Sport Steering Wheel swap

g9sBMW · 04-17-2008, 12:21 AM

I have non-sport 328i, my steering wheel looks like the drawing a the bottom.

I want it to look like this

So from reading the threads I need

Sport steering wheel(with air bag bracquet, somebody sells them without)
Airbag for sport wheel (non-sport 328i won't fit)
Trim (without the M logo)

Do I need the switches too?

I estimate
$400 for steering wheel Tischer
$630 Airbag Tischer
Trim $90 Tischer
Switches (if mine can't be used $76)

Is this Mod really over $1,000

Any lower prices out there?

phattbam · 04-17-2008, 12:27 AM

it's mainly because of your airbag, but that's about right

zamboni · 04-17-2008, 12:40 AM

You can sae $100 by getting the wheel from Ebay and look for a deal on the round airbag.

wj4 · 04-17-2008, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phattbam

it's mainly because of your airbag, but that's about right

+1. For us with sports package already, going to the M steering wheel costs about $300ish. The expensive part is the airbag, which you non sports package owners need to buy to make it work.

phattbam · 04-17-2008, 12:50 AM

yeah. I have the M tech wheel just waiting for a day off of work now..

wadgras44 · 04-17-2008, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g9sBMW

Do I need the switches too?

Is this Mod really over $1,000

Any lower prices out there?

- Yes

- Yes - and well worth it. If you're unsure, go to your local dealer, sit in a new M3 and fondle the wheel.

- The Swede on ebay is usally a few hundred cheaper but when I tried that route he didn't have (1) the sport airbag or (2) the airbag bracket. Others have indicated that they were able to buy all necessary items from him.

Good luck!

g9sBMW · 04-17-2008, 07:05 PM

thanks for the feedback everyone. I'll have to save up for sure.

g9sBMW · 04-18-2008, 02:30 AM

Anybody know the part # for the trim without the M logo?

Is it 32300412947 ??

Yeahas · 04-18-2008, 03:59 AM

i wont recommand spending 1000 on steering wheel man...i'd rather spend it on suspension/exhaust/rims/body kit

1WickedE90 · 04-18-2008, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g9sBMW

I estimate
$400 for steering wheel Tischer
$630 Airbag Tischer
Trim $90 Tischer
Switches (if mine can't be used $76)

Is this Mod really over $1,000?

If you don't have ZSP, yeah it is. Gotta pay to play when you start modding the ultimate driving machine

wadgras44 · 04-18-2008, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g9sBMW

Anybody know the part # for the trim without the M logo?

Is it 32300412947 ??

At first I didn't want the M-trim cover, but something you should consider is that it provides a cleaner fit than the regular sport cover (i.e., less gap between wheel and cover).

f82phan · 04-18-2008, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeahas

i wont recommand spending 1000 on steering wheel man...i'd rather spend it on suspension/exhaust/rims/body kit

+1 if you don't have ZSP, I wouldn't recommend it either; the money can def be better spent elsewhere.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wadgras44

At first I didn't want the M-trim cover, but something you should consider is that it provides a cleaner fit than the regular sport cover (i.e., less gap between wheel and cover).

true, it is a cleaner fit, but the gap is negligible with the stock cover.

BMdblU · 04-18-2008, 09:47 AM

wow I guess I got it good.. $250 for my used M wheel

dman330xi · 04-18-2008, 10:26 AM

I've installed the tri-stitched steering wheel last week. It's awesome!!! Is my old one worth anything?

Mattscott · 04-18-2008, 10:57 AM

I have the M-tech wheel and it is a HUGE improvement over stock

g9sBMW · 04-18-2008, 11:13 AM

True, the 1,000 dollars or so would best go to suspension/exhaust

However, my car is turning 1 year old in about a week and I already have 16,500 miles on it.

It's my daily driver and I might appreciate the look/feel of the steering wheel a little more than some louder exhaust or stiffer ride.

vtec96 · 04-25-2008, 10:16 AM

how can you tell if you have a Sport steering wheel?
what's the difference between Sport steering wheel and regular one?

benny90 · 04-25-2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtec96

how can you tell if you have a Sport steering wheel?
what's the difference between Sport steering wheel and regular one?

looks like the one in the drawing..

