Modification to steering wheel

[TANKSLAPPER]

This is for all the one arm bandits, who I understand to be quite a few them driving CSL’s

I am looking to modify my steering wheel so I can change gear up and down shifts from the left hand side of the steering wheel.

My thinking was to fix a push button switch on the top of the steering wheel, a bit like the m-track button.
This would piggy back the wiring from the existing up shift on the right hand side of the wheel.

Does any one know if this is possible and if so who could do it.


Thanks

[shane@mbtech]

This is for all the one arm bandits, who I understand to be quite a few them driving CSL’s

I am looking to modify my steering wheel so I can change gear up and down shifts from the left hand side of the steering wheel.

My thinking was to fix a push button switch on the top of the steering wheel, a bit like the m-track button.
This would piggy back the wiring from the existing up shift on the right hand side of the wheel.

Does any one know if this is possible and if so who could do it.


Thanks


madness, i was trawling the net only last night looking for a mod, i too was about to post the same, one arm bandits thinking alike eh, ;)

Im taking mine apart next week and see if i can mount a switch near m button and wire the wires from the left paddle, ill let you know how i get on, looks a very simple job tbh in terms of wiring, its just the style of switch and switch mounting is my only concern,

oh yes and i could do it for you!

[TANKSLAPPER]

I've looked in to this for months

Even thought about the SSG steering wheel, but been told that the software which operate the system is total different and not compatible to the SMG

(SSG was on the 5 speed club sport versions)

I was told by a electrical engineer, it could be a pulse button/switch required ! ! !

[shane@mbtech]

I've looked in to this for months

Even thought about the SSG steering wheel, but been told that the software which operate the system is total different and not compatible to the SMG

(SSG was on the 5 speed club sport versions)

I was told by a electrical engineer, it could be a pulse button/switch required ! ! !


there are only 2 wires going to each switch so i doubt it will be very hard, ill let you know when i get mine stripped down this week and try to find a suitable switch

[englebert]

The new Mini annd BMWs have paddles going both ways, looked into them?

[shane@mbtech]

The new Mini annd BMWs have paddles going both ways, looked into them?


Yes ive looked but the paddles are not compatible with the csl wheel,

im toying with the idea of a rocker in middle of wheel attached to the left paddle attached to a new paddle,

I will push the new paddle forward which through the rocker will pull the original paddle.

Just trying to find a suitable set-up, hopefully before oulton park on 1st august;)

[thegingerninja]

Apparently the paddles operate a simple switch which then operate a solenoid, so I guess that you would be able to mount a press button on the left side of the steering wheel which you could operate with your thumb?

[shane@mbtech]

I have ordered a loom and a paddle switch, will be about 5 days delivery, little bit of modding for me to do but should be ok, ill let you know how i get on, :thumbs:

[_Nathan_]

They are just simple 2 wire switches - I got rid of my BMW wheel for an aftermarket one and got some paddles from a maserati race car - all works great and they have a much nicer feel than the BMW ones.

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn304/MannyLPS/P1010524.jpg

[csl_mba]

Looks like a lot of work just to change the paddles :hahaha:

Car is really smart :thumbs:

[TANKSLAPPER]

Nathan, am I correct in thinking, all I have to do is piggy back two wires from the right hand paddle to a push switch.

Which I could drill through the plastic cover on the steering wheel.
So I could up change using my thumb.

[_Nathan_]

Yep, that should work just fine. Mine is using non BMW switches so there is nothing clever going on there, just complete the circuit and job done.

[Mark CSL]

I would love the paddles to do up and down on each paddle like the new m5 :whistle:

[derek]

would you not be better with an engine before you start thinking of paddles Mark

[shimmy]

some one needs to PM 3wheels3 on here or mtorque as i think he has single hand controls for various things mounted on the s/wheel, although please do not give him any advice on how he can improve it as he is already within 4/10 sec of me at Donny :bigcry:

[shane@mbtech]

I would love the paddles to do up and down on each paddle like the new m5 :whistle:


This is what im doing to mine, paddles on order, ill post up a how to with pics once ive done it:thumbs:

[Mark CSL]

Good Lad Lawsy:thumbs:

[3wheels3]

some one needs to PM 3wheels3 on here or mtorque as i think he has single hand controls for various things mounted on the s/wheel, although please do not give him any advice on how he can improve it as he is already within 4/10 sec of me at Donny :bigcry:

Think it was more like 6/10ths :banghead: and I reckon it costs me a second at Donny :blalalala:

Most other places possibly +2sec easily. I would absolutely love beyond my wildest dreams to fix it. lawsy/tankslapper PM incoming...

[shimmy]

Think it was more like 6/10ths :banghead: and I reckon it costs me a second at Donny :blalalala:

...

you have to remember my disability of weighing 4 times the average man :birdman:

[Bealo]

Can someone explain to me why someone would want this????

I understand 3wheels3 of course but what is wrong with the standard set up????

[csl_mba]

I think it was originally thought up as we have discovered that 4 of us on here have the use of one arm ;)

[glendog74]

I think it was originally thought up as we have discovered that 4 of us on here have the use of one arm ;)

'Switch on' Bealo - finger on the pulse and all that... :hahaha: :gayfight:

[shimmy]

I think it was originally thought up as we have discovered that 4 of us on here have the use of one arm ;)

and you bought a black CSL - bloody hell you like being the underdog out there on track!


:supz:

[csl_mba]

and you bought a black CSL - bloody hell you like being the underdog out there on track!


:supz:

:blalalala: cheeky git, but oh how true :hahaha:

[shane@mbtech]

Recieved the paddle and loom today, it will work ie wiring:thumbs:, just got to check that the paddle fits, may need a small mod, ill know later this week when i tackle the task, and ill post a how to:thumbs:

[TANKSLAPPER]

A few photos would help.

Many thanks

[Bealo]

'Switch on' Bealo - finger on the pulse and all that... :hahaha: :gayfight:

LOL fair comment. :banghead::banghead: :hahaha: