Take a Look @ My Newest Steering Wheel!

1QuikWS6 · 11-14-2016, 04:46 PM

Well, I've had a long history of swapping out steering wheels in my E92 - but today I finally found the best & last one I will ever need

I started with OEM Sport wheel
Swapped that for OEM MTech with Tri-Stitching & paddle shift
Swapped that for OEM M3 with Tri-Stitch & DCT paddles
Swapped that for Performance flat bottom wheel in Alcantara & DCT Paddles

And NOW, finally today I just received from Bimmian my new custom AutoCarbon CF/Leather flat bottom wheel with Tri-Stitch & DCT paddles

For anyone wanting a new wheel, take my word for it & skip all the wheels in between & go straight for this beautiful work of art - you will pay slightly more for this wheel, but in the end it will save $$ on all those other wheels...

Wait time for these is roughly 2-1/2 months, but well worth the wait. You must pay up front, Bimmian then sends a core wheel from their facility to AutoCarbon.de in Germany & the transformation takes place. The wheel then ships to you with return label for your core return ($500 additional core charge that is refunded as soon as Bimmian receives your wheel as core exchange)

> Grip diameter around top arc is even larger than M3 wheel. 3K Twill CF portion on top arc is inlaid only on front surface - rear surface is smooth Nappa leather with molded finger grips.

> Sides are mixture of mostly perforated leather with small portion of smooth at top of either side & sculpted scallops at 9 & 3 that fit your hand perfectly

> Bottom flat portion is full CF 3K Twill all way round

Wheel also comes with various thickness, separate Tri Color M Stripes to install @ TDC if desired (haven't decide on these or not as of yet)

Thru out the entire transaction (and as with any/all other deals I've had with Bimmian) - Ed in Sales was extremely helpful, great to talk with, & kept me updated along the process

On with the pics out-of-the-box - hard to get good pics indoors with flash, they don't even come close to doing this wheel justice. I will snap some more out in daylight & once installed to post later.

Kudo's once again to Ed & Bimmian for bringing a beautiful wheel to market

Ruddigger · 11-14-2016, 05:26 PM

Pics dont work.

1QuikWS6 · 11-14-2016, 05:44 PM

I was in the middle of revising them...

Ruddigger · 11-14-2016, 07:39 PM

Ah. I see them now, looks dope.

BSM n54iS · 11-14-2016, 10:27 PM

Interesting, looks great. Only part I don't like though is that mixture of the perforated leather with the smooth at the top there...did you specify for that, like it?

1QuikWS6 · 11-15-2016, 03:20 AM

Wheel is made in that respect just like the MTech wheel - perforated leather on sides/smooth on top. The entire top arc of the wheel is in smooth leather, what you are seeing is the part in front that shows around the CF inlay.

Looks fine to me...

1QuikWS6 · 11-15-2016, 02:04 PM

Put on some stripes to see if I liked them or not...

Had a couple different trims to go with -

Alcantara 'Individual'
CF ///M
Black ///M
Black/Silver ///M

Decided to try the last version to go with my brushed aluminum/CF interior

Installed Pics:

MsportFury · 11-17-2016, 07:41 AM

Looks very nice mate, do you mind me asking how much this wheel cost?

I'd recommend going with a Standard OEM colored Bimmer badge in the centre though, just my 2 pence

1QuikWS6 · 11-17-2016, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MsportFury

Looks very nice mate, do you mind me asking how much this wheel cost?

I'd recommend going with a Standard OEM colored Bimmer badge in the centre though, just my 2 pence

Sent you a PM...

Yeah, all my exterior roundels are black/silver CF so the strg wheel is same to match

Boland01 · 11-20-2016, 07:52 AM

Looks great.

fmc000 · 11-21-2016, 07:31 AM

Amazing. You're also the first one I see to have installed the left vent OBD gauge. Great job.

Wolf 335 · 11-21-2016, 08:19 AM

None of the photos are showing

1QuikWS6 · 11-21-2016, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf 335

None of the photos are showing

They B all working for me (both @ home & work) - must be a work related thing if you're trying to view them while at work...

Wolf 335 · 11-21-2016, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

They B all working for me (both @ home & work) - must be a work related thing if you're trying to view them while at work...

You're right, it is blocked from work. I do however see one photo now, and damn that's a nice wheel.

1QuikWS6 · 11-21-2016, 01:38 PM

Thanx! After driving with it for a couple days I'm even happier with it

Just wish I had bought this one before spending the $$ on the other (3) versions...

I'm still up in the air as to whether I'm gonna keep the M Stripes or not

Zajac1 · 11-21-2016, 08:15 PM

Looks sick !!! and is huge

Btw. How's this OBD vent working for u ??

whyzee125 · 12-02-2016, 07:02 PM

Too busy for me but to each his own

Love the individual speaker grills. Such a nice touch

maf330xi · 12-27-2016, 10:06 AM

+1 It is a little busy when you compare it with the rest of the interior. Must feel nice though!