Cerezo · 04-25-2008, 11:16 AM

if you don't care about the look as much as the feel, get a wheelskin (genuine leather cover stitched on) for 35 bucks. it makes the wheel thicker and it provides better grip. it doesn't look half bad either if you did it right. i did it as an experiment and i like the result.

benny90 · 04-25-2008, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cerezo

if you don't care about the look as much as the feel, get a wheelskin (genuine leather cover stitched on) for 35 bucks. it makes the wheel thicker and it provides better grip. it doesn't look half bad either if you did it right. i did it as an experiment and i like the result.

Take some pics

g9sBMW · 04-25-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cerezo

if you don't care about the look as much as the feel, get a wheelskin (genuine leather cover stitched on) for 35 bucks. it makes the wheel thicker and it provides better grip. it doesn't look half bad either if you did it right. i did it as an experiment and i like the result.

let see some pics

Cerezo · 04-28-2008, 09:28 PM

Here you go. Note that I used blue, because the sample I got was darker, and in person it looks darker but not as dark as I thought. I did not do a perfect job at 6 o'clock, but 3 o'clock is perfect, 9 o'clock is ok. It took an hour to do, very easy. $35 shipped.

04-17-2008, 12:21 AM	#1
g9sBMW Lieutenant 23 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 328i Sedan [0.00]	M Sport Steering Wheel swap I have non-sport 328i, my steering wheel looks like the drawing a the bottom. I want it to look like this So from reading the threads I need Sport steering wheel(with air bag bracquet, somebody sells them without) Airbag for sport wheel (non-sport 328i won't fit) Trim (without the M logo) Do I need the switches too? I estimate $400 for steering wheel Tischer $630 Airbag Tischer Trim $90 Tischer Switches (if mine can't be used $76) Is this Mod really over $1,000 Any lower prices out there? Attached Images __________________ [2007 328i\|Black Sapphire\|Terra Leather\|6 MT\|Xenon headlights\|BMW Alarm\|Clear Bra\|Stainless Steel Pedal Pads\|Black Line Tails\|MTEC V3.0 Angel Eyes\|HUPER OPTIK 30 Ceramic TINT\|GPThunder Fogs\|LED License Plate mod\|Sport Shocks/Springs upgrade\|ZHP Shift Knob\|//M Dead Pedal\|Matte Black Grill\|Aluminum Strut Bar\|Cyba Air Scoops\|Rear Fog Switch\|Perforated Mtech Wheel\|Miro 935s\|Hankook v12 evo Tires\|BMW SSK]\| BMW PE Last edited by g9sBMW; 04-18-2008 at 02:26 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

