135i DCT

mKilgore · 02-21-2022, 01:05 PM

I just recently installed a KMP steering wheel in my 2013 135i DCT track car. KMP offers a plug'n'play solution for steering wheels with no need for coding off the airbag. Additionally, they offer buttons that can be programmed to control parts of the car like headlights, horn, wipers, sport-mode, etc.

The wheel is advertised as an e9X/e8X steering wheel, but the information for the DCT transmission paddle shifters was inconsistent on whether it would work with the 135i. The wheel was originally made for the e9X M3 with the DCT. I contacted KMP to confirm fitment, and they said they had not been able to adapt the M3 wheel to the 135i yet. So I sent them my stock wheel, they adapted the electronics, and then sent me an e8X DCT-specific wheel. It took about 1 hour to install. The wheel is based on an OMP Targa steering wheel, which is 330 mm. It is smaller than I was expecting, but I really like it. It does block the view of the top portion of the gauges for my positioning, but it isn't that bad and definitely something I can adjust as needed.

I have not yet wired any of the buttons as I am not sure yet what I want to use them for. TBD.

chris82 · 03-13-2022, 03:22 PM

This looks so damn cool! Do you have a build of this car? Would be interested for my own curiosity

mKilgore · 03-15-2022, 08:28 AM

I don't have a build thread on this forum, unfortunately. Closest thing is probably instagram. @mkilgore_09

02-21-2022, 01:05 PM	#1
mKilgore Second Lieutenant 172 Rep 215 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	135i DCT - KMP Steering Wheel I just recently installed a KMP steering wheel in my 2013 135i DCT track car. KMP offers a plug'n'play solution for steering wheels with no need for coding off the airbag. Additionally, they offer buttons that can be programmed to control parts of the car like headlights, horn, wipers, sport-mode, etc. The wheel is advertised as an e9X/e8X steering wheel, but the information for the DCT transmission paddle shifters was inconsistent on whether it would work with the 135i. The wheel was originally made for the e9X M3 with the DCT. I contacted KMP to confirm fitment, and they said they had not been able to adapt the M3 wheel to the 135i yet. So I sent them my stock wheel, they adapted the electronics, and then sent me an e8X DCT-specific wheel. It took about 1 hour to install. The wheel is based on an OMP Targa steering wheel, which is 330 mm. It is smaller than I was expecting, but I really like it. It does block the view of the top portion of the gauges for my positioning, but it isn't that bad and definitely something I can adjust as needed. I have not yet wired any of the buttons as I am not sure yet what I want to use them for. TBD. Attached Images Last edited by mKilgore; 02-23-2022 at 09:37 AM..
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03-13-2022, 03:22 PM	#2
chris82 Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,856 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	This looks so damn cool! Do you have a build of this car? Would be interested for my own curiosity
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03-15-2022, 08:28 AM	#3
mKilgore Second Lieutenant 172 Rep 215 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	I don't have a build thread on this forum, unfortunately. Closest thing is probably instagram. @mkilgore_09
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