///M Steering wheel upgrade complete!

Luongo · 07-07-2006, 09:22 PM

Thanks to the DIY's by Marcus and bavarian19, I was able to complete the swap in about 30 min. The only trouble I had was removing the center hex-bolt as it was screwed on so tight. Other than that, it was much easier than the blackline or the aluminum pedal upgrade.

Here are the list of parts you need to order in order to complete the job.

32-30-7-906-846 WHEEL
32-30-7-906-848 COVER
32-30-6-767-225 SAUCER X2
32-30-6-773-569 BAG
61-31-6-956-562 SWITCH (for non-iDrive cars, look up the www.realoem.com for the proper part number)

Here are some before and after pictures.

BTW, my user ID used to be Bertuzzi but since he was traded for Luongo, I changed my ID.

bimmer4me · 07-07-2006, 09:25 PM

How do you like your new steering wheel?? It looks great!

bostoniant · 07-07-2006, 09:26 PM

it looks a million times better.

arcrox · 07-07-2006, 09:28 PM

Very nice. It must have been costly with a new airbag, cover, etc. Luckily us sport packagers only had to get the wheel. It's definitely my favorite mod...the indentations and perforated leather make steering the car a joy.

Nikki · 07-07-2006, 09:29 PM

Looks great!

Ryan 330i · 07-07-2006, 09:41 PM

looks great! looks expensive!

Hunter399 · 07-07-2006, 10:06 PM

how much did the conversion cost you total...if you dont mind me asking

HRC · 07-07-2006, 10:12 PM

My guess is somewhere between $900 and $1000

Danny

ward · 07-07-2006, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HRC

My guess is somewhere between $900 and $1000

Danny

about the same as the sport pack

Luongo · 07-07-2006, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

about the same as the sport pack

Last time I checked, sport package was $1600. Of course, the invoice would be slightly less. Believe it or not, some people in the midwest CHOSE to pass up on ZSP since the sport package only comes with summer tires with treads that will wear out in a year.

For the upgrade, I basically spent $500 more than what people with sport package would have spent. Cost of the airbag plus the multifunction buttons.

ward · 07-07-2006, 11:09 PM

I've had my tires for a year and over 22k miles so far and they're still fine

it's fine to skip packages if there's something undesireable or that you don't want to pay for in the package... heck I don't have prem pack, but I do have bluetooth

did you not like the SP seats?

Luongo · 07-07-2006, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

I've had my tires for a year and over 22k miles so far and they're still fine

it's fine to skip packages if there's something undesireable or that you don't want to pay for in the package... heck I don't have prem pack, but I do have bluetooth

did you not like the SP seats?

SP seats would have been nice, but I have no complaints about the standard leather seats with lumbar support.

I might be mistaken, but I don't think you can just order sport seats without getting the ZSP.

If I were living in California, I would have definately bought the ZSP. But in Chicago suburbs where you sometimes get cought in a snow storm and the snow removal is not very efficient, the ZSP was just not a practical option for me.

Yes, I am too lazy to change my tires twice a year.

ksfrogman · 07-07-2006, 11:36 PM

you did a great job. looking good!

timking85 · 07-08-2006, 03:16 AM

Not to sure about the pedals?

bavarian19 · 07-08-2006, 07:17 AM

Looks great!!!

Sedan_Clan · 07-08-2006, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luongo

Thanks to the DIY's by Marcus and bavarian19, I was able to complete the swap in about 30 min. The only trouble I had was removing the center hex-bolt as it was screwed on so tight. Other than that, it was much easier than the blackline or the aluminum pedal upgrade.

Here are the list of parts you need to order in order to complete the job.

32-30-7-906-846 WHEEL
32-30-7-906-848 COVER
32-30-6-767-225 SAUCER X2
32-30-6-773-569 BAG
61-31-6-956-562 SWITCH (for non-iDrive cars, look up the www.realoem.com for the proper part number)

Here are some before and after pictures.

BTW, my user ID used to be Bertuzzi but since he was traded for Luongo, I changed my ID.

Nice pictures. Links to DIY's?

bavarian19 · 07-08-2006, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Nice pictures. Links to DIY's?

