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tanik310 · 07-23-2011, 01:22 AM

Hello, I have a friend who sold me his steering wheel from a 2008 M3 (paddle shift) when he upgraded to the BMW perf. steering wheel.

Will this wheel fit on my 135i (sport package, paddle shift) without extensive modification?

I love the stock steering wheel but since I got the car used a bit of the finish around the buttons is peeling off.

I hope his steering wheel would fit on my car as I do like the M tri-color stitching on it.

Thanks for any help you can offer!

Dackelone · 07-23-2011, 03:19 AM

I think so. Check with Tischer's or United's website... they sell them as upgrades for non M models. The only think is your car will need to be an auto IF your steering wheel has the paddles.

Ian///M · 07-23-2011, 03:25 AM

Yes, I have seen it done on 135i before

tanik310 · 07-23-2011, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

I think so. Check with Tischer's or United's website... they sell them as upgrades for non M models. The only think is your car will need to be an auto IF your steering wheel has the paddles.

I have an automatic transmission and the car is equipped with the sport package so it has an "M" sport steering wheel with the paddles.

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Originally Posted by ianf2002

Yes, I have seen it done on 135i before

Do you have any links by any chance?

Thanks!!

tanik310 · 07-26-2011, 08:59 PM

bump for more answers

Where could I get the swap done that wouldn't cost an arm and a leg?

szcyxzh · 07-26-2011, 09:25 PM

I doubt any problem with the steering wheel. Just check with your local BMW maintenance center and i would suggest let them do the work for you.

x97Melbourne · 07-26-2011, 10:19 PM

If your steering wheel is pealing or cracking or anything that's under warranty. Same thing happened to mine....I took it in, looks like new.

quality_sound · 07-27-2011, 02:30 AM

Just do it yourself. It's a steering wheel, it's not hard. I know there are write-ups in the M3 forum for it.

tanik310 · 07-31-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by quality_sound

Just do it yourself. It's a steering wheel, it's not hard. I know there are write-ups in the M3 forum for it.

don't you need special tools to remove the steering wheel?

I have added things to my previous cars but I wanted to keep this one pretty much factory and/or only have the dealer do any installations that I might add.
I paid all this extra money for the 6 year 100,000mi warranty and would hate to come out of pocket for more maintenance or things that they say aren't covered etc.

zamboni · 08-01-2011, 12:28 AM

Pay a visit to LTBMW he will solve all yours problems.

tanik310 · 08-02-2011, 02:18 PM

If my steering wheel trim is peeling I understand that I could get it replaced under warranty. Does anyone know if they have to take the whole steering wheel off to replace the trim? If so, maybe I can get them to swap the wheels then...

tanik310 · 08-09-2011, 01:21 AM

bump

Dackelone · 08-09-2011, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tanik310

If my steering wheel trim is peeling I understand that I could get it replaced under warranty. Does anyone know if they have to take the whole steering wheel off to replace the trim? If so, maybe I can get them to swap the wheels then...

Noop. That pannel around the buttons comes off w/o removing the steering wheel. I would think any good dealer would only charge you an hour or two labor to install your M3 wheel.

You never told us IF your car has an Auto/DCT trans or if it is a 6MT. Do you want those paddles to work?

tanik310 · 08-11-2011, 04:00 AM

I have Automatic transmission with paddle shift currently

tanik310 · 08-17-2011, 02:20 AM

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Focusedintntions · 08-17-2011, 05:59 AM

I thought the steering wheel on the Msport packaged cars was teh same as the M3 other than the stitching??

Dackelone · 08-20-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Focusedintntions

I thought the steering wheel on the Msport packaged cars was the same as the M3 other than the stitching??

I would say simular but not the same. Plus the leather used on the M3 steering wheel looks (and feels) much nicer than the 135i M-wheel.

This is one mod that I really want to do myself! Has anyone installed their M3 steering wheel themselves?

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07-23-2011, 01:22 AM	#1
tanik310 Private Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	M3 Steering Wheel on 135i? Hello, I have a friend who sold me his steering wheel from a 2008 M3 (paddle shift) when he upgraded to the BMW perf. steering wheel. Will this wheel fit on my 135i (sport package, paddle shift) without extensive modification? I love the stock steering wheel but since I got the car used a bit of the finish around the buttons is peeling off. I hope his steering wheel would fit on my car as I do like the M tri-color stitching on it. Thanks for any help you can offer!
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07-23-2011, 03:25 AM	#3
Ian///M Brigadier General Drives: 1M E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oz Posts: 4,515 iTrader: (0)	Yes, I have seen it done on 135i before __________________ BMW 1M VO - Cobb, Remus muffler, MadDads midpipes, ETS 5" FMIC, ER CP, CDV, OCC, Michelin PSS

07-26-2011, 10:19 PM	#7
x97Melbourne Molar World Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 778 iTrader: (0)	If your steering wheel is pealing or cracking or anything that's under warranty. Same thing happened to mine....I took it in, looks like new. __________________ Current Car: 2011 335i Sedan Gone But Not Forgotten: 2008 135i Convertible

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08-17-2011, 05:59 AM	#16
Focusedintntions Colonel Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,580 iTrader: (1)	I thought the steering wheel on the Msport packaged cars was teh same as the M3 other than the stitching?? __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson

07-23-2011, 03:19 AM	#2
Dackelone Moderator Drives: 135i Silber mit/Rot 6MT N54 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany Posts: 13,010 iTrader: (0)	I think so. Check with Tischer's or United's website... they sell them as upgrades for non M models. The only think is your car will need to be an auto IF your steering wheel has the paddles.

07-26-2011, 08:59 PM	#5
tanik310 Private Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	bump for more answers Where could I get the swap done that wouldn't cost an arm and a leg?

07-26-2011, 09:25 PM	#6
szcyxzh Lieutenant Drives: 128I Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 404 iTrader: (2)	I doubt any problem with the steering wheel. Just check with your local BMW maintenance center and i would suggest let them do the work for you.

07-27-2011, 02:30 AM	#8
quality_sound 8 tracks of madness Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home Posts: 2,720 iTrader: (1)	Just do it yourself. It's a steering wheel, it's not hard. I know there are write-ups in the M3 forum for it.

08-02-2011, 02:18 PM	#11
tanik310 Private Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	If my steering wheel trim is peeling I understand that I could get it replaced under warranty. Does anyone know if they have to take the whole steering wheel off to replace the trim? If so, maybe I can get them to swap the wheels then...

08-09-2011, 01:21 AM	#12
tanik310 Private Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	bump

08-11-2011, 04:00 AM	#14
tanik310 Private Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	I have Automatic transmission with paddle shift currently

08-17-2011, 02:20 AM	#15
tanik310 Private Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	bump

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