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04-13-2012, 09:28 PM | #793 | |
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04-14-2012, 02:18 AM | #794 | |
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After that, it was smooth sailing New wheel looks n feels amazing http://minus.com/iqwLvgYQETY0u |
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04-23-2012, 09:51 PM | #795 |
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Hi all,
I have a 2008 E92 with the sport package (round airbag, chrome trim on steering wheel cover). I recently purchased an M3 steering wheel (smooth leather with tri-color stitching) and M3 cover, and the wheel itself came with the metal "plate" that contains the airbag spring clips and what appears to be all of the necessary "wiring" (black and green airbag connectors and the left connector to the steering column). A photo is attached. I've read the thread, but I'm still not sure if any other owners have purchased steering wheels that included a new plate and wiring, or if everyone has simply re-used the plate and wiring that was included on the OEM wheel. My first question is whether there is any reason why I would need to replace the plate and wiring currently on the M3 wheel with the plate and wiring currently on the OEM wheel (which is still on my car). My second question is whether the right-sided connector to the steering wheel column originates from the right set of steering wheel controls. My final question is whether the left set of steering wheel controls likewise "plugs into" something, or not. My apologies if these are dumb questions and/or previously have been addressed in the thread. I'm a new member to the forum and a first time poster, in addition to a new BMW owner, and I'm not terribly mechanically inclined. That being said, the consensus here seems to be that the steering wheel swap is fairly straightforward. I talked to my dealer about swapping it out and was given an estimate of 2 to 2.5 hours of labor. That seems pretty inflated to me, and I'm considering giving it a shot myself. Your thoughts and advice are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for the help. -Evan |
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04-24-2012, 05:18 PM | #796 |
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Well my impatience got the better of me and after re-reading the thread and convincing myself I had covered all the bases, I went ahead and installed the M3 wheel today. Took me just about an hour, maybe a little more, but I was painstakingly careful on every step. If I had any sort of experience doing this, it probably wouldn't have taken any more than 20-30 minutes. I must say that finding the slits for the airbag removal was really easy, as that seems to have been a point of contention here for some time. Anyway, the install was really straightforward, and I think it turned out great. The wheel looks and feels amazing. I think it matches well with the ZHP "M" shifter.
Many thanks to bavarian and all others who contributed tips to the DIY. I'm really glad I didn't spend close to $200 (or more) at the dealer on this project. |
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04-24-2012, 08:16 PM | #797 | |
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04-26-2012, 04:02 PM | #798 | |
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I will say that the first time I started up the car after doing the swap, I got the "4x4" and brake warning indicator lights as mentioned earlier in the thread. The lights went away as soon as I backed out of the driveway, though, and they haven't returned since. So far, so good! |
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04-26-2012, 10:59 PM | #799 | |
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04-28-2012, 10:10 AM | #800 |
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i don't think i would've been able to do this without post#707! i was poking around in the space between the plastic steering column part and the wheel itself. had no idea there were slits pre-cut into the steering wheel for this.
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05-20-2012, 01:43 PM | #802 | |
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how is the quality? It's the same original as dimensions and handle? sorry for my english many thanks |
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05-25-2012, 11:45 AM | #803 |
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Excellent DIY bavarian19, and thanks to everyone who contributed!
I'll append a couple pictures that would have helped me along the way. Here's an image that may help someone to locate the 'slots' for removing the air bag: And I put some markings on bavarian19's pics to help explain what you'll need to depress through the 'slots' Hope this helps! Joe |
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06-13-2012, 06:47 AM | #804 |
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Buying an '07 328xi wagon shortly, it's a non-Sport, Steptronic. Breezing through this thread a bit, I think I've decided that I want an M tech wheel. Perforated with no paddles. And since the car isn't a Sport, I believe I'll need the whole wheel, including airbag - correct?
The question is, where is the best place to buy it? Saw a couple used wheels of different types, for sale here in the forums. But is the "guy in Sweden" mentioned on page 1, still an option? I'd prefer a new/unused wheel. The labor itself doesn't seem too bad. I have an '05 Subaru Legacy GT now, and previously had a '00 Impreza 2.5RS. I did a swap in the Impreza, from stock wheel to a Japan-market STi one. That seemed pretty similar, though wheel removal was tough since you have to pull it (hard) off a spline on the column. BMW swap looks simpler. Thanks! |
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06-17-2012, 02:35 PM | #805 |
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I followed these instructions
And all went well till I started up the car The horn is stuck on I have trouble shooted it as far as the air bag is off and only when I plug in the 2 connectors for the column I've also checked that the brown wire ground is not touching the plate But I've also noticed that the bottom screw holding the plate is not springy Like the 2 top ones of the plate Is this the source of the horn issue? |
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07-01-2012, 01:40 PM | #806 |
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hello,
i have a 2007 e90 330xd with non sport steering wheel. i have found a good deal on a Msport steering wheel with perforated leather and steptronic paddles. can someone please tell me what parts do i need for retrofit? both wheels are complete with airbags and multifunction buttons. is my original spiral going to work? what do i need to make the paddles work? thank you! |
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11-27-2012, 03:50 PM | #808 |
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for the life of me, I cannot get the airbag to come off! I bought a long skinny screwdriver and I got the 2 small holes in the back of my oem m-sport wheel... I stick the screwdriver in, try to fumble around to find the area to push in (NOT UP OR DOWN) and I cannot get the airbag to release. Is there a trick to this??????
I am upgrading my m-sport wheel to the BMW Performance Steering Wheel with the Blue Strip.... arrrgh! this is frustrating me!
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11-27-2012, 07:30 PM | #809 | |
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they are spring clips that you just push in....keep poking around with the tool until you're on it |
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11-27-2012, 09:18 PM | #810 |
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12-16-2012, 12:28 AM | #811 |
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Great DIY write-up
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12-16-2012, 12:39 AM | #812 |
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Took me like 20 mins for the first time. FYI, you don't need the wheel to be exactly straight since there's an alignment mark on the shaft and your wheel. There's also only one way for it to get in, just wanna leave that out for others to see.
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12-27-2012, 03:50 AM | #813 | |
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I installed my new m-wheel 2 days ago, and are experincing the same. Need to hold the wheel, or the car will drive off the road. I noticed when installing that the wheels where not poiting straight, so i think that is where the problem is laying, and i therefore need to disconnect the battery again to reset the bc, with the wheels and steering wheel straight this time |
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12-27-2012, 11:46 AM | #814 | |
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