Steering Wheel Replacement
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Originally Posted by DaGmen' post='769900' date='Jan 16 2009, 07:37 PM
Einstein:
I like that AC option! Where can I get that dealer or online? What would be the cheapest method?
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?
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?
for the *third* time today on this very thread, if your airbag is not round you will need to get a new one, using the part # listed above. I can't see your airbag from here, so I'm assuming you have the same trapezoidal-shaped airbag all the other non-smg 06 cars came with. If your airbag looks like the one in the AC Schnitzer picture, then you will need a new one since it is not round. Am I not explaining this well? I don't see how I could possibly clarify that any further. 
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Felix, thanks for answering the questions! I just like to make sure, you were MORE than clear! Thank you again!
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Originally Posted by einstein57' post='770071' date='Jan 17 2009, 02:13 AM
Anyone who sells authentic AC parts should be able to order them for you. CEC would probably be the most familiar with with them.
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Originally Posted by DaGmen' post='770384' date='Jan 17 2009, 01:37 PM
Who/What is CEC?
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I could get a likely new m-sport wheel for 680€. Airbag included.
How does the price sound to you my fellow modders? Reasonable?
I would install it myself.
edit: Ok, that would be 900$ / 607?
How does the price sound to you my fellow modders?
Reasonable?I would install it myself.
edit: Ok, that would be 900$ / 607?
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='770893' date='Jan 18 2009, 10:51 PM
I could get a likely new m-sport wheel for 680?. Airbag included.
How does the price sound to you my fellow modders? Reasonable?
I would install it myself.
edit: Ok, that would be 900$ / 607?
How does the price sound to you my fellow modders?
Reasonable?I would install it myself.
edit: Ok, that would be 900$ / 607?
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My Ride: BMW e60 525d half leather sports interior sat nav blaupunkt tha 275 amp privacy glass full genuine m5 body kit genuine m5 mirrors quad exhaust debadged custom wing badges ac schnitzer window and boot spoiler quad exhaust conversion black indicators.
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 $1500 for the steering wheel with airbag.
They also thought I would have to get the manual transmission steering wheel b/c the paddle shifters would not be compatible with the shifters that are currently on my 550.
What are some other aftermarket options to have a nicer feeling, thicker steering wheel.
Thx
for example - an air bag from a 2003 e60 msport will not fit an msport wheel from a 2006 e60 even though they look identicle...trust me i made that mistake.
jazzy
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Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='770893' date='Jan 18 2009, 03:51 PM
I could get a likely new m-sport wheel for 680?. Airbag included.
How does the price sound to you my fellow modders? Reasonable?
I would install it myself.
edit: Ok, that would be 900$ / 607?
How does the price sound to you my fellow modders?
Reasonable?I would install it myself.
edit: Ok, that would be 900$ / 607?
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Originally Posted by jazzysbm' post='771502' date='Jan 19 2009, 09:21 AM
you will be better of buying an e60 m sport steering wheel and you will need a round airbag to fit the new wheel but make sure that the airbag came from the same year as the wheel...even though they look the same they arent.
for example - an air bag from a 2003 e60 msport will not fit an msport wheel from a 2006 e60 even though they look identicle...trust me i made that mistake.
jazzy
for example - an air bag from a 2003 e60 msport will not fit an msport wheel from a 2006 e60 even though they look identicle...trust me i made that mistake.
jazzy
Thanks Jazzy
Is it correct that the paddle shifters would not work though?