BMW Performance Steering wheel

int2str · 02-19-2012, 02:15 AM

Here's a quick late-night shot of my interiour after added the BMW Performance Steering wheel. The car now has the steering wheel, BMW Performance shift knob and boot plus the BMW Performance e-brake handle & boot.

Busted out the flashes for a nicer lit shot:

BMW86 · 02-19-2012, 02:47 AM

Nice! I want one

int2str · 02-19-2012, 03:41 PM

Busted out the flashes today for a better lit shot!
First post updated.

Mr Kleen · 02-20-2012, 10:32 AM

I love mine. I just installed an e-brake boot with matching tricolor stitching I purchased from LeatherZ . Now I just need a matching DCT boot and I'll be set...

BrokenVert · 02-20-2012, 10:39 AM

ohh thats pretty.

Sylon · 02-20-2012, 10:40 AM

Looks really nice, I've been thinking about getting one. How hard was the install?

Mr Kleen · 02-20-2012, 10:50 AM

Install is really easy, even with the DCT shift paddles.

int2str · 02-20-2012, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Sylon

Looks really nice, I've been thinking about getting one. How hard was the install?

Took me less than 15 minutes - seriously....

The only "hard" part is finding the airbag release clips. But since I had done that before, I kind of knew how to angle the screwdriver. Once the airbag is off, unplug 4 wires and the steering wheel comes off with a single 16mm nut. A Torx driver is needed to move the trim/buttons over. It's held in by 3 screws.

Elsabor67 · 02-20-2012, 12:11 PM

That is nice. How much was it on the wallet?

ilikebmxbikes · 02-20-2012, 12:22 PM

Really nice photos- the new wheel looks great in blue.

I ha no idea how much I would enjoy the performance steering wheel upgrade until it was on the car. I enjoy it everytime I drive.

KeyboardRacer · 02-20-2012, 12:23 PM

that looks awesome. straight up. can you feel the extra grip??

int2str · 02-20-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Elsabor67

That is nice. How much was it on the wallet?

Bought the wheel for $635 from Tischer BMW.

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Originally Posted by kernelguy5

that looks awesome. straight up. can you feel the extra grip??

Still getting used to the feel. The wheel is also thicker than my old one (which I like). There's definitely more grip.

135IS · 02-20-2012, 01:04 PM

looks good!

Juiced1M · 02-20-2012, 11:22 PM

Looks great I love my electronic v2

derekL · 02-22-2012, 01:11 AM

the first shot looks soo perfect! might i suggest getting the BMW pedals too

ba83 · 03-27-2012, 10:58 AM

I am looking at the exact Steering wheel, on non sport package cars , does this work with the airbag.

derekL · 03-27-2012, 04:50 PM

The beauty is that the airbags are the same!

ba83 · 03-27-2012, 05:24 PM

So if this fits with the airbag and the cover than the M sport steering should work aswell. Anyone has input on that.
this one worth the coin though

ba83 · 03-28-2012, 04:25 PM

any one

woosh · 03-28-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ba83

any one

many people have installed this on the m sport too.

Evan@Tischer · 04-04-2012, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by int2str

Bought the wheel for $635 from Tischer BMW.

Still getting used to the feel. The wheel is also thicker than my old one (which I like). There's definitely more grip.

Thanks again! Nice pics! Pm sent!

Sylon · 04-04-2012, 09:08 AM

I really want one of these wheels, but I've heard stories that the material gets pretty gross after awhile from the natural oils of your hands. For you, how is the wheel holding up on the long-term so far in this regard?

02-19-2012, 02:15 AM	#1
int2str Captain 80 Rep 655 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (2)	BMW Performance Steering wheel Here's a quick late-night shot of my interiour after added the BMW Performance Steering wheel. The car now has the steering wheel, BMW Performance shift knob and boot plus the BMW Performance e-brake handle & boot. Busted out the flashes for a nicer lit shot: Last edited by int2str; 02-19-2012 at 03:40 PM..
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Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	Looks really nice, I've been thinking about getting one. How hard was the install? __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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Mr Kleen teh porcupine 97 Rep 1,726 Posts Drives: 2020 Tesla 3 LR AWD Join Date: May 2011 Location: penthouse iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 [10.00]	Install is really easy, even with the DCT shift paddles.
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KeyboardRacer Private 13 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i M-Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 BMW 228i [0.00]	that looks awesome. straight up. can you feel the extra grip??
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135IS Captain 33 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 09 LMB 135I / AW 1M Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: t.o iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [7.00]	looks good! __________________ LMB 135i: Gone AW 1M: Current #211 of 220
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derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	the first shot looks soo perfect! might i suggest getting the BMW pedals too __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\|
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ba83 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 135i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (2)	I am looking at the exact Steering wheel, on non sport package cars , does this work with the airbag. __________________ Current: 11 , 135i 6MT Past- Boss 302, LS6 Z06,GTI- APR stg2, LS2 GTO
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derekL Captain 58 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	The beauty is that the airbags are the same! __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\|
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ba83 Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 266 Posts Drives: 135i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (2)	So if this fits with the airbag and the cover than the M sport steering should work aswell. Anyone has input on that. this one worth the coin though __________________ Current: 11 , 135i 6MT Past- Boss 302, LS6 Z06,GTI- APR stg2, LS2 GTO
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Sylon Brigadier General 189 Rep 3,435 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, SG/CR, 6MT, M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan / Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [9.20]	I really want one of these wheels, but I've heard stories that the material gets pretty gross after awhile from the natural oils of your hands. For you, how is the wheel holding up on the long-term so far in this regard? __________________ 2011 BMW 135i \| Space Gray \| ///M-Sport \| BMW CCA #450291 Facebook / Instagram / YouTube / Twitter
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