Retrofitting Steering Wheel E90 to F30 style

snayko · 03-26-2016, 10:11 PM

Sorry, video is not in English. Don't know why you cannot post youtube video with time parameter
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?t=2391

Rocko123 · 03-26-2016, 10:28 PM

I like it. If you like it go for it dude. If you end up not liking it, sell it and get another one..

delmarco · 03-28-2016, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ferrari M5

delmarco, did the heated steering wheel feature work on the wheel for you? How did you get that to work?

I just installed an alcantara covered base wheel into my E90 and love it. It has a grip diameter slightly larger than the e90 sport wheel and feels great. Please forgive the filth on my floor mats...it is still nasty weather here in Buffalo.

Oh my car already had the heated package so I only needed to find a wheel that had the heated function inside and it was plug and play.

Since my previous posting here I updated that SSG/SMG steering wheel to a LCI style DCT paddle shiftr Z4 E89 wheel. The DCT wheel has an updated softer grip which I prefer.

delmarco · 03-28-2016, 10:35 AM

Here is another look with the stainless steel pedals in the background below the steering wheel.

It is a great upgrade that makes you feel like you driving a $50,000 sports sedan and not some Eastern European taxi cab!

Hybridz0rz · 03-29-2016, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

BMW's electrical system is known to be highly complex and unless you're a highly experienced electrical engineer, I suggest you keep your hands away from it. See the older posts on guys who wanted to retrofit the OEM alarm system to recent models and see how it's just a bad idea. If OP wants to dabble into retrofitting it and make everything work, he runs the risk of voiding his new warranty if he f**ks up. Not worth it for just a meh looking steering wheel but who knows, it might not be as difficult as I think it is.

Basic multiplexing and microprocessor controlled buttons? Meeeh. That's not to dificult mate, just read up on the individual chips.

But why not change your wheel to a E90 M-Sport wheel. Way more sexy then the F30

RPW44 · 08-13-2016, 11:46 PM

Been searching for a way to upgrade my e90 standard heated wheel and I'd love to find a way to retro fit an F wheel on there. After reading this entire thread I do like the E89 direct plug and play as well.
Anyways, did anyone ever retrofit an F wheel onto an E90?

diezzler · 09-16-2017, 04:41 AM

Old thread, but did anyone attempt to do a retrofit? From what I can tell, the splines match up. You need an adapter for the steering wheel buttons to work.
Based on install guides, it seems you need power, ground, can high/low, and another wire (haven't traced what wires are what in the fem for the f-series cars).
Not sure if the airbags will work/the same, but I assume a f30 airbag would be a dual stage in the US.
Before spending tons of money, I'd like as much feedback, ideas, or really any thoughts.
Cars old, new things look modern, and I'm pretty much staring at my steering in front of me daily.. would love a modern looking upgrade.

delmarco · 09-16-2017, 10:55 AM

delmarco · 03-01-2018, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RPW44

Been searching for a way to upgrade my e90 standard heated wheel and I'd love to find a way to retro fit an F wheel on there. After reading this entire thread I do like the E89 direct plug and play as well.
Anyways, did anyone ever retrofit an F wheel onto an E90?

You can't fit an F wheel into an E car.
However you have a full range of choices from other E generation sports package cars such as the X1, X3, X5, X6 E60 5 series, Z series and all the M cars from the same period.

Below I have the heated sport package E89 Z4 steering wheel in my E90 sedan. Everything is plug and play from buttons, to heating element to shift paddles.

ptpending · 03-01-2018, 02:01 PM

actually you can install f30 steering wheel in e-series now
there is special aftermarket adapter which convert signals between buttons and car

big_ed · 03-01-2018, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ptpending

actually you can install f30 steering wheel in e-series now
there is special aftermarket adapter which convert signals between buttons and car

Can you provide a link to the said product..?

Thanks.

feuer · 03-01-2018, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rex32

I'll buy your old sport steering wheel from ya.

I have one with out the air bag.

ptpending · 03-01-2018, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by big_ed

Can you provide a link to the said product..?

Thanks.

http://carsystems.com.ua/bmw-product...fit-adapter-en

delmarco · 03-02-2018, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ptpending

http://carsystems.com.ua/bmw-product...fit-adapter-en

That looks decent.
Thanks for sharing!

M335 · 07-08-2018, 11:29 PM

Nothing is impossible

big_ed · 07-09-2018, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by M335

Nothing is impossible

Tell us more... I'd love to do this!

paigetcampbell · 09-26-2018, 11:46 AM

Would also love to see how this was done - I have a 2008 E90 without heated wheel

GQBlue · 11-01-2018, 03:42 PM

Ive seen this don't before on a 335 coupe not sure if buttons were fully functional though

Zajac1 · 11-02-2018, 04:19 PM

If anyone is interested in a wheel I got one for sale.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1537793

M335 · 11-05-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by big_ed

Tell us more... I'd love to do this!

You have to get m-sport steering wheel with air bag from f10 & special BMW F-Steering wheel to Exx retrofit adapter from eBay.
Be ready to spend from $1000-$1200 for everything

Nickco43 · 11-05-2018, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by M335

You have to get m-sport steering wheel with air bag from f10 & special BMW F-Steering wheel to Exx retrofit adapter from eBay.
Be ready to spend from $1000-$1200 for everything

I bet I could do the F series steering wheel retrofit for $600.

Gentry · 11-07-2018, 02:26 PM

I cant find this adaptor on ebay, do they have a special name?

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diezzler New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2007 335xi Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Old thread, but did anyone attempt to do a retrofit? From what I can tell, the splines match up. You need an adapter for the steering wheel buttons to work. Based on install guides, it seems you need power, ground, can high/low, and another wire (haven't traced what wires are what in the fem for the f-series cars). Not sure if the airbags will work/the same, but I assume a f30 airbag would be a dual stage in the US. Before spending tons of money, I'd like as much feedback, ideas, or really any thoughts. Cars old, new things look modern, and I'm pretty much staring at my steering in front of me daily.. would love a modern looking upgrade.
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