Steering wheel on E60 SMG no CWP?
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I found an SMG with everything I want but cold weather. I live in Southern California, and dont really need it. The only reason I ordered was for the thicker steering wheel. Does the SMG automatically come with a thicker wheel. If not, how difficult is it to replace the thin one, and how much. Does anyone know?
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The smg wheel is thicker than the normal wheel, but SMG plus CWP is even thicker.
I too thought that the CWP was a waste of money, but it turned out to be one of my favorite features. A heated steering wheel is sweet, and the heated seats do a much better job than other cars I've experienced.
I too thought that the CWP was a waste of money, but it turned out to be one of my favorite features. A heated steering wheel is sweet, and the heated seats do a much better job than other cars I've experienced.
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I use my heated wheel sometimes in the summer, believe it or not. I like to keep the cabin cool with the a/c but there are times when if feels great to heat the wheel while the rest of you is "chilly"...
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Apr 15 2005, 06:46 AM
I use my heated wheel sometimes in the summer, believe it or not.? I like to keep the cabin cool with the a/c but there are times when if feels great to heat the wheel while the rest of you is "chilly"...
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Originally Posted by kigerka' date='Apr 15 2005, 09:29 AM
If you do not like the steering wheel you can always get the M steering wheel.
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Originally Posted by LuvE60' date='Apr 15 2005, 05:07 PM
[quote name='kigerka' date='Apr 15 2005, 09:29 AM']If you do not like the steering wheel you can always get the M steering wheel.
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[/quote]Hi
The M5 Steering Wheel is available, rim only, and costs about 390 pounds in the UK + 17.5% Tax.
IMO get the CWP if you can.
All the Best
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Originally Posted by Hobi' date='Apr 15 2005, 11:47 AM
[quote name='LuvE60' date='Apr 15 2005, 05:07 PM'][quote name='kigerka' date='Apr 15 2005, 09:29 AM']If you do not like the steering wheel you can always get the M steering wheel.
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[/quote]The M5 Steering Wheel is available, rim only, and costs about 390 pounds in the UK + 17.5% Tax.
IMO get the CWP if you can.
All the Best
Hobi
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Hobi,Thanks. I was waiting for you to chime in. To do the modification, is the rim all I will need. I am ending up with CWP, but still want the M5 wheel. Are you sure I can get it in the states? I also want to do the paddle mod with my steptronic. Can you let me know all the parts I will need, and if you can, there cost in US dollars. I always have a rough time making the currency conversion.
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The CWP is terrific. I use the seat heater to heat my back, even with the AC on. The heated steering wheel is something I never thought I needed until I had it. It feels great if it's even the least bit cold, I use it all the time.
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