First impressions: BMW electronic steering wheel

[808@702]

Bought myself one as a Xmas gift. So far I love this thing!

1. I thought I would miss the tricolor stitching, but since my interior is all black it looks ok. Thinking about more white stitching on seats or shift boot.

2. Shift lights are a hoot. I am 6MT so the shift lights are a nice addition. And I can always turn em off.

3. I had the version 1 wheel and this wheel has way more functions, and the display is much cleaner and clearer than the previous version.

4. I already liked the Alcantara leather. Although it does seem to pick up dust and lint pretty readily. I am open to long term care suggestions.

5. The flat bottom took some getting used to but it is cool looking and sporty.

6. It has an auto turn off feature which is adjustable where the display goes off but shift lights still operate which I don't remember the v1 having

7. The G force meter is also a cool thing. I have hit .98 G so far. What is a high G force value?

Overall I would recommend this if your thinking about it. It is a bit pricey but a nice interior upgrade IMHO. I had BMW do the install so I got the 4 year warranty on the wheel.

[grantmax]

Congrats! This thread lacks pertinent information.

Price? Pics?

[nicebraces]

[808@702]

OK photos upcoming. Price was $1400.00 installed.

[808@702]

And yes V2.

[grantmax]

VEETOO!!!

Should we google photos then?

[NYCM3ryder]

i have always been on the edge about getting this. i love the new features it comes with but for some reason liked how the V1 had some leather on it instead of all alcantra. But it still looks great hope you enjoy man.

[Sebringjetta]

Originally Posted by 808@702

OK photos upcoming. Price was $1400.00 installed.

THATS ALOT OF $$$ FOR A STEERING WHEEL!!!!

[///mawana]

Originally Posted by Sebringjetta

THATS ALOT OF $$$ FOR A STEERING WHEEL!!!!

It's more than a steering wheel though!

[Sebringjetta]

Originally Posted by mawana

It's more than a steering wheel though!

well put sir....

[grantmax]

Got tired of waiting.

[Law]

Originally Posted by 808@702

OK photos upcoming. Price was $1400.00 installed.

Brand new installed from the dealer? That's actually not a bad price.

Kind of thinking about it, but hesitant because of the lack of tri-color stitching & i have fox red interior. Hmmm

[325rider]

Originally Posted by 808@702

OK photos upcoming. Price was $1400.00 installed.

POST PEEKS!!! Sounds awesome! You should also post a quick video of the shift lights when approaching redline for us MT drivers. I would like to have these to keep the car fun and impress the ladies















semi srs

[grantmax]

I read that the install is fairly simply for the OEM Performance wheel. I'm assuming the electronic components in this wheel are a totally different story.

$1400 doesn't sound outrageous.

[Merq]

I just finished taking my V2 off of my e82 and putting it into my M this past weekend. DIY wasn't too bad, but I need to get my steering angle sensor re-calibrated since my install threw it off.

[vastano]

I just installed my V2 this weekend using Doba's DIY. Overall the install took about 1.5 hours, slightly involved but still what I would consider easy.

At first I wasnt a fan of the alcantara, but after having it and driving with it, it feels and looks better in person.

Overall I'm loving the wheel!

[808@702]

Originally Posted by Mr Sparkle

I think non-electric is a lot easier, you just need to get around the airbag. The electric wheels are all a PITA, a bit more wiring involved, here's the DIY:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242963

For part + install for $1400 isn't that bad, still a bit much and would motivate me to do it myself...but might take me all day to do it.

By having BMW do the install I have a 4 year warranty on the wheel.

[grantmax]

Originally Posted by 808@702

By having BMW do the install I have a 4 year warranty on the wheel.

Now that's a nice perk.

Is there a history of these wheels malfunctioning?

[khanhdom]

how much was the wheel and how much was the install?

[e-solo]

Originally Posted by khanhdom

how much was the wheel and how much was the install?

I would assume an hour or hour and a half install cost. Which makes the wheel cost around 1150-1200. Not bad at all including a warranty.

[grantmax]

It's fun how OP hasn't responded with pics yet. I'm so glad I used the google.

[808@702]

Sorry guys I was out of town of business. Plenty of images and videos on youtube.