07-07-2014, 08:53 PM | #1 |
General
12968
Rep 18,715
Posts |
M Sport steering wheel
I just got a loaner of 2014 X3 xDrive 35i M Sport while servicing my F10.
It is a nice car, but there are 2 major things that I notice. 1. The M Sport steering wheel is much thicker than F15 M Sport steering wheel. 2. Even though it is also N55 motor, I didn't feel much power coming out if it. The reason I post it here is for the steering wheel. Do any of you know if the M Performance steering wheel is about the same thickness? I can't believe BMW making the F15 M Sport steering wheel so skinny.
__________________
Email:sales@rgsport.com | IG:RGSport_USA | Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more... |
07-07-2014, 09:12 PM | #2 |
Major
358
Rep 1,377
Posts |
It's the "old" style M wheel. But yes, the M Performance wheel is about the same thickness.
It's odd to me that the old wheel is in the refreshed X3 and the new X4. There's a lot of inconsistency between BMW's products.
__________________
Current: 2015 X5 M - Donington Grey/Mugello Red - DINANTRONICS Stage 2 + Free Flow Exhaust - Bimmerpost Featured!
Past: Bimmerpost Featured 2014 X5 xDrive50i · 2014 Jeep SRT · 2013 Tesla Model S P85+ · Bimmerpost Featured 2013 F10 M5 · 2012 550 xDrive · 2011 M3 ZCP |
Appreciate
0
|
07-07-2014, 09:13 PM | #3 |
General
12968
Rep 18,715
Posts |
Same thickness as the "old" style or the one on the M Sport F15/F30/F32 and the others?
__________________
Email:sales@rgsport.com | IG:RGSport_USA | Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more... |
Appreciate
0
|
07-07-2014, 10:25 PM | #5 | |
General
12968
Rep 18,715
Posts |
Quote:
It feels more like the Brabus steering wheel on the old W140 S Class or W124 E Class.
__________________
Email:sales@rgsport.com | IG:RGSport_USA | Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-08-2014, 10:22 AM | #6 |
Lieutenant Colonel
290
Rep 1,547
Posts |
Feels 'thick' and solid to me too. Couldn't imagine it being any beefier. Now I want to see the X3 wheel. Haha.
__________________
2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White
2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750 |
Appreciate
0
|
07-09-2014, 12:25 AM | #7 |
Brigadier General
58
Rep 4,221
Posts |
Hmmm...I'm in the process of swapping out the base wheel in my F15. Ended up picking up a 2er MSport wheel. Hope all the pieces fit together :-)
__________________
SLC Goonski
14 F31 MSport Wagon 08 335i e90...sold |
Appreciate
0
|
07-09-2014, 12:32 AM | #8 | |
General
12968
Rep 18,715
Posts |
Quote:
The nice thing about it, the thick part of the grip is right on the 3 and 9 o'clock position. It is kind of oval, while the rest are just plain round and a bit thicker than the new M Sport steering wheel.
__________________
Email:sales@rgsport.com | IG:RGSport_USA | Web:RGSportShop.com PM for Everyday DEALS!! MSS • iSweep • RaceChip • Sterckenn • AutoTecknic • Akrapovic • Vossen Wheels • Eventuri Active Autowerke • KW • H&R • Ohlins • Remus • and more... |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-09-2014, 07:46 AM | #9 |
New Member
0
Rep 21
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-09-2014, 01:19 PM | #10 |
Lieutenant Colonel
290
Rep 1,547
Posts |
I ALMOST went there...but canceled my post!
__________________
2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White
2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750 |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|