Thoughts on the Performance Steering Wheel

FogCityM3 · 06-30-2013, 01:45 PM

Had mine for about 9 months...zero issues but I did have the dealer install. When it gets very hot in the car (100+ degrees) and the wheel gets hot, the electronics don't work, but I figured out that this is a defense mechanism to prevent the electronics from frying (the display does give off heat when turned on). Once the interior temp cools down, works perfectly.

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Originally Posted by PandaM3

Anypne having trouble with the electronic steering wheel getting it to work right? Was thinking of getting one but I heard it has issues with freezing and needing to be reset.

vinniechin · 06-30-2013, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

I love it. I don't have clammy hands and always wash them before touching the wheel. After a year it shows very marginal wear if you look very closely. One of my favorite mods, I just wish it was slightly fatter.

If I could do it over I would put it on again.

+1

SouthShoreM3 · 06-30-2013, 01:57 PM

I love the wheel and the flatter bottom. Definitely provides better turning and control in my opinion. I definitely feel like you must wear gloves though to get the grip. I have a pair of golf rain gloves that are made out of cotton and they work like butter on toast with the wheel.

Had mine for several months now and it shows very little wear at all. Then again I'm that guy that wears gloves!! Hah not all the time.

emKel · 06-30-2013, 02:10 PM

I have one and i love it. I have sweaty ass hands, i'm probably ruining it, haha. Oh well... my thoughts are if i can afford an M3 I can afford a fresh new alcantara steering wheel in a couple years...

hpc3 · 06-30-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by PandaM3

Anypne having trouble with the electronic steering wheel getting it to work right? Was thinking of getting one but I heard it has issues with freezing and needing to be reset.

It gets used about every other day, maybe 3mos down now, no issues to speak of.

Longwong · 06-30-2013, 02:19 PM

I'm sorry but who would be caught dead putting on gloves for their daily? I would rather buy a new wheel every few years for 500 bucks than roll around with gloves. Just buy a new wheel every few years if you can't keep it clean. With the regular wheel I keep a microfiber and ZAINO leather cleaner in my passenger seat. I wipe the wheel down atleast at the end of everyday and during the day if it gets sweaty or anything on it. Looks brand new 2.5 years later, matte and not shiny at all

Sedan_Clan · 06-30-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Longwong

I'm sorry but who would be caught dead putting on gloves for their daily? I would rather buy a new wheel every few years for 500 bucks than roll around with gloves. Just buy a new wheel every few years if you can't keep it clean. With the regular wheel I keep a microfiber and ZAINO leather cleaner in my passenger seat. I wipe the wheel down atleast at the end of everyday and during the day if it gets sweaty or anything on it. Looks brand new 2.5 years later, matte and not shiny at all

To each their own.

Jay-K · 06-30-2013, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by calscooby

Hopefully front to back

With wet cloth? I just wonder if wiping it with wet cloth, then with dry cloth it will make it shiny..

///M Ryder · 06-30-2013, 10:14 PM

I've had mine for about 18 months and it still looks great. It's my daily and the wheels gets plenty of use. The best cleaning method I've found is to wipe the wheel with leather cleaner or a mild soap. Then I use an electric toothbrush to fluff it..........Phil

FormulaMMM · 07-01-2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

Then I use an electric toothbrush to fluff it..........Phil

Is that the official explanation if someone catches you in the process?..

pkim1079 · 07-01-2013, 02:09 PM

didn't know the shift lights on the esteering wheel worked on manuals.

Mike Benvo · 07-01-2013, 02:14 PM

Here is a pic of the setup in my car... I opted for the non electronic one to keep everything cleaner looking:

hpc3: Please do tell where you got that shift knob and boot. I'm in love. 100% doing that.

Leonardo629 · 07-01-2013, 02:20 PM

I've seen Mike's wheel in person, that thing looks brand new!

You are not suppose to use any chemical on the steering wheel, just water and a rag.

