Ledermanz steering wheel & more fun with Alcantara

850tgul · 10-15-2015, 05:44 PM

Picked up this M tech flat bottom steering wheel from fleebay seller Ledermanz last week. Went with half leather/half Alcantara, red 12 o'clock stripe, extra padding, and tri-color stitch. The M tech wheel is thicker than the sport wheel to begin with but adding the padded Alcantara brings this thing to Z4M levels of thickness!

The level of craftsmanship is top notch and I highly recommend the seller, great guy to deal with.

Was able to source some extra fabric from him as well which I used to cover my instrument cover (like the 1M sans the orange stitch) and arm rest.

arm rest post #44: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...0#post18752480

swagon · 10-15-2015, 06:00 PM

Looks good, mate. The red stripe is a nice touch.

I'm hoping to find the Performance shift boot and e-brake somewhere on Ebay for a fair price.

I have contacted a guy; he knows an upholsterer who has made a few 1 M-style Alcantara cluster binnacles with white stitching. He wants $135 for it...

Bimmer-Bob · 10-15-2015, 07:33 PM

Nice looking interior! The red stripe looks really good - did you have the guy try to match the Coral interior? And I love the tri-color stitching, even on a non-M car; it's just cool-looking.

I've thought about going with the alcantara Performance wheel, but I'm a little concerned for how it might wear. Also, I don't want to lose my heated wheel function. I've heard the Z4M wheel is heated, so that's somewhere on my wish list - but it's a long list...

HOGGLIFE · 10-15-2015, 07:40 PM

NICE! I also upgraded to a suede wheel and carbon trim on my AW/CR 135.

Your wheel looks amazing. Glad to see your interior coming to gather so nicely.

850tgul · 10-15-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

Nice looking interior! The red stripe looks really good - did you have the guy try to match the Coral interior? And I love the tri-color stitching, even on a non-M car; it's just cool-looking.

I've thought about going with the alcantara Performance wheel, but I'm a little concerned for how it might wear. Also, I don't want to lose my heated wheel function. I've heard the Z4M wheel is heated, so that's somewhere on my wish list - but it's a long list...

Thx. I asked him the same question and he couldn't guarantee it would be an exact match for the coral as he didn't have any coral on hand to compare. Rolled the dice anyway and lucked out as its pretty damn close.

I wouldn't worry about wear with an alcantara wheel, they can last for a very long time with proper maintenance. I've had one for over a year and it looks as good as the day I bought it. Washed bi-weekly with water and I run a horsehair brush over it every so often. Just don't grab your wheel with dirty hands and you should be all set.

Side note on the heated wheel...alcantara is a much more stable material, temperature wise, compared to standard leather. Doesn't get as cold in the winter, nor as hot in the summer so losing the heated function may not be as big of a concern.

850tgul · 10-15-2015, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HOGGLIFE

NICE! I also upgraded to a suede wheel and carbon trim on my AW/CR 135.

Your wheel looks amazing. Glad to see your interior coming to gather so nicely.

Thx. yeah, the alcantara/carbon combo is great. Just classic.

Dylanize · 10-29-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by swagon

Looks good, mate. The red stripe is a nice touch.

I'm hoping to find the Performance shift boot and e-brake somewhere on Ebay for a fair price.

I have contacted a guy; he knows an upholsterer who has made a few 1 M-style Alcantara cluster binnacles with white stitching. He wants $135 for it...

HEy man can you link me, I really want that alcantara cluster cover

lsoto92 · 10-30-2015, 04:28 PM

i want the alcantra cluster cover too....id pay extra for M stitching

swagon · 11-02-2015, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylanize

HEy man can you link me, I really want that alcantara cluster cover

He's from Germany. You'd be better with someone in the US because of shipping costs. Or ECS - they sell the OEM 1 M cluster.

inFamousKicks · 11-02-2015, 10:34 PM

Ugh, I love the wheel

totti84 · 11-04-2015, 07:45 PM

Link to the steering wheel or seller?

850tgul · 11-05-2015, 06:01 AM

Seller is Ledermanz. Each wheel is custom so you can pretty much get whatever configuration you want. Flat or not, extra thumb rests, Napa leather, perforated leather, alcantara, etc.

_Pants · 11-10-2015, 12:05 AM

I found his wheels on eBay and they look incredible. I noticed that most seem to be buy it now or best offer. Any idea if he has much wiggle room on price? Your set up looks pretty trick but did he cut you a deal? Interested in possibly picking one up if the price is right. Thanks!

850tgul · 11-10-2015, 06:01 AM

Pmd

swagon · 11-12-2015, 01:18 AM

Hi,

how did you remove the cluster binnacle? I've read it's not too hard.

