Stolen steering wheel

Chappers 71 · 12-07-2017, 11:52 AM

Mrs Chappers sister had her X1 broken into last night & the steering wheel stolen, the car was on her drive & they didn't hear a thing.
She got in it to go out this afternoon & no steering wheel. Funny

Has anyone got a steering wheel for a X1 for sale?

ChawenHalo · 12-07-2017, 01:10 PM

Holy molly, that's a new one... Sad.

MattOz · 12-07-2017, 06:01 PM

Happening a lot. Dozens going missing every night. Good job they didn't rob nav etc too. Utter pain in the backside.

Needbmwpartzz · 12-07-2017, 06:12 PM

She should put up posters....pleading for crooks to return to get the rest of car as it's not much good without the wheel!

maxoutput · 12-07-2017, 06:47 PM

Robbing gits!! Just as a point of interest , depending on the year of the X1 e90 steering wheels will fit. The M sport and sport wheels are compatible with the X1 air bag if they have left it. Failing that you maybe able to pick up a cheap e92 se sport wheel and air bag as that should fit earlier X1’s. I’ve got an X1 wheel on my E90 , I paid for mine though

abeardo83 · 12-08-2017, 04:23 AM

Stole the steering wheel?! WTF?!

748adam · 12-08-2017, 04:25 AM

If its of any use I have a e9x sport wheel you can have whilst you get a replacement? just cover postage

McPikie · 12-08-2017, 08:18 AM

I've read this happening a fair few times now, I dunno what the crack is with it. Must be using some code grabber to turn the alarm off.

The0pportunist · 12-08-2017, 08:19 AM

How bazaar!

I'm guessing that's the most valuable thing to grab in under a few minutes ?

RajB · 12-08-2017, 09:05 AM

WTF....That's a new one I've not heard of before.

Chappers 71 · 12-08-2017, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 748adam

If its of any use I have a e9x sport wheel you can have whilst you get a replacement? just cover postage

Thanks for the offer, she reported it to her insurance company & they are dealing with it. I suspect she'll now be paying an increased premium for the next 5 years

Chappers 71 · 12-08-2017, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by maxoutput

Robbing gits!! Just as a point of interest , depending on the year of the X1 e90 steering wheels will fit. The M sport and sport wheels are compatible with the X1 air bag if they have left it. Failing that you maybe able to pick up a cheap e92 se sport wheel and air bag as that should fit earlier X1’s. I’ve got an X1 wheel on my E90 , I paid for mine though

Thanks for the info, the airbag went with the steering wheel. Apparently one of her neighbours also had the steering wheel stolen of their 5 series the same night. This is the tenth bmw steering wheel stolen from Aylesford in Kent area over the last 3 days.
Her neighbours 5 series has a hole made in drivers door just below & to the left of the door handle & they sprayed expanding foam up into the rear of the back wheel arch

maxoutput · 12-08-2017, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Thanks for the info, the airbag went with the steering wheel. Apparently one of her neighbours also had the steering wheel stolen of their 5 series the same night. This is the tenth bmw steering wheel stolen from Aylesford in Kent area over the last 3 days.
Her neighbours 5 series has a hole made in drivers door just below & to the left of the door handle & they sprayed expanding foam up into the rear of the back wheel arch

I’ll have to keep my eye out then as I’m in north Kent so not far. Any idea what the purpose of the foam was?

Chappers 71 · 12-08-2017, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by maxoutput

I’ll have to keep my eye out then as I’m in north Kent so not far. Any idea what the purpose of the foam was?

I was wondering about that, my best guess it was to neutralise the alarm

maxoutput · 12-08-2017, 04:26 PM

All that damage just for a poxy steering wheel... eeediots!

BMW Steve · 12-11-2017, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Mrs Chappers sister had her X1 broken into last night & the steering wheel stolen, the car was on her drive & they didn't hear a thing.
She got in it to go out this afternoon & no steering wheel. Funny

Has anyone got a steering wheel for a X1 for sale?

Would a F07 GT M Sport steering wheel be any good, I replaced the one in mine when I did the paddle conversion, I fitted one from a 640 with paddles.

Chappers 71 · 12-11-2017, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW Steve

Would a F07 GT M Sport steering wheel be any good, I replaced the one in mine when I did the paddle conversion, I fitted one from a 640 with paddles.

Thanks for the offer but she's going through her insurance & having the work done at the local main dealers.

bfleming · 12-12-2017, 10:33 AM

My friends had the steering wheel stolen from their 2008 320d MSport. Never heard a thing, came out & there it was - gone! BMW sorted it though the insurance. Not the cheapest way of doing it, but as they're non-tech people it was their only option.

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Needbmwpartzz Colonel 851 Rep 2,793 Posts Drives: 2009 bmw 328i x-drive Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kitchener/Waterloo iTrader: (0)	She should put up posters....pleading for crooks to return to get the rest of car as it's not much good without the wheel!
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maxoutput Private First Class 33 Rep 182 Posts Drives: E90 2005 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: U.K. iTrader: (0)	Robbing gits!! Just as a point of interest , depending on the year of the X1 e90 steering wheels will fit. The M sport and sport wheels are compatible with the X1 air bag if they have left it. Failing that you maybe able to pick up a cheap e92 se sport wheel and air bag as that should fit earlier X1’s. I’ve got an X1 wheel on my E90 , I paid for mine though
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748adam First Lieutenant 45 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: York, England iTrader: (1)	If its of any use I have a e9x sport wheel you can have whilst you get a replacement? just cover postage __________________ 2007 E92 335i, JB4 + custom back end flash, DCI, Downpipes, FMIC, Silicone inlets, Pure Stage 2 High Flow Turbos, Spec Stage 3+ Clutch and Single Mass Flywheel,
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McPikie Lieutenant 59 Rep 457 Posts Drives: E91 320d Msport Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	I've read this happening a fair few times now, I dunno what the crack is with it. Must be using some code grabber to turn the alarm off.
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The0pportunist Major 471 Rep 1,268 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	How bazaar! I'm guessing that's the most valuable thing to grab in under a few minutes ?
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