Possible to retrofit paddles onto a non sport steering wheel?

ckaul · 05-04-2020, 11:50 PM

I am buying a steering wheel that is a non sport. I was considering looking into retrofitting paddle shifters. Is it possible without going too crazy with the cutting? Anybody done this?

bmw.p · 05-05-2020, 07:44 AM

Yes it's possible. You will need to drill holes for placement of the paddles. I think someone also did this and posted pictures. Search through the forum you should find it. You can also just buy a sport or m steering wheel.

ckaul · 05-06-2020, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by p.m35i

Yes it's possible. You will need to drill holes for placement of the paddles. I think someone also did this and posted pictures. Search through the forum you should find it. You can also just buy a sport or m steering wheel.

But how would you find the placement of the paddles to drill the holes for them? Couldn't really find the thread... And I bought a custom carbon fiber steering wheel and it looks as good as an m sport without the price tag. Was thinking of retrofitting paddles on.. I will try to find out more info thanks

dzz · 05-15-2020, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ckaul

I am buying a steering wheel that is a non sport. I was considering looking into retrofitting paddle shifters. Is it possible without going too crazy with the cutting? Anybody done this?

This will give you an idea

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