03-28-2017, 11:35 AM | #1 |
Private First Class
48
Rep 146
Posts |
M Sport Steering Wheel vs X5M Steering Wheel
What is the difference if any?
I was in an X5M at the dealership and I felt the steering wheel was about an inch smaller and it felt sportier than what the pics of the M Sport steering wheel look like. Is this the case? I would prefer the smaller radius of the X5M's steering wheel opposed to the M Sport wheel. I just ordered a 2017 X5 w/ M Sport package. If the steering wheel is the same size and shape of the X5M steering wheel I will be happy. Can anyone shed some light on this for me? |
03-28-2017, 01:08 PM | #2 |
Brigadier General
2141
Rep 3,647
Posts |
I'm pretty sure the diameter and leather are the same. There are several differences though -
X5M steering wheel has ///M tri-stitching vs. black stitching on the M Sport Different style/look to the paddle shifters Lower trim piece is different, specifically the silver trim piece Button configuration slightly different - obviously no 'M' button on the M Sport |
Appreciate
0
|
03-28-2017, 01:29 PM | #3 | |
Major
195
Rep 1,317
Posts |
Quote:
I know the M3 wheel was a popular retro-fit to E8* and E9* cars to replace the OEM MSport wheel as the ///M3 one had a thicker rim.
__________________
2017 X5 4.0dSE ~ Atlas Cedar:Ind.Amaro Brown Merino&Piano Blk, Sport Auto, DHP, Comfort seats, Cold weather pack, HK audio, Electric towbar, Sun protection glass.
Last edited by GeeRam; 03-28-2017 at 01:56 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-28-2017, 01:29 PM | #4 | |
Private First Class
48
Rep 146
Posts |
Quote:
The M button would be nice but that's another $50K option |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-28-2017, 01:52 PM | #5 | ||
Brigadier General
2141
Rep 3,647
Posts |
Quote:
http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ht=599m&page=6 Quote:
X5M - M Sport - |
||
Appreciate
0
|
03-28-2017, 02:05 PM | #6 |
Major
195
Rep 1,317
Posts |
I'm hoping I can swap my SE wheel for a OEM MSport one which has the thicker rim, as I'm finding the SE wheel far too slim for my liking after being used to a MSport wheel in my 135i for the past 6 years.
__________________
2017 X5 4.0dSE ~ Atlas Cedar:Ind.Amaro Brown Merino&Piano Blk, Sport Auto, DHP, Comfort seats, Cold weather pack, HK audio, Electric towbar, Sun protection glass.
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-28-2017, 06:53 PM | #7 |
Lieutenant
139
Rep 452
Posts |
I was looking into that as well however the cost of one is close to 1000 i think. Tough one to swallow lol.
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-28-2017, 07:14 PM | #8 |
Self-Deprecating Narcissist
7266
Rep 6,561
Posts |
The differences between the m-sport and x5m steering wheels are the paddle shifters, the stitching and the ACC buttons are replaced with M1/M2 and the bottom end of the Y is hollow otherwise they are the same in terms of diameter and thickness
__________________
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-29-2017, 05:37 AM | #9 | |
Major
195
Rep 1,317
Posts |
Quote:
I'll be putting up with it then at that price Like I'll be having to put up with the wretched useless audio hard drive function, which worked much better on my old 2011 E82 135i than it does on this new system - I mean WTF Seriously wishing I'd bought the Porsche now
__________________
2017 X5 4.0dSE ~ Atlas Cedar:Ind.Amaro Brown Merino&Piano Blk, Sport Auto, DHP, Comfort seats, Cold weather pack, HK audio, Electric towbar, Sun protection glass.
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-29-2017, 06:18 AM | #10 |
Colonel
653
Rep 2,705
Posts |
Confusing difference might be the steering wheel heating, if ur car has one then wheel is thicker
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-29-2017, 08:41 AM | #11 |
Private First Class
48
Rep 146
Posts |
Thanks everyone for your input and clearing this issue up for me. Since the size/shape/diameter is similar to the X5M wheel, I think I'll be happy with the M Sport wheel.
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-29-2017, 09:36 AM | #12 |
Private First Class
382
Rep 192
Posts |
Highly recommend upgrading to the M Performance alcantara steering wheel ! Made a huge difference and it's a mod you'll constantly see and enjoy ...
__________________
Donington grey F97 X3M Competition | Sakhir Orange | H&R Springs | M performance Steering wheel | OEM Carbon paddle shifters | Spacers
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-29-2017, 10:44 AM | #13 |
Lieutenant
412
Rep 497
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-29-2017, 11:33 AM | #14 |
