Retro fit Sport Automatic Transmission?

bfg58simon · 11-12-2010, 05:49 PM

Picked up a new F11 535D this evening - totally gutted that the broker I used managed not to order flappy paddles as requested on BMW configurator and I missed it on the confirmation sheet that they sent back to me for signature.

Anyone care to guess if this could be a simple retro fit?

C'mon I need cheering up after tonight

HighlandPete · 11-13-2010, 03:50 AM

I'd be gutted as well...

I suppose anything can be done, but at what cost? The problem as I see it, you may be able to make a paddle conversion (new wheel and wire it in) but the whole sport transmission package, revised software, DDC control with i-Drive configurations for sport features, (throttle, steering and faster changes) will be missing. Unless you go the whole distance and get a BMW garage involved. I see mega ££££'s for that.

Also consider warranty implications for doing any work outside BMW.

HighlandPete

pharding · 11-13-2010, 07:28 AM

It would be cheaper to sell the car and get another one.

kd6lor · 11-13-2010, 09:08 AM

I read a few years back that people who wanted to add the paddle shifters on a 3 series could do so. The wiring in the wheel was present, as was the mounting point to add the actual levers. On the 3 series, I believe there was no actual difference in the transmission, where I understand that is not the case on the F10, although it may be just a software change to speed the gear shifts.

Paul

edit: just found this link for 3 series... http://www.burgertuning.com/paddleshift.html
Maybe they can be of assistance. Don't give up yet!

bfg58simon · 11-14-2010, 12:55 PM

Thanks for the replies. I have an M sport model and the cost for flappy paddles was only an extra £110.00. The code is 2TB for "sport automatic transmission". I'm hoping that the revised software, DDC control with i-Drive configurations for sport features, (throttle, steering and faster changes) will be there already. Let's see what tomorrow brings.

bfg58simon · 11-19-2010, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by pharding

It would be cheaper to sell the car and get another one.

Looks like this is unfortunately going to be the course of action. I suppose it's going to cost me a great deal of money to do the swap but atm my intention is to go ahead with it. I am furious - of course.

Andehh · 04-19-2014, 12:55 PM

I wonder if he was ever successful with this?

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bfg58simon New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW 535D Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Retro fit Sport Automatic Transmission? Picked up a new F11 535D this evening - totally gutted that the broker I used managed not to order flappy paddles as requested on BMW configurator and I missed it on the confirmation sheet that they sent back to me for signature. Anyone care to guess if this could be a simple retro fit? C'mon I need cheering up after tonight
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HighlandPete Lieutenant General 6659 Rep 15,858 Posts Drives: BMW F11 535i Touring Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotland, Highland Region iTrader: (0)	I'd be gutted as well... I suppose anything can be done, but at what cost? The problem as I see it, you may be able to make a paddle conversion (new wheel and wire it in) but the whole sport transmission package, revised software, DDC control with i-Drive configurations for sport features, (throttle, steering and faster changes) will be missing. Unless you go the whole distance and get a BMW garage involved. I see mega ££££'s for that. Also consider warranty implications for doing any work outside BMW. HighlandPete
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kd6lor Private First Class 9 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 08 335 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	I read a few years back that people who wanted to add the paddle shifters on a 3 series could do so. The wiring in the wheel was present, as was the mounting point to add the actual levers. On the 3 series, I believe there was no actual difference in the transmission, where I understand that is not the case on the F10, although it may be just a software change to speed the gear shifts. Paul edit: just found this link for 3 series... http://www.burgertuning.com/paddleshift.html Maybe they can be of assistance. Don't give up yet! __________________ Last edited by kd6lor; 11-13-2010 at 09:11 AM.. Reason: Added info
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bfg58simon New Member 2 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW 535D Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies. I have an M sport model and the cost for flappy paddles was only an extra £110.00. The code is 2TB for "sport automatic transmission". I'm hoping that the revised software, DDC control with i-Drive configurations for sport features, (throttle, steering and faster changes) will be there already. Let's see what tomorrow brings.
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Andehh New Member 2 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW f10 530d 11 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Oxfordshire iTrader: (0)	I wonder if he was ever successful with this?
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