DCT Owners: Can you see your shift lights?

MDCTFTW · 07-03-2008, 01:54 AM

No matter what steering wheel/seat position I configure my shift lights (at least the ones further to the right) are always blocked by the steering wheel. Anyone else?

Sorry I know this thread is pretty worthless. Was just wondering.

nusevad · 07-03-2008, 02:20 AM

I can see it, just adjust your seat or your steering wheel better.

Shade · 07-03-2008, 02:37 AM

yup i can see it clearly. like fifth said, just adjust it ...

MDCTFTW · 07-03-2008, 03:09 AM

Damn. I like having my steering wheel low which is why I can't see them. Haha. Maybe it's too low.

icemang17 · 07-03-2008, 09:47 AM

Oh yea....... since I'm pre-break in...I consider them "STOP YOU DUMB-A$$" warning lights.....

rzm3 · 07-03-2008, 09:59 AM

maybe you should get one of these:

GT3 Tim · 07-03-2008, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

maybe you should get one of these:

Are the shifter inputs on the front of the wheel? Is that what I see where your thumbs would go? Hmmmm. Looks interesting...

Also, does that wheel have the same functionality (buttons, etc.) of the stock wheel?

Big Windy · 07-03-2008, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

maybe you should get one of these:

rzm3 · 07-03-2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT3 Tim

Are the shifter inputs on the front of the wheel? Is that what I see where your thumbs would go? Hmmmm. Looks interesting...

Also, does that wheel have the same functionality (buttons, etc.) of the stock wheel?

the buttons at 2 and 10 o'clock are controllers for the LCD screen at 12 that displays g force, 0-60mph /0-100mph time, 1/4 mile time, stop watch, etc...

yes the front panel (around the air bag) is the same, so the original functions will remain the same.

GT3 Tim · 07-03-2008, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rldzhao

the buttons at 2 and 10 o'clock are controllers for the LCD screen at 12 that displays g force, 0-60 time, 1/4 mile time, stop watch, etc...

yes the front panel is the same, so the original functions will remain the same.

Hmmmm......I may have to put that on the mod list.

rzm3 · 07-03-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GT3 Tim

Hmmmm......I may have to put that on the mod list.

i was gonna spend the money on some new wheels but ended up buying this steering wheel.

here's a video

ihyln · 07-03-2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT3 Tim

Are the shifter inputs on the front of the wheel? Is that what I see where your thumbs would go? Hmmmm. Looks interesting...

Also, does that wheel have the same functionality (buttons, etc.) of the stock wheel?

I have ordered this. It is compatible with DCT and it has the same functionality as our sport steering wheel. I should have it in a few weeks and I'll put up a video.

bmwprince4life · 07-03-2008, 01:02 PM

quick comment
I don't know, I have my freakn key dependent settings for shift lights on,but most of the time its not on,unless I do a quick take off.Anyone know why? I was reading manual pg by pg and can not find it

ersin · 07-03-2008, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwprince4life

quick comment
I don't know, I have my freakn key dependent settings for shift lights on,but most of the time its not on,unless I do a quick take off.Anyone know why? I was reading manual pg by pg and can not find it

Do you always get close to 8400 rpm and have you run it up to the higher rpms really fast? You have to do this before they will light up.

swamp2 · 07-03-2008, 07:01 PM

You have to turn the option on either using the turn signal stalk or using iDrive and changing the key dependent settings.

swamp2 · 07-03-2008, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GT3 Tim

Hmmmm......I may have to put that on the mod list.

I think I read that this wheel is NOT compatible with M-DCT cars.

skierman64 · 07-03-2008, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwprince4life

quick comment
I don't know, I have my freakn key dependent settings for shift lights on,but most of the time its not on,unless I do a quick take off.Anyone know why? I was reading manual pg by pg and can not find it

The shift lights warn of approaching redline, if you're not accelerating toward redline, the lights will not illuminate. They also adjust based on how hard you're accelerating. If you are only using half throttle, they will come on at a higher rpm than if you're accelerating at full throttle.

alvinjamur · 07-05-2008, 02:56 PM

I'm getting my M3 DCT Sedan (in shipment) very soon!
Will this steering wheel work with the car?

Thank u!

-aLV

rzm3 · 07-05-2008, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alvinjamur

I'm getting my M3 DCT Sedan (in shipment) very soon!
Will this steering wheel work with the car?

Thank u!

-aLV

i've heard different stories... ask one of the vendors (i.e. tischer bmw)

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MDCTFTW Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,973 Posts Drives: E92 DCT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal iTrader: (0)	Damn. I like having my steering wheel low which is why I can't see them. Haha. Maybe it's too low. __________________ MDCT ... so you can drive and eat a hamburger at the same time.
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alvinjamur Enlisted Member 8 Rep 42 Posts Drives: '08 M3 DCT Sedan, '07 F430 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	BMW Performance Steering I'm getting my M3 DCT Sedan (in shipment) very soon! Will this steering wheel work with the car? Thank u! -aLV
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