Official Steering Wheel Thread

Belarus · 09-10-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by C.D.335xi

^Definitely matches well and looks great!

+1

fndrh1st · 09-10-2010, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mallard

i thought the tri stitch was only on the M3 wheel?
and those arent perforated :?

Honestly, Idk.

It seems like there are so many options.

There is a pic a page back, the wheel is: perforated M3 wheel, tri stitched, with alcantara, with paddles, with carbon fiber trim. Lol seems like alot to me. But it was damn nice!

Spun vtec · 09-10-2010, 05:34 PM

What wheel is this? http://i8.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/0f/e8/bcb0_12.JPG ? Sorry I cant post pics yet im a noob.

Is that wheel an M-sport? could paddle shifters be used with it?

Next question would the airbag from my non ZSP wheel fit on this wheel?

remmib · 09-10-2010, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Spun vtec

What wheel is this? http://i8.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/0f/e8/bcb0_12.JPG ? Sorry I cant post pics yet im a noob.

Is that wheel an M-sport? could paddle shifters be used with it?

Next question would the airbag from my non ZSP wheel fit on this wheel?

No, not an M-sport wheel. This is m-sport with perforated sides.

._. · 09-10-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

Sort of like this?

details, how does one order?

335iMIAMI · 09-10-2010, 09:20 PM

I have a non sport wheel and I want the m sport wheel with the sport paddles. What do I need in order to completely swap the wheel.

Spun vtec · 09-11-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Spun vtec

What wheel is this? http://i8.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/0f/e8/bcb0_12.JPG ? Sorry I cant post pics yet im a noob.

Is that wheel an M-sport? could paddle shifters be used with it?

Next question would the airbag from my non ZSP wheel fit on this wheel?

Ok if thats not the m-sport what is it just the ZSP wheel? It is not the same as the stock wheel.

montreal red · 09-11-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Spun vtec

What wheel is this? http://i8.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/0f/e8/bcb0_12.JPG ? Sorry I cant post pics yet im a noob.

Is that wheel an M-sport? could paddle shifters be used with it?

Next question would the airbag from my non ZSP wheel fit on this wheel?

that wheel is a regular sport wheel (zsp wheel). m sport is much thicker than that steering wheel.

oh and your non zsp airbag will not fit that wheel... you need zsp to fit a sport wheel or m sport wheel or m3 wheel.

montreal red · 09-11-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iMIAMI

I have a non sport wheel and I want the m sport wheel with the sport paddles. What do I need in order to completely swap the wheel.

you'd need to get a new sport airbag and the wiring harness for the airbag. you also need a new steering wheel trim, new buttons, and the steering wheel itself.

Spun vtec · 09-13-2010, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

you'd need to get a new sport airbag and the wiring harness for the airbag. you also need a new steering wheel trim, new buttons, and the steering wheel itself.

Isnt that a PITA..

335iMIAMI · 09-13-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

you'd need to get a new sport airbag and the wiring harness for the airbag. you also need a new steering wheel trim, new buttons, and the steering wheel itself.

The sport air bag and the wiring harness are not sold together? I saw the air bag on tischer for 600.

montreal red · 09-13-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Spun vtec

Isnt that a PITA..

yes, the other alternative is to reshape the non sport steering wheel itself. this is a good alternative and would cost less than changing the airbag, brakets, buttons, wiring harness, etc.

here's how a re-shaped non sport wheel would typically look like.

EYE4SPEED · 09-18-2010, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Icecreamfoo

M3 DCT wheel with alcantara trim cover conversion on 335i. Thanks Long!!!

non-electronic performance wheel coming soon

Does this require the removal of the airbag? Does the alcantara switch plate screw out from the back of the wheel? I don't want to throw the alignment off if the wheel needs to come off, nor do I want the bag blowing up in my face.

montreal red · 09-18-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by EYE4SPEED

Does this require the removal of the airbag? Does the alcantara switch plate screw out from the back of the wheel? I don't want to throw the alignment off if the wheel needs to come off, nor do I want the bag blowing up in my face.

you can remove the trim without removing the airbag but it would be easier if the airbag was removed of course. there are three screws on the back of the airbag that you have to loosen and you should be able to slide the trim piece out. the airbag wont blow up in your face. if youre concerned, you can disconnect the battery to ensure no airbag deployment will occur.

radicalrev · 10-07-2010, 10:22 PM

^ who does the reshaped non sport steering wheel?

tomppa · 10-08-2010, 06:55 AM

Does any of the steering wheels come closer to driver or are they all the same, despite of difference in size?

montreal red · 10-08-2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tomppa

Does any of the steering wheels come closer to driver or are they all the same, despite of difference in size?

well reshaped wheels or the bmw performance wheels dont come closer to the driver. the steering wheel can telescope in and out as well as move up or down... i am guessing the range of adjustment is still insufficient for you?

tomppa · 10-08-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

well reshaped wheels or the bmw performance wheels dont come closer to the driver. the steering wheel can telescope in and out as well as move up or down... i am guessing the range of adjustment is still insufficient for you?

correct; It would be nice to have it a bit lower, but I surely need to get it closer somehow.

Iglos · 10-08-2010, 04:30 PM

Is there a place in LA that would tri stitch the OEm sports wheel?

montreal red · 10-08-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Iglos

Is there a place in LA that would tri stitch the OEm sports wheel?

for the cost a job like that, just buy the m3 wheel. cheaper and more cost effective.

uweric5985 · 12-13-2010, 06:44 AM

Hi everyone,

I am using a non-sport steering wheel as shown below,

I really want to change it to a sport or M-pack steering wheel, like this

by doing so, will I receive any error code?

and where can I order the steering wheel with air bag?

Many thanks

I335 · 12-13-2010, 01:57 PM

^ PM Alex@Helix - he's thee steering wheel master around here and can set you up with a great deal. In your case you'll also need the sport airbag, but other than that it's a real easy swap (even with the new air bag - I can do it in under 15 mins) and no worries about error codes at all. GL!

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09-10-2010, 09:20 PM	#116
335iMIAMI Major 26 Rep 1,345 Posts Drives: 2012 CTS-V Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	I have a non sport wheel and I want the m sport wheel with the sport paddles. What do I need in order to completely swap the wheel. __________________ "Surviving in a game where many don't win".
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10-07-2010, 10:22 PM	#125
radicalrev Private 104 Rep 91 Posts Drives: F30 320i B48 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jakarta iTrader: (1)	^ who does the reshaped non sport steering wheel?
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tomppa Private First Class 12 Rep 108 Posts Drives: 6 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belgium, Bxl iTrader: (1)	Does any of the steering wheels come closer to driver or are they all the same, despite of difference in size?
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10-08-2010, 04:30 PM	#129
Iglos Private 1 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2014 Carbon Black X5 Msport Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	Is there a place in LA that would tri stitch the OEm sports wheel?
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12-13-2010, 06:44 AM	#131
uweric5985 Private First Class 32 Rep 133 Posts Drives: BMW E90 LCI 323i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Macau, China iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 323i [9.50]	Hi everyone, I am using a non-sport steering wheel as shown below, I really want to change it to a sport or M-pack steering wheel, like this by doing so, will I receive any error code? and where can I order the steering wheel with air bag? Many thanks
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12-13-2010, 01:57 PM	#132
I335 Brigadier General 123 Rep 4,249 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	^ PM Alex@Helix - he's thee steering wheel master around here and can set you up with a great deal. In your case you'll also need the sport airbag, but other than that it's a real easy swap (even with the new air bag - I can do it in under 15 mins) and no worries about error codes at all. GL!
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