X6 M steering wheel on 2011 X6 50i

scottjays · 02-09-2011, 04:55 PM

I am pretty sure I can swap my 2011 X6 steering wheel with the X6 M version, yes? My dealer just installed the new alcantara performance wheel and I don't like it. Question for someone. the X6 M wheel has different buttons layout, ie: M button vs. disc changing button. and on my wheel there is a air circulation button. also the paddels on the M have + - mine does not. do the M paddle once installed change the shifting operation. am I describing this correctly. On my car the paddles do up/down shift the same, the M must do this diff. but if installed with the new wheel will that change the shifting on my Non m?
confusing?
SCott

snipez999 · 02-09-2011, 06:10 PM

Haven't got an answer for you, sorry, but do let me know when you are sorted out and may wish to sell the performance wheel as I might well be interested :-)

bleudyno · 02-09-2011, 06:45 PM

The X6M steering wheels have a slight different cut-out for the paddles. When I installed my Alcantara wheel, the paddles from my X6M were a little smaller but they still fit on there fine. I don't know if it would fit the other away around though. As long as you can mount the paddles on, they should work the way they are because they have their own wiring. Here's a pic of my X6M wheel - note the size of the paddle shifter mounting holes. Hope this helps!

1230vani · 02-10-2011, 01:39 AM

I think the wheel could fit, but how to get it? My dealer told me that I cannot order it without the vehicle number (have no clue how to call it in English). Found one on ebay, but would loose the heating function (as it did not have one). Can someone please let me know how to order it (or PM me their vehicle number and make me one happy bastard). Or the part number, whatever.... Dealer told me without the vehicle number he cannot find it in the system...

izzy34 · 02-10-2011, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by scottjays

I am pretty sure I can swap my 2011 X6 steering wheel with the X6 M version, yes? My dealer just installed the new alcantara performance wheel and I don't like it. Question for someone. the X6 M wheel has different buttons layout, ie: M button vs. disc changing button. and on my wheel there is a air circulation button. also the paddels on the M have + - mine does not. do the M paddle once installed change the shifting operation. am I describing this correctly. On my car the paddles do up/down shift the same, the M must do this diff. but if installed with the new wheel will that change the shifting on my Non m?
confusing?
SCott

You can swap your original multifunction buttons to the M steering wheel, that is an easy job to do, know by experience, comparing the SSG paddles which are standard on your car ( each paddle has the option to up/down shifting) with the DCT paddles ( shift down by left one & shift up by right one), no extra job needs to be done when swapping, again known by experience...
On the other hand, SSG paddles do NOT fit to M steering wheel and ONLY DCT paddles can be used with M steering wheel...
As a conclusion, if you want to use the M steering wheel with the multifunction buttons you have right now, do the following
* Take out the original steering wheel
** Swap the original multifunction buttons to the M steering wheel
*** Install the M steering wheel with DCT paddles
and you are ready to go...
No programming or anything, a simple job that can be done in 20 minutes to whom knows what he is doing...

1230vani · 04-12-2011, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by izzy34

You can swap your original multifunction buttons to the M steering wheel, that is an easy job to do, know by experience, comparing the SSG paddles which are standard on your car ( each paddle has the option to up/down shifting) with the DCT paddles ( shift down by left one & shift up by right one), no extra job needs to be done when swapping, again known by experience...
On the other hand, SSG paddles do NOT fit to M steering wheel and ONLY DCT paddles can be used with M steering wheel...
As a conclusion, if you want to use the M steering wheel with the multifunction buttons you have right now, do the following
* Take out the original steering wheel
** Swap the original multifunction buttons to the M steering wheel
*** Install the M steering wheel with DCT paddles
and you are ready to go...
No programming or anything, a simple job that can be done in 20 minutes to whom knows what he is doing...

I asked my dealer whether they would install an x6mwheel, said NO, bcs of the "control unit" in the steering wheel being not the same as the one on a plain x6. He said that the M wheel has different functions, which of course I know (I would not like to keep them). Also that some software update needs to be done, etc. Izzy34 or someone who knows how this is done pls help, I would really like to get the wheel.

izzy34 · 04-12-2011, 07:56 AM

Same thing was told to "scottjays", but now he uses a X6M steering wheel :-)
He can confirm if he sees this post...

