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Wood Trim Steering Wheel?
05-10-2006, 11:05 AM
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My Ride: MY RIDE is DA real .-) HAMANN 5 aka BLACK MAMBA born on 16/06/2005/delivered on 05/08/2005 as following:
530dA (steptronic), Black II (JET), leather Dakota auburn black, mapple trim, head-up display, dynamic drive, active steering, adaptive xenon headlights (auto levelling) with headlight washers, alarm, comfort seats with massage function, advanced A/C, big compartment armrest, aux-in, MP3, Logic 7, Radio PRO, CD in-dash+cd changer, power rear sunshades, rear airbags, park distance control, auto dimming folding mirrors, smoking package, shiny shadow line (individual), fold down rear seats, ski bag, sport suspension, run flats on �116-style� rims (Good Year NCT5+), cup holders, debadged, fire extinguishers, additional permanent power outlet, BMW coat hanger, trunk release button (installed by Hobi), GPS tracking device and a big thx 2 Iceman.
Mods done:
� Authentic HAMANN FRONT APRON Including ellipsoid fog lights Item-No.: 10 060 110
� Authentic HAMANN REAR SPOILER Item-No.: 10 060 130,
� Authentic HAMANN HAMANN ALUMINIUM PEDALS For cars with manual gearbox Item-No.: 80 099 100 81,00 For cars with automatic transmission Item-No.: 80 099 120
� Authentic HAMANN FOOT REST In aluminium For left-hand drive vehicles Item No. : 80 099 122
� Authentic HAMANN HAND-BRAKE LEVER In aluminium For left- and right-hand drive cars Item No. : 80 099 216
� Authentic HAMANN Idrive of alu (sorry this is the only one in the World) but you can have it in carbon fiber ,
� Authentic HAMANN EXCLUSIVE FLOORMAT SET In black with HAMANN logo in silver For left-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060 120 For right-hand drive cars Item-No. : 80 060
� Authentic HAMANN COVER FOR OIL FILLER CAP In aluminium Item-No.: 80 099 117
� Authentic HAMANN SPORT REAR MUFFLER 4 TAILPIPES Sport rear muffler with four round stainless-steel tailpipes ( � 76mm ) Item-No.: 50 060 111
� Authentic HAMANN new add-on for M pack rear with diffusor for quad pipes -AVAILABLE NOW (http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=30630&st=0#entry332409)
� ///M steering wheel w Pegasus logo (this will be also changed to three spoke sports)
� ///M pack rear
� HAMANN ECU upgrade 265 HP 608 Nm.
most improtant:
�real and working like a charm forumsbuy real LED tails and PIAA 4700k fogs!!! for HAMANN full front apron you need H3
� CustomAngels, Angel Eyes Brighter than stocks 10X, WHITE & (REd for shows).
� Authentic HAMANN LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS DESIGN EDITION RACE 20"
Ultra-light forged 3-pieced light-alloy wheel, Cross-spoke-design,Spider in black, titanium, screwing,polished flange
DIMENSIONS : 9.0 J x 20 FA Item No.: 91 207 315
10.5 J x 20 only RA Item No.: 91 207 625
Recommended 20" Complete Wheel Set DESIGN EDITION RACE I went with most aggressive Combination A.10 FA 9.0 J x 20 / RA 10.5 J x 20 with tires: FA 245/30 ZR 20 / RA 285/25 ZR 20
� Authentic HAMANN LOWERING KIT 4 progressive sport springs Lowering by approx. 40 mm FA, 20 mm RA Item-No.: 20 060 125
� Authentic HAMANN TIRE - PRESSURE CHECK SENSOR SYSTEM
� Authentic HAMANN SIDE SILLS Item-No.: 10 060 120
� Authentic HAMANN REAL CF ROOF SPOLIER Item-No.: 10 060 235
� Authentic HAMANN AIRBAG SPORT STEERING WHEEL 3-SPOKE Three-spoke design w their SMG paddles (For assembly O.E. airbag in exchange)
� Authentic HAMANN sports mirrors (all functions)
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and of course !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
E60.net Clings
Still to do list;-):
� Our Hobi's camera system from : ww.switchchange.com).