Search under the DIY section... you will find all of our DIY's...

sdbcerda · 07-08-2006, 08:59 PM

The M steering wheel looks great. Thanks for posting the pics and info.

ADHD · 07-08-2006, 09:13 PM

all your buttons on the wheel still work????

Luongo · 07-08-2006, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ADHD

all your buttons on the wheel still work????

Yes they do. As long as you order the appropriate part, it should be just plug and play...

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...92&hg=32&fg=95

CC 330i · 07-28-2006, 07:29 PM

Hmm... That's pretty darned nice. Good mod.

markE90 · 08-25-2006, 07:50 PM

Luongo...comparing the non-sport to the M wheel, its worth the mod right?

07-07-2006, 09:22 PM	#1
Luongo Lieutenant 134 Rep 463 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Carrera T Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois iTrader: (2)	///M Steering wheel upgrade complete! Thanks to the DIY's by Marcus and bavarian19, I was able to complete the swap in about 30 min. The only trouble I had was removing the center hex-bolt as it was screwed on so tight. Other than that, it was much easier than the blackline or the aluminum pedal upgrade. Here are the list of parts you need to order in order to complete the job. 32-30-7-906-846 WHEEL 32-30-7-906-848 COVER 32-30-6-767-225 SAUCER X2 32-30-6-773-569 BAG 61-31-6-956-562 SWITCH (for non-iDrive cars, look up the www.realoem.com for the proper part number) Here are some before and after pictures. BTW, my user ID used to be Bertuzzi but since he was traded for Luongo, I changed my ID. Attached Images
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bimmer4me Captain 52 Rep 996 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	How do you like your new steering wheel?? It looks great! __________________ 2006 330i Monaco Blue \| Grey \| Walnut ...Manual \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Nav \| Comfort Access \| PDC \| Sirius \| Sunshade ...M-Tec Steering Wheel \| M-Tec Shifter \| TLC ...Performance Center Delivery \| Oct 14, 2005
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Ryan 330i Major 56 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: '09 E93 335i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Francisco \| LA \| Oregon iTrader: (0)	looks great! looks expensive! __________________ 2009 E93 335i \| Jet \| Black Dakota \| Grey Poplar \| ZPP \| ZSP \| ZCW \| Step \| Paddles \| i-Drive \| CA \| Sirius \| HD \| Logic7 \| 06FL \| 06NF \| PDC \| OEM Alarm \| LUX Retired: 2007 E92 335i Retired: 2006 E90 330i
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Hunter399 Major General 323 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	how much did the conversion cost you total...if you dont mind me asking
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	My guess is somewhere between $900 and $1000 Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	I've had my tires for a year and over 22k miles so far and they're still fine it's fine to skip packages if there's something undesireable or that you don't want to pay for in the package... heck I don't have prem pack, but I do have bluetooth did you not like the SP seats?
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ksfrogman Major General 574 Rep 6,750 Posts Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	you did a great job. looking good! __________________
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07-08-2006, 03:16 AM	#14
timking85 Chief 35 Rep 145 Posts Drives: F10 525d SE Join Date: May 2005 Location: England - Fleet iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 320d M Sport [0.00] 2007 E92 330d SE [0.00] 2007 2007 E70 X5 3. ... [0.00] 2007 E92 330d M Spo ... [0.00]	Not to sure about the pedals?
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Looks great!!!
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sdbcerda Private 0 Rep 63 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alameda, California iTrader: (0)	The M steering wheel looks great. Thanks for posting the pics and info. __________________ 2006 E90 330i Arctic, Beige Leather, Burl Walnut, Sport pkg, Steptronic, Premium pkg, Nav, Heated seats, Fold down rear seats, Satellite Radio.
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ADHD Brigadier General 196 Rep 4,095 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Magic Mountain iTrader: (38) Garage List 21 M540i [0.00] 07 e90 335 [0.00]	all your buttons on the wheel still work???? __________________
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07-28-2006, 07:29 PM	#21
CC 330i Captain 44 Rep 722 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Blk/Alum Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (0)	Hmm... That's pretty darned nice. Good mod.
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08-25-2006, 07:50 PM	#22
markE90 Major 74 Rep 1,440 Posts Drives: AW X5 35d Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (23)	Luongo...comparing the non-sport to the M wheel, its worth the mod right?
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