Performance steering wheel with orange stitching (incl picture)

[MusclezMarinara]

I like it but it would be nicer with actual same valencia stitching this is more orange. Nice though OP.

[Jezzer]

Isnt it called Kyalami orange stitching not Valencia which is the paint colour?

[Romo]

Originally Posted by marcel b

the normal one you can buy for 399 EURO incl. VAT. The M one goes for 575 EUR incl VAT. So there is a big difference in price The Alcantara center cap is about 40 EUR for both.
The question is do you want to have orange stitching and piece of leather or not. I do not like the additional colors in the 1M interior. For that you pay about at least 150 EUR on top.

I mean the difference between the orange stitched one and the original ///M - stitched with blue ring, its all around €600,--

[marcel b]

Originally Posted by MusclezMarinara

I like it but it would be nicer with actual same valencia stitching this is more orange. Nice though OP.

I will make a picture after install. the stitching is the same color as the one from the dash etc. The shop bought a ssmple from bmw to be sure.

[marcel b]

an other picture:

[mikewills]

Originally Posted by Jezzer

Isnt it called Kyalami orange stitching not Valencia which is the paint colour?

You are correct...never heard of VO stitching. Plus, I wouldn't rely on only photos and lighting to compare the two oranges. Perhaps we can have Marcel do a side-by-side shot with the seat stitching.

[Aussie_in_London]

looking forward to seeing it fitted mate

[luial]

Very nice! Thanks for the contact info

[marcel b]

Originally Posted by mikewills

You are correct...never heard of VO stitching. Plus, I wouldn't rely on only photos and lighting to compare the two oranges. Perhaps we can have Marcel do a side-by-side shot with the seat stitching.

The shop told me they ordered the stitching from BMW to ensure the color is identical. (this was also the reason it took quite some to before it was ready)
I am currently traveling and will not be able to install it and make pictures the coming 2 weeks.

[Romo]

I`ll be waiting for your pics.........I want to see the the wheel including center cap...........final decision will be made afterwards.......

[marcel b]

Originally Posted by Romo

I`ll be waiting for your pics.........I want to see the the wheel including center cap...........final decision will be made afterwards.......

FYI: the wheel can be used with the original center cap, the alcantara one I bought is optional. The price mentioned in the the first post is without the alcantara center cap (I double checked this with the shop I bought it from)

[Romo]

Originally Posted by marcel b

FYI: the wheel can be used with the original center cap, the alcantara one I bought is optional. The price mentioned in the the first post is without the alcantara center cap (I double checked this with the shop I bought it from)

I know, therefore I`d like to see the wheel with alcantara center cap on pic, so I know what to order.

[Sal@AUTOcouture]

wow very nice!

[marcel b]

Originally Posted by Romo

I know, therefore I`d like to see the wheel with alcantara center cap on pic, so I know what to order.

you saw this:
http://www.bimmerpost.com/forums/att...6&d=1314892552

(just forget the orange BMW logo

[Romo]

Thanks.

Is the alcantarte center cap without the ///M logo?

If so I order only the wheel........

[marcel b]

Originally Posted by Romo

Thanks.

Is the alcantarte center cap without the ///M logo?

If so I order only the wheel........

it is indeed. But if I understood correctly, you can buy the M logo separately to glue it on. Need to check that. Didn't think of it before...

[Romo]

Originally Posted by marcel b

it is indeed. But if I understood correctly, you can buy the M logo separately to glue it on. Need to check that. Didn't think of it before...

I checked with Tim, you are spot on Marcel

///M Logo is separate available for €3,99

[richb811]

Thats a good looking wheel!

[bimmer ///man]

Nice looking wheel but he should have used orange alcantara instead of orange leather.

[marcel b]

Originally Posted by bimmer ///man

Nice looking wheel but he should have used orange alcantara instead of orange leather.

you think? the original wheel uses leather (yellow for the standard performance wheel, blue for the M performance wheel). I followed the same trend. I also think that orange alcantara will be quite tricky. But of course, taste is very personal
Arrange one with orange alcantara and we can compare

[bimmer ///man]

Yea, I have seen the blue stripe wheel in person. It looks very nice but I think the alcantara flows better honestly.

Here is an example of a rewrapped wheel with yellow alcantara stripe.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...item336b59498d

It doesn't have the bulge where it switches from alcantara to leather. Your wheel looks great, no doubt. Just personal preference if I was having it custom wrapped instead of OEM.

[marcel b]

Originally Posted by bimmer ///man

Yea, I have seen the blue stripe wheel in person. It looks very nice but I think the alcantara flows better honestly.

Here is an example of a rewrapped wheel with yellow alcantara stripe.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...item336b59498d

It doesn't have the bulge where it switches from alcantara to leather. Your wheel looks great, no doubt. Just personal preference if I was having it custom wrapped instead of OEM.

the alcantara stripe indeed looks nice. I guess the shop I bought it from could have done that as well. I just didn't think about it when asking for the changes. So in the end, an additional option for possible buyers