steering wheel newbie question

panpon · 02-22-2010, 03:33 AM

hey guys, i have a question here.. my car have a flat steering wheel trim (very basic), if i want to buy a new steering wheel, should i buy with the new trim also?? can i plug in the paddle shift?? thank you all

JayKay335i · 02-22-2010, 10:07 AM

If you have a standard non-M wheel, you will need the steering wheel it self, the trim, a new sport airbag, and airbag bracket. If you want paddles, I believe BMS makes a paddle retrofit kit. It costs in the US upwards of $1000 to upgrade from a non-sport to a sport steering wheel.

panpon · 02-22-2010, 07:43 PM

wow, $1000!?!?! it will cost more in my country..

btw, thanks dude!

JayKay335i · 02-22-2010, 08:07 PM

No problem. Just wanted to make you aware that the change from non sport to sport is expensive. Check the DIY section for full parts lists and total costs.

apagan4182 · 02-25-2010, 12:01 PM

I dont have the sport package, however when I had Mallard run my vin decode, i got the following for my steering wheel:

255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

Does that mean if I wanted to swap out my wheel, I won't have to worry about getting the airbag, bracket, etc?

b1gmac88 · 02-25-2010, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apagan4182

I dont have the sport package, however when I had Mallard run my vin decode, i got the following for my steering wheel:

255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL

Does that mean if I wanted to swap out my wheel, I won't have to worry about getting the airbag, bracket, etc?

yes... with this wheel you wont need to worry about anything but the wheel

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panpon Private First Class 9 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: surabaya, indonesia, south east asia iTrader: (1)	steering wheel newbie question hey guys, i have a question here.. my car have a flat steering wheel trim (very basic), if i want to buy a new steering wheel, should i buy with the new trim also?? can i plug in the paddle shift?? thank you all
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	If you have a standard non-M wheel, you will need the steering wheel it self, the trim, a new sport airbag, and airbag bracket. If you want paddles, I believe BMS makes a paddle retrofit kit. It costs in the US upwards of $1000 to upgrade from a non-sport to a sport steering wheel.
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panpon Private First Class 9 Rep 105 Posts Drives: 325i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: surabaya, indonesia, south east asia iTrader: (1)	wow, $1000!?!?! it will cost more in my country.. btw, thanks dude!
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JayKay335i Banned 189 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	No problem. Just wanted to make you aware that the change from non sport to sport is expensive. Check the DIY section for full parts lists and total costs.
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apagan4182 Private 3 Rep 55 Posts Drives: '07 BMW 328 xi coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (1)	I dont have the sport package, however when I had Mallard run my vin decode, i got the following for my steering wheel: 255 SPORTS LEATHER STEERING WHEEL Does that mean if I wanted to swap out my wheel, I won't have to worry about getting the airbag, bracket, etc?
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