Sedan_Clan · 07-01-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Here is a pic of the setup in my car... I opted for the non electronic one to keep everything cleaner looking:

hpc3: Please do tell where you got that shift knob and boot. I'm in love. 100% doing that.

Mike, what's installed in your left A/C vent?

pkim1079 · 07-01-2013, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Mike, what's installed in your left A/C vent?

its a thermometer, it reads 70F. lol.

Hyperjack · 07-01-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

I've had mine for about 18 months and it still looks great. It's my daily and the wheels gets plenty of use. The best cleaning method I've found is to wipe the wheel with leather cleaner or a mild soap. Then I use an electric toothbrush to fluff it..........Phil

how long does the process take and how often do you have to do it?

F1Venom · 07-01-2013, 04:34 PM

I'm planning on buying a used E90 M3 and, unless it's already been installed, my first mod will be to put an an alcantara steering wheel. Whether it will be with a blue or yellow stripe I don't know yet...

///M Ryder · 07-01-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by FormulaMMM

Is that the official explanation if someone catches you in the process?..

And you know this

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Originally Posted by Hyperjack

how long does the process take and how often do you have to do it?

I do this about every 3 months or so and it takes about 20 minutes. I try to do it when I know the car will be sitting for a day. Someone noted that chemicals should not be used, but if you spray the cleaner on a rag and wipe you'll be fine. Don't saturate the wheel with any liquid and be sure to use the toothbrush after cleaning.........Phil

Hyperjack · 07-01-2013, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Ryder

... Don't saturate the wheel with any liquid and be sure to use the toothbrush after cleaning.........Phil

i've been thinking about going for this wheel. if i do, this advice has been real helpful.

thanks!

Jay-K · 07-01-2013, 10:35 PM

Really considering to get the non-electric performance steering wheel tho,, since I don't want to worn out my original stock steering.. actually they are fine, but since I'm driving a manual.. sometimes hand movements from gearknob may damage and give a scratch on the steering.. well I believe there will be no problem for the alcantara steering?

Kayani_1 · 07-01-2013, 10:38 PM

I got one and love it. It is bit hard to keep clean but other then that feels real good. My car had a 335i with sport pkg steering wheel with paddle shifters for stock. So maybe that is why it felt like a huge improvement. Also, even if u have M3 sport steering wheel the square bottom shape is my favorite. All performance steering wheels should be square bottom real easy to rest your hand with good grip.

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

I love it. I don't have clammy hands and always wash them before touching the wheel. After a year it shows very marginal wear if you look very closely. One of my favorite mods, I just wish it was slightly fatter.

If I could do it over I would put it on again.

Nati Beastcat · 07-01-2013, 10:48 PM

Love mine!

Haven't had to clean it yet but i've heard.... Use a soft bristle tooth brush with a vacuum cleaner nozzle 1" away.

