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      06-17-2010, 12:59 PM   #1
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Non-sport vs M-Sport steering wheel

Is the M-sport steering wheel thicker than the non-sport steering wheel? Or is there actually any difference other than the fancy M logo?
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      06-17-2010, 02:53 PM   #2
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M-sport is thicker and perforated leather
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      06-17-2010, 04:50 PM   #3
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Seeing pictures is better!

Standard steering wheel with chrome accents...


M Sport wheel...
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      06-18-2010, 05:44 AM   #4
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Ehh... the M steering wheel much nicer than than the regular one, but personally, not worth the price to pay for one if your car didn't come equipped with.
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      06-28-2010, 03:16 AM   #5
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Ehh... the M steering wheel much nicer than than the regular one, but personally, not worth the price to pay for one if your car didn't come equipped with.
well they are IMO,
its night and day difference
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      06-28-2010, 06:53 AM   #6
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Just to nit-pick, the "base" steering wheel in the 1er is known as the "sport" steering wheel. It's the same wheel you get with the 3 Series with sport pack. The 3 Series without sport pack includes a thinner "non-sport" wheel, but no 1er comes with it.

So I guess what I'm saying is that there are actually 3 wheels - Non-Sport, Sport, and M-sport, each one thicker than the next. All three are available on the 3 Series while only the latter two are offered on the 1 Series (probably Euro 1ers come with the base wheel standard).
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      07-08-2010, 03:53 PM   #8
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Pictures don't do it justice. You have to drive both for yourself to get the comparison, and I must say I absolutely love the meatier M-wheel. I couldn't care less about the "M" badge but I'm so glad I have it just for the feel and driving experience.
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      07-08-2010, 04:43 PM   #9
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Just to nit-pick, the "base" steering wheel in the 1er is known as the "sport" steering wheel. It's the same wheel you get with the 3 Series with sport pack. The 3 Series without sport pack includes a thinner "non-sport" wheel, but no 1er comes with it.

So I guess what I'm saying is that there are actually 3 wheels - Non-Sport, Sport, and M-sport, each one thicker than the next. All three are available on the 3 Series while only the latter two are offered on the 1 Series (probably Euro 1ers come with the base wheel standard).
isn't there also a "Performance" steering wheel option that comes with LCD displays, different buttons, and suede leather instead of the perf?

here, found it: http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...productId=1112
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Pictures don't do it justice. You have to drive both for yourself to get the comparison, and I must say I absolutely love the meatier M-wheel. I couldn't care less about the "M" badge but I'm so glad I have it just for the feel and driving experience.
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      07-13-2010, 02:24 AM   #11
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      07-19-2010, 10:52 PM   #12
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Pictures don't do it justice. You have to drive both for yourself to get the comparison, and I must say I absolutely love the meatier M-wheel. I couldn't care less about the "M" badge but I'm so glad I have it just for the feel and driving experience.
+1, my dad has an X6 M and that steering wheel is absolute SEX! Unbelievable feel to it...definitely worth the money IMO
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and... the M3 tri stitched steering wheel...

This will fit on any 1er or 3er. You will just need the M-sport air bag if you have the non M sport wheel.

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and... the M3 tri stitched steering wheel...

This will fit on any 1er or 3er. You will just need the M-sport air bag if you have the non M sport wheel.

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Actually like bimmer bob stated above how there's the sport steering wheel and then m sport wheel as long as you have the sport airbag you can swap it to any m sport wheel or m3 wheel or bmw performance wheel. My 1er was not msport so just had the sport steering wheel and airbag (which the vin decoder classifies it as) and my airbag transferred right in to my m3 wheel like the one pictured no probs!!! Love the feel of the napa leather on it too.
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One of the best mods I've done...



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One of the best mods I've done...
Me too. I have the M3 wheel as well. Its one of my fav mods other than my CDV delete and my Perf SSK.
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I might as well add the "other" performance wheels...

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They all share the same airbag correct?
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M sport and regular sport share the same airbag. Sport trim also fits on m sport steering wheels.
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I have a Msport wheel, and i was able to mount it to 128i sport wheel cover. Airbags are the same
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Quote:
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I kick myself everyday for not getting the sport package.
I wasn't aware there was a 135 that didn't come with a sports package. I'm new to the 1 series so pardon my ignorance if I'm way off. So there are 1ers with out sport seats and sport suspension?
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