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      02-27-2020, 10:54 AM   #1
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BMW M4 shift paddles fit an F90 M5?

As subject...they are a way nicer looking shift paddle..but would they fit with a little fettling?
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As subject...they are a way nicer looking shift paddle..but would they fit with a little fettling?
F8x M4 paddle won't fit on F90 M5.
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Pick these up! I love the way they feel and they don't look bad! 😁
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I do prefer the M4 paddles..they are a little more subtle than most of the aftermarket M5 ones.
Might still try and buy some used M2/3/4 paddles from ebay and see if there is someway to fit them while retaining the M5s electronic switch box.


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Pick these up! I love the way they feel and they don't look bad!
These paddles looks really good!
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Just in case someone searches on this subject.
So its a good news/bad news scenario:

The good news is that shift paddles from an M4 (same paddle as used in a large number of BMWs) will fit an F90 M5.
Its a simple plug and play 10 minute job completed in the same way as demonstrated in the youtube.com/watch?v=11fK9PwrJQ4 video.

The bad news is that once fitted the shift paddles are too tight against the steering wheel and you can't pull the paddle to shift gears.

Not all is lost and it is possible to make some small modifications to make them work but the mods I made are not especially elegant and there is hopefully a better way.

The bottom part of the paddle touches the steering wheel first and has to go.
A simple hacksaw job...completed on the left paddle below.
Secondly the plastic piece has to be repositioned to sit on top of the two silver guides as in the left paddle...indicated by the red arrows.




I ran my car with the modified left paddle for a week or so and it worked fine...if anything it could do with positioned very slightly closer to the steering wheel so a slight modification to the process is in hand.

I much prefer the oem look of the M4 paddles over the oversized after market options...but I get there will not be much interest in the project...anyway its been fun doing it and I can now change a paddle in <5 mins.

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Just in case someone searches on this subject.
So its a good news/bad news scenario:

The good news is that shift paddles from an M4 (same paddle as used in a large number of BMWs) will fit an F90 M5.
Its a simple plug and play 10 minute job completed in the same way as demonstrated in the youtube.com/watch?v=11fK9PwrJQ4 video.

The bad news is that once fitted the shift paddles are too tight against the steering wheel and you can't pull the paddle to shift gears.

Not all is lost and it is possible to make some small modifications to make them work but the mods I made are not especially elegant and there is hopefully a better way.

The bottom part of the paddle touches the steering wheel first and has to go.
A simple hacksaw job...completed on the left paddle below.
Secondly the plastic piece has to be repositioned to sit on top of the two silver guides as in the left paddle...indicated by the red arrows.




I ran my car with the modified left paddle for a week or so and it worked fine...if anything it could do with positioned very slightly closer to the steering wheel so a slight modification to the process is in hand.

I much prefer the oem look of the M4 paddles over the oversized after market options...but I get there will not be much interest in the project...anyway its been fun doing it and I can now change a paddle in <5 mins.


Just pull the pin out and separate it from the black backing... should retrofit easily, noticed it when I installed my 3D paddles.




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Just pull the pin out and separate it from the black backing... should retrofit easily, noticed it when I installed my 3D paddles.




How do you like these? I just ordered a set myself. The stock paddles are beyond laughable for a performance car.
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Originally Posted by SenorFunkyPants View Post
Just in case someone searches on this subject.
So its a good news/bad news scenario:

The good news is that shift paddles from an M4 (same paddle as used in a large number of BMWs) will fit an F90 M5.
Its a simple plug and play 10 minute job completed in the same way as demonstrated in the youtube.com/watch?v=11fK9PwrJQ4 video.

The bad news is that once fitted the shift paddles are too tight against the steering wheel and you can't pull the paddle to shift gears.

Not all is lost and it is possible to make some small modifications to make them work but the mods I made are not especially elegant and there is hopefully a better way.

The bottom part of the paddle touches the steering wheel first and has to go.
A simple hacksaw job...completed on the left paddle below.
Secondly the plastic piece has to be repositioned to sit on top of the two silver guides as in the left paddle...indicated by the red arrows.




I ran my car with the modified left paddle for a week or so and it worked fine...if anything it could do with positioned very slightly closer to the steering wheel so a slight modification to the process is in hand.

I much prefer the oem look of the M4 paddles over the oversized after market options...but I get there will not be much interest in the project...anyway its been fun doing it and I can now change a paddle in <5 mins.

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How do you like these? I just ordered a set myself. The stock paddles are beyond laughable for a performance car.
its about as nice as it gets for now.
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Just pull the pin out and separate it from the black backing... should retrofit easily, noticed it when I installed my 3D paddles.




How do you like these? I just ordered a set myself. The stock paddles are beyond laughable for a performance car.
Do you have to remove the steering wheel for this install? I want to buy a set of these, just wondering?
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Do you have to remove the steering wheel for this install? I want to buy a set of these, just wondering?
No, you have to remove the center leather airbag cover. It's tricky pushing the springs in the first time. Once you get a feel for what has to be done, it's not too bad.
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Do you have to remove the steering wheel for this install? I want to buy a set of these, just wondering?
Take your time with the airbag removal and you'll be fine. Its a little frustrating to get it off but its not difficult. I've installed both the Autotecknic and 3d Design paddle, the Autotecknic are a better value but the 3D ones look great.

Since some are very particular and don't like plastic on their paddles, its worth noting that the back of the 3D design ones have some plastic, not on the actual paddle but the part that connects the paddle to the wheel.
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Do you have to remove the steering wheel for this install? I want to buy a set of these, just wondering?
Take your time with the airbag removal and you'll be fine. Its a little frustrating to get it off but its not difficult. I've installed both the Autotecknic and 3d Design paddle, the Autotecknic are a better value but the 3D ones look great.

Since some are very particular and don't like plastic on their paddles, its worth noting that the back of the 3D design ones have some plastic, not on the actual paddle but the part that connects the paddle to the wheel.
Good to know! That's super helpful thanks!
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Do you have to remove the steering wheel for this install? I want to buy a set of these, just wondering?
No, you have to remove the center leather airbag cover. It's tricky pushing the springs in the first time. Once you get a feel for what has to be done, it's not too bad.
👍🏾 thanks for the info!
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I got these from paddleshifterZ. Very happy.
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I got these from paddleshifterZ. Very happy.
Do you mind taking picture the backing of the paddle when mounted?
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I do prefer the M4 paddles..they are a little more subtle than most of the aftermarket M5 ones.
Might still try and buy some used M2/3/4 paddles from ebay and see if there is someway to fit them while retaining the M5s electronic switch box.


I agree, F10 M5, F85 X5M were the best stock paddles as is the M4. Would be nice if they were interchangable
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