01-30-2015, 02:02 PM | #1 |
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Another M-Steering wheel retrofit
Once I got all my parts ready I couldn't wait no more, this mod doesn't require nice weather especially if you have a garage.
The job took me around 2 hours (most of the time I spend replacing the Air bag cover) Parts if you planning to do the same: $584.55 - 32306795204 - M Steering wheel (brand new from the dealer) $103.58 - 32307839474 - M Steering wheel cover (brand new from the dealer) $198.13 - 61319239903 - Multifunctional switch (controls) (brand new from the dealer) $2.43 - 32306769431 - 3 Saucer-head screws . M4X14MM (brand new from the dealer) $1.62 - 32306767225 - 2 Saucer-head screws . M4X14MM (brand new from the dealer) $36.00 - Sport Air bag cover (used mint condition) from eBay You probably don't need multifunctional switch and screws if you just upgrading from regular sport wheel, I upgraded from the older one. I used following DIYs: For Steering Wheel swap: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11825 For Air Bag Cover swap: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=743929 |
01-30-2015, 02:13 PM | #2 |
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Nice work - huge upgrade from that non-sport steering wheel
I've swapped steering wheels in both my BMWs - one of the best mods there is IMO. You get enjoyment/value out of it every time you drive it. I see you didn't add the paddles (I don't think they'd work on a non-sport model anyway) but did you notice how much those would have added to your cost! They're about $275....EACH! |
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01-30-2015, 02:38 PM | #4 |
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Nice job, looks good!
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01-30-2015, 02:42 PM | #5 |
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You're not missing much not having the paddles, IMO. I bought an X5M wheel just to get them but I never use them - too much shifting in the LCI with 8 speeds. I do like the tri-stitch though.
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it does not say he purchased it from the dealer it lists the part number and dealer price, no where does it mention thats where he purchased it from. You could assume thats where he purchased it from but you know what they say about assumptions. But thanks for trying to be a dick
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Care to guess what you can do with the part numbers? You can plug them into Google and then click shopping and they show you prices and where to buy it. |
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Hope this info helps and good luck with u project.
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To me this looks like the X5M steering wheel minus the paddles (didn't know that was possible?). It sounds like you have the M Sport? They are the exact same steering wheel (talking the wheel only, not the upper trim piece which is different) in terms of design & thickness, with the only difference being the stitching (I had the M Sport wheel and swapped to the X5M so I've compared them side by side). The only thing I'm not clear on is I thought the X5M wheel had to have the paddles which this one doesn't? I bought mine fully assembled though, not sure how it works when you piece it all together.
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If anyone here looking to buy X5M wheel I have one for sell lmk 2016586969
Not trying to hi jack no ones tread just saying thanks a lot
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I don't think this upgrade is worth it if you already have a regular M-Sport steering wheel, but from the basic steering wheels it's huge! Nicely done.
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*Noted, I'm aware later 2012 & all 2013 Sport and M Sport models have paddles standard. My 2012 is an earlier build and therefore didn't come with them. The ///M paddles are also different than the M sport paddles. |
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