F55/F56 Flappy Paddles retrofit
1st Gear
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1. Disconnect the battery
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...eel/1VnXueVA7R
The link above will provide the instructions along with images of what needs to be done to disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the airbag unit
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...eel/1VnXxBh6Yb
This one is where it can get a little annoying. The back of the steering wheel has 3 holes (which can be seen on the first picture of the link above. Make sure you have a shorter T25 since it becomes a little hard to push with the limited amount of space that we have.
* Very important: Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards.
3. Switch out steering wheel
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...eel/1VnXrBSlcV
This is the step where you can start to taste victory, once you replace the steering wheel, just go backwards to put everything together.
(All the wiring that is needed should already be present. The only thing that could be missing is the wiring that is present in the steering wheel, if so, I have provided the link to the part. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/32306864896/ )
4. Coding
This is the last step! Use E-sys and code these two
1) BDC_BODY -> PADDLES_VERBAULT (set to "aktiv" - default "nicht_aktiv")
2) EGS -> Sport T/M (set to "enabled" - default "disabled")
5. Drive!
If you still need help you're more than welcome to message me!
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...eel/1VnXueVA7R
The link above will provide the instructions along with images of what needs to be done to disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the airbag unit
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...eel/1VnXxBh6Yb
This one is where it can get a little annoying. The back of the steering wheel has 3 holes (which can be seen on the first picture of the link above. Make sure you have a shorter T25 since it becomes a little hard to push with the limited amount of space that we have.
* Very important: Airbag unit may only be set down with the airbag itself facing upwards.
3. Switch out steering wheel
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/f...eel/1VnXrBSlcV
This is the step where you can start to taste victory, once you replace the steering wheel, just go backwards to put everything together.
(All the wiring that is needed should already be present. The only thing that could be missing is the wiring that is present in the steering wheel, if so, I have provided the link to the part. https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...t/32306864896/ )
4. Coding
This is the last step! Use E-sys and code these two
1) BDC_BODY -> PADDLES_VERBAULT (set to "aktiv" - default "nicht_aktiv")
2) EGS -> Sport T/M (set to "enabled" - default "disabled")
5. Drive!
If you still need help you're more than welcome to message me!
By by the way, is it possible to use app like BimmerCode to perform the coding? I was looking around for e-sys and couldn’t really find it. And with e-sys, I believe that I need to get a cable, which isn’t going to be an issue, just wondering if I could save the hassle that’s all.
2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2017
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From: Pasadena CA
thanks for taking the time to share!
By by the way, is it possible to use app like BimmerCode to perform the coding? I was looking around for e-sys and couldn’t really find it. And with e-sys, I believe that I need to get a cable, which isn’t going to be an issue, just wondering if I could save the hassle that’s all.
I don’t believe the module required for SAT is available in expert mode for Bimmercode, so I guess that’s still an esys thing only. Maybe they’ve added it since the app has been updated a few times since I last used it so long ago.
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 377
Likes: 41
From: Buffalo, NY
Hey Guys!
I really wanted this mod too and went ahead and went for it. Bough the JCW wheel off eBay for $257. Nothing extra was necessary, which was the best part
Hardest part was definitely removing the airbag, but once that was off everything went smoothly.
As for coding, the only coding that is necessary is:
1) BDC_BODY -> PADDLES_VERBAULT (set to "aktiv" - default "nicht_aktiv")
2) EGS -> Sport T/M (set to "enabled" - default "disabled")
This enables, 2TB transmission and the paddles.
(Final result on the left!)
I really wanted this mod too and went ahead and went for it. Bough the JCW wheel off eBay for $257. Nothing extra was necessary, which was the best part
Hardest part was definitely removing the airbag, but once that was off everything went smoothly.
As for coding, the only coding that is necessary is:
1) BDC_BODY -> PADDLES_VERBAULT (set to "aktiv" - default "nicht_aktiv")
2) EGS -> Sport T/M (set to "enabled" - default "disabled")
This enables, 2TB transmission and the paddles.
(Final result on the left!)