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Originally Posted by Croatian

I asked my dealer whether they would install an x6mwheel, said NO, bcs of the "control unit" in the steering wheel being not the same as the one on a plain x6. He said that the M wheel has different functions, which of course I know (I would not like to keep them). Also that some software update needs to be done, etc. Izzy34 or someone who knows how this is done pls help, I would really like to get the wheel.

1230vani · 04-12-2011, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzy34

Same thing was told to "scottjays", but now he uses a X6M steering wheel :-)
He can confirm if he sees this post...

Thanks!

I already PM'd him earlier

izzy34 · 04-12-2011, 11:06 AM

Please ask about his experience with me, i am sure he will write something for the public as well :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Croatian

Thanks!

I already PM'd him earlier

scottjays · 04-12-2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzy34

Please ask about his experience with me, i am sure he will write something for the public as well :-)

Izzy is the man!! he is super knowledgeable and will set you up.
You can't go wrong with his advice.
SCott

1230vani · 04-12-2011, 11:26 AM

Thanks a lot guys. Am waiting what the dealer will say. I can't risk guarantee threats and similar, but will work smthg out in the end for sure.

scottjays · 04-12-2011, 09:08 PM

"can't risk guarantee threats and similar"

what does that mean??

izzy34 · 04-13-2011, 01:45 AM

What i understand from that is, if you change the steering wheel with a M one, your guarantee will be void kind a threats....which is just funny...What kind of problem will a steering wheel give to a car? People are changing rims to 22, even 23 on these cars...
I would do this...Install the M wheel, if something occurs in the car that will be handled under warranty, take off the M wheel, install the regular and go to dealer like that...They all like that all around the world...It is a matter of how "close" relationship does the owner of the car has with the dealer...Thats it...Just my 0.02 :-)

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottjays

"can't risk guarantee threats and similar"

what does that mean??

1230vani · 04-13-2011, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzy34

What i understand from that is, if you change the steering wheel with a M one, your guarantee will be void kind a threats....which is just funny...What kind of problem will a steering wheel give to a car? People are changing rims to 22, even 23 on these cars...
I would do this...Install the M wheel, if something occurs in the car that will be handled under warranty, take off the M wheel, install the regular and go to dealer like that...They all like that all around the world...It is a matter of how "close" relationship does the owner of the car has with the dealer...Thats it...Just my 0.02 :-)

This is exactly what it means,waiting to hear from my dealer.

Chris_FL · 06-22-2011, 08:45 PM

I have a 2012 X6 w/ Sport Pkg, no LDW, no HUD, my existing wheel has paddles on it, can I swap out for the M wheel w/ the M paddles on it and have everything work correctly? Does anyone know?

Also, some brief how-to instructions on removing the airbag & steering wheel is anyone can help.

scottjays · 06-22-2011, 09:40 PM

Yes I have done the same thing you asked about. Swapped my2011 X6 sport wheel with paddles to the M wheel with working M paddles. All buttons were carried over from the sport wheel and work. Install is very straightforward and was done quickly at BMW dealer
Good luck

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_FL

I have a 2012 X6 w/ Sport Pkg, no LDW, no HUD, my existing wheel has paddles on it, can I swap out for the M wheel w/ the M paddles on it and have everything work correctly? Does anyone know?

Also, some brief how-to instructions on removing the airbag & steering wheel is anyone can help.

Chris_FL · 06-22-2011, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottjays

Yes I have done the same thing you asked about. Swapped my2011 X6 sport wheel with paddles to the M wheel with working M paddles. All buttons were carried over from the sport wheel and work. Install is very straightforward and was done quickly at BMW dealer
Good luck

Thanks for the info!

Above says it's a 20 min job, I've searched all over, can't seem to find instructions anywhere on doing it, I don't wanna hear the BS from my dealer, would prefer to do it myself.

smallseafishie · 06-22-2011, 10:34 PM

There's a DIY on e90post. It's exactly the same way for the E70/E71 to remove the steering wheel.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11825

Chris_FL · 06-23-2011, 12:24 AM

Thanks for the link... You have a PM

Chris_FL · 06-29-2011, 10:52 PM

Did this today, everything went well, all done as instructed, however, I cannot for the life of me get the paddles to work, they are not shifting up or down. I've taken it all apart twice now making sure everything is properly plugged in.

bayarea328xit · 06-29-2011, 11:49 PM

n/t

Chris_FL · 06-30-2011, 11:38 PM

Put my old wheel back on, paddles aren't working on it either... anyone have any ideas? I disconnected the battery completely, I did it all as instructed. When I start it up after hooking the battery up, each time, I got errors pop up (servotronic error) the 4x4 light comes on, DSB? Error I believe, it all goes away once you drive a good 50', but the paddles do not work.