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emKel Private First Class Drives: with 3 pedals Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Orange County Posts: 177 iTrader: (0)	I have one and i love it. I have sweaty ass hands, i'm probably ruining it, haha. Oh well... my thoughts are if i can afford an M3 I can afford a fresh new alcantara steering wheel in a couple years... __________________ 2013 E92 M3 / Phoenix Yellow / Fox Red Extended / 6MT 2006 E46 M3 / Phoenix Yellow / Black Nappa / 6MT
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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man Drives: 2011.5 Dinan ///M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 2,185 iTrader: (3)	I've had mine for about 18 months and it still looks great. It's my daily and the wheels gets plenty of use. The best cleaning method I've found is to wipe the wheel with leather cleaner or a mild soap. Then I use an electric toothbrush to fluff it..........Phil __________________ 2011.5 E92 Dinan///M3: SSII DCT, Comp Pkg, Prem Pkg 2, Conv Pkg, Heated Seats, Enhanced Premium Sound, Black Kidney Grilles, BMW M Performance Steering Wheel, BMW Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler, BMW Aluminum Pedals, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan X-Pipe, Dinan Carbon Fiber Intake, Dinan Software Tune, Dinan Pulley Kit, Dinan CH-R Wheels, Dinan Carbon Fiber Strut Tower Braces, Arkym Lip, Carbon Reflectors, Lux H8 V3, Brembo 365mm BBK
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07-01-2013, 02:09 PM	#33
pkim1079 Brigadier General Drives: m3 saloon in granny mode. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 4,508 iTrader: (0)	didn't know the shift lights on the esteering wheel worked on manuals. __________________ WAZZA BOY called me a snitch... What's his REAL profile name?
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07-01-2013, 02:14 PM	#34
Mike Benvo BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: BPMSport M3 / 7 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,772 iTrader: (6)	Here is a pic of the setup in my car... I opted for the non electronic one to keep everything cleaner looking: hpc3: Please do tell where you got that shift knob and boot. I'm in love. 100% doing that. __________________ ---\| Like us on Facebook \| Instagram \|\| Tuning Information \| Remote Coding \|--- --Visit us at www.BPMSport.com - Emotion. Driven. \| Toll Free: (888) 557-5133--
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Nati Beastcat Trader!! Drives: MDOSU's mom's KIA Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 1,271 iTrader: (5)	Love mine! Haven't had to clean it yet but i've heard.... Use a soft bristle tooth brush with a vacuum cleaner nozzle 1" away. __________________ Eisenmann race \| Test Pipes \| BPM Stage 2 \| Vorsteiner \| Black lines \| AA filter \| iND cosmetics \| KW Sleeve over \| 20" BBS LM's \| Macht Schnell Tow Strap \| Euro modded front bumper \| Revinora lip \| iND mirror caps \| BMW spoiler \| BMW Steering wheel \| iND Interior Pkg \|You bet Jerez its black and i'll never go back! Instagram @NATIBEASTCAT
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06-30-2013, 01:57 PM	#25
SouthShoreM3 Passes everything but the gas station Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 545 iTrader: (1)	I love the wheel and the flatter bottom. Definitely provides better turning and control in my opinion. I definitely feel like you must wear gloves though to get the grip. I have a pair of golf rain gloves that are made out of cotton and they work like butter on toast with the wheel. Had mine for several months now and it shows very little wear at all. Then again I'm that guy that wears gloves!! Hah not all the time.
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06-30-2013, 02:19 PM	#28
Longwong Banned Drives: e92 m3 catless Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Posts: 372 iTrader: (0)	I'm sorry but who would be caught dead putting on gloves for their daily? I would rather buy a new wheel every few years for 500 bucks than roll around with gloves. Just buy a new wheel every few years if you can't keep it clean. With the regular wheel I keep a microfiber and ZAINO leather cleaner in my passenger seat. I wipe the wheel down atleast at the end of everyday and during the day if it gets sweaty or anything on it. Looks brand new 2.5 years later, matte and not shiny at all
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07-01-2013, 02:20 PM	#35
Leonardo629 Major Drives: 2013 M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Walnut, CA Posts: 1,039 iTrader: (9)	I've seen Mike's wheel in person, that thing looks brand new! You are not suppose to use any chemical on the steering wheel, just water and a rag.
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07-01-2013, 04:34 PM	#39
F1Venom Lieutenant Drives: ZCP E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA Posts: 457 iTrader: (0)	I'm planning on buying a used E90 M3 and, unless it's already been installed, my first mod will be to put an an alcantara steering wheel. Whether it will be with a blue or yellow stripe I don't know yet...
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07-01-2013, 10:35 PM	#42
Jay-K Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Indonesia Posts: 1,734 iTrader: (0)	Really considering to get the non-electric performance steering wheel tho,, since I don't want to worn out my original stock steering.. actually they are fine, but since I'm driving a manual.. sometimes hand movements from gearknob may damage and give a scratch on the steering.. well I believe there will be no problem for the alcantara steering?
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