Boosted2000Si · 12-31-2016, 04:52 AM

Wheel is a bit thicker than I would like, kind of looks a bit off however damn dude it fits well with your interior. I like what you have done!

Route 16 · 12-31-2016, 10:31 AM

That's a wheel!
First 328 I've seen with a working p3 gauge, did you get it just to read engine temp? I didn't think the compatibility would work

1QuikWS6 · 12-31-2016, 11:10 AM

Yeah, I've gotten used to the xtra thickness over the M3 wheel & now it seems natural - I've had a ton of compliments on the wheel, everyone that sees it in person loves it

The P3 vent gage I have was purchased from Turner MS, but it's not any different than any other P3 gage - AFAIK they always work on 328, buddy has one on his also.

Data it will display:

Intake Air Temp
Exhaust Gas Temp
Coolant Temp
Boost/Vacuum
Ignition Timing
Throttle Position
Uncorrected Speed
RPM
Shift Light
Battery Voltage
Acceleration Timing 0-60/0-100 with memory
Braking Timing 60-0/100-1 with memory
Displays/Clears Error Codes

All above work on my 328 except for the Boost/Vacuum obviously

11-14-2016, 04:46 PM	#1
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1621 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Take a Look @ My Newest Steering Wheel! Well, I've had a long history of swapping out steering wheels in my E92 - but today I finally found the best & last one I will ever need I started with OEM Sport wheel Swapped that for OEM MTech with Tri-Stitching & paddle shift Swapped that for OEM M3 with Tri-Stitch & DCT paddles Swapped that for Performance flat bottom wheel in Alcantara & DCT Paddles And NOW, finally today I just received from Bimmian my new custom AutoCarbon CF/Leather flat bottom wheel with Tri-Stitch & DCT paddles For anyone wanting a new wheel, take my word for it & skip all the wheels in between & go straight for this beautiful work of art - you will pay slightly more for this wheel, but in the end it will save $$ on all those other wheels... Wait time for these is roughly 2-1/2 months, but well worth the wait. You must pay up front, Bimmian then sends a core wheel from their facility to AutoCarbon.de in Germany & the transformation takes place. The wheel then ships to you with return label for your core return ($500 additional core charge that is refunded as soon as Bimmian receives your wheel as core exchange) > Grip diameter around top arc is even larger than M3 wheel. 3K Twill CF portion on top arc is inlaid only on front surface - rear surface is smooth Nappa leather with molded finger grips. > Sides are mixture of mostly perforated leather with small portion of smooth at top of either side & sculpted scallops at 9 & 3 that fit your hand perfectly > Bottom flat portion is full CF 3K Twill all way round Wheel also comes with various thickness, separate Tri Color M Stripes to install @ TDC if desired (haven't decide on these or not as of yet) Thru out the entire transaction (and as with any/all other deals I've had with Bimmian) - Ed in Sales was extremely helpful, great to talk with, & kept me updated along the process On with the pics out-of-the-box - hard to get good pics indoors with flash, they don't even come close to doing this wheel justice. I will snap some more out in daylight & once installed to post later. Kudo's once again to Ed & Bimmian for bringing a beautiful wheel to market __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit Last edited by 1QuikWS6; 11-16-2016 at 04:35 PM..
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11-14-2016, 05:26 PM	#2
Ruddigger Major 694 Rep 1,302 Posts Drives: 2012 E91 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Pics dont work. __________________ My build thread. It's a wagon with stuff on it.
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11-14-2016, 05:44 PM	#3
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1621 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	I was in the middle of revising them... __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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11-14-2016, 07:39 PM	#4
Ruddigger Major 694 Rep 1,302 Posts Drives: 2012 E91 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Ah. I see them now, looks dope. __________________ My build thread. It's a wagon with stuff on it.
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11-14-2016, 10:27 PM	#5
BSM n54iS Brigadier General 2685 Rep 4,202 Posts Drives: '11 335is \| '16 Macan Turbo Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Everywhere and Nowhere iTrader: (7)	Interesting, looks great. Only part I don't like though is that mixture of the perforated leather with the smooth at the top there...did you specify for that, like it? __________________ '11 335is BSM MT "BMW Performance Editon" \| '16 Porsche Macan Turbo GruppeM CF Intake \| AR Resonated DP \| ER CP \| Turbosmart RacePort BOV \| Cobb FMIC \| RB Inlets \| RB External Mishi/Turner OCC \| Michelin PS4 \| BMW Performance Springs/Bilstein B8 + Dinan & M3 bits \| BMW Brembo BBK \| BMW Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW Performance CF Lip \| BMW Performance Alcantara \| PS Designs GTS Armrest \| AG H6-40 \| Rear Seat Delete
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11-15-2016, 03:20 AM	#6
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1621 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Wheel is made in that respect just like the MTech wheel - perforated leather on sides/smooth on top. The entire top arc of the wheel is in smooth leather, what you are seeing is the part in front that shows around the CF inlay. Looks fine to me... __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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11-15-2016, 02:04 PM	#7
