Retrofitting Steering Wheel E90 to F30 style

Andrey · 10-15-2013, 09:13 PM

I am almost ready to purchase "11 335i with sports pack, so first mod i will be doing is a steering wheel.
I want to put F30 335i M sport steering wheel on E90 335i

Attached are what i have vs what i would like to have.
What do you think?
Since i will be doing a lot of work myself, i wanted to get few tips from experienced ones.
obviously, i would disconnect the battery, and measure 7 times before cutting something once.
Anyone with mechanical/ electrical skills have any tips or literature for me?

Andrey · 10-15-2013, 09:14 PM

Cruise controls are not going to work on F30 steering wheel unless i spend tons of time running wires to it using diagrams.
By the way any diagrams?

Some Asian Guy · 10-15-2013, 09:24 PM

Getting the electricals to work properly looks like it'll be quite the challenge.

AzureHaze · 10-16-2013, 11:10 AM

I still prefer the style of the E90's m-sport steering wheel. Then again, I'm one of those guys that don't like anything about the F30! Sounds like a lot of work to retrofit it though. You just don't mess with the electrical system. Ever.

Eagle1oh7 · 10-16-2013, 11:13 AM

Interesting, not a fan of the F30 steering wheel, but this retrofit might be nice.

Torgus · 10-16-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

You just don't mess the electrical system. Ever.

Why?

AzureHaze · 10-16-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgus

Why?

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.

MrPig · 10-16-2013, 02:16 PM

I'd personally go with the e90 M-Sport wheel; not a huge fan of the F30 one (aside from the blue stitching)

yarviinn · 10-16-2013, 02:25 PM

Get the electronic performance steering wheel.

ef11 · 10-16-2013, 02:30 PM

Yeah E90 M-sport wheel looks better IMO than that wheel.

And much easier to install.

boogle2 · 10-16-2013, 02:40 PM

E90 sport wheel for sure. I love mine. I also like the way the standard cruise control works with this wheel. The controls on the new ones felt too much like a chevy/GM kind of setup.

ssmith96 · 10-16-2013, 02:42 PM

Z4 wheel is similar maybe use that instead

Kernel Kurtz · 10-16-2013, 03:49 PM

Trying to make those electronics work will be a nightmare and will potentially cause you all kinds of grief. Will almost certainly void the warranty on some of your electrical subsystems.

I'd stick with something made for an e9x.

kdbryce · 10-16-2013, 05:02 PM

that new m-sport steering wheel is super nice

Rex32 · 10-16-2013, 05:06 PM

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

AWDBooSTIn90 · 08-29-2015, 11:46 PM

So someone makes a control box to make all the electronic features of the f30/f80 steering wheel work just like stock. Has anyone done this conversion yet? I like the new f80 m3 steering wheel.

Don't get me wrong the E90 M3 steering wheel is really nice also, but i want something different and newer looking.

Anthony

AWDBooSTIn90 · 08-30-2015, 12:02 AM

Retrofit adapter for F-series steering wheel into E-series vehicle.

Allows functionality of cruise control, audio controls, and paddle shifters for autos... It says on website.

EDIT: its blanking out the link im trying to post..

(http://**************.ro/index.php?route=common/home)

***'s = c u s t o m r e t r o f i t . r o

ptpending · 08-30-2015, 12:17 AM

you can easy retrofit such steering wheel, is is fully compatible

MuffinMan910 · 08-30-2015, 01:16 AM

I agree with everyone that said e90 m-sport wheel better

AWDBooSTIn90 · 08-30-2015, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ptpending

you can easy retrofit such steering wheel, is is fully compatible

What model is that steering wheel from? I like it? And was it a direct plug and play or did you need a retrofit module like i posted

Desert_Fox · 08-30-2015, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AWDBooSTIn90

What model is that steering wheel from? I like it? And was it a direct plug and play or did you need a retrofit module like i posted

That looks like a Z4 steering wheel.

