New alternative for steering wheel

snub-nose 28 · 02-20-2018, 02:14 AM

I have been greatly challenged by the inadequacy of early 128i wheel

That could probably be re-stated to include all the wheels! But I digress

On topic-replacing that wheel: received this yesterday- it's just perfect for my street DD. A guy here in the PNW offers 'any spec' thru CL postings regularly. A hobbyist BMW pilot, he has EU connections getting bone-yard wheels, re-wrapping and M (hand) stitching, now having delivered 200+

There's at the final pix... 1M porn

Some $midthrees pricing fyi

Have to install it this week!

olds350 · 02-20-2018, 07:25 AM

Nicely done... I have to say I like the wheel on my 128, thick and has the "thumb" rests at 2 and 10. Wonder if it was part of the 2012 refresh? Have to say it's a much nicer feel over the stock wheel on the wife's e91.

JimVonBaden · 02-20-2018, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by olds350

Nicely done... I have to say I like the wheel on my 128, thick and has the "thumb" rests at 2 and 10. Wonder if it was part of the 2012 refresh? Have to say it's a much nicer feel over the stock wheel on the wife's e91.

My 2011 has them too.

chris_flies · 02-20-2018, 09:54 AM

All the US 1-series got the "Sport/M-Sport" steering wheel as standard. Though, I think the M-Sport ones go the M badge on the bottom spoke.

I wrapped mine back in December (not the trim piece) with a Xuji wrap I was gifted. It is thick AF, and feels so nice (smooth, soft leather vs OE hard, shiny leather). I really like the idea of leather-wrapping the trim piece, it looks fantastic!

BTW, when I read your title "New alternative for steering wheel," I came up with all sorts of funny and snarky comments to say...

02-20-2018, 02:14 AM	#1
snub-nose 28 Private First Class 56 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 09 SGM 128i Cp 6MT ZSP/ZPP Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 09 128i Coupe \| 69k ... [0.00]	New alternative for steering wheel I have been greatly challenged by the inadequacy of early 128i wheel That could probably be re-stated to include all the wheels! But I digress On topic-replacing that wheel: received this yesterday- it's just perfect for my street DD. A guy here in the PNW offers 'any spec' thru CL postings regularly. A hobbyist BMW pilot, he has EU connections getting bone-yard wheels, re-wrapping and M (hand) stitching, now having delivered 200+ There's at the final pix... 1M porn Some $midthrees pricing fyi Have to install it this week! Attached Images __________________ m3 under\|eibach 28mm f-sway\|oem 12mm r-sway\|3.46...135i 'auto' diff-yes!\|avant garde m621 19x8.5 square\|mich pss4s\|koni fsd\|h&r sport\|ecs e46 m3 trans mts\|fogs delete\|tower pin mod -2.20\|hpa 1m m3 strut bar\|3m tint\|afe stg2 cai\|akg m3 rsfb\|ecs trailing arms\|dinan r-stops\|bmwp ssk\|135i brembo+stoptech slot\|braided lines\|supersprint rez delete\|disa 3s intk\|bespoke strg wheel\|mudflap4x\|milvs+bpc remap\|alcantara trim\|armrest & r hdrest delete\|solid rubber mounts
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olds350 Needs a long road trip... 347 Rep 527 Posts Drives: '11 e91, '13 e88, '19 golf R Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Nicely done... I have to say I like the wheel on my 128, thick and has the "thumb" rests at 2 and 10. Wonder if it was part of the 2012 refresh? Have to say it's a much nicer feel over the stock wheel on the wife's e91.
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02-20-2018, 09:54 AM	#4
chris_flies Sideways and Smiling 3027 Rep 2,860 Posts Drives: In Exuberance Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Rosamond, CA USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW E91 328i [0.00]	All the US 1-series got the "Sport/M-Sport" steering wheel as standard. Though, I think the M-Sport ones go the M badge on the bottom spoke. I wrapped mine back in December (not the trim piece) with a Xuji wrap I was gifted. It is thick AF, and feels so nice (smooth, soft leather vs OE hard, shiny leather). I really like the idea of leather-wrapping the trim piece, it looks fantastic! BTW, when I read your title "New alternative for steering wheel," I came up with all sorts of funny and snarky comments to say... __________________ 2012 BMW 328i 6-Speed Wagon \| Deep Sea Blue with Grey Dakota Leather \| Manual Swap, 330i Intake + Tune, 3.15 Helical LSD, Öhlins R&T (SOLD) 2009 BMW 128i 6-Speed Coupé \| Monaco Blue with Black Sensatec \| chris_flies' 128i thread
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