Msport Steering Wheel DIY

Msport Steering Wheel DIY
bavarian19
01-28-2006

Well, after taking a break Ive decided to just get this over with... First, my car: 325i Sport/Premium packages and non-iDrive. These instructions should be pretty much the same for all sport E90's, but I cant guarantee that it is. The only new part that I needed was the wheel itself. ...

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By stressdoc on 04-29-2007, 09:35 AM

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wj4: thanks, I was hoping to install the M-sport perforated one.

If anyone is switching from the perforated wheel to the M tri color, I would be very happy to buy the perf wheel from you.

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By wj4 on 04-29-2007, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankoQ

what are you guys doing with the old wheel?

It's just collecting dust here.

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By ejazbmw on 04-29-2007, 06:25 PM

awesom DIY write up but i dont think i could take on a task like that im pretty sure i would mess up somewhere

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By kevE90zsp on 04-30-2007, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by m3man67

i did mine no problem except the holes for the paddles shifters were not there, cut outs yes holes no had them done at shop, i have had sensitivity issues with the paddles shifters now, everytime my finger gets close to them it shift real pain any experience?

What does that mean? There were marked cut out areas (for paddles) but they were not fully cut out? Or are you talking about the screw holes?

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By Johnny Lin on 04-30-2007, 12:58 AM

Bavarian19, thank you so much for your DIY. It make my exchanging going way more smoother and easier. Thank you!

#313

By eldudo on 05-13-2007, 10:49 PM

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I have the M Steering Wheel in my E46 330i and love it.
I want to get one for my new E90 335i also, but I would like it to be the all smooth, non-perforated one with only black stitching.

From searching, I can only find the perforated one or the smooth one with tricolor stitching.

Does this all smooth, black stitching M wheel exist for the E90?
If so, link or part number?

Thanks!

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By FrankoQ on 05-14-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by eldudo

yes. try ebay.

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By FrankoQ on 05-14-2007, 09:51 AM

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That's where I just bought mine and I saw the one you want.
I bought the perforated one to match my shifter and brake handle.
I go pick up mine at the post office today. joy!

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By eldudo on 05-14-2007, 10:08 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankoQ

That's where I just bought mine and I saw the one you want.

Thanks for your response FrankoQ.
I have searched eBay and like I said before, I can only find the perforated one or the smooth one with the tri-color stitching.
Would you happen to have a link? or the name of the eBay seller you bought from?

I will e-mail this Swedish guy "qalbeli" as he seems to have the most types on eBay.

Thanks for any help on this,
/eldudo

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By FrankoQ on 05-14-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by eldudo

Yes that is the guy.
go into his online store from ebay.

When I bought mine, I searched and searched but he only had the color stitch one. I went into his online store and found that he had the one I wanted in there. very fast delivery. I bought it on 5/5 and I go pick it up today at my post office since I wasn't home when they tried to deliver.

But, let me go surf around to see if I find it.

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By FrankoQ on 05-14-2007, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by eldudo

ARGH.... my bad eldudo. I gave you bad info. I should read more carefully.
you want the smooth one without the tri color.
Sorry. I have not seen that in my searches.

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By FrankoQ on 05-14-2007, 11:49 AM

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But. to confirm, send a message to qalbeli.
he should know if the one you want exists.

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By eldudo on 05-14-2007, 02:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankoQ

But. to confirm, send a message to qalbeli.
he should know if the one you want exists.

Thanks for the help FrankoQ! :rocks:

Yeah, I e-mailed him a couple of hours ago.
I think I will end up buying the perforated one with the black stitching.

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By FrankoQ on 05-14-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by eldudo

Thanks for the help FrankoQ! :rocks:

Yeah, I e-mailed him a couple of hours ago.
I think I will end up buying the perforated one with the black stitching.

Cool.
That's what I just got in the mail today.
I love it. thicker than the stock one.
I can see it will look great in my car.

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By FrankoQ on 05-14-2007, 08:48 PM

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This is what I got....

Nice job for packing.
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more packing to go thru.
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JOY!!!

#323

By ejazbmw on 05-14-2007, 09:08 PM

how much are you guys paying for yours?...i think i wanna try this diy...

#324

By Greeney on 05-14-2007, 10:05 PM

I think I want one

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By FrankoQ on 05-14-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

how much are you guys paying for yours?...i think i wanna try this diy...

$210 + $45 shipping

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By FrankoQ on 05-14-2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankoQ

$210 + $45 shipping

I might try to sell the stock wheel.

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By NVM3NYC on 05-15-2007, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by itsbrokeagain

LOL it takes me something like 30 minutes or less.

But then again, I do SZL sensors in 5 series like no tomorrow, so pulling off a steering wheel literally takes a minute or two....like second nature

It looks nice..how much did it go for?

30 minutes as well... noobs

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By FrankoQ on 05-19-2007, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by NyCxZeRo

30 minutes as well... noobs

Couldn't beat you... 45 minutes.

Removing the side clips that hold the airbag held me up a bit.

Removing the wires for the back of the airbag was also a delay.

Other than that, the rest of the installation was quick.

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By FrankoQ on 05-21-2007, 09:04 AM

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Wow!!! This wheel feels so much better than the stock one.
Amazing! thicker and feels soft to grab and squeeze. I really like it.

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