Confused on BMW Performance Steering wheel

Adam135 · 12-26-2012, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by m7ammed

DTC paddles don't come with M3 steering or the Blue strip Performance one, and the cost 495 USD

I've seen people selling the DCT paddles for $150 for both. If you are interested check the forums/ebay.

m7ammed · 12-27-2012, 09:38 AM

I've been thinking about this all day, and I think I will go for the Yellow strip one. Reasons :
- White stitching will match my other stuff
- The DCT paddles from what I've seen cost 300$ minimum, I have no issues with standard peddles functionality. I could save the money and buy LCI blackline tail lights later.
- I will keep my existing steering wheel, and do something special with it down the line.

Now anybody has part number for that alacantra cleaner?

Dackelone · 12-27-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by m7ammed

the line.

Now anybody has part number for that alacantra cleaner?

Here you go...

Alcantara and upholstery cleaner #83122298211 cost 10 euros

http://www.salesafter.eu/product_inf...--300-ml.html&

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/acc...tml?pgDsId=192

Dackelone · 12-27-2012, 02:54 PM

a few more pics of the Alcantera wheel with the yellow stripe...

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m7ammed · 12-27-2012, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

a few more pics of the Alcantera wheel with the yellow stripe...

What do you think, should I go full alacntra? Or keep the m sport trim?

From previous pi s seems better looking with M trim, no?

Adam135 · 12-27-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by m7ammed

What do you think, should I go full alacntra? Or keep the m sport trim?

From previous pi s seems better looking with M trim, no?

I prefer the M trim. having that piece in alcantara may be too much of a good thing.

m7ammed · 12-27-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam135

I prefer the M trim. having that piece in alcantara may be too much of a good thing.

Totally Agree thats why I just ordered the M trim with it

Adam135 · 12-27-2012, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by m7ammed

Totally Agree thats why I just ordered the M trim with it

Sweet! Post pics once installed!

Dackelone · 12-27-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by m7ammed

Totally Agree thats why I just ordered the M trim with it

Yea... I like the M trim too. I have it with/on my M3 wheel.

PS: Mohammed I think you should also wrap your speedo/instrument hood with Alcantera too - to give your car that extra touch. ala 1M look.

m7ammed · 12-27-2012, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Yea... I like the M trim too. I have it with/on my M3 wheel.

PS: Mohammed I think you should also wrap your speedo/instrument hood with Alcantera too - to give your car that extra touch. ala 1M look.

Well do at some point. Next mods are going to be exterior

Bmwbreed · 12-28-2012, 01:56 AM

Ya I was gonna say do the m wheel trim. I did the alcantera trim with my m3 wheel because t think it contrasts good together and matched the shift knob and boot. But if I had done the alcantera perf wheel that would have been too much.

FazerBoy · 12-29-2012, 01:28 PM

Thanks for all the advice. I'm going to go for the M3 wheel.

How long should this take to fit?

Jack

m7ammed · 12-29-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by FazerBoy

Thanks for all the advice. I'm going to go for the M3 wheel.

How long should this take to fit?

Jack

I talked to the dealer they said about an hour

m7ammed · 12-29-2012, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Here you go...

Alcantara and upholstery cleaner #83122298211 cost 10 euros

http://www.salesafter.eu/product_inf...--300-ml.html&

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/owners/acc...tml?pgDsId=192

Went to the dealer today, and they said to order it I have to buy at least 3; as when they order it they have to order a minimum of six and nobody is going to buy the rest if I only get one. Anyway its good that I know I will have another 3 spare when my first three finish

Anybody has an idea on how frequent one should spray this stuff?

Adam135 · 12-29-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FazerBoy

Thanks for all the advice. I'm going to go for the M3 wheel.

How long should this take to fit?

Jack

It's extremely easy to swap the steering wheel yourself, it only takes about 5 minutes. Here you go:

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Originally Posted by m7ammed

Anybody has an idea on how frequent one should spray this stuff?

Depends how much you drive. I wouldn't over use the product, maybe every couple months?

m7ammed · 12-29-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam135

It's extremely easy to swap the steering wheel yourself, it only takes about 5 minutes.

Doesn't t show how to install multifunction buttons and trim and moving the paddles to the new wheel

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Originally Posted by Adam135

Depends how much you drive. I wouldn't over use the product, maybe every couple months?

I drive a minimum of 40 km/day to get and back from work

Bmwbreed · 12-29-2012, 04:50 PM

Took me 30 min to swap my wheel. This vid is very helpful for removing the airbag. If you look In the DIY section that guy Andy has a thread called remove and install the steering wheel trim. That will show you how to swap multi function buttons. Very simple tho. Just 3 screws holding the trim in and 1 screw on each side for multi function buttons.

