Msport Steering Wheel DIY

bmwexecutive · 12-12-2006, 05:50 PM

Just e-mailed the seller to see if he could cut me a deal since I'm an E90post member.

I asked for free shipping. Hopefully he'll agree and then I'll buy it from him.

bmwexecutive · 12-12-2006, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by youyou

Placed the order on Ebay from the guy from Sweden.
The wheel is like 242$ plus shipping which is lie 52$...
So ya about there 290$-295$...
Yes if you have the sport package then your airbag will fit..
And in regards to the z4M coupe steering wheel it truly is pure heaven.
When i sat in the M coupe i was blown away by how it felt...
I have been trying to find the actual size(width) but couldn't find it anywhere and well the one from ebay is 365mm...
But from the pics it looks like the same.
So let's cross our fingers.

Yup. I got my fingers crossed.

bmwexecutive · 12-12-2006, 06:23 PM

Just purchased mine: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=320060369036

Can't wait! He's only got ONE left now.

youyou · 12-12-2006, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Just purchased mine: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=320060369036

Can't wait! He's only got ONE left now.

Good for you...:rocks:
So did he end up cutting you a deal? Give you free shipping?

bmwexecutive · 12-12-2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by youyou

Good for you...:rocks:
So did he end up cutting you a deal? Give you free shipping?

Nope.

Instead he told me how he could raise the price if he wanted to.

Since you'll get yours first since you're a lot closer to Sweden where he's shipping it from, please be sure to post lots of pics and tell me whether it's the same thickness as the Z4 M wheel. I can't wait!!!

youyou · 12-12-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Nope.

Instead he told me how he could raise the price if he wanted to.

Since you'll get yours first since you're a lot closer to Sweden where he's shipping it from, please be sure to post lots of pics and tell me whether it's the same thickness as the Z4 M wheel. I can't wait!!!

Lolol... Well it's still a good deal...
Anyhow as soon as i get it i will post pics.
Sucks that it will be sitting comfortably in my living room for over a month until i get my car

bmwexecutive · 12-12-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by youyou

Lolol... Well it's still a good deal...
Anyhow as soon as i get it i will post pics.
Sucks that it will be sitting comfortably in my living room for over a month until i get my car

Yeah. But at least you can sit in a leather chair with the steering wheel and pretend you're driving your new 335i.

bmwexecutive · 12-12-2006, 08:15 PM

Just got an e-mail from the seller. Apparently, he's shipping my wheel out tomorrow and I'll have it within 4-5 business days, which means by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.

Also, I asked about the thickness and he said that it's not as thick as the Z4 M, but it's "almost as thick." Hopefully almost means really really close.

txusa03 · 12-12-2006, 08:24 PM

man, this diy have got to be the hottest thing on e90post. Make me want to buy one. Let see if holding out will make the price drop

youyou · 12-12-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Yeah. But at least you can sit in a leather chair with the steering wheel and pretend you're driving your new 335i.

Hhahahahahaahaha...
Good one.

Well at least i have a loaner 2006 323i that i can rip a little before getting mine...

youyou · 12-12-2006, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwexecutive

Just got an e-mail from the seller. Apparently, he's shipping my wheel out tomorrow and I'll have it within 4-5 business days, which means by Tuesday or Wednesday of next week.

Also, I asked about the thickness and he said that it's not as thick as the Z4 M, but it's "almost as thick." Hopefully almost means really really close.

Good to hear that he will be that quick on the shipping...
Sucks that he said it's not as thick as the z4M ... As you said let's hope that "almost as thick" means really really close...

youyou · 12-12-2006, 08:35 PM

And by the way BMWEXECUTIVE still haven't forgotten you for the 5 series knob. That's gorgeous and will definitely get it from you.
But hopefully you can give me a better price

Greeney · 12-12-2006, 10:21 PM

The Z4Ms wheel is Thick as shit, I cant wait to see what this wheel looks like when you guys get it!!

s4iscool · 12-14-2006, 02:21 PM

add me to a satisfied customer on this DIY. The holes for the airbag release were hard to find from the original directions, but that picture at the bottom made all the difference.

Does anyone else's trim pannel not fit flush on the sides? all other areas its flush and nice, but down on the sides, it has a 3-5mm gap. no big deal, but wondering if normal

HRC · 12-14-2006, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by s4iscool

add me to a satisfied customer on this DIY. The holes for the airbag release were hard to find from the original directions, but that picture at the bottom made all the difference.

Does anyone else's trim pannel not fit flush on the sides? all other areas its flush and nice, but down on the sides, it has a 3-5mm gap. no big deal, but wondering if normal

You will find that everyone who has an M wheel without the M cover has this gap. The M cover fits the M wheel perfect. No big deal anyways.

Danny

bavarian19 · 12-14-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HRC

You will find that everyone who has an M wheel without the M cover has this gap. The M cover fits the M wheel perfect. No big deal anyways.

Danny

No big deal?!?!?!?!

You must not have OCD like the rest of us

bavarian19 · 12-14-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by s4iscool

add me to a satisfied customer on this DIY. The holes for the airbag release were hard to find from the original directions, but that picture at the bottom made all the difference.

Does anyone else's trim pannel not fit flush on the sides? all other areas its flush and nice, but down on the sides, it has a 3-5mm gap. no big deal, but wondering if normal

Glad you like your new wheel!!!

... sorry my directions were not clear. I wrote that all out in one sitting...

HRC · 12-14-2006, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

No big deal?!?!?!?!

You must not have OCD like the rest of us

LOL, well I have the M cover so...

Danny

s4iscool · 12-14-2006, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

No big deal?!?!?!?!

You must not have OCD like the rest of us

no worries mate...that last pic with the slits circled would be great in your DIY pics. I didnt look down there until I tried jabbing the screwdriver in the back for some time

Thx again

FirstClass · 12-14-2006, 09:13 PM

Everyone is comparing the wheel to the Z4M wheel. I believe it is both smaller (diameter) and thicker, right? So why not get a Z4M wheel and stick it on/modify it to fit. I'd guess with a drill press and the right bracket you could make it work.

bmwexecutive · 12-15-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

Everyone is comparing the wheel to the Z4M wheel. I believe it is both smaller (diameter) and thicker, right? So why not get a Z4M wheel and stick it on/modify it to fit. I'd guess with a drill press and the right bracket you could make it work.

I'd try it but steering wheels and airbags are both two things I don't want to mess with.

bmwexecutive · 12-15-2006, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

The Z4Ms wheel is Thick as shit, I cant wait to see what this wheel looks like when you guys get it!!

Hey Greeney,

The M6 is your dad's right? Does he ever let you drive it?

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