New OEM Carbon Paddles

Rufus135 · 04-08-2021, 06:58 AM

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Couldn’t resist changing the “elephant ear” paddles on my M8 Conv Comp. Not happy to go with a third party, I’ve had the new M3/M4 paddles fitted. Pretty happy with them 😎

unfoundnemo · 04-08-2021, 08:05 AM

I put them on mine a couple months ago, they're okay, a bit too much plastic and cheap feeling for the price, but I already went through 2 aftermarket/3rd party options and wasn't happy with those so I settled on keeping these on. They still sit further in than I would like as well, basically being at your finger tips just like the stock paddles, but they do look great at least.

xmanpro · 04-08-2021, 10:33 AM

These definitely look cool. I have them in my x6mc but as you said, felt a little cheap. Ended up going with these in my m8c

https://ind-distribution.com/product...ift-paddle-set

Don't know if they are but they feel higher quality. Not as cool without the red back tho.

unfoundnemo · 04-08-2021, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by xmanpro

These definitely look cool. I have them in my x6mc but as you said, felt a little cheap. Ended up going with these in my m8c

https://ind-distribution.com/product...ift-paddle-set

Don't know if they are but they feel higher quality. Not as cool without the red back tho.

I didn't realize those were plastic on the back too. The aftermarket ones I tried were at least metal and carbon all the way around, so a better feel in the hand, I just had color then quality issues with them. I'd honestly prefer the plastic front/ metal backed paddles from my F80 to either of these.

Victarion · 04-09-2021, 08:40 AM

I drove the G82 a few weeks ago and loved the paddles. Only spent about 10 minutes with it but I plan on ordering those along with some CF steering wheel trim because I absolutely hate the ones on my M8

xmanpro · 04-09-2021, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by xmanpro

These definitely look cool. I have them in my x6mc but as you said, felt a little cheap. Ended up going with these in my m8c

https://ind-distribution.com/product...ift-paddle-set

Don't know if they are but they feel higher quality. Not as cool without the red back tho.

This what they look like installed. Not as aggressive.

04-08-2021, 06:58 AM	#1
Rufus135 New Member 12 Rep 11 Posts Drives: M8 Comp Conv, i3, DB7, Disco4 Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Cheltenham, UK iTrader: (0)	New OEM Carbon Paddles Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Couldn’t resist changing the “elephant ear” paddles on my M8 Conv Comp. Not happy to go with a third party, I’ve had the new M3/M4 paddles fitted. Pretty happy with them 😎 Attached Images
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xmanpro Lieutenant Colonel 3055 Rep 1,807 Posts Drives: 24 M8C 24 X6MC 21 M3C Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bay Area CA iTrader: (0)	These definitely look cool. I have them in my x6mc but as you said, felt a little cheap. Ended up going with these in my m8c https://ind-distribution.com/product...ift-paddle-set Don't know if they are but they feel higher quality. Not as cool without the red back tho. __________________ 2024 M8C; 2024 X6MC; 2021 G80 M3C; 2022 P992140 RETIRED: 2021 F93, 2021 F96,2019 F82 M4C, 2018 F80 M3C, 2018 F86 X6M- black fire, 2015 F13 M6, 2015 F10 M5, 2012 F10 550i M-Sport, 2012 F13 650i X-Drive, 2009 E60 535i M-Sport, 2007 E60 530i
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Victarion New Member 12 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2021 M8 GC Comp Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I drove the G82 a few weeks ago and loved the paddles. Only spent about 10 minutes with it but I plan on ordering those along with some CF steering wheel trim because I absolutely hate the ones on my M8
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