Your in the middle of a turn and you can't reach the paddle shifters as your arms are completely clocked in a turn. You take your hand off the steering wheel and have to shift with the lever. You lose handling, speed, and confidence. Well that is all going to stop with the all new Agency Power Big Paddle Shifters for the BMW E46 M3 SMG model. These paddle shifters are direct replacements for the OEM small plastic pieces. They are made of high grade 6061 aluminum CNC machined and welded for a perfect fit and finish. Each side has an engraved + or - sign like the factory units. The back side of the paddle is grooved for your fingers to sit comfortably in for grip. The paddle shifters give you about 4 more inches total of grip for those fast urgent turning shifts. These Agency Power Big Paddle Shifters are available in Executive Black or Luxury Gunmetal anodize.