Steering Wheel differences - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Mr Singh · 01-19-2012, 05:38 AM

Guys,

Thanks for any help!

Cheers,
Am.

Jon D · 01-19-2012, 06:05 AM

I can't answer your question on compatibility, but I think the chrome accents identify it as an SE wheel, although that shouldn't make any difference.
You mention that you'll probably have it re-trimmed by 'Royal' - would you mind giving me a link? I really miss the perforated leather on my old E92 wheel and I'd love to have my F10 wheel similarly covered.

Rob GTI · 01-19-2012, 06:20 AM

I wonder if they could re-trim my M Sport gear knob (manual)?

Falmouthboy · 01-19-2012, 06:28 AM

I think that's an SE wheel - certainly looks like mine (SE Touring), so not the really thick rim as on your MSport.

Our 330d has paddles - If yours hasn't I don't know how easy a retrofit would be, it would certainly need to be coded.

To be honest, the paddles are a gimick with the standard auto box and you will find the novelty soon wears off and you won't use them.

doughboy · 01-19-2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Singh

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/

I'm almost certain the chrome accent indicates its from a coupe.. I'm sure it fits just I'd rather have the center cover from my existing steering wheel

No, the chrome accent indicates an SE steering wheel. (its still called a 'sport' wheel, as opposed to 'M sport' wheel)

Try realoem to compare part number between models, this will tell you if its the same wheel.

www.realoem.com

TMP · 01-19-2012, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Falmouthboy

I think that's an SE wheel - certainly looks like mine (SE Touring), so not the really thick rim as on your MSport.

Our 330d has paddles - If yours hasn't I don't know how easy a retrofit would be, it would certainly need to be coded.

To be honest, the paddles are a gimick with the standard auto box and you will find the novelty soon wears off and you won't use them.

Use my paddles all the time tbh

Mr Singh · 01-19-2012, 07:14 AM

Thanks guys, in which case I need to keep an eye out for a M-Sport with paddle shifts. They don't need to be coded to work, there are plenty of DIY on the forum

davyk31 · 01-19-2012, 08:25 AM

Yes that wheel is the SE Sports wheel fitted as an option to all models of E90/91/92. Because it has paddles it mostl ikely has come from a 335.

Beware of airbag fitment, the SE standard airbag will not fit that wheel or an M Sport wheel but the bag from a SE Sport wheel will fit the M Sport wheel.

Jon D · 01-19-2012, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Singh

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/

Thanks for the link. The website looks pretty good, have you used them or seen the quality of their work?

01-19-2012, 05:38 AM	#1
Mr Singh Captain Drives: E91 330D M Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 704 iTrader: (3)	Steering Wheel differences Guys, Thanks for any help! Cheers, Am. Last edited by Mr Singh; 04-20-2012 at 11:35 AM.
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01-19-2012, 06:05 AM	#2
Jon D Colonel Drives: F12 640i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,516 iTrader: (0)	I can't answer your question on compatibility, but I think the chrome accents identify it as an SE wheel, although that shouldn't make any difference. You mention that you'll probably have it re-trimmed by 'Royal' - would you mind giving me a link? I really miss the perforated leather on my old E92 wheel and I'd love to have my F10 wheel similarly covered.

01-19-2012, 06:20 AM	#3
Rob GTI Private First Class Drives: E91 330i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Wales Posts: 153 iTrader: (1)	I wonder if they could re-trim my M Sport gear knob (manual)?

01-19-2012, 06:28 AM	#4
Falmouthboy Squadron Leader (Ret'd) Drives: E91 330d SE & Mini Coupe JCW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cornwall Posts: 631 iTrader: (0)	I think that's an SE wheel - certainly looks like mine (SE Touring), so not the really thick rim as on your MSport. Our 330d has paddles - If yours hasn't I don't know how easy a retrofit would be, it would certainly need to be coded. To be honest, the paddles are a gimick with the standard auto box and you will find the novelty soon wears off and you won't use them.

01-19-2012, 07:14 AM	#7
Mr Singh Captain Drives: E91 330D M Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 704 iTrader: (3)	Thanks guys, in which case I need to keep an eye out for a M-Sport with paddle shifts. They don't need to be coded to work, there are plenty of DIY on the forum

01-19-2012, 08:25 AM	#8
davyk31 Brigadier General Drives: BMW 335d SE Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,231 iTrader: (0)	Yes that wheel is the SE Sports wheel fitted as an option to all models of E90/91/92. Because it has paddles it mostl ikely has come from a 335. Beware of airbag fitment, the SE standard airbag will not fit that wheel or an M Sport wheel but the bag from a SE Sport wheel will fit the M Sport wheel.