Installed my M Performance Steering Wheel II (non-LCD)

808@702 · 09-30-2011, 02:23 PM

How much and where to buy. And do a DIY on this!

dds02400 · 10-01-2011, 03:20 PM

got 3 from Germany. i sold the other two on the forum to share some goodies with members here. There are at least 2 DIYs on the forum, and they helped a lot.....

NFAM3 · 10-01-2011, 08:57 PM

I absolutely LOVE that steering wheel. I'm just afraid of the wear and tear.

Longbow64 · 10-15-2011, 03:36 PM

The center trim that's peeling is covered under warranty for that. I've had two replaced.

How's the wheel holding up with hand sweat?

DCMETRO22Z · 10-23-2011, 07:41 AM

Does this steering wheel exist with DKG paddles ?

If yes can I see a pic

rye m3 · 10-26-2011, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Ateam

This is sure a lot of money for the stock wheel simply wrapped in suede! The stock wheel is already amazing and when cared for the leather stays so nice and soft and grippy. This one will look like crap in such a short period of time because suede is so much more susceptible to oils from your hands.

I am not saying its not nice, it is, but this is super expensive for something you could probably get done for 150 bucks locally by wrapping your m wheel in suede.

Wrong about that, I'm afraid. An Alcantara wrap is going to cost you at least $350 and it won't be OEM. For that much, with OEM plus the brand new core, the wheel is a huge bargain.
On another note, the wheel does not elongated like it does in the factory picture, i.e. the wheel doesn't look stretched at the bottom to accommodate the flat part. Just doesn't look like the factory pics. Looks MUCH better! Is that just the camera angle? Surprised that it looks better.

ilikebmxbikes · 11-14-2011, 01:39 PM

I have put nearly 10k miles on a BMW Perf steering wheel (yellow version) and it is just as new looking when I got it.

This upgrade is definatly one I enjoy everytime I drive the car. The suede feels much better in your hands and it has more grip than the stock wheel. The flat bottom is also a nice improvement.

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Originally Posted by Ateam

This is sure a lot of money for the stock wheel simply wrapped in suede! The stock wheel is already amazing and when cared for the leather stays so nice and soft and grippy. This one will look like crap in such a short period of time because suede is so much more susceptible to oils from your hands.

I am not saying its not nice, it is, but this is super expensive for something you could probably get done for 150 bucks locally by wrapping your m wheel in suede.

09E92M34ME · 02-12-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MDIAU

I have the exact spot where its peeling =(

my trim was peeling too. Dealership replaced it free of charge

iDRIFT · 02-12-2012, 08:09 PM

is it thicker then oem

09-30-2011, 02:23 PM	#23
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10-01-2011, 08:57 PM	#25
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10-15-2011, 03:36 PM	#26
Longbow64 _______ 169 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 15 M3, 13 X3 35i MSport Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando iTrader: (4)	The center trim that's peeling is covered under warranty for that. I've had two replaced. How's the wheel holding up with hand sweat? __________________ '13 35i M-Sport X3 \| JB4 Stage 1 \| BMS Intake \| H&R Springs \| Gloss black grill \| CF Wrap and Coded by me \| Recaro Child Seats '15 M3 DCT AW/SO \| JB Stage 1 \| RKP Diffuser \| P3 \| M Perf Spoiler \| iND Exterior Trim \| Recaro Child Seat
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10-23-2011, 07:41 AM	#27
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iDRIFT First Lieutenant 10 Rep 398 Posts Drives: Fast! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N.America iTrader: (0)	is it thicker then oem
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