Adam135 · 12-29-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by m7ammed

Doesn't t show how to install multifunction buttons and trim and moving the paddles to the new wheel

That's the easy part

There are some screws on the back of the wheel to remove the trim and buttons.

Dackelone · 12-29-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by m7ammed

Went to the dealer today, and they said to order it I have to buy at least 3; as when they order it they have to order a minimum of six and nobody is going to buy the rest if I only get one. Anyway its good that I know I will have another 3 spare when my first three finish

Anybody has an idea on how frequent one should spray this stuff?

My dealer is the same way. When I order "nuts and bolts" or any type of fastener... they make me buy 10 pieces, bc bmw sends them ten bolts(or what have you). So they make me buy ten bolts/nuts/fasteners.

The only good thing is that fasteners cost so little in Germany... like 0.30 euro cents per nut. In the states they would charge you $3 each!

Maybe you can sell the other "extra" cleaners to a fellow 1Addict.

m7ammed · 12-29-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmwbreed

Took me 30 min to swap my wheel. This vid is very helpful for removing the airbag. If you look In the DIY section that guy Andy has a thread called remove and install the steering wheel trim. That will show you how to swap multi function buttons. Very simple tho. Just 3 screws holding the trim in and 1 screw on each side for multi function buttons.

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Originally Posted by Adam135

That's the easy part

There are some screws on the back of the wheel to remove the trim and buttons.

I'm guessing same thing for the paddles? Will have a look at those threads

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Maybe you can sell the other "extra" cleaners to a fellow 1Addict.

LOL not a lot of 1 series, I've only seen a 125i a couple of times in the last few years. My friend. In Bahrain has an alcantara wheel will see if he is interested

Adam135 · 12-29-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by m7ammed

I'm guessing same thing for the paddles? Will have a look at those threads

Yes sir

m7ammed · 12-31-2012, 04:15 AM

Thought I would share the current state of my steering wheel. I still can't figure out why the trim blistered like that, anybody has any ideas? Would love to avoid this happening to the new one.

Also replacing the buttons since the color is gone on volume button and light comes through the corners.

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m7ammed 1junkie Drives: Superman 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 821 iTrader: (0)	I've been thinking about this all day, and I think I will go for the Yellow strip one. Reasons : - White stitching will match my other stuff - The DCT paddles from what I've seen cost 300$ minimum, I have no issues with standard peddles functionality. I could save the money and buy LCI blackline tail lights later. - I will keep my existing steering wheel, and do something special with it down the line. Now anybody has part number for that alacantra cleaner? __________________ Mod List: BMW Performance Parts: Front Bumper \| Suspension \| Exhaust \| Gear Knob \| Hand Brake \| Steering Wheel www.M7M-Photography.com
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Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 15,131 iTrader: (1)	a few more pics of the Alcantera wheel with the yellow stripe... __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide 1addicts at Stelv1oPass 2.0 July 20th & 21th, 2013
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m7ammed 1junkie Drives: Superman 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saudi Arabia Posts: 821 iTrader: (0)	Thought I would share the current state of my steering wheel. I still can't figure out why the trim blistered like that, anybody has any ideas? Would love to avoid this happening to the new one. Also replacing the buttons since the color is gone on volume button and light comes through the corners. Attached Images __________________ Mod List: BMW Performance Parts: Front Bumper \| Suspension \| Exhaust \| Gear Knob \| Hand Brake \| Steering Wheel www.M7M-Photography.com
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12-28-2012, 01:56 AM	#33
Bmwbreed Major Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rota Spain (US Forces) Posts: 1,059 iTrader: (3)	Ya I was gonna say do the m wheel trim. I did the alcantera trim with my m3 wheel because t think it contrasts good together and matched the shift knob and boot. But if I had done the alcantera perf wheel that would have been too much.
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12-29-2012, 01:28 PM	#34
FazerBoy First Lieutenant Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 348 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the advice. I'm going to go for the M3 wheel. How long should this take to fit? Jack
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12-29-2012, 04:50 PM	#39
Bmwbreed Major Drives: 2013 BMW 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rota Spain (US Forces) Posts: 1,059 iTrader: (3)	Took me 30 min to swap my wheel. This vid is very helpful for removing the airbag. If you look In the DIY section that guy Andy has a thread called remove and install the steering wheel trim. That will show you how to swap multi function buttons. Very simple tho. Just 3 screws holding the trim in and 1 screw on each side for multi function buttons.
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