Thanks

850tgul · 11-12-2015, 06:38 AM

Super easy.
Two torx screws under the leading edge of the binnacle.
Adjust steering wheel all the way down and out.
Pop instrument cluster out and away from binnacle, unclip connection ( you may not even have to unclip I don't remember).
And then 4 more torx screws iirc and you can remove the binnacle from the dash

Yeineken · 11-12-2015, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 850tgul

Super easy.
Two torx screws under the leading edge of the binnacle.
Adjust steering wheel all the way down and out.
Pop instrument cluster out and away from binnacle, unclip connection ( you may not even have to unclip I don't remember).
And then 4 more torx screws iirc and you can remove the binnacle from the dash

Also be careful when taking the torque screws out. I managed to drop one and it now has a nice new home inside the dash.

swagon · 11-12-2015, 04:11 PM

Thanks, guys.

swagon · 11-20-2015, 03:57 AM

I was successful. It was easy.

10-15-2015, 05:44 PM	#1
850tgul Captain 278 Rep 998 Posts Drives: 718 GT4, F87 M2, F30 330xi, X3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (15)	Ledermanz steering wheel & more fun with Alcantara Picked up this M tech flat bottom steering wheel from fleebay seller Ledermanz last week. Went with half leather/half Alcantara, red 12 o'clock stripe, extra padding, and tri-color stitch. The M tech wheel is thicker than the sport wheel to begin with but adding the padded Alcantara brings this thing to Z4M levels of thickness! The level of craftsmanship is top notch and I highly recommend the seller, great guy to deal with. Was able to source some extra fabric from him as well which I used to cover my instrument cover (like the 1M sans the orange stitch) and arm rest. arm rest post #44: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...0#post18752480 __________________ Current: 718 GT4 6MT, F87 M2 6MT, F30 330xi, F25 xdrive35i Gone: E82 128i M-Sport, 997.2 911, B8.5 S5, 987.2 Cayman, W211 E550, E92 M3, B8.5 S4, 981 Cayman, E82 128i, E46 M3, Z4MC, Mk5 GTI VR6, MZ3R, C5 Z06, B5 S4, Volvo T-5R, Volvo 740Ti
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swagon Major General 13502 Rep 8,158 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Looks good, mate. The red stripe is a nice touch. I'm hoping to find the Performance shift boot and e-brake somewhere on Ebay for a fair price. I have contacted a guy; he knows an upholsterer who has made a few 1 M-style Alcantara cluster binnacles with white stitching. He wants $135 for it... __________________
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lsoto92 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	i want the alcantra cluster cover too....id pay extra for M stitching
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11-02-2015, 10:34 PM	#10
inFamousKicks Member. 201 Rep 827 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	Ugh, I love the wheel __________________ '11 N55 135i 6MT \|\| ///M-Sport\|\| Alpine White/Coral Red\|\| KW V1
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10-15-2015, 07:40 PM	#4
HOGGLIFE Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 248 Posts Drives: 2011 AW/CR 135 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (5)	NICE! I also upgraded to a suede wheel and carbon trim on my AW/CR 135. Your wheel looks amazing. Glad to see your interior coming to gather so nicely.
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11-04-2015, 07:45 PM	#11
totti84 Major 112 Rep 1,140 Posts Drives: N54 135i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i M Sport [0.00]	Link to the steering wheel or seller?
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11-05-2015, 06:01 AM	#12
850tgul Captain 278 Rep 998 Posts Drives: 718 GT4, F87 M2, F30 330xi, X3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (15)	Seller is Ledermanz. Each wheel is custom so you can pretty much get whatever configuration you want. Flat or not, extra thumb rests, Napa leather, perforated leather, alcantara, etc.
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_Pants Private 17 Rep 61 Posts Drives: E82 128i, F31 330xi, Figaro Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Malvern, PA iTrader: (0)	I found his wheels on eBay and they look incredible. I noticed that most seem to be buy it now or best offer. Any idea if he has much wiggle room on price? Your set up looks pretty trick but did he cut you a deal? Interested in possibly picking one up if the price is right. Thanks! __________________ '11 128i M-Sport - 6 Speed - Slicktop '17 330i xDrive M-Sport Wagon '91 Nissan Figaro
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swagon Major General 13502 Rep 8,158 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Hi, how did you remove the cluster binnacle? I've read it's not too hard. Thanks
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850tgul Captain 278 Rep 998 Posts Drives: 718 GT4, F87 M2, F30 330xi, X3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (15)	Super easy. Two torx screws under the leading edge of the binnacle. Adjust steering wheel all the way down and out. Pop instrument cluster out and away from binnacle, unclip connection ( you may not even have to unclip I don't remember). And then 4 more torx screws iirc and you can remove the binnacle from the dash
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