Performance steering wheel has arrived!!!....

RoninWheels · 12-31-2008, 08:37 AM

it is a great addition to the car... you'll enjoy it. Be sure to actually uset the 1/4 feature as i am still trying to get around too.

AlBel1214 · 12-31-2008, 08:48 AM

^^^ Yeah... gotta make sure the radar detector is on for that one...

I plan on ordering next month and having the dealer install

john08135i · 12-31-2008, 09:35 AM

What was the mystery wire supposed to go to then?

How does it read G forces and 1/4mile?

How accurate does it seem?

Where are the "hidden" buttons. Ones i saw on you tube were by your thumb area..

ChrisK · 12-31-2008, 09:52 AM

When I change my steering wheel, I may get the license plate "KNIGHT"

RoninWheels · 12-31-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by john08135i

What was the mystery wire supposed to go to then?.... i thought i clarified this earlier in the thread, but the issue was the instructions... which the updated/ and current wire diagrams were released after i had the wheel.

How does it read G forces and 1/4mile?... gforce is read through airbag sensors... 1/4 mile??? maybe the same and/or wheel speed sensors

How accurate does it seem? have yet to try the 1/4... but the wheel in general works very well

Where are the "hidden" buttons. Ones i saw on you tube were by your thumb area..

..... at the bottom of both shift light displays where the suede starts

AlBel1214 · 12-31-2008, 10:09 AM

Ha ha my friends think I am nuts for dropping a grand on a steering wheel... but it is just so freakin cool..

ChrisK · 12-31-2008, 10:24 AM

Naw, you are just a 1Addict :smile:

Justin(OKC) · 12-31-2008, 08:15 PM

I just thought I'd chime in again in this thread... I would love to have this wheel, but I am honestly concerned about the longevity of the alcantera on the wheel. The ZHP's and comp package M3's didn't seem to hold up too well, and although I try to be extremely clean in my car, I'm worried about how it may look in 4-5 years (or maybe less). Any thoughts?

larryn · 12-31-2008, 08:52 PM

I know multiple people that have had their ZHP + ZCP steering wheels replaced under warranty, due to "premature wear". I would be concerned that over time, they would get ragged, but there is precedence to get it replaced for free...

UR2SLOW1 · 12-31-2008, 09:11 PM

I have the same concerns regarding the wear/durability of Alcantra in general. I had similar material on my 06 Civic Si seats and it started looking like crap after just 12 mos. To each his own though, because that wheel is pretty freakin cool !!

RoninWheels · 01-02-2009, 09:52 AM

i have thought about this before i purchased the wheel. For me, the car is not a daily driver and i'm a bit of a fanatic when it comes to keeping it clean. However in my experience with this type of material, it will wear and usually sooner than most other types of material s used in commonly touched areas(seats steering wheels etc.) As for warranty, i believe the parts carry a 2yr warranty not the original 4yr the "stock " parts have

adrean8j · 01-02-2009, 04:07 PM

I had the Alcantara and Cloth sports seats in my 1999 E39. Was not to much wear on them (just a bit in the normal spots due to rubbing on egress and ingress)....

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RoninWheels Mr. Brand Loyalist 41 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 1M,M2cs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sometimes in NY iTrader: (1)	it is a great addition to the car... you'll enjoy it. Be sure to actually uset the 1/4 feature as i am still trying to get around too. __________________ Current: 1M, M2cs Retired: '08 135i,550GTxDrive, etc.
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AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	^^^ Yeah... gotta make sure the radar detector is on for that one... I plan on ordering next month and having the dealer install __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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john08135i Major 77 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2013 M Sport, 2010 bmw S1000RR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	What was the mystery wire supposed to go to then? How does it read G forces and 1/4mile? How accurate does it seem? Where are the "hidden" buttons. Ones i saw on you tube were by your thumb area.. __________________ M Sport Line Estoril Blue
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ChrisK Major General 4449 Rep 7,594 Posts Drives: '19 M2C Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [7.00] 2015 Porsche Macan S [0.00]	When I change my steering wheel, I may get the license plate "KNIGHT" Attached Images __________________ www.ReTuneTheDeTune.com 2019 M2 Competition (Sunset Orange)
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AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	Ha ha my friends think I am nuts for dropping a grand on a steering wheel... but it is just so freakin cool.. __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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ChrisK Major General 4449 Rep 7,594 Posts Drives: '19 M2C Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (7) Garage List 2019 BMW M2C [7.00] 2015 Porsche Macan S [0.00]	Naw, you are just a 1Addict :smile: __________________ www.ReTuneTheDeTune.com 2019 M2 Competition (Sunset Orange)
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Justin(OKC) Major 77 Rep 1,376 Posts Drives: 1988 M3, 1990 M3, 1998 M3/4 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City, OK iTrader: (7) Garage List 1998 BMW M3/4 [10.00] 2011 BMW M3 Sedan [9.28] 1988 BMW M3 [9.40] 1990 BMW M3 [10.00] 2008 BMW 135i - sold [0.00] 2003 BMW M3 - sold [0.00]	I just thought I'd chime in again in this thread... I would love to have this wheel, but I am honestly concerned about the longevity of the alcantera on the wheel. The ZHP's and comp package M3's didn't seem to hold up too well, and although I try to be extremely clean in my car, I'm worried about how it may look in 4-5 years (or maybe less). Any thoughts? __________________ 1988 BMW M3 - Hennarot/Black 1990 BMW M3 racecar - Diamond Schwarz/Black 1998 BMW M3 - Alpine White/Mulberry 2011 BMW 328i racecar - LeMans Blue/Black
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larryn Lieutenant General 2146 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I know multiple people that have had their ZHP + ZCP steering wheels replaced under warranty, due to "premature wear". I would be concerned that over time, they would get ragged, but there is precedence to get it replaced for free...
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UR2SLOW1 First Lieutenant 33 Rep 361 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	I have the same concerns regarding the wear/durability of Alcantra in general. I had similar material on my 06 Civic Si seats and it started looking like crap after just 12 mos. To each his own though, because that wheel is pretty freakin cool !!
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01-02-2009, 09:52 AM	#77
RoninWheels Mr. Brand Loyalist 41 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 1M,M2cs Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sometimes in NY iTrader: (1)	i have thought about this before i purchased the wheel. For me, the car is not a daily driver and i'm a bit of a fanatic when it comes to keeping it clean. However in my experience with this type of material, it will wear and usually sooner than most other types of material s used in commonly touched areas(seats steering wheels etc.) As for warranty, i believe the parts carry a 2yr warranty not the original 4yr the "stock " parts have __________________ Current: 1M, M2cs Retired: '08 135i,550GTxDrive, etc.
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