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scottjays Starfleet Command 315 Rep 785 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoFla iTrader: (0)	X6 M steering wheel on 2011 X6 50i I am pretty sure I can swap my 2011 X6 steering wheel with the X6 M version, yes? My dealer just installed the new alcantara performance wheel and I don't like it. Question for someone. the X6 M wheel has different buttons layout, ie: M button vs. disc changing button. and on my wheel there is a air circulation button. also the paddels on the M have + - mine does not. do the M paddle once installed change the shifting operation. am I describing this correctly. On my car the paddles do up/down shift the same, the M must do this diff. but if installed with the new wheel will that change the shifting on my Non m? confusing? SCott
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bleudyno Second Lieutenant 75 Rep 245 Posts Drives: 2010 Melbourne Red X6///M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 X6M [9.50] 2010 X6M [0.00]	The X6M steering wheels have a slight different cut-out for the paddles. When I installed my Alcantara wheel, the paddles from my X6M were a little smaller but they still fit on there fine. I don't know if it would fit the other away around though. As long as you can mount the paddles on, they should work the way they are because they have their own wiring. Here's a pic of my X6M wheel - note the size of the paddle shifter mounting holes. Hope this helps! __________________ X6///M Melbourne Red/Merino Black leather MODS: Matte black grill, Tinted head lights, Euro clear side reflectors w/ tint, Tinted white stip on tail lights, 22" Iforged Legacy Convave (Matte black center with Gloss black lip) RPI Race exhaust, Vorsteiner CF front lip, CF rear deck lid spoiler, CF rear diffuser, vented CF race hood, RPI intake scoops UPCOMING MODS: RPI software tune
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1230vani Colonel 649 Rep 2,697 Posts Drives: G05 40i LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	I think the wheel could fit, but how to get it? My dealer told me that I cannot order it without the vehicle number (have no clue how to call it in English). Found one on ebay, but would loose the heating function (as it did not have one). Can someone please let me know how to order it (or PM me their vehicle number and make me one happy bastard). Or the part number, whatever.... Dealer told me without the vehicle number he cannot find it in the system...
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1230vani Colonel 649 Rep 2,697 Posts Drives: G05 40i LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A iTrader: (0)	Thanks a lot guys. Am waiting what the dealer will say. I can't risk guarantee threats and similar, but will work smthg out in the end for sure.
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scottjays Starfleet Command 315 Rep 785 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: SoFla iTrader: (0)	"can't risk guarantee threats and similar" what does that mean??
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Chris_FL Private First Class 6 Rep 104 Posts Drives: M4 YMB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (1)	I have a 2012 X6 w/ Sport Pkg, no LDW, no HUD, my existing wheel has paddles on it, can I swap out for the M wheel w/ the M paddles on it and have everything work correctly? Does anyone know? Also, some brief how-to instructions on removing the airbag & steering wheel is anyone can help.
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smallseafishie Colonel 109 Rep 2,017 Posts Drives: AW 07 e92 335i + AW 11 X5 35d Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (13) Garage List 2007 E92 335i [0.00]	There's a DIY on e90post. It's exactly the same way for the E70/E71 to remove the steering wheel. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11825
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Chris_FL Private First Class 6 Rep 104 Posts Drives: M4 YMB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (1)	Did this today, everything went well, all done as instructed, however, I cannot for the life of me get the paddles to work, they are not shifting up or down. I've taken it all apart twice now making sure everything is properly plugged in.
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Chris_FL Private First Class 6 Rep 104 Posts Drives: M4 YMB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (1)	Put my old wheel back on, paddles aren't working on it either... anyone have any ideas? I disconnected the battery completely, I did it all as instructed. When I start it up after hooking the battery up, each time, I got errors pop up (servotronic error) the 4x4 light comes on, DSB? Error I believe, it all goes away once you drive a good 50', but the paddles do not work.
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