paddle shifters on my xi

ganicki · 11-10-2010, 08:37 AM

Installed the M steering wheel with paddle shifters, then upgraded the paddles to CF.heres the difference in size--love the paddles its a blast going up and down thru the gears on twisty roads--only wish the shifts were faster--big lag between gears--but you learn to compensate--almost forgot-- I had the steering wheel re-wrapped--had a big cut in it--also got the wheel and airbag for $350 along with the slipring--couldn't pass it up

Gottalovethexi · 11-10-2010, 09:05 AM

nice cassette player

this is a mod i wish i had money for. great job man.

alwaysbored786 · 11-10-2010, 09:19 AM

wow super awesome kick ass price on the wheel and airbag! That re-wrap job looks really nice too!

himefrankie · 11-10-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ganicki

Installed the M steering wheel with paddle shifters, then upgraded the paddles to CF.heres the difference in size--love the paddles its a blast going up and down thru the gears on twisty roads--only wish the shifts were faster--big lag between gears--but you learn to compensate--almost forgot-- I had the steering wheel re-wrapped--had a big cut in it--also got the wheel and airbag for $350 along with the slipring--couldn't pass it up

You got it leather re-wrapped? nice! I did this mod too on my XI, re-wrapped in Alcantara by coby1. It's fantastic and coby1 is the man! I even got the alcantara shift / e-brake boots to match. I haven't gotten around to posting pics yet (I'll update you guys when I do).. but I gotta say I love the paddle shifting too!

I love this mod, congrats OP! Too bad you're in Louisville, otherwise I'd say let's go for a ride!

Ivanhoe · 11-10-2010, 12:58 PM

Nice, really nice

ganicki · 11-10-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Gottalovethexi

nice cassette player

this is a mod i wish i had money for. great job man.

Dont see many of those do you--have never used it to tell you the truth, have a 6 disk player in the trunk--it it ever stops working will upgrade--

ganicki · 11-10-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by himefrankie

You got it leather re-wrapped? nice! I did this mod too on my XI, re-wrapped in Alcantara by coby1. It's fantastic and coby1 is the man! I even got the alcantara shift / e-brake boots to match. I haven't gotten around to posting pics yet (I'll update you guys when I do).. but I gotta say I love the paddle shifting too!

I love this mod, congrats OP! Too bad you're in Louisville, otherwise I'd say let's go for a ride!

What did you pay for the re-wrap? Hows the alcantara holding up?

2000_328CI · 11-10-2010, 01:26 PM

Looks great

Dreamliner330 · 11-10-2010, 05:59 PM

I like the smaller shifters better...looks good.

11-10-2010, 08:37 AM	#1
ganicki Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: louisville Posts: 93 My Ride: e46 325xi, e36 344ic View My Garage	paddle shifters on my xi Installed the M steering wheel with paddle shifters, then upgraded the paddles to CF.heres the difference in size--love the paddles its a blast going up and down thru the gears on twisty roads--only wish the shifts were faster--big lag between gears--but you learn to compensate--almost forgot-- I had the steering wheel re-wrapped--had a big cut in it--also got the wheel and airbag for $350 along with the slipring--couldn't pass it up Attached Thumbnails __________________ ganicki 2001 325xi 1994 344ic if you don't believe go to: http://s88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...cki/?start=all Last edited by ganicki; 11-10-2010 at 08:40 AM.

11-10-2010, 09:05 AM	#2
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11-10-2010, 05:59 PM	#9
Dreamliner330 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,825 My Ride: 330xi View My Garage	I like the smaller shifters better...looks good. __________________ *-Nick* *I got your stimulus package...right here.* *Let us join together and participate in collecting FREE mod's in one place...(clicky)* ***WTB: TIAG SEDAN FACELIFTED HOOD / SIDESKIRTS / BUMPER*** e46 xi extensive suspension overhaul replacement parts list. Last edited by Dreamliner330; 11-10-2010 at 06:03 PM.

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11-10-2010, 12:58 PM	#5
Ivanhoe Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 318 My Ride: BMW 330 xi 2005 View My Garage	Nice, really nice