seev

hi everyone. can somebody tell me if its possible to retrofit a M5 steeeringwheel WITH paddleshift into a 530d with steptronic. and if its possible, what do i need more than the steeringwheel?

bretsinclair

Here you go....

Retrofit SMG

I am after the same project but on a 6 series. It looks quite tricky for my car as it is a 2004 and it seems like the steptronic has changed.

Otherwise it looks like a rather straightforward install. Motivemods sells the harness from the US and you need to get yourself a proper M5 steering wheel.

Good luck. Let me know if you find any more info.

Regards

axemanpabz

ok i done this yesterday to a 2004 m5 replica with a original m5 steering wheel... it took about 3 hours and need quick a bit of modifying ! not only to use the original slip ring but the steering wheel airbag module in the se steering wheel in in the bottom of the steering wheel where as for the m5 and i guess the m sport it isnt... but i dont know whee it is on them but i got it to fit...Im just waiting for my retrofit kit from motive mods :-)

axemanpabz

ok i done this yesterday to a 2004 m5 replica with a original m5 steering wheel... it took about 3 hours and need quick a bit of modifying ! not only to use the original slip ring but the steering wheel airbag module in the se steering wheel in in the bottom of the steering wheel where as for the m5 and i guess the m sport it isnt... but i dont know whee it is on them but i got it to fit...Im just waiting for my retrofit kit from motive mods :-)

axemanpabz

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Margal

What about non SMG . Do the M5 or mtrch steering wheels fit without modification to the 05, 545 with MT. I hate the look of that triangular wheel.
What are the options there to get read off it. And the cost?
Thanks

axemanpabz

Hi there...Yes you can get the M tech steering wheel to fit...The main problem for changing these steering wheels to my knowledge was to the pre 2005 cars as the slip ring and the steering wheel have to be modified as i had to do with mine..You will have to buy steering wheel with airbag and maybe a slip-ring, you shouldnt have to many problems fitting it...(expensive though ebay should get the whole lot for about £350-400 what ever that is in $'s.....And yes you need to get rid of that triangular shaped wheel its very annoying

Margal

Thank for this info. What about a new air bag? Does it need be coded? Or the car gonna except it?