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1621 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Put on some stripes to see if I liked them or not... Had a couple different trims to go with - Alcantara 'Individual' CF ///M Black ///M Black/Silver ///M Decided to try the last version to go with my brushed aluminum/CF interior Installed Pics: __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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11-17-2016, 07:41 AM	#8
MsportFury Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 229 Posts Drives: F83 M4 Comp & E92 325d Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: England, Essex iTrader: (0)	Looks very nice mate, do you mind me asking how much this wheel cost? I'd recommend going with a Standard OEM colored Bimmer badge in the centre though, just my 2 pence __________________ http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1245727 Instagram: @joelzsantana
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11-20-2016, 07:52 AM	#10
Boland01 Lieutenant 149 Rep 460 Posts Drives: 2010 535ix, 2008, 2007 335i Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Magnolia, TX iTrader: (0)	Looks great.
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11-21-2016, 07:31 AM	#11
fmc000 Private 39 Rep 96 Posts Drives: 320d E91 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Como, Italy iTrader: (0)	Amazing. You're also the first one I see to have installed the left vent OBD gauge. Great job.
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11-21-2016, 08:19 AM	#12
Wolf 335 Brigadier General 2341 Rep 3,539 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: GTA - Greater Toronto Area iTrader: (0)	None of the photos are showing
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11-21-2016, 01:38 PM	#15
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1621 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Thanx! After driving with it for a couple days I'm even happier with it Just wish I had bought this one before spending the $$ on the other (3) versions... I'm still up in the air as to whether I'm gonna keep the M Stripes or not __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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11-21-2016, 08:15 PM	#16
Zajac1 Banned 260 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: 2011 E91 328i MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	Looks sick !!! and is huge Btw. How's this OBD vent working for u ??
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12-02-2016, 07:02 PM	#17
whyzee125 Brigadier General 1677 Rep 3,642 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	Too busy for me but to each his own Love the individual speaker grills. Such a nice touch
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12-27-2016, 10:06 AM	#18
maf330xi First Lieutenant 41 Rep 385 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330xi Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	+1 It is a little busy when you compare it with the rest of the interior. Must feel nice though! __________________ Blacklines \| 19" Morr VS8.2 \| Gloss Black Grilles \| PE \| M-Tech \| KW V1 \| Euro Spec Headlights
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12-31-2016, 04:52 AM	#19
Boosted2000Si Private First Class 26 Rep 135 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: West Palm Beach iTrader: (3)	Wheel is a bit thicker than I would like, kind of looks a bit off however damn dude it fits well with your interior. I like what you have done! __________________
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12-31-2016, 10:31 AM	#20
Route 16 I got lei'd 844 Rep 7,593 Posts Drives: '10 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dark Side of the Moon iTrader: (62)	That's a wheel! First 328 I've seen with a working p3 gauge, did you get it just to read engine temp? I didn't think the compatibility would work
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12-31-2016, 11:10 AM	#21
1QuikWS6 No 55mph 1621 Rep 8,476 Posts Drives: F32 435ix MSport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blitzburgh, PA iTrader: (113) Garage List 2022 BMW M440ix Vert [0.00] 2015 BMW 435ix MSport [0.00] 2000 Pontiac Trans Am [0.00]	Yeah, I've gotten used to the xtra thickness over the M3 wheel & now it seems natural - I've had a ton of compliments on the wheel, everyone that sees it in person loves it The P3 vent gage I have was purchased from Turner MS, but it's not any different than any other P3 gage - AFAIK they always work on 328, buddy has one on his also. Data it will display: Intake Air Temp Exhaust Gas Temp Coolant Temp Boost/Vacuum Ignition Timing Throttle Position Uncorrected Speed RPM Shift Light Battery Voltage Acceleration Timing 0-60/0-100 with memory Braking Timing 60-0/100-1 with memory Displays/Clears Error Codes All above work on my 328 except for the Boost/Vacuum obviously __________________ F32 435ix//MGM//M Sport-Prem-Tech-Driver Assist-Lighting-Cold Weather-Dyn Handling Pkgs//M4 Black Lthr Int w/M4 Alum Blade Trim//HK w/Bavsound Stg3//763M//M4 Euro LCI Tails//M4 Mirrors w/CF Covers//AWCarbon CF F/R Spoilers-Side Splitters-Diffuser 6WB/ID6 HU+HUD/IND M4 Alcantara Armrest//PURE S2 Turbo//AA FMIC+DP//ER CP+TIC//3.5bar TMAP/TS DV//AWE Tuning Exh w/Blk Tips//Turner MS CF Intake//BM3 Cary Jordan Tune//MPerf Diff//PrecRW Ignition Kit
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