Steering Wheel Replacement
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Does anyone know if the M5 steering wheel can be a direct replacement for the non M e60?
I don't know if the airbag can be reused or if the steering wheel requires a different airbag (my guess is it does). I was quoted by the dealer around $1500 for the steering wheel with airbag.
They also thought I would have to get the manual transmission steering wheel b/c the paddle shifters would not be compatible with the shifters that are currently on my 550.
What are some other aftermarket options to have a nicer feeling, thicker steering wheel.
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I don't know if the airbag can be reused or if the steering wheel requires a different airbag (my guess is it does). I was quoted by the dealer around $1500 for the steering wheel with airbag.
They also thought I would have to get the manual transmission steering wheel b/c the paddle shifters would not be compatible with the shifters that are currently on my 550.
What are some other aftermarket options to have a nicer feeling, thicker steering wheel.
Thx
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Originally Posted by TX-T.Silver' post='755466' date='Dec 29 2008, 09:14 PM
Does anyone know if the M5 steering wheel can be a direct replacement for the non M e60?
I don't know if the airbag can be reused or if the steering wheel requires a different airbag (my guess is it does). I was quoted by the dealer around $1500 for the steering wheel with airbag.
They also thought I would have to get the manual transmission steering wheel b/c the paddle shifters would not be compatible with the shifters that are currently on my 550.
What are some other aftermarket options to have a nicer feeling, thicker steering wheel.
Thx
I don't know if the airbag can be reused or if the steering wheel requires a different airbag (my guess is it does). I was quoted by the dealer around $1500 for the steering wheel with airbag.
They also thought I would have to get the manual transmission steering wheel b/c the paddle shifters would not be compatible with the shifters that are currently on my 550.
What are some other aftermarket options to have a nicer feeling, thicker steering wheel.
Thx
FWIW, I paid about $1k for both wheel and airbag, but no paddles since I have three pedals.
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545Felix:
I have a 2006 550i 6-Speed with the heated steering wheel option, radio and phone buttons on there too.
So you were able to use the M5 E60 steering wheel in your 545i? Did you have to get the airbag too? Who told you that you had to do that? From what I have been reading a lot of guys have been using the existing one?
There is no compatiblity issues right? I should be able to install the M5 steering wheel fine? Can you please tell me where you bought the parts and where you had the install done? And exactly how much it cost, if you dont mind?
Thanks!
I have a 2006 550i 6-Speed with the heated steering wheel option, radio and phone buttons on there too.
So you were able to use the M5 E60 steering wheel in your 545i? Did you have to get the airbag too? Who told you that you had to do that? From what I have been reading a lot of guys have been using the existing one?
There is no compatiblity issues right? I should be able to install the M5 steering wheel fine? Can you please tell me where you bought the parts and where you had the install done? And exactly how much it cost, if you dont mind?
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by DaGmen' post='769315' date='Jan 16 2009, 07:52 AM
545Felix:
I have a 2006 550i 6-Speed with the heated steering wheel option, radio and phone buttons on there too.
So you were able to use the M5 E60 steering wheel in your 545i? Did you have to get the airbag too? Who told you that you had to do that? From what I have been reading a lot of guys have been using the existing one?
There is no compatiblity issues right? I should be able to install the M5 steering wheel fine? Can you please tell me where you bought the parts and where you had the install done? And exactly how much it cost, if you dont mind?
Thanks!
I have a 2006 550i 6-Speed with the heated steering wheel option, radio and phone buttons on there too.
So you were able to use the M5 E60 steering wheel in your 545i? Did you have to get the airbag too? Who told you that you had to do that? From what I have been reading a lot of guys have been using the existing one?
There is no compatiblity issues right? I should be able to install the M5 steering wheel fine? Can you please tell me where you bought the parts and where you had the install done? And exactly how much it cost, if you dont mind?
Thanks!
the paddles can be retrofitted, do a search. However, the heated wheel throws a wrench in the mix. I can't find a part # for a heated wheel with paddles.
If you can live without the paddles, the heated Sport steering wheel part # you need is 32340409261. This comes plug and play with all the buttons, etc installed. If your car does not have a round airbag like the one in my signature, you will also need the airbag, part # 32346780456. the trapezoidal shape airbag will of course not fit the round airbag hole. I can not locate a part # for a heated M-Sport or M5 wheel. You must use those part #s, there was a significant change to the steering column starting in 9/05 and older wheels will not easily fit the new and vice versa. Yes, they can be modified to fit, but you're much better off getting the right part # to begin with.
I did the install myself in 15 minutes.
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Felix:
Thanks for all the info!
I want the steering wheel without the paddles. I have a 6-speed just like your car so I wont need them. Can you give me the part#'s for the wheel in your sig and the E60 M5 wheel please?
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Thanks for all the info!
I want the steering wheel without the paddles. I have a 6-speed just like your car so I wont need them. Can you give me the part#'s for the wheel in your sig and the E60 M5 wheel please?
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by DaGmen' post='769506' date='Jan 16 2009, 12:57 PM
Felix:
Thanks for all the info!
I want the steering wheel without the paddles. I have a 6-speed just like your car so I wont need them. Can you give me the part#'s for the wheel in your sig and the E60 M5 wheel please?
Thanks!
Thanks for all the info!
I want the steering wheel without the paddles. I have a 6-speed just like your car so I wont need them. Can you give me the part#'s for the wheel in your sig and the E60 M5 wheel please?
Thanks!
You could try getting the LCI M5 heated wheel, that's part # 32342283937 but doesn't include the side pods with the buttons, the trim around the airbag, etc. Apparently you could not get a heated M5 wheel pre-LCI, so I'm not sure if the LCI heated one would fit your car.
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Einstein:
I like that AC option! Where can I get that dealer or online? What would be the cheapest method?
Felix:
So the part# 32340409261 is basic plug and play swap for my wheel and I dont lose any functions like heat, radio and phone? Plus what does LCI mean? This is my first BMW so forgive me for not knowing all the acronyms?
Also you said you installed this in 15mins? Then would I be able to take the same steps as described here: E90 DIY Steering Wheel Replacement ?
Just to confirm if I go with part# 32340409261 I will need to get a NEW airbag?
Thanks so much for answering my questions, I really do appreciate your help!
I like that AC option! Where can I get that dealer or online? What would be the cheapest method?
Felix:
So the part# 32340409261 is basic plug and play swap for my wheel and I dont lose any functions like heat, radio and phone? Plus what does LCI mean? This is my first BMW so forgive me for not knowing all the acronyms?
Also you said you installed this in 15mins? Then would I be able to take the same steps as described here: E90 DIY Steering Wheel Replacement ?
Just to confirm if I go with part# 32340409261 I will need to get a NEW airbag?
Thanks so much for answering my questions, I really do appreciate your help!