New (Refinished) Steering Wheel

r0cketm0nkey · 04-17-2018, 04:07 AM

Got a refinished steering wheel installed this weekend (along with my airbag recall). Strangely, the part that I liked the most about it is the leather wrapped center trim. Wish BMW could do this for "extended leather" option trims out the factory.

It's just a tad thicker than the OEM wheel, the nappa leather feels really nice to the touch, as does the perforated grips. Very well made, nothing to fault for as far as quality. Great option if the M Performance's alcantara isn't your thing or if you're just looking for a refinish.

Iyzmi · 04-17-2018, 10:29 AM

Very nice. Where did you get this from?

r0cketm0nkey · 04-17-2018, 11:17 AM

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Very nice. Where did you get this from?

Ledermanz. Based in Latvia. Lots of cheap OEM BMW parts from there too...not sure why but

Iyzmi · 04-17-2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by r0cketm0nkey

Ledermanz. Based in Latvia. Lots of cheap OEM BMW parts from there too...not sure why but

I've noticed there are a number of eBay vendors from Eastern Europe selling these types of steering wheels. Tough to figure out which ones are good and which ones to stay away from. Yours looks almost exactly like what I would want, but I would keep the top part round. How much was it?

r0cketm0nkey · 04-17-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

I've noticed there are a number of eBay vendors from Eastern Europe selling these types of steering wheels. Tough to figure out which ones are good and which ones to stay away from. Yours looks almost exactly like what I would want, but I would keep the top part round. How much was it?

$645 to my door. I admit I had doubts, but a friend bought one and it looked fantastic as well.

6ixSpd · 04-17-2018, 04:02 PM

Ledermanz is top notch stuff. I wouldn't ever hesitate to use their re-done wheels.

dparm · 04-17-2018, 04:43 PM

The shape isn't to my taste and doesn't exactly match the interior styling, but the workmanship and finish is definitely top-notch.

Mdriv3r · 04-19-2018, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by r0cketm0nkey

Got a refinished steering wheel installed this weekend (along with my airbag recall). Strangely, the part that I liked the most about it is the leather wrapped center trim. Wish BMW could do this for "extended leather" option trims out the factory.

It's just a tad thicker than the OEM wheel, the nappa leather feels really nice to the touch, as does the perforated grips. Very well made, nothing to fault for as far as quality. Great option if the M Performance's alcantara isn't your thing or if you're just looking for a refinish.

Seriously...

Nice job man. Also nice job with the F10 M5 shift knob. I've done that one as well too.

BOOF-M3 · 04-19-2018, 08:01 AM

Hey Monkey, I like the extended tan leather. Can you throw up another pic showing more of the interior. Not a tan fan but I like it when it's extended like yours.

LeoSanders27 · 04-22-2018, 12:44 PM

That looks really nice. Much better than an aftermarket one that would get rid of your on-wheel buttons.

M3@Apex · 05-05-2018, 12:40 AM

Ledermanz does great stuff. Here's mine. It's bit more subtle than the OP's design.

Iyzmi · 05-05-2018, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by M3@Apex

Ledermanz does great stuff. Here's mine. It's bit more subtle than the OP's design.

That looks excellent. The red stripe matches the red interior perfectly, love it.

M a X X · 05-05-2018, 10:52 AM

If some one needs help, I`m from Latvia. PM

Zeus69 · 05-17-2018, 07:59 AM

I went the same route last year. Around $450. VERY pleased.

Iyzmi · 05-17-2018, 08:08 AM

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I went the same route last year. Around $450. VERY pleased.

That looks excellent, probably the exact spec I would get. I'm not sure how I feel about flat bottom steering wheels though, I go back and forth on that.

///IVI III · 05-17-2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by M3@Apex

Ledermanz does great stuff. Here's mine. It's bit more subtle than the OP's design.

+1 to Ledermanz, great quality and workmanship

Spun Crankhub · 05-29-2018, 12:43 AM

That looks great!

illusiveM3 · 06-01-2018, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ///IVI III

+1 to Ledermanz, great quality and workmanship

These pedals are awesome. Where did you get them?

///IVI III · 06-01-2018, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ///IVI III

+1 to Ledermanz, great quality and workmanship

These pedals are awesome. Where did you get them?

Check out Pedal Haus

illusiveM3 · 06-04-2018, 01:19 PM

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Check out Pedal Haus

Thank you!

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