It shouldn't. We have sold several kits to dealers themselves.

Simply a contractual agreement. Almost anything you buy nowadays come with an agreement. Here, we simply put out the disclaimer for you to read instead of searching it as a fine print hidden somewhere.

The only damage we have heard of is the smile on your face. We have sold more than 200 kits already to BMW owners from Singapore, Malaysia, to Canada, US, Brasil, Eastern Europe and more countries.None of us have reported anything unusual. The retrofit is tested at AutoX events and track schools. Everything works well.

On a scale of 1 (easiest) to 10 (most difficult), we would rate this as a 6. Some basic technical knowledge is required. The instructional manual should help you a lot.

Yes weI do, depending on work schedule. Takes about 1 to 2 hours to work on the retrofit. We will provide all the necessary tools. We charge a fee for local installations. See Products for more info.

Well, that is because we use large pictures in a very spaced out format. Each set of instructions is well defined and boxed up appropriately.We want to write up a detailed DIY rather than a brief 5-step DIY. For the price you pay, you get a well prepared DIY.

Yes. Since no cutting, no stripping, no tapping or no splicing of exisiting wires are required, you can reverse the process like it has never been retrofitted with the SMG wheel.

Yes you certainly can. Our kit won't leave any signs of modifications. It's a clean retrofit and will be a clean uninstall. However we need to mention that for SSG paddles to be mounted onto a steering wheel, uninstalling the SSG paddles will leave a mark on the steering wheel. This is because modifications have to be made to install SSG paddles.

The wires are third party. Everything else are ordered from BMW. We designed the harness such that no cutting, no stripping, no tapping or no splicing of exisiting wires are required.

Each serial number has been chosen to be uniquely yours, when you buy the kit from me. They are not consecutive numbers but randomly chosen by me. This serial number is recorded in my database and is used to obtain technical support from me. Besides, it can be used to check for the authenticity of the product.

Steptronic transmission allows you to control the gears you want to be driving in. Whereas Full automatic does not allow that. This retrofit kit will ONLY work with Steptronic transmission.

Unfortunately no.

Yes.

Each SSG paddle has a bidirectional mechanism that allows a up and down gear shifting. Each SMG paddle has only an unidirectional mechanism. This explains why the SMG paddles are labeled with a plus or minus sign.

The SMG paddle shift retrofit is pretty much standardized with a brand new SMG wheel and the paddle-shift DIY kit. On the other hand, the SSG paddle shift retrofit cost depends on the steering wheel you prefer. In other words, this retrofit is more tailored made.

Yes you can. But BMW does not officially sell the wood trim. You might have to approach aftermarket dealers for help. Runs for about US$300 to US$450.

The short answer is no. But if you modify the necessary control units, steering column etc, we can build a kit for you. However we have no details of the modification.

Unfortunately no. we only sell the SMG wheel together with the kit.

No, unfortunately.

Sorry but the SMG M3 wheels are only reserved for the complete paddle-shift retrofit set. You can buy the wheel from your local dealer.

Both X5 and E39 paddle-shift retrofit sets are now available.

For pre-March 1999, unfortunately no. Only post-march 1999 E39s.

At the moment, no. Sorry.

Yes, it will work if you acquire the round airbag as well.

Paypal and bank transfer only. You can use your credit card through paypal. No personal checks.

No. Everything has to be pre-paid first. We order the parts if and only if we receive full payment. No further negotiations about this policy.

Dr. Vincent (Mr Paddle.Shift) started this project as a passion to retrofit ALPINA Switchtronic wheel not the SMG wheel. He has the slightest desire for the paddles initially. He spent a great amount of time studying the electrical diagrams and testing the circuit with a voltmeter and ammeter. All these are accomplished without anyone's help. Most of the forum members gave him their support and inspiration. Every single harness is built from scratch by hand. He is the first person to successfully retroft this system in the US and possibly in Europe and Asia. The scarcity and originality of this kit make this DIY kit a little expensive.

The SSG paddles are expensive parts. They are designed by BMW but fabricated in Japan. Note that the SSG paddles function quite differently from the SMG paddles too.

It is priced at about $500 to $800, depending on where you buy it from.

For distributorship concerns, please email us.

We don't jump on someone else's wagon and ride along with the risks that someone has taken. Conceptually nothing is difficult. For example: "Oh, let's get more airflow into the throttle body!". It's not the concept that is costly. It's the "how" and risks taken that are included in the price. Some people might come along offer a cheaper kit, that's becuase their cost DOES NOT include the risks that we took. From this, we hope you as potential paddle-shifters can appreciate a little better.

Yes, either/both will work.

Yes, we can. You decide which courier service you desire. We don't ship via UPS, that's all.

About 100 or so. Includes a number of E46s, E53s and E39s.

No. We do not have traditional brick and mortar shop. You may contact us via emai. We look forward to hearing from you.