04-17-2008, 12:27 AM	#2
phattbam Major General 180 Rep 5,822 Posts Drives: '17 Protonic Blue i3 REx Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf area iTrader: (21)	it's mainly because of your airbag, but that's about right
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-17-2008, 12:40 AM	#3
zamboni I want to drive a Zamboni 1128 Rep 5,554 Posts Drives: 13 E93 M3 18 F80 M3 16 K71 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Monte Sereno, CA iTrader: (7) Garage List 16 K71 F800GT [10.00] 2018 F80 M3 [10.00] 2013 BMW E93 M3 [10.00]	You can sae $100 by getting the wheel from Ebay and look for a deal on the round airbag. __________________ 18 F80 Imola Red 6MT 16 K71 F800GT Montego Blue 13 E93 M3 Melbourne Red 2000 E46,2006 E90,09 E82,13 E93 328i,14 F30 335i,18 F80 M3 My next vehicle would be a Zamboni
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-17-2008, 12:50 AM	#5
phattbam Major General 180 Rep 5,822 Posts Drives: '17 Protonic Blue i3 REx Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf area iTrader: (21)	yeah. I have the M tech wheel just waiting for a day off of work now..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-17-2008, 07:05 PM	#7
g9sBMW Lieutenant 23 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 328i Sedan [0.00]	thanks for the feedback everyone. I'll have to save up for sure. __________________ [2007 328i\|Black Sapphire\|Terra Leather\|6 MT\|Xenon headlights\|BMW Alarm\|Clear Bra\|Stainless Steel Pedal Pads\|Black Line Tails\|MTEC V3.0 Angel Eyes\|HUPER OPTIK 30 Ceramic TINT\|GPThunder Fogs\|LED License Plate mod\|Sport Shocks/Springs upgrade\|ZHP Shift Knob\|//M Dead Pedal\|Matte Black Grill\|Aluminum Strut Bar\|Cyba Air Scoops\|Rear Fog Switch\|Perforated Mtech Wheel\|Miro 935s\|Hankook v12 evo Tires\|BMW SSK]\| BMW PE
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-18-2008, 02:30 AM	#8
g9sBMW Lieutenant 23 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 328i Sedan [0.00]	Anybody know the part # for the trim without the M logo? Is it 32300412947 ?? __________________ [2007 328i\|Black Sapphire\|Terra Leather\|6 MT\|Xenon headlights\|BMW Alarm\|Clear Bra\|Stainless Steel Pedal Pads\|Black Line Tails\|MTEC V3.0 Angel Eyes\|HUPER OPTIK 30 Ceramic TINT\|GPThunder Fogs\|LED License Plate mod\|Sport Shocks/Springs upgrade\|ZHP Shift Knob\|//M Dead Pedal\|Matte Black Grill\|Aluminum Strut Bar\|Cyba Air Scoops\|Rear Fog Switch\|Perforated Mtech Wheel\|Miro 935s\|Hankook v12 evo Tires\|BMW SSK]\| BMW PE
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-18-2008, 03:59 AM	#9
Yeahas Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 219 Posts Drives: SG E90 328 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: los angeles iTrader: (1)	i wont recommand spending 1000 on steering wheel man...i'd rather spend it on suspension/exhaust/rims/body kit
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-18-2008, 09:47 AM	#13
BMdblU Brigadier General 152 Rep 3,983 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	wow I guess I got it good.. $250 for my used M wheel
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-18-2008, 10:26 AM	#14
dman330xi 2008 335xi 0 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi, 2010 528i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	I've installed the tri-stitched steering wheel last week. It's awesome!!! Is my old one worth anything?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-18-2008, 10:57 AM	#15
Mattscott Major General 108 Rep 8,327 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beaumont, CA iTrader: (2)	I have the M-tech wheel and it is a HUGE improvement over stock __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-18-2008, 11:13 AM	#16
g9sBMW Lieutenant 23 Rep 517 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (8) Garage List 2007 328i Sedan [0.00]	True, the 1,000 dollars or so would best go to suspension/exhaust However, my car is turning 1 year old in about a week and I already have 16,500 miles on it. It's my daily driver and I might appreciate the look/feel of the steering wheel a little more than some louder exhaust or stiffer ride. __________________ [2007 328i\|Black Sapphire\|Terra Leather\|6 MT\|Xenon headlights\|BMW Alarm\|Clear Bra\|Stainless Steel Pedal Pads\|Black Line Tails\|MTEC V3.0 Angel Eyes\|HUPER OPTIK 30 Ceramic TINT\|GPThunder Fogs\|LED License Plate mod\|Sport Shocks/Springs upgrade\|ZHP Shift Knob\|//M Dead Pedal\|Matte Black Grill\|Aluminum Strut Bar\|Cyba Air Scoops\|Rear Fog Switch\|Perforated Mtech Wheel\|Miro 935s\|Hankook v12 evo Tires\|BMW SSK]\| BMW PE
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-25-2008, 10:16 AM	#17
vtec96 Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 286 Posts Drives: E89 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	how can you tell if you have a Sport steering wheel? what's the difference between Sport steering wheel and regular one? __________________ CURRENT: 2009 E89 35i Dinan Stage 2 PAST: 2008 E92 335xi
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-25-2008, 11:16 AM	#19
Cerezo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 08 TL Type-S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	if you don't care about the look as much as the feel, get a wheelskin (genuine leather cover stitched on) for 35 bucks. it makes the wheel thicker and it provides better grip. it doesn't look half bad either if you did it right. i did it as an experiment and i like the result.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

04-28-2008, 09:28 PM	#22
Cerezo Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 254 Posts Drives: 08 TL Type-S Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Here you go. Note that I used blue, because the sample I got was darker, and in person it looks darker but not as dark as I thought. I did not do a perfect job at 6 o'clock, but 3 o'clock is perfect, 9 o'clock is ok. It took an hour to do, very easy. $35 shipped. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote