Steering Wheel Too Thick?

Flumazenil · 09-02-2010, 11:47 AM

Anyone feel the steering wheel on the M3 is too thick? My wife test drove one with me a few weeks ago and complained that she couldn't comfortably hold the wheel. Anyone else have this complaint? And is it possible to make the wheel thinner by taking out some of the padding?

sameh · 09-02-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Flumazenil

Anyone feel the steering wheel on the M3 is too thick? My wife test drove one with me a few weeks ago and complained that she couldn't comfortably hold the wheel. Anyone else have this complaint? And is it possible to make the wheel thinner by taking out some of the padding?

Are you kidding me? this is actually one of my favorite features in the M3. I have been driving for 22 years and usually keep left hand on steering wheel (used to be a manual shift guy) but this M3 is the first car in 22 years that entices me to hold the wheel as it should be held (2&10) not just because of the shift paddles but because I love the feeling of the wheel

DadzM3 · 09-02-2010, 11:51 AM

it is perfect IMO. Some people do complain about it, but I love it. One of my favorite things about driving the car.

saeedg48 · 09-02-2010, 11:52 AM

crazy for asking this question.
I <3 it

LateBraking · 09-02-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Flumazenil

My wife test drove one with me a few weeks ago and complained that she couldn't comfortably hold the wheel.

Are you buying the M3 for your wife? That's really and truly awesome of you.

However, seeing the kinds of things that she is looking for, may we suggest a 328i or something of the sort for her? Maybe a nice Audi A5, Mercedes-Benz C300, lots of other choices for her out there. i drove a 328i rental once, and the steering wheel was nice and thin. Superb.

M3 Esq. · 09-02-2010, 11:58 AM

montreal red · 09-02-2010, 12:02 PM

if you think its too thick, just trade the wheel with someone who has a 335. i am sure there'll be tons of 335 owners who would be willing to trade up to an m3 wheel. you could probably ask for a trade + some cash too....

but i agree that it may be too thick for some women esp if they have small hands. my gf doesnt like my steering wheel either.

immiketoo · 09-02-2010, 12:20 PM

Are you afflicted with LBH?

jdgamble · 09-02-2010, 12:23 PM

Get your wife some bigger hands!

Krozi · 09-02-2010, 12:26 PM

It's perfect.

ep99 · 09-02-2010, 12:26 PM

Try a 3 series steering wheel with heated option...its very thin for my liking.

The M3 steering wheel is just right...it give you good grip and good response to the road condition.

You definitely don't want to destroy the steering wheel by taking the padding out.

Buy an aftermarket replacement if you want.

Zeus69 · 09-02-2010, 12:28 PM

How in the world does she handle YOUR manhood if the M3 steering wheel is too thick?!?!

Remove the padding..., are you serious??

tuco44 · 09-02-2010, 12:29 PM

I find the current M3 wheel to be perfect.

In older BMWs I had, I often replaced the larger s. wheels with smaller, thicker aftermarket ones.

sameh · 09-02-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus69

How in the world does she handle YOUR manhood if the M3 steering wheel is too thick?!?!

Remove the padding..., are you serious??

May be his "manhood" is more of a 3 series not an M3

chmura · 09-02-2010, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus69

How in the world does she handle YOUR manhood if the M3 steering wheel is too thick?!?!

Remove the padding..., are you serious??

Maybe his manhood is much thinner then the steering wheel?

sameh · 09-02-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sameh

May be his "manhood" is more of a 3 series not an M3

OP, I appologize, I just couldn't let this one go without a joke. but in all honesty, your question hits where it hurts. It's like posting a thread saying "Do you think the V8 sound is too loud?"

Sleeper519 · 09-02-2010, 12:45 PM

OP, why do you name yourself after a benzodiazepine-receptor antagonist? Are you a drug rep or something?

nuespeedgti · 09-02-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Flumazenil

Anyone feel the steering wheel on the M3 is too thick? My wife test drove one with me a few weeks ago and complained that she couldn't comfortably hold the wheel. Anyone else have this complaint? And is it possible to make the wheel thinner by taking out some of the padding?

tell your wife to get back in the kitchen and stop clouding your judgement.

hbcpa · 09-02-2010, 12:49 PM

Honestly the first thing I said when I sat in the M3 is the steering wheel is the perfect size. Not just thickness but the diameter too.

Can I get a "That's what she said"?

I Wanna go Fast! · 09-02-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeus69

How in the world does she handle YOUR manhood if the M3 steering wheel is too thick?!?!

Remove the padding..., are you serious??

I was thinking the same thing. But seriously, its prefecto.

SUre, if you are a women or have girl man hands, it's probably to thick.

toper · 09-02-2010, 01:17 PM

is this purchase going to be for you or your wife?
- if for your wife: maybe she should go with a 3series?
- if for you: yeah, don't let her drive it.

shamoo · 09-02-2010, 01:19 PM

I personally think it's great, however I do see where your wife is coming from.

I've always loved thick steering wheels. From a regular Acura Integra, to my S2000, to an aftermarket wheel. They have gone steadily thicker. The one on the E92M however is even thicker than that and actually surprised me. It's on the verge of being too much, but I think it's perfect.

09-02-2010, 11:47 AM	#1
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montreal red chris Drives: Green Frog Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 12,085 iTrader: (31)	if you think its too thick, just trade the wheel with someone who has a 335. i am sure there'll be tons of 335 owners who would be willing to trade up to an m3 wheel. you could probably ask for a trade + some cash too.... but i agree that it may be too thick for some women esp if they have small hands. my gf doesnt like my steering wheel either. __________________ 997.1 GT3RS 2009 WRX STI e92 M3 (gone)

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ep99 Private First Class Drives: 2013 X6M Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Markham Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	Try a 3 series steering wheel with heated option...its very thin for my liking. The M3 steering wheel is just right...it give you good grip and good response to the road condition. You definitely don't want to destroy the steering wheel by taking the padding out. Buy an aftermarket replacement if you want.

09-02-2010, 12:28 PM	#12
Zeus69 Private First Class Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 176 iTrader: (0)	How in the world does she handle YOUR manhood if the M3 steering wheel is too thick?!?! Remove the padding..., are you serious?? __________________

09-02-2010, 12:29 PM	#13
tuco44 Major Drives: 2012 E82 135i MSport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 1,197 iTrader: (0)	I find the current M3 wheel to be perfect. In older BMWs I had, I often replaced the larger s. wheels with smaller, thicker aftermarket ones. __________________ 2012 135i E82 MSport DCT LeMans Blue Previous BMWs - 2011 X3 35i MSport VR (sold), 2009 M3 Sedan AW (sold), 2008 535xi MSport AW (sold), 2007 328xiT Barbera (sold), plus 11 others in the 70s & 80s.

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Sleeper519 Lieutenant Drives: 08 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 507 iTrader: (0)	OP, why do you name yourself after a benzodiazepine-receptor antagonist? Are you a drug rep or something? __________________ 2008 M3 Coupe / DCT // StopTech BBK 380/355 / Pagid RS29 / Motul / Apex Arc-8 / Nitto NT-01 275s / Ground Control / MS filter / Performance spoiler / BPM tune // Road Atlanta 1:41.92 / VIR Full 2:13.82 / Barber 1:45.96

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hbcpa Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011.5 MR E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	Honestly the first thing I said when I sat in the M3 is the steering wheel is the perfect size. Not just thickness but the diameter too. Can I get a "That's what she said"?

09-02-2010, 01:17 PM	#21
toper Second Lieutenant Drives: Boxster Spyder Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 285 iTrader: (0)	is this purchase going to be for you or your wife? - if for your wife: maybe she should go with a 3series? - if for you: yeah, don't let her drive it.

09-02-2010, 01:19 PM	#22
shamoo Captain Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: SoCal (Irvine & LA) Posts: 746 iTrader: (1)	I personally think it's great, however I do see where your wife is coming from. I've always loved thick steering wheels. From a regular Acura Integra, to my S2000, to an aftermarket wheel. They have gone steadily thicker. The one on the E92M however is even thicker than that and actually surprised me. It's on the verge of being too much, but I think it's perfect. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 \| 2007 Honda S2000 \| 2001 Honda S2000 \| 1997 Turbo Integra

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