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e34m5 · 02-20-2008, 01:41 PM

Does the steering wheel on the sport pac have that ugly chrome trim on it.

Please say it doesn't...

atr_hugo · 02-20-2008, 01:43 PM

If it's a 135i with ZSP in the US, it comes with an M Badge on the steering wheel (and it is a 'zaftig' wheel, extra chunky ; -). AND NO STINKING ALUMINUM.

moff · 02-20-2008, 01:49 PM

No aluminium on the M Sport steering wheel.

It is on our 335d and it's actually really nice, but I much prefer the M Sport steering wheel.

Dave · 02-20-2008, 02:17 PM

good to hear
still waiting to hear news on the door sills

Esmallstii · 02-20-2008, 02:29 PM

Is there any difference in the Thickness of the Sport pack ///M steering wheel and the Std. one?

I actually prefer the non-perforated leather, but dont want to give up the Thick wheel.

ChrisK · 02-20-2008, 02:31 PM

Yes, the M wheel is really thick. The Std wheel looks like the 3 series sport wheel.

spudw · 02-20-2008, 03:54 PM

^ I second that. Gripped it at the autoshow. First impression was that it was so thick as to requiring time to get used to it.

e34m5 · 02-20-2008, 03:58 PM

I currently have an M3 steering wheel on my 330. Is the wheel on th 135 similar to that.

natedog_1959 · 02-20-2008, 03:59 PM

If it is anything like the steering wheel in the Z4 M Roadster, it will be amazing. That was one of the best steering wheels I have ever had the pleasure of piloting. Nate

MihaSLO · 02-20-2008, 04:02 PM

M steering wheel is very thick, when you see it you say OMG, that is for elephants, when you drive the car you say; The heck, those guys in Munich know what is their business.

essexcounty · 02-20-2008, 08:06 PM

^ You're a funny man, Miha.

dextran · 04-28-2008, 05:23 PM

Last Friday I got to drive a 335i Sedan for the 1st time, and was blown away by the power. I loved so much about that car - especially the steering wheel. I noticed it was smaller than the 05 330ci I had just gotten out of. I then very briefly drove a 135i w/sport, and thought the wheel was way too thick. I have small hands - and I found this a real disappointment. This one 'feeling' is making me consider the 335i over the 135i. I couldn't get my fingers around the wheel. I wonder if I would adapt.

JB135i · 04-29-2008, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MihaSLO

M steering wheel is very thick, when you see it you say OMG, that is for elephants

I have a good line for this, but I am not sure the mods or the females in the audience would appreciate this type of humor.

Please fill in the blanks yourselves...

BMW Dreamer · 04-29-2008, 07:43 PM

Thick does the trick. The steering wheel is awesome.

Brix · 04-29-2008, 08:16 PM

I ordered mine with the sport pack specifically for the wheel. The wheel is sick, you can get used to it. Although, I am still not completely convinced that the sport seats are any different than the base 135i seats???

02-20-2008, 01:41 PM	#1
e34m5 Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 771 iTrader: (0)	Sport Pac Steering Wheel Question Does the steering wheel on the sport pac have that ugly chrome trim on it. Please say it doesn't...
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02-20-2008, 01:49 PM	#3
moff Captain Drives: 135i M Sport AW / Coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham GB Posts: 666 iTrader: (0)	No aluminium on the M Sport steering wheel. It is on our 335d and it's actually really nice, but I much prefer the M Sport steering wheel. __________________ Born 30/04/10: MY10 135i M Convertible, AW, Coral Red, Logic 7, Elec Mirrors, Ipod USB, Xenon's, Heated Seats, Wind Deflector, BMS DCI, JB+, BMW Performance: Exhaust, SSK, Handbrake, Pedals and Shadowline grills Gone! MY08 135i M Coupe, AW, Coral Red, Logic 7, Xenon's, Darkened Glass, Ipod USB

02-20-2008, 02:17 PM	#4
Dave formerly izzo/comeback Drives: Jag 07' XK Vert (BRG) Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: To Posts: 3,375 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [3.40]	good to hear still waiting to hear news on the door sills __________________ BMW CCA # 418268

02-20-2008, 02:31 PM	#6
ChrisK Brigadier General Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,633 iTrader: (4)	Yes, the M wheel is really thick. The Std wheel looks like the 3 series sport wheel. __________________ 2011 E92 M3: AW/BLK • DCT Europäische Lieferung am 6. August 2010

02-20-2008, 03:54 PM	#7
spudw Major Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,306 iTrader: (0)	^ I second that. Gripped it at the autoshow. First impression was that it was so thick as to requiring time to get used to it. __________________ 2009 BMW 128i ~ Jet Black ~ Sport Package ~ Sunroof ~ USB Integration ~ Delivered on October 14, 2009

02-20-2008, 01:43 PM	#2
atr_hugo No longer moderate Drives: SWB 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - Posts: 4,248 iTrader: (0)	If it's a 135i with ZSP in the US, it comes with an M Badge on the steering wheel (and it is a 'zaftig' wheel, extra chunky ; -). AND NO STINKING ALUMINUM.

02-20-2008, 02:29 PM	#5
Esmallstii Systematic Chaos Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Waterford, NY Posts: 550 iTrader: (1)	Is there any difference in the Thickness of the Sport pack ///M steering wheel and the Std. one? I actually prefer the non-perforated leather, but dont want to give up the Thick wheel.

02-20-2008, 03:58 PM	#8
e34m5 Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 771 iTrader: (0)	I currently have an M3 steering wheel on my 330. Is the wheel on th 135 similar to that.

02-20-2008, 03:59 PM	#9
natedog_1959 Private First Class Drives: 2004 SVT Focus Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 153 iTrader: (0)	If it is anything like the steering wheel in the Z4 M Roadster, it will be amazing. That was one of the best steering wheels I have ever had the pleasure of piloting. Nate

02-20-2008, 04:02 PM	#10
MihaSLO Private Drives: Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 52 iTrader: (0)	M steering wheel is very thick, when you see it you say OMG, that is for elephants, when you drive the car you say; The heck, those guys in Munich know what is their business.

02-20-2008, 08:06 PM	#11
essexcounty Private First Class Drives: Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 159 iTrader: (0)	^ You're a funny man, Miha.

04-28-2008, 05:23 PM	#12
dextran Enlisted Member Drives: 97 Honda Prelude Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 31 iTrader: (0)	Last Friday I got to drive a 335i Sedan for the 1st time, and was blown away by the power. I loved so much about that car - especially the steering wheel. I noticed it was smaller than the 05 330ci I had just gotten out of. I then very briefly drove a 135i w/sport, and thought the wheel was way too thick. I have small hands - and I found this a real disappointment. This one 'feeling' is making me consider the 335i over the 135i. I couldn't get my fingers around the wheel. I wonder if I would adapt.

04-29-2008, 07:43 PM	#14
BMW Dreamer Colonel Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. Posts: 2,388 iTrader: (0)	Thick does the trick. The steering wheel is awesome.

04-29-2008, 08:16 PM	#15
Brix Private First Class Drives: 11' BSM/BLK 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 122 iTrader: (0)	I ordered mine with the sport pack specifically for the wheel. The wheel is sick, you can get used to it. Although, I am still not completely convinced that the sport seats are any different than the base 135i seats???

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