BMW Performance Steering Wheel NOT Compatible with "No-Line" Cars! - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

tojo_m · 11-17-2012, 10:49 PM

Martin, thanks for the tip on getbmwparts.com. I'll check them out.

The bmw parts person mentioned something about reprogramming the control unit and mentioned that the labor on just that should take about $400 -- not sure what that is about and whether that is really required.

btw... I have never had the opportunity to see the M sport steering wheel in person, but I saw the leather M steering wheel that comes with the 135i -- it seemed so awesome-- it was small and thick and very stylish, with part perforated leather.

Will it be possible to fit that 135i steering wheel (along with its airbag) into a F30 without issues?

tojo_m · 11-18-2012, 11:29 PM

For those who are going in for the alcantara steering wheel due to its small size rather than the "feel" of alcantara and are worried about ruining it or the looks of the red stripe not matching with beige interiors -- why not get a custom leather steering wheel cover such as those found from wheelskins.com and wrap that leather over the alcantara

Tra08R · 12-29-2012, 08:09 PM

Looks perfectly fine to me, dont sweat the small stuff

HenryX · 12-29-2012, 08:13 PM

Another reason that these @%#!$@# lines suck! damn you BMWWWW

tiltmode43 · 12-31-2012, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tra08R

Looks perfectly fine to me, dont sweat the small stuff

Still rocking it, probably won't replace the other parts.

The buttons stick up a fair amount, you'd have to see in person to get a good grasp. Nothing I can't live with though, it seems

Tra08R · 12-31-2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HenryX

Another reason that these @%#!$@# lines suck! damn you BMWWWW

Dumbass line were a sure quick way to bump up Margins% for those corporate men behind BMW. Aint no way are those lines worth the few grand, a maybe if the line wheels looked a bit nicer... rather get some M performance parts, M sport or nothing,

shivaswrath · 01-01-2013, 07:40 PM

Did anyone consider these steering wheels:

http://www.bimian.com/STW

seems like they are compatible with the F30: http://www.bimian.com/STW/30

Might even be compatible with heated steering wheels?

Only fault is: airbag issue, and lower trim piece issue.

phishhead24 · 02-23-2013, 07:52 PM

That carbon wheel is nice, but a bit too busy for me. I am sort of OCD about the CF matching in the car.

01-01-2013, 07:40 PM	#29
shivaswrath Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 1,960 iTrader: (1)	Did anyone consider these steering wheels: http://www.bimian.com/STW seems like they are compatible with the F30: http://www.bimian.com/STW/30 Might even be compatible with heated steering wheels? Only fault is: airbag issue, and lower trim piece issue. __________________ 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Whore: PPK\|Exhaust\|Brakes\|Performance Suspension Struts & Springs\|Black Kidney Grilles\|CF Spoiler and Mirror Caps\|M Sport 400M\|BMWF30.com 335i brakes FS!

02-23-2013, 07:52 PM	#30
phishhead24 Private First Class Drives: 2013 328i Sport Line Min. Wh. Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 123 iTrader: (0)	That carbon wheel is nice, but a bit too busy for me. I am sort of OCD about the CF matching in the car. __________________ 2013 F30 328i Sport Line (Mineral White Metallic), black kidneys, M perf. pedals, M per. steering wheel, 19" Stance SC-5ive / Hankook V12, Underground Euro HID(low, high, and fog), and H&R sport springs.

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11-17-2012, 10:49 PM	#23
tojo_m First Lieutenant Drives: fast a F30 335i + PPK Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 350 iTrader: (0)	Martin, thanks for the tip on getbmwparts.com. I'll check them out. The bmw parts person mentioned something about reprogramming the control unit and mentioned that the labor on just that should take about $400 -- not sure what that is about and whether that is really required. btw... I have never had the opportunity to see the M sport steering wheel in person, but I saw the leather M steering wheel that comes with the 135i -- it seemed so awesome-- it was small and thick and very stylish, with part perforated leather. Will it be possible to fit that 135i steering wheel (along with its airbag) into a F30 without issues?

11-18-2012, 11:29 PM	#24
tojo_m First Lieutenant Drives: fast a F30 335i + PPK Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 350 iTrader: (0)	For those who are going in for the alcantara steering wheel due to its small size rather than the "feel" of alcantara and are worried about ruining it or the looks of the red stripe not matching with beige interiors -- why not get a custom leather steering wheel cover such as those found from wheelskins.com and wrap that leather over the alcantara

12-29-2012, 08:09 PM	#25
Tra08R Money never sleeps Drives: e92 - 2007 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 225 iTrader: (0)	Looks perfectly fine to me, dont sweat the small stuff

12-29-2012, 08:13 PM	#26
HenryX Enlisted Member Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	Another reason that these @%#!$@# lines suck! damn you BMWWWW