This Kit will enable you to shift your Steptronic transmission similar to SMG with an OEM steering wheel and paddles. This Kit is German engineered and completely Plug N Play. No programming required! What vehicles will this Kit work with? - 5-Series (E6x) - 6-Series (E6x)
Paddle Shift Add-On (Now Included Standard) The add-on will allow you to enter or exit DS mode by pulling both SMG paddles or pushing one and pulling the other paddle on SSG paddles.
Furthermore, by just pulling one paddle, you will immediately shift to
the next gear entering manual mode M1, M2, etc instantaneously. Exiting
the manual mode is identical to exiting DS mode. Most importantly, DS and
manual mode will disengage as soon as the shift knob is moved out of D
even if you use the paddles to enter DS mode and then move the gear
selector to DS and back to D, DS mode will be exited.
Will I lose my heated steering wheel option? Vehicles manufactured FROM 09/2005 will be able to retain the heated steering wheel option. Vehicles manufactured BEFORE 09/2005 unfortunately will not be able to retain the heated steering wheel option.
Will this work if
my vehicle does not have the sports package (round airbag)?
Yes.
If your vehicle does not have the sports package (round airbag), you
will need the appropriate steering wheel,
trim pieces, paddles and a new airbag.
The airbag can be purchased at your local BMW
dealer and we will provide you with the necessary part number.
My vehicle has the sports package option. What do I need? If you have the sports package, all you need to do is get the new steering wheel and paddles. All trim pieces and the airbag can be swapped.
What is the
difference between SMG, SSG and SSG LCI paddles?
SMG is classified as
pull only paddles, where the left paddle shifts down and the right
paddle shifts up by pulling.
SSG (Without Leather Inserts) is classified as push/pull paddles,
where both paddles shift down by pushing and shift up by pulling the
paddle
. SSG LCI (With Leather Inserts) is classified as push/pull paddles, where both paddles shift down by pushing and shift up by pulling the
paddle
.* These paddles have to be modified to work with the kit. Do you sell the steering wheel and paddles separately? Yes we do. Just email or call us and we will get the parts needed for you.