bmw_hub · 08-30-2015, 05:52 PM

I would go for the bmw performance alcantara steering wheel, its squared off at the bottom and looks better imo, plus wiring will be very easy as its designed for the e90

http://www.ecstuning.com/ES1832949/

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Andrey Average Guy 52 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2011 335i, Gone 2011 BMW 550i, Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Retrofitting Steering Wheel E90 to F30 style I am almost ready to purchase "11 335i with sports pack, so first mod i will be doing is a steering wheel. I want to put F30 335i M sport steering wheel on E90 335i Attached are what i have vs what i would like to have. What do you think? Since i will be doing a lot of work myself, i wanted to get few tips from experienced ones. obviously, i would disconnect the battery, and measure 7 times before cutting something once. Anyone with mechanical/ electrical skills have any tips or literature for me? Attached Images
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Andrey Average Guy 52 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2011 335i, Gone 2011 BMW 550i, Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Cruise controls are not going to work on F30 steering wheel unless i spend tons of time running wires to it using diagrams. By the way any diagrams?
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Some Asian Guy Second Lieutenant 69 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (0)	Getting the electricals to work properly looks like it'll be quite the challenge.
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AzureHaze Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,766 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I still prefer the style of the E90's m-sport steering wheel. Then again, I'm one of those guys that don't like anything about the F30! Sounds like a lot of work to retrofit it though. You just don't mess with the electrical system. Ever. __________________ JBD @ 100% \| KW ST Coilovers \| M3 rep. front bumper \| 888Concepts AE Upgrade \| GP Thunder 7500k fogs \| Cyba 4" carbon tips \| BSW Stage 1 \| APEX ARC-8 W/ Michelin PSS \| Ziza LED interior \| Weisslicht LED side lenses \| Sprint Booster \| Euro side mirrors \| M-Sport semi-conversion \| Coded \| LOTS of carbon fiber Last edited by AzureHaze; 10-16-2013 at 01:45 PM..
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MrPig Major 14 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: '11 STI, '90 325iS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW 325is [10.00]	I'd personally go with the e90 M-Sport wheel; not a huge fan of the F30 one (aside from the blue stitching) __________________
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yarviinn Captain 21 Rep 687 Posts Drives: E9TT3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NorCal iTrader: (1)	Get the electronic performance steering wheel.
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ef11 Captain 50 Rep 609 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Sedan M-Sport Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tyler, Texas iTrader: (0)	Yeah E90 M-sport wheel looks better IMO than that wheel. And much easier to install.
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boogle2 New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 335i xDrive MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	E90 sport wheel for sure. I love mine. I also like the way the standard cruise control works with this wheel. The controls on the new ones felt too much like a chevy/GM kind of setup.
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ssmith96 Banned 78 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: 07 328xi Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	Z4 wheel is similar maybe use that instead
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Kernel Kurtz Major 345 Rep 1,012 Posts Drives: 2020 M240i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Canada iTrader: (0)	Trying to make those electronics work will be a nightmare and will potentially cause you all kinds of grief. Will almost certainly void the warranty on some of your electrical subsystems. I'd stick with something made for an e9x.
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AWDBooSTIn90 Nomore 149 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	So someone makes a control box to make all the electronic features of the f30/f80 steering wheel work just like stock. Has anyone done this conversion yet? I like the new f80 m3 steering wheel. Don't get me wrong the E90 M3 steering wheel is really nice also, but i want something different and newer looking. Anthony Last edited by AWDBooSTIn90; 03-30-2016 at 09:12 PM..
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AWDBooSTIn90 Nomore 149 Rep 793 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1)	Retrofit adapter for F-series steering wheel into E-series vehicle. Allows functionality of cruise control, audio controls, and paddle shifters for autos... It says on website. EDIT: its blanking out the link im trying to post.. (http://************.ro/index.php?route=common/home) 's = c u s t o m r e t r o f i t . r o Last edited by AWDBooSTIn90; 03-30-2016 at 09:13 PM..*
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ptpending Colonel 456 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: e91 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Poland iTrader: (1)	you can easy retrofit such steering wheel, is is fully compatible __________________ E81 2007 130i 6cylinder Montego blue Retrofits: Harman Kardon, High-beam assistant, Removable tow hitch. Auto-dim folding exterior mirrors. Lumbar support. Perfomance Brakes.
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