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Old 02-20-2010, 06:24 AM
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great, good to have more new members.

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Was down at AK's today and saw a fellow E60'er... He was there to install the M5 mirrors he bought from William!

Told him to join the forum if he likes modding his car!
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Old 02-20-2010, 07:08 AM
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What time are you going down?? I just received my steering wheel and will have it replaced today too! I just need to find the wiring kit for the paddle shifters!

Ricky - King of Electronics and ebay, do you know what wiring kit i need?
Ebay haven't. Derrick should know where to find this wiring kit.
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Old 02-20-2010, 07:11 AM
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yes it is well worth it
I hate big wheels
Capt' Did you settle you last steering wheel with your buyer?
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your palms will be lying on the steering wheel 100% of the time when you drive, it's good money you spent.
it's good money you spent. That is the point why go for mod
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Old 02-20-2010, 07:17 AM
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it's good money you spent. That is the point why go for mod
EVERY mod is money well spent! ha ha

But yeah i am very happy with the "new" wheel!

Derrick - if you can help with the wiring loom please?
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Old 02-20-2010, 07:29 AM
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Got my steering wheel and had it installed by AK this afternoon! Looks great BUT all that is missing now is the wiring loom so that i can use the paddle shifters

Feels much better than the standard steering wheel!!
Congrats!! I heard of that when i pick up the car at AK tonight

Here is the link for the retrofit wires, possibly it is the only you can buy the retrofit kit nowaday as US member 530i (fred) has no longer make this kit
http://www.aftermarketbulbsshop.com/...p/bmw-pa-r.htm
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Old 02-20-2010, 07:35 AM
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Congrats!! I heard of that when i pick up the car at AK tonight

Here is the link for the retrofit wires, possibly it is the only you can buy the retrofit kit nowaday as US member 530i (fred) has no longer make this kit
http://www.aftermarketbulbsshop.com/...p/bmw-pa-r.htm
Yeah I spent the day looking online and came across that website too. I sent them an email to get confirmation that the wiring kit will work... just waiting now!
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk
Congrats!! I heard of that when i pick up the car at AK tonight

Here is the link for the retrofit wires, possibly it is the only you can buy the retrofit kit nowaday as US member 530i (fred) has no longer make this kit
http://www.aftermarketbulbsshop.com/...p/bmw-pa-r.htm

How is the car handling now? much better than before! Did you do the alignment as well??
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How is the car handling now? much better than before! Did you do the alignment as well??
The car immediately feel more solid when turning
Not have the alignment done yet but will probably do it after the spacers fitted next week
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Old 02-20-2010, 07:54 AM
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Yeah I spent the day looking online and came across that website too. I sent them an email to get confirmation that the wiring kit will work... just waiting now!
Make sure they know the year of ur car built, The type of steering wheel (M5/SMG) and it is for the "right hand drive" car!
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