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 124
Likes: 33
From: Mesa, AZ
I bought it from a junk yard in Puerto Rico, the link is:
http://stores.ebay.com/Super-Junker-...p2047675.l2563
@bluonyx, have you tried turning the steering wheel? That's what I had to do in order to have more room in the back
http://stores.ebay.com/Super-Junker-...p2047675.l2563
@bluonyx, have you tried turning the steering wheel? That's what I had to do in order to have more room in the back
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 124
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From: Mesa, AZ
I am assuming that it is possible that's right, but I did not try it personally so I can't confirm
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 377
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From: Buffalo, NY
You don't need paddles enabled or installed to get the benefits of changing coding to sport transmission.
I have sent Stephan an email on this and how to do on B-Code. Will post when I hear back. Two things he said, he can't figure out how to do the shift lights on the HUD in JCW mode and that some people have had problems when enabling starting the car without depressing the brake pedal, car won't start. I will probably avoid that one.
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,805
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From: Quebec City, Qc
To enable 2TB (sport transmission) and/or paddles, you need to go with a more advanced option such as eSys...
I had a JCW steering wheel with paddles retrofitted and had a guy remotely code it for me on eSys. He also enabled launch control.
It was an easy process and for $99, it was a no-brainer as eSys is not very friendly user...
I had a JCW steering wheel with paddles retrofitted and had a guy remotely code it for me on eSys. He also enabled launch control.
It was an easy process and for $99, it was a no-brainer as eSys is not very friendly user...
To enable 2TB (sport transmission) and/or paddles, you need to go with a more advanced option such as eSys...
I had a JCW steering wheel with paddles retrofitted and had a guy remotely code it for me on eSys. He also enabled launch control.
It was an easy process and for $99, it was a no-brainer as eSys is not very friendly user...
I had a JCW steering wheel with paddles retrofitted and had a guy remotely code it for me on eSys. He also enabled launch control.
It was an easy process and for $99, it was a no-brainer as eSys is not very friendly user...
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2017
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I am just wondering if it would be worthy to go through the hassle, yeah sure driving experience would definitely change but mehhh, throwing away a couple of hundreds on a steering wheel which is almost similar to stock.. doesn't make sense. Someone who's done it please share if you regret on this?
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 377
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From: Buffalo, NY
I am just wondering if it would be worthy to go through the hassle, yeah sure driving experience would definitely change but mehhh, throwing away a couple of hundreds on a steering wheel which is almost similar to stock.. doesn't make sense. Someone who's done it please share if you regret on this?
If you never manually shift then it's probably not worth it to you.
Just installed the wheel today with the dealers help and then coded the paddles with B-Code on my IPhone. I wasn't able to find the Sport Transmission code but that's ok. The paddles are working, WOOHOO.
Now that my new driving route will take me through a canyon daily, this was so worth it.
Now that my new driving route will take me through a canyon daily, this was so worth it.
Last edited by bluonyx; Mar 30, 2018 at 03:56 PM. Reason: bigger pic
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4390294
ciclo
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From: Pasadena CA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqWR-ts9Vlw
Thanks to all the members of this thread.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4390294
ciclo
Thanks to all the members of this thread.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4390294
ciclo
Neutral
Joined: May 2018
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Thank you!
I was forced to install the steering wheel with red stitching (JCW) instead of my original steering wheel with gray-white stitching.
My original steering wheel doesn't have the correct wiring for the shift paddles from factory, nor does it have the necessary holes (shape) to accommodate / to house the blue connectors that belong to the paddle shifters wiring. ...as you commented here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4350354
I bought the JCW steering wheel on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-f55-f5...4383.l4275.c10 , it has everything you need.
Then I customized it with my original glossy black trims (buttons) as you can see in the video.
I was forced to install the steering wheel with red stitching (JCW)
instead of my original steering wheel with gray-white stitching.My original steering wheel doesn't have the correct wiring for the shift paddles from factory, nor does it have the necessary holes (shape) to accommodate / to house the blue connectors that belong to the paddle shifters wiring. ...as you commented here: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ml#post4350354
I bought the JCW steering wheel on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-f55-f5...4383.l4275.c10 , it has everything you need.
Then I customized it with my original glossy black trims (buttons) as you can see in the video.
