Leather Boot for Steering Wheel
05-16-2009, 05:23 AM
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My Ride: 06 530i Premium and Cold Weather Package
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So tell me if I am being a $#!~.
The leather boot that sits at the base of the steering wheel, on the top portion has one of the clips busted and the thing does not sit properly.
I took it to the dealer and the comment on the work order is "I fixed the clips"
Fix=Glued the leather boot to the base of the wheel. It works but this is not what I expected or wanted.
Am I being too touchy about this? Basically it works but if I am ever outside of warranty and need to take that thing off I am now in the reglueing business....
My dealer loves me.......I think......OK, I know they dont. I do know every order they process on behalf of warranty reaps a profit so I only feel so bad about enforcing the warranty repair and that repair being done to my expectations.
The leather boot that sits at the base of the steering wheel, on the top portion has one of the clips busted and the thing does not sit properly.
I took it to the dealer and the comment on the work order is "I fixed the clips"
Fix=Glued the leather boot to the base of the wheel. It works but this is not what I expected or wanted.
Am I being too touchy about this? Basically it works but if I am ever outside of warranty and need to take that thing off I am now in the reglueing business....
My dealer loves me.......I think......OK, I know they dont. I do know every order they process on behalf of warranty reaps a profit so I only feel so bad about enforcing the warranty repair and that repair being done to my expectations.
05-16-2009, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SCardamon' post='880131' date='May 16 2009, 09:23 AM
So tell me if I am being a $#!~.
The leather boot that sits at the base of the steering wheel, on the top portion has one of the clips busted and the thing does not sit properly.
I took it to the dealer and the comment on the work order is "I fixed the clips"
Fix=Glued the leather boot to the base of the wheel. It works but this is not what I expected or wanted.
Am I being too touchy about this? Basically it works but if I am ever outside of warranty and need to take that thing off I am now in the reglueing business....
My dealer loves me.......I think......OK, I know they dont. I do know every order they process on behalf of warranty reaps a profit so I only feel so bad about enforcing the warranty repair and that repair being done to my expectations.
The leather boot that sits at the base of the steering wheel, on the top portion has one of the clips busted and the thing does not sit properly.
I took it to the dealer and the comment on the work order is "I fixed the clips"
Fix=Glued the leather boot to the base of the wheel. It works but this is not what I expected or wanted.
Am I being too touchy about this? Basically it works but if I am ever outside of warranty and need to take that thing off I am now in the reglueing business....
My dealer loves me.......I think......OK, I know they dont. I do know every order they process on behalf of warranty reaps a profit so I only feel so bad about enforcing the warranty repair and that repair being done to my expectations.
05-16-2009, 07:39 AM
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mine were broke when I bought the car. I have looked into getting very tiny pop rivits and putting 1 on top in the middle and 1 on each side for a total of three, then paiting them a flat black. Wouldn't ever be noticable. Of course, its not very reversable.
05-16-2009, 09:36 AM
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My Ride: My ex-ride: EU '08 LCI 520dA. Space Grey, Sport Seats in Black Leather/Fabric Anthracite, Sport Steering Wheel, A/C with Extended Features, Hi-Fi Speakers, Cup Holders, Cruise with Braking function, Folding Rear Seats, Xenons, Park Distance Control.
A brand new steering wheel don't cost too much.
But you should try the warranty, it's not accepted that the steering wheels peels off!
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But you should try the warranty, it's not accepted that the steering wheels peels off!
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05-16-2009, 09:39 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Covers� from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
Find another dealer who will honor your warranty properly. Usually, if you're nice, they're nice. Obviously, some are better than others. Glue is not acceptable.
05-16-2009, 09:44 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi / Platinum Grey / Black leather / Step Auto / Sport / Premium / Cold weather / 18" wheels / Logic 7 / Comfort / ipod / Navigation / Fold Down Rear Seats / Rear Airbags / Sirius SAT / Spoiler / Extended Clear bra / Bluetooth. (Previously owned a 2002 sport 525I Loaded).
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take it back and complain. The squeaky wheel gets the oil.
05-16-2009, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SCardamon' post='880131' date='May 16 2009, 09:23 AM
So tell me if I am being a $#!~.
The leather boot that sits at the base of the steering wheel, on the top portion has one of the clips busted and the thing does not sit properly.
I took it to the dealer and the comment on the work order is "I fixed the clips"
Fix=Glued the leather boot to the base of the wheel. It works but this is not what I expected or wanted.
Am I being too touchy about this? Basically it works but if I am ever outside of warranty and need to take that thing off I am now in the reglueing business....
My dealer loves me.......I think......OK, I know they dont. I do know every order they process on behalf of warranty reaps a profit so I only feel so bad about enforcing the warranty repair and that repair being done to my expectations.
The leather boot that sits at the base of the steering wheel, on the top portion has one of the clips busted and the thing does not sit properly.
I took it to the dealer and the comment on the work order is "I fixed the clips"
Fix=Glued the leather boot to the base of the wheel. It works but this is not what I expected or wanted.
Am I being too touchy about this? Basically it works but if I am ever outside of warranty and need to take that thing off I am now in the reglueing business....
My dealer loves me.......I think......OK, I know they dont. I do know every order they process on behalf of warranty reaps a profit so I only feel so bad about enforcing the warranty repair and that repair being done to my expectations.
ridiculous!!!!!! where were they doing the repairs, in someones back yard????? Idiots, they get paid well to do the work from bmw and they do this? In fact, I would call BMWNA and take it to another dealership. If they did it once, they'll do it again.
05-16-2009, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by slickrick' post='880305' date='May 16 2009, 10:44 AM
take it back and complain. The squeaky wheel gets the oil.
05-19-2009, 05:16 AM
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My Ride: 06 530i Premium and Cold Weather Package
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Update: Talked to the dealer, they are going to replace the boot, thanks everyone!
05-19-2009, 08:09 AM
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My Ride: Week 17 Build, 2008 E60 535d M Sport - Titanium Silver, Black Dakota Leather, Visibility Package, Media Package, Automatic gearbox, Steering Wheel Heating, M Double Spoke 172 19" Mixed Wheels, Auto-Dim+Exterior Mirror, Comfort seats, Front Seat Heating, Aluminium Pentan interior trim,DAB Tuner, TV Function, BMW Individual Audio System 825W !!
Originally Posted by SCardamon' post='882974' date='May 19 2009, 02:16 PM
Update: Talked to the dealer, they are going to replace the boot, thanks everyone!
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