Is sport steering wheel direct fit for nonsport?

chris@strutmonkey · 01-27-2010, 07:50 PM

I have the nonsport steering wheel and would like to swap it for the OEM sport model. I've searched this forum, but can't find answer to whether the swap involves anything else but the wheel. Would I have to get the airbags, etc too? Any help is much appreciated.

Also, I have an automatic without paddles if that makes a difference. Can I get one with paddles and plug and play?

Thanks, Chris

I335 · 01-27-2010, 08:13 PM

You'd have to get everything - including a wiring harness for the paddles.

335iMIAMI · 01-27-2010, 08:45 PM

I have non sport too and have been wondering about this for a while glad you posted

OwnAge · 01-27-2010, 08:49 PM

DOnt forget you will need an Airbag too. I wanna get an M3 steering wheels but the damn airbag stopping me. Expensive to get an airbag and the steering wheel.

lkn · 01-27-2010, 08:51 PM

I may have a complete setup from non-sport to sport mtech wheel available soon.

ezy20004 · 01-27-2010, 11:44 PM

I was wondering too. I guess it can be done. What are all the total parts? Steering Wheel, SW Trim, and wats the rest. Im looking to purchase a steering wheel without the shift pads too.

MassBimmer · 01-28-2010, 08:09 AM

Steering wheel - $400, sport airbag - $600, plus all multi-function buttons and mounting brackets...it ain't gonna be cheap

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I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	You'd have to get everything - including a wiring harness for the paddles.
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335iMIAMI Major 26 Rep 1,345 Posts Drives: 2012 CTS-V Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	I have non sport too and have been wondering about this for a while glad you posted __________________ "Surviving in a game where many don't win".
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OwnAge Gourik 187 Rep 4,302 Posts Drives: soon Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Innisfil Ontario. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 328i [8.90]	DOnt forget you will need an Airbag too. I wanna get an M3 steering wheels but the damn airbag stopping me. Expensive to get an airbag and the steering wheel. __________________
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lkn Lieutenant Colonel 23 Rep 1,549 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County iTrader: (4)	I may have a complete setup from non-sport to sport mtech wheel available soon.
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ezy20004 XI 11 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 2021 540 xDrive Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Jerz iTrader: (8)	I was wondering too. I guess it can be done. What are all the total parts? Steering Wheel, SW Trim, and wats the rest. Im looking to purchase a steering wheel without the shift pads too.
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MassBimmer Major General 306 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: 2023 i4 M50 Join Date: May 2009 Location: MA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2009 BMW [9.24]	Steering wheel - $400, sport airbag - $600, plus all multi-function buttons and mounting brackets...it ain't gonna be cheap
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