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<blockquote data-quote="haywire" data-source="post: 407993" data-attributes="member: 16474"><p>From my research I found out that the retrofit can be done to all Steptronic cars post 03/1999 build date....E46 and E39. Thats when BMW switched from single stage to two stage airbag system. But if you dont have the same shape steering wheel you need to buy a new airbag as well which costs as much as the steering itself.</p><p></p><p>Parts needed:</p><p></p><p>1. SMG Steering wheel</p><p>2. Airbag</p><p>3. New SMG slip ring/column switch</p><p>4. Wiring loom to connect to existing steptronic system (Very easy to create yourself just by using computer wires)</p><p></p><p>Note that you cant just add the paddles to an existing steering due to the different wiring systems, plus there are no holes to install it at the back of the steering. If you look around and do a search on the forum I believe there are a few used SMG steering on sale in the past..not sure if they are still available.</p><p></p><p>UPDATE: Turns out you CAN add the paddles to existing M-sport steering. Needs the bracket and paddles, will require cutting through the steering to install the mounts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="haywire, post: 407993, member: 16474"] From my research I found out that the retrofit can be done to all Steptronic cars post 03/1999 build date....E46 and E39. Thats when BMW switched from single stage to two stage airbag system. But if you dont have the same shape steering wheel you need to buy a new airbag as well which costs as much as the steering itself. Parts needed: 1. SMG Steering wheel 2. Airbag 3. New SMG slip ring/column switch 4. Wiring loom to connect to existing steptronic system (Very easy to create yourself just by using computer wires) Note that you cant just add the paddles to an existing steering due to the different wiring systems, plus there are no holes to install it at the back of the steering. If you look around and do a search on the forum I believe there are a few used SMG steering on sale in the past..not sure if they are still available. UPDATE: Turns out you CAN add the paddles to existing M-sport steering. Needs the bracket and paddles, will require cutting through the steering to install the mounts. [/QUOTE]
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