juicee63

WOW,

Thanks for the incredible walk through.. The Paddles will really help you on the track. great job making your car the best it can be..

spr

Hey so I got the paddles today and would like to do it tonight. What are the tools? It appears that I will need a 30 of something to remove the 2 airbag screws 30 what torx? The allen is not an issue. Thanks Sean

Kevin M.

This is a torx head.. and kragens, pep boys, or even wal-mart should have it

meegle

Very thorough write-up as well as presentation

You are one dedicated DIYer

Kevin M.

Why thanks! I please to aim

spr

interesting. I actually removed them wiht an allen, I think a #4! What size length, pitch and diameter screw did you use??? I went to the depot and got 8X 32 of various lengths. machine pitch. thanks! Sean

Kevin M.

That might have worked but if you strip those heads your really screwed, be sure to use the right tool. Sorry can't help you on the screws, i just used what was in my misc. drawer. Use your best judgement on length, pitch shouldn't matter as long as it screws in.

spr

ok so I now have one side almost done. The problem I am having now is that when I start towquing down it pops the top side out. I think this is because of the angle and the lack of a washer inside. Man am I tired!!! This is a lot of work for the c55 wheel as it is solid plastic and no fiberglass. Time for bed! The things I do to not study for the bar!

spr

just got it done. what did you torque the wheel to?

Kevin M.

Hmm I don't recall between 60-70 range. So how did the install go?

spr

Yeah I did mine I guess about that. It went fine but it was a ***** and a half. It took me 6 hours! I think this is because the stupid dremel I got only had sandpaper rolls to cut the media.

Kevin M.

lol wow 6 hours, your hired yea sandpaper rolls would slow you down .. So lets see the finished result

SLK_BLK

Great craft work!! Good job.

Kelson

Hi Chaps. Only just joined this forum. Thanks for the guide Kevin. I was hoping to fit the whole E63 wheel to an 06 E55. Anyone know if its possible?

Kevin M.

Your welcome, I'm sure it will work, the center hub is the same, and the electronics are also the same for the shifters.

aquascape

is there no risk that the airbag could go off even if the battery is disconnected?

Kevin M.

I don't see how, the airbag is set off from sensors in the car upon impact. When you cut power it can't go off.