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1st Gear
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From: San Diego, CA
4th Gear
Joined: Mar 2015
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Can I do this on a 2017 F57?
I already have the JCW Steering Wheel with red stitching, but I dont feel mounting points on the back for the paddles.
I have BimmerCode on my Phone so can I enable it and Launch mode?
Thanx
I already have the JCW Steering Wheel with red stitching, but I dont feel mounting points on the back for the paddles.
I have BimmerCode on my Phone so can I enable it and Launch mode?
Thanx
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2019
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My car: 2016 Cooper S - There are no paddle shifters on the steering wheel.
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2019
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Hey Guys!
I really wanted this mod too and went ahead and went for it. Bough the JCW wheel off eBay for $257. Nothing extra was necessary, which was the best part
Hardest part was definitely removing the airbag, but once that was off everything went smoothly.
As for coding, the only coding that is necessary is:
1) BDC_BODY -> PADDLES_VERBAULT (set to "aktiv" - default "nicht_aktiv")
2) EGS -> Sport T/M (set to "enabled" - default "disabled")
This enables, 2TB transmission and the paddles.
(Final result on the left!)
I really wanted this mod too and went ahead and went for it. Bough the JCW wheel off eBay for $257. Nothing extra was necessary, which was the best part
Hardest part was definitely removing the airbag, but once that was off everything went smoothly.
As for coding, the only coding that is necessary is:
1) BDC_BODY -> PADDLES_VERBAULT (set to "aktiv" - default "nicht_aktiv")
2) EGS -> Sport T/M (set to "enabled" - default "disabled")
This enables, 2TB transmission and the paddles.
(Final result on the left!)
Last edited by Imperial; Mar 30, 2020 at 02:16 AM.
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2019
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- Who has 2016(year may not matter) MINI Cooper S F55(or at least F56) and have installed new steering wheel and coded Sport AT? Could you please do the following:
1) Place your vehicle in Sport Mode
2) Slide gear lever to the left(S) but don't do manual shifts.
3) Press once on the traction control button to activate dynamic traction control(may not be important, but I did it)
4) Let the car roll at ~5 MPH and then depress gas pedal fully - easier to take a video of the speedo instead of taking notes, then provide the stats.
5) Record/write shift RPMs and speed at which the transmission is changing gears. (see my example below)
- Now people with same car(s) as above but don't have paddle shifters and had no Sport AT coding. Please do the above setup and as I have shown below for my car.
My car wasn't coded at least by me(bought it used) and doesn't have paddle shifters or launch control. On Step 4 above, I kept gas pedal up to 90 MPH and then slowed down. Below are my observations:
1) Car shifted from S1 to S2 at 4000 RPM and at 20 MPH
2) Car shifted from S2 to S3 at over 6100 RPM at 50 MPH
3) Car shifted from S3 to S4 at over 6100 RPM at 85 MPH
That should be enough for comparison. At least this way we can see any difference + I would be able to see if my car was coded before or I need to code it.
1) Place your vehicle in Sport Mode
2) Slide gear lever to the left(S) but don't do manual shifts.
3) Press once on the traction control button to activate dynamic traction control(may not be important, but I did it)
4) Let the car roll at ~5 MPH and then depress gas pedal fully - easier to take a video of the speedo instead of taking notes, then provide the stats.
5) Record/write shift RPMs and speed at which the transmission is changing gears. (see my example below)
- Now people with same car(s) as above but don't have paddle shifters and had no Sport AT coding. Please do the above setup and as I have shown below for my car.
My car wasn't coded at least by me(bought it used) and doesn't have paddle shifters or launch control. On Step 4 above, I kept gas pedal up to 90 MPH and then slowed down. Below are my observations:
1) Car shifted from S1 to S2 at 4000 RPM and at 20 MPH
2) Car shifted from S2 to S3 at over 6100 RPM at 50 MPH
3) Car shifted from S3 to S4 at over 6100 RPM at 85 MPH
That should be enough for comparison. At least this way we can see any difference + I would be able to see if my car was coded before or I need to code it.
Last edited by Imperial; Mar 30, 2020 at 12:22 PM.
