M sports steering wheel
08-06-2005, 11:56 PM
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Has any one found a pic of the steering wheel yet?
08-07-2005, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Mase' date='Aug 7 2005, 09:56 AM
Has any one found a pic of the steering wheel yet?
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08-07-2005, 09:23 AM
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This is the sports steering wheel you get with the sports package and with SMG, if it's on a 545 it comes with the Ruthenium trim as shown in this pic. The diameter is smaller than on the regular steering wheel.
08-07-2005, 09:28 AM
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Both above shown steering wheels are possible with SMG paddles.
Below this is the standard steering wheel, which also gets the Ruthenium trim when it's on a 545 (pic is showing a 530):
Below this is the standard steering wheel, which also gets the Ruthenium trim when it's on a 545 (pic is showing a 530):
08-07-2005, 11:37 AM
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My Ride: 535d Eccelsa, 05 2005 (built 12-04), sapphireblack, beige dakota leather, electric seats, poplar wood trim, sport suspension, 124 style 18" alloys, differentiated f/r runflat tyres, steptronic, adaptive light control, bi-xenon, BMW PRO nav, cd, cd changer, electric-foldable and automatic antidazzle rear mirrors, automatic antidazzle internal rear mirror, adjustable central armrest, BT, Hifi Professional LOGIC7 , extended functions aircon, full lighting package, green comfort fascia on windshield, PDC park distance control, voice control, CPT9000 car phone, BMW Assist, BMW On-line, BMW Tracking, alarm system, programmable remote controls.
If you want a thicker steering wheel but you don't want to buy the wheel AND the the new airbag, you have an alternative choice: buy the heated steering wheel. It's thicker than the standard steering wheel but identical, in shape and accessories, to it. So, switch to a heated steering wheel (of course, it's not necessary to wire everything to really have it heating) and you'll get both: a sportier feeling and a cheaper solution.
08-07-2005, 11:56 AM
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interesting point. I would have to see the heated steering wheel.
but I would rather prefer the M tech weel and get the paddles done.
Also it is a smaller diameter.
Anybody has a picture of standart heated wheel?
but I would rather prefer the M tech weel and get the paddles done.
Also it is a smaller diameter.
Anybody has a picture of standart heated wheel?
08-07-2005, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' date='Aug 7 2005, 09:56 PM
interesting point. I would have to see the heated steering wheel.
but I would rather prefer the M tech weel and get the paddles done.
Also it is a smaller diameter.
Anybody has a picture of standart heated wheel?
but I would rather prefer the M tech weel and get the paddles done.
Also it is a smaller diameter.
Anybody has a picture of standart heated wheel?
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I have pics of all of them, but you can't really see the difference in a pic.
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Trunk lid opening button retrofit done.[/color]
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the M tech wheel is the way to go. Anyone with a good deal? Hardly since airbarg involved there is no way I would get and used part or an OEM. so only original BMW. The thing is who here has a good friends at dealers so we can get some retail price 
08-08-2005, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Peter530i' date='Aug 7 2005, 08:56 PM
interesting point. I would have to see the heated steering wheel.
but I would rather prefer the M tech weel and get the paddles done.
Also it is a smaller diameter.
Anybody has a picture of standart heated wheel?
but I would rather prefer the M tech weel and get the paddles done.
Also it is a smaller diameter.
Anybody has a picture of standart heated wheel?
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To stay in line with the Eccelsa equipment, I decided to give to my 535d a "luxury sedan" appareance; therefore, no sport steering wheel and no sporty options.
That doesn't mean that I'm afraid of competition: should Merv come to Italy with his 535d Sport, I'll be more than happy to show to him some very twisty italian roads where he can prove if the sport package is FASTER than the luxury Eccelsa package!
To be honest, that would be quite unfair. Being used to drive on wrong lane since they are just kids, Brits are at a disadvantage driving fast in the continent!