� Individual leather interior (auburn+auburn alcantara)... and drive with sheer drivin' pleasure ... until 2009/2010 F10 comes or E60 possibly a 540d V8 diesel early in 2009 badly juiced!
05-10-2006, 11:10 AM
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My Ride: Jan 2006 E63 650i Sport
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Options:
Sport version (includes: sport-seats, sport-suspension, M-Sport steering wheel, Anthracite headliner, Shaddow Line), Saphire Black, Black Dakota Leather, Anthracite Maple Wood trim, Steptronic Auto, Xenons, NAV-Professional with Voice Control, TV, CD-Changer, Bluetooth, Logic7, Head-up Display, Comfort Access, Seat Heating front, Auto Dimming & Folding Mirrors, Extended Auto Air Conditioning, PDC.
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Mods:
Spacers 5mm front & 15mm rear
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Wheels:
20" Alpina Softline (Classic) with Dunlop Sport Maxx non-RFT (255/35/20 & 285/30/20)
Originally Posted by sc02492' post='280341' date='May 10 2006, 01:45 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?
Are there not laws against putting a wood trim steering wheel in a BMW??!!
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05-10-2006, 11:22 AM
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My Ride: 04 525DSE Auto Olivin
Originally Posted by jet190rs' post='280529' date='May 10 2006, 07:15 PM
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!
Sweaty palms and polished wood sounds like zero grip! Alacantra would be the only alternative to leather for these conditions but thats more Subaru than BMW.
05-10-2006, 12:52 PM
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My Ride: 2013 535i (White with Oyster Interior. Premium Package, Navigation, Technology Pacakge, Park Distance Control, and Rear View Camera)
My favorite is M sports wheel, wood is good too. I am okay with the standard one, wish there are options to upgrade.
05-10-2006, 01:21 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Sapphire Black on Black M5 - loaded sans soft close doors
AGHGHGHGHHGHGHG!
I've had one - THE WORST! Here in Chicago it was unbearably cold in the winter and unbearably hot in the summer and slippery ALL THE TIME!!! I liken it to putting Armor All on your gas and brake pedals. WHY would you want to make something slippery that is so critical to the control of the car?
Of note, the Lexus GS and LS can not be even ordered with a leather steering wheel here in the states. Tells you that their priorities are looks not function.
I've had one - THE WORST! Here in Chicago it was unbearably cold in the winter and unbearably hot in the summer and slippery ALL THE TIME!!! I liken it to putting Armor All on your gas and brake pedals. WHY would you want to make something slippery that is so critical to the control of the car?
Of note, the Lexus GS and LS can not be even ordered with a leather steering wheel here in the states. Tells you that their priorities are looks not function.
05-10-2006, 02:03 PM
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My Ride: '05 545i - scheduled for ED pickup in Munich on 7/22!
Originally Posted by JWBMW' post='280585' date='May 10 2006, 03:22 PM
Sweaty palms and polished wood sounds like zero grip! Alacantra would be the only alternative to leather for these conditions but thats more Subaru than BMW.
Alcantera would be wonderful. The BMW M3 CSL and Lambo Gallardo SE have it. Doesn't seem like a Subaru thing to me...
05-10-2006, 11:40 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
My Ride:
523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
Add ons: 123 wheels, chrome grill, K&N Hi flow filter, Eibach Pro Kit, e60.net decal and 24,000km
Past rides:
2001 Nissan Xterra SE
1999 E39 523i
1999 E46 323i
1996 Acura Integra LS
Are you kidding me, no way. Those wood trim in my car are there because the car comes with it and it's black so I don't really notice it, otherwise I would've rip it all out and replace it with alu-cube trim. So enough said about wood in car.