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Wood Trim Steering Wheel?
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My Ride: 2006 530xi, Silver grey metallic, Black leather interior with poplar wood trim, Premium package, Premium sound package, Cold weather package, Sport package, Automatic transmission, Style 124 wheels with 245/40 ZR18 93W ContiExtremeContact all season radials, Red reflectors, 3M Clear Bra, Samsung A920 Bluetooth Sprint phone with updated firmware (version ZB06 and ZB07), Hardwired Passport X50 Blue LED (switched from Valentine One). Build date 1/06.
Hi everyone,
Just curious about this. I like wood trim on steering wheels if it's tastefully done, but not if it interferes with functions like my heated steering wheel, and not if it decreases grip and increases the risk of danger in an accident. To my knowledge, a wood trim steering wheel is not an option for the E60. Would you consider it if it was offered?
Just curious about this. I like wood trim on steering wheels if it's tastefully done, but not if it interferes with functions like my heated steering wheel, and not if it decreases grip and increases the risk of danger in an accident. To my knowledge, a wood trim steering wheel is not an option for the E60. Would you consider it if it was offered?
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From: Prague, Czech Rep. - Europe
My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
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[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
Chrome grilles
E60.net Clings
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no way for a sporty car.... it is only a desing feature. makes the handle grip bad.
designwise wooden wheel is good for a chauffer driven limo maybe
pracitaclwise the touch of wood, handling and grip???? a bit uncomfortable
thick leather wheel is priceless
thank god for ///M tech one
designwise wooden wheel is good for a chauffer driven limo maybe
pracitaclwise the touch of wood, handling and grip???? a bit uncomfortable
thick leather wheel is priceless
thank god for ///M tech one
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From: Prague, Czech Rep. - Europe
My Ride: 2004 BMW 530I steptronic, Orient Blue, Dakota Black Leather, Finishers Aluminium with Wave Cutting interior, NAVIgation, Radio PROFESSIONAL, CD in-dash, Hi-Fi extended sound system, PDC system, Bi-Xenons lights with washers, cruise-control, heated seats, Extended AC, auto"shade" mirrors, auto lights sensors, rain/wiper sensor, M-tech leather multifunction steering wheel, side airbags rearseats, sliding armrest, smoker's package (I don't smoke!), velour floor mats, spare wheel and jack, 122 style rims winter setup, M135 style rims summer setup
[color=red]Mods:[/color]
[color=blue]M tech sport steering wheel with M5 SMG paddles working retrofit done !
Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
[color=blue]3M window 35% tint done
Chrome grilles
E60.net Clings
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Originally Posted by JWBMW' post='280352' date='May 10 2006, 07:00 AM
MB do wood, BMW do sport. Say no more.
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From: Helsinki, Finland
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.
Originally Posted by sc02492' post='280341' date='May 10 2006, 02:45 PM
Hi everyone,
Just curious about this. I like wood trim on steering wheels if it's tastefully done, but not if it interferes with functions like my heated steering wheel, and not if it decreases grip and increases the risk of danger in an accident. To my knowledge, a wood trim steering wheel is not an option for the E60. Would you consider it if it was offered?
Just curious about this. I like wood trim on steering wheels if it's tastefully done, but not if it interferes with functions like my heated steering wheel, and not if it decreases grip and increases the risk of danger in an accident. To my knowledge, a wood trim steering wheel is not an option for the E60. Would you consider it if it was offered?
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From: Fullerton, CA
My Ride: 10 Melbourne Red X6M
I don't think i would want wood but a carbon fiber steering wheel would be a pretty nice option. I remember seeing a few examples on the forum along with a contact in germany. I tried e-mailing them but no response.
David
David
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
I would love a wood steering wheel!
When I'm driving very hard with white knuckles the leather/plastic steering wheel starts to get sticky from my palm's sweat.
Better yet, give me a carbon fiber steering wheel!
When I'm driving very hard with white knuckles the leather/plastic steering wheel starts to get sticky from my palm's sweat.
Better yet, give me a carbon fiber steering wheel!
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My Ride: 530i 6 speed
NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
BMW is not Cadillac. And every manufacturere who thinks they need to pretent their cars are upscale puts fake wood on the steering wheel right now.
BMW is not Cadillac. And every manufacturere who thinks they need to pretent their cars are upscale puts fake wood on the steering wheel right now.
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From: Boston, MA
My Ride: 2006 530xi, Silver grey metallic, Black leather interior with poplar wood trim, Premium package, Premium sound package, Cold weather package, Sport package, Automatic transmission, Style 124 wheels with 245/40 ZR18 93W ContiExtremeContact all season radials, Red reflectors, 3M Clear Bra, Samsung A920 Bluetooth Sprint phone with updated firmware (version ZB06 and ZB07), Hardwired Passport X50 Blue LED (switched from Valentine One). Build date 1/06.
Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='280511' date='May 10 2006, 01:33 PM
No pic - no vote!