Interior/Exterior Install a Steering Wheel without Paddles on an Auto Currently with Paddles?...
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Install a Steering Wheel without Paddles on an Auto Currently with Paddles?...
Hello,
I have a considerably better looking stock steering wheel that I'd like to install on my R55. However, it is not set up to paddle-shift. Now the loss of this doesn't concern me but will the electronics allow this? Throw a code? Work-arounds? Any advice is appreciated.
Best,
Terry
I have a considerably better looking stock steering wheel that I'd like to install on my R55. However, it is not set up to paddle-shift. Now the loss of this doesn't concern me but will the electronics allow this? Throw a code? Work-arounds? Any advice is appreciated.
Best,
Terry
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That is great news. I didn't know the auto and the manual base steering wheel modules were different. Being new to this, I erroneously expected the shifters were going to be a transferrable plate, not integrated into the base wheel. Once I figured that out, I wasn't sure if Mini software would play nice with my new wheel. The paddles are redundant and not even needed in D mode so I would hope so.
Another week or so until it gets swapped. Will report back.
Thanks,
Terry
Another week or so until it gets swapped. Will report back.
Thanks,
Terry
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There's a few guides on the forum here that will show you how to install paddle shifters on a non-paddle/manual steering wheel. I purchased a JCW Alcantara wheel and drilled holes on them to add my paddle shifters. The mounting holes are actually present but it's inside the leather. Just need to trim some of the leather off before you're able to screw in the paddles. Hope that helps