replacement steering wheel
06-19-2009, 06:26 PM
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hello guys,
I was sniffing around looking for a topic that will anwser my question but to bad.
so i bought a M steeringwheel for a E60 this is the type of model. http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachmen...m6-650i-m61.jpg .
my question is that I heared that there are differences in those steering wheels something like before 09/2005 and after 09/2005, but what are those differences and do they all fit on a E60 and the steering wheel is without an airbag. wat kind of airbag do i have to buy, or it doesn't matter. my car is a E61 from 04/2005 and the steering wheel is from an used car from 02/2005. maybe this steering wheel was for sale because the car had a accident if this is true is there a problem for mouting this steering wheel into my car?
thanks for your attention.
I was sniffing around looking for a topic that will anwser my question but to bad.
so i bought a M steeringwheel for a E60 this is the type of model. http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/attachmen...m6-650i-m61.jpg .
my question is that I heared that there are differences in those steering wheels something like before 09/2005 and after 09/2005, but what are those differences and do they all fit on a E60 and the steering wheel is without an airbag. wat kind of airbag do i have to buy, or it doesn't matter. my car is a E61 from 04/2005 and the steering wheel is from an used car from 02/2005. maybe this steering wheel was for sale because the car had a accident if this is true is there a problem for mouting this steering wheel into my car?
thanks for your attention.
06-19-2009, 07:39 PM
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The mounting points are different between pre- and post- 9/2005.
You need to get the round airbag, and it needs to be the one that matches your batch of steering wheel (pre 9/2005).
Sounds like the 2/2005 steering wheel should fit your car with no problem.
Good luck
You need to get the round airbag, and it needs to be the one that matches your batch of steering wheel (pre 9/2005).
Sounds like the 2/2005 steering wheel should fit your car with no problem.
Good luck
06-19-2009, 09:36 PM
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My Ride: Black 2006 BMW 530i with sport and prem package, staggered 124 wheels, 50% tint, AC Schnitzer aluminum pedals, black interior w/ alum trim set, M style body kit and sound upgrade: Alpine PDX-5, PXE-H660, sub, MBQuart speakers.
go to this website and enter the last 7 of your VIN. It will tell you the production date of your car. For example I have a 2006 530i, but it was built on Jun-05, so it's pre Sep-05.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do?
Yes, many parts fittings, including the steering wheel are different pre and post Sep-05, go figure.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do?
Yes, many parts fittings, including the steering wheel are different pre and post Sep-05, go figure.
06-19-2009, 09:50 PM
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My Ride: 525d LCI - xenon, tv function,grey dakota leather,titanium silver,244 radial spokes.
I might get a steering of the new M3, will it fit on my LCI 525d? I currently have the standard steering wheel.
I'm skeptical about the airbag not functioning !
I'm skeptical about the airbag not functioning !
06-20-2009, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Sahil' post='917765' date='Jun 20 2009, 01:50 AM
I might get a steering of the new M3, will it fit on my LCI 525d? I currently have the standard steering wheel.
I'm skeptical about the airbag not functioning !
I'm skeptical about the airbag not functioning !
If you want to do a retrofit it'll be troublesome.
And no, a M3 steering can't fit on E60 cos the mounting size is different.
BAMJW - just be careful when you get the steering. Recently, I got a steering from a guy in this forum. Condition on exterior and mounting was correct but when I asked him to take pics of it without the airbag, he refused but I tot nothing should go wrong but... WRONG......
The M5 steering came was a post 09/05 one but the mounting plate inside the steering was pre 09/05 (do you understand me? If not search around the forum and you will know) the airbag would not fit and when I wrote to him to ask for explanation, of course he didn't reply. Lucky thing was the mounting plate cost about 65USD so I didn't really make a big deal with the guy.
Learn from my lesson yeah, check everything and ask them to take a photo with a written note that you instructed, eg I Luv E60 so u can verify authenticity.
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06-20-2009, 05:40 AM
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Oke, thanks for all of your quick responses. So if the steering wheel came of a car that had an accident it is not give any problems? can somebody always give me a link where i can buy that kind of airbag cheap.
P.S. I am so a BMW lover I am just 21 years old and I already had 4 BMWs and nothing else. and they where all six cilinders.(love how they drive) can someone tell me how to post pictures I would like to share my beauties.
thnx guys
P.S. I am so a BMW lover I am just 21 years old and I already had 4 BMWs and nothing else. and they where all six cilinders.(love how they drive) can someone tell me how to post pictures I would like to share my beauties.
thnx guys
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