side down.
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05-29-2010, 05:18 AM	#3
invent Private 11 Rep 71 Posts Drives: E93 LCI 320d SE Join Date: May 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	the both push and pull, ultimately you press down on either side of wheel for low gears and up for higher gears,
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05-29-2010, 05:20 AM	#4
jvowles Private First Class 6 Rep 104 Posts Drives: 330D MSport E92 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	my 2010 330d had gear up on one side, gear down on the other (you cannot use one paddle for both up and down)....like a proper gearbox!
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05-29-2010, 05:22 AM	#5
BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel 106 Rep 1,800 Posts Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Sounds like an improvement Although if you only have one arm it's not so good... __________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.
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BGM Colonel 58 Rep 2,398 Posts Drives: F20 M140i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Farnborough, UK iTrader: (0)	i really really need to get this changed on mine
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Dr Dave Zummerzet Zyder Drinker! 112 Rep 5,541 Posts Drives: '06 330D Le Mans Blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somerset iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330d M Sport [0.00]	Easy enough to doctor the wiring of an existing car to do so............ __________________
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05-30-2010, 02:18 PM	#12
pjs Colonel 275 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NORTH iTrader: (1)	Its a backwards step because you cant nudge them from the front, you can only pull them from behind
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05-30-2010, 03:11 PM	#14
pjs Colonel 275 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NORTH iTrader: (1)	Fair enough, but you cant nudge them from the front - thats a fact
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05-30-2010, 03:18 PM	#15
acerboo Brigadier General 181 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	like i said to the wife "i do love nudging them form the front"
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05-31-2010, 02:15 AM	#17
TMP Brigadier General 349 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Its something that probably should be standardised I reckon. Years ago, didnt there used to be different 4 or 5 MT gate configurations between mfrs? My preference is left pull = down, right pull = upshift but I can live with the push / pull enough not to try and re-wire __________________ M2 Arrived! Family 5er
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05-31-2010, 02:31 AM	#18
BanziBarn Lieutenant Colonel 106 Rep 1,800 Posts Drives: BMW 330D E90 LCI Msport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: London iTrader: (0)	With no push on the new cars is the actual paddle assembly new or do you just get some redundant buttons? __________________ Black 330d E90 LCI M Sport Saloon Auto. Privacy Glass, Cream Leather, 6FL, I-Drive/Nav/Bluetooth, Alpine hifi upgrade.
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05-31-2010, 03:23 AM	#19
Oli Campervan man 94 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	I prefer it when the paddles are on the column, and not the wheel, makes it a lot easier when pushing on. __________________ www.bmvs-camperhire.co.uk Genuine VW T5 California Rental
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05-31-2010, 03:29 AM	#20
daz205 New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: May 2010 Location: bristol iTrader: (1)	Are the paddles on the steering colum of the new ones then? It would be nce for them to stay in 1 place rather than rotate with the wheel
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05-31-2010, 03:42 AM	#21
Oli Campervan man 94 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	No, but Ferraris, lambos etc have them on the column and it just makes so much more sense, so you always know where + and - are?? __________________ www.bmvs-camperhire.co.uk Genuine VW T5 California Rental
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05-31-2010, 05:00 AM	#22
penport Surgeon General 5 Rep 43 Posts Drives: F32 435dx Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: East Midlands iTrader: (0)	You needn't be shackled to the OEM setup. This was one of the first things I did - a bit scary 'cos you need to remove the airbag (do a search) but ultimately pretty easy to do. I now have pull function on left to go down, right to go up, and have disabled the push function on both sides. Much more intuitive (and fun) http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=699
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