///M Sport Steering Question
07-05-2007, 12:24 AM
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My Ride: 2004 525i M Sport Automatic, M Sports Package, Bi-Xenons, Sunroof, Hot Climate Version, Navigation+TV, 18" Double Spoke 135M Alloys with Runflats, Anthracite Headliner, M Leather Steering Wheel. Through Load System, Hifi Loudspeaker System, Alu Cube Pure Interior Trim, Flashlight Cloth/Nappa Leather Sports Seats, M Sports Suspension
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My ///M Sports steering wheel is peeling/flaking on both sides of the spokes where the spokes join to the bottom towards the ///M logo. Anyone experiencing this peeling? By the way I'm not wearing any rings or sort.
My ///M Sports steering wheel is peeling/flaking on both sides of the spokes where the spokes join to the bottom towards the ///M logo. Anyone experiencing this peeling? By the way I'm not wearing any rings or sort.
07-05-2007, 12:30 AM
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Yes I am getting exactly the same thing at exactly the same place - just waiting for my service due in 4k miles and then will ask for a replacement under warranty. Appalling really for a ?50k car! 
07-05-2007, 01:18 AM
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My Ride: 2004 525i M Sport Automatic, M Sports Package, Bi-Xenons, Sunroof, Hot Climate Version, Navigation+TV, 18" Double Spoke 135M Alloys with Runflats, Anthracite Headliner, M Leather Steering Wheel. Through Load System, Hifi Loudspeaker System, Alu Cube Pure Interior Trim, Flashlight Cloth/Nappa Leather Sports Seats, M Sports Suspension
Originally Posted by 535dMAN' post='443587' date='Jul 5 2007, 03:30 AM
Yes I am getting exactly the same thing at exactly the same place - just waiting for my service due in 4k miles and then will ask for a replacement under warranty. Appalling really for a ?50k car!
Do let me know the outcome of the warranty. Sadly, I'm not able to request for a warranty as I bought it as an import from Japan and there are no BMW dealers in my town. Was thinking of sticking a silver sticker to cover it up. leaving the top part black. Same like the ones found on the 6 series. Yeah, I have to really admit that the quality for it is disappointing for such an expensive/luxury car
07-05-2007, 01:50 AM
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My Ride: 535D AM SPORT 06 (07 for you US Guys ;-)
Carbon Black
Professional Sat Nav
6CD Changer
Automatic Aircondition Advance (Standard fit)
Bluetooth Telephone Preperation with Telematics Preperation
Extended Voice Control System
M 19" Mixed Wheels Style 172M
BMW Online
BMW Assist
Graduated Tinted Windscreen
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Adaptive Headlights
Headlight Wash System
Black Dakota Leather
Rear Spoiler
Spare Wheel
M Rear Spoler
Sun Protection Glass
Heated Front Seats
BMW Velour Floor Mats
BMW Service and Maintenance for 5 years/60,000 miles
Tracker - Echo
Will do - I've blow the damn showroom up if they don't 
07-05-2007, 01:57 AM
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My Ride: 2004 525i M Sport Automatic, M Sports Package, Bi-Xenons, Sunroof, Hot Climate Version, Navigation+TV, 18" Double Spoke 135M Alloys with Runflats, Anthracite Headliner, M Leather Steering Wheel. Through Load System, Hifi Loudspeaker System, Alu Cube Pure Interior Trim, Flashlight Cloth/Nappa Leather Sports Seats, M Sports Suspension
Originally Posted by 535dMAN' post='443602' date='Jul 5 2007, 04:50 AM
Will do - I've blow the damn showroom up if they don't
That's what happened in Thailand. A friend told me that there was this incident of smashing up the car in front of the showroom. This lady had problems with with her car but honda refused to fix them and she smashed the car with hammers and stuff. Caused a commotion and Honda's management from Japan flew over to Thailand and gave her a brand new vehicle.
07-05-2007, 02:03 AM
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My Ride: 535D AM SPORT 06 (07 for you US Guys ;-)
Carbon Black
Professional Sat Nav
6CD Changer
Automatic Aircondition Advance (Standard fit)
Bluetooth Telephone Preperation with Telematics Preperation
Extended Voice Control System
M 19" Mixed Wheels Style 172M
BMW Online
BMW Assist
Graduated Tinted Windscreen
Bi-Xenon Headlights
Adaptive Headlights
Headlight Wash System
Black Dakota Leather
Rear Spoiler
Spare Wheel
M Rear Spoler
Sun Protection Glass
Heated Front Seats
BMW Velour Floor Mats
BMW Service and Maintenance for 5 years/60,000 miles
Tracker - Echo
Thats Honda for you 
I can't really seem the guys from BMW coming down giving me a brand new M5
I can't really seem the guys from BMW coming down giving me a brand new M5
07-05-2007, 04:20 AM
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My Ride: 2004 525i M Sport Automatic, M Sports Package, Bi-Xenons, Sunroof, Hot Climate Version, Navigation+TV, 18" Double Spoke 135M Alloys with Runflats, Anthracite Headliner, M Leather Steering Wheel. Through Load System, Hifi Loudspeaker System, Alu Cube Pure Interior Trim, Flashlight Cloth/Nappa Leather Sports Seats, M Sports Suspension
Originally Posted by 535dMAN' post='443604' date='Jul 5 2007, 05:03 AM
Thats Honda for you I can't really seem the guys from BMW coming down giving me a brand new M5
I can't really seem the guys from BMW coming down giving me a brand new M5
07-05-2007, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 535dMAN' post='443602' date='Jul 5 2007, 03:50 AM
Will do - I've blow the damn showroom up if they don't
Yes, it is as if a rubber coating is peeling off the lower portion of the spokes. I have replacement parts on order and they will be installed on the 23rd under warranty.
07-05-2007, 05:48 AM
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My Ride: 2004 525i M Sport Automatic, M Sports Package, Bi-Xenons, Sunroof, Hot Climate Version, Navigation+TV, 18" Double Spoke 135M Alloys with Runflats, Anthracite Headliner, M Leather Steering Wheel. Through Load System, Hifi Loudspeaker System, Alu Cube Pure Interior Trim, Flashlight Cloth/Nappa Leather Sports Seats, M Sports Suspension
Originally Posted by ademitt' post='443624' date='Jul 5 2007, 08:22 AM
Yes, it is as if a rubber coating is peeling off the lower portion of the spokes. I have replacement parts on order and they will be installed on the 23rd under warranty.
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I had the same thing happen to my non-sport steering wheel. I had to visit my dealership on three ocassions before they decided to replace it, not on warranty but on "goodwill". Apparently they will eat the cost instead of crosscharging this to BMW.