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Old 05-30-2006, 07:23 AM
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I have the normal steering wheel.
Can I remove the circel of the wheel, put the circel of the sports one and put the middle part of the normal steering wheel including airbag of the normal steering wheel on top of it ?
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If I understand correctly, you want to replace your steering wheel with a sport one. To do so, you need to purchase a new steering wheel and airbag.
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Carfreak was correct. You need to change everything except ECU, torx screws, and two wiring set (one for airbag, one for multifunction buttons)
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I just want to know if it is possible to just change the ring itself (where you hold your hands) and to keep the middle.
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It's a big NO.
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Yeah, unfortunately you can't change just the ring without getting a new circular airbag .

The airbags are not compatible.
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Correct.
Also the diameter is different.
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You can always opt for a ACS steering wheel which would allow you to keep your existing standard airbag:

But imo not worth the cost

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Originally Posted by Busta' post='291305' date='Jun 2 2006, 05:10 AM
You can always opt for a ACS steering wheel which would allow you to keep your existing standard airbag:

But imo not worth the cost

here we go again ok.
IMO worth it it gives you a totally different feel and more important grip!steering wheel/sport steering wheel-img_5074b1.jpg

Co called Mp Design GmbH is producing these wheels for tuners, and other cos who sell it we cannot buy from them directly. :'(

Of course that they are not 1$ as they are unique and a replacement of oem steerings...

the nomenies are

ACS
steering wheel/sport steering wheel-2004_ac_schnitzer_bmw_acs5_touring_steering_wheel_1600x1200.jpg

Hartge
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Hamann
steering wheel/sport steering wheel-post_1983_1139608278.jpgsteering wheel/sport steering wheel-hamann_kormany2.jpg

steering wheel/sport steering wheel-e_60_lenkrad.jpg

all are available wit CF or other inserts search the net and forum and you see they are 1000$-1300$ hope this help and yes you still will need the airbags. But some cos reimburse you like 300$ when you send them your old.

ps. all the have cut outs for smg if! you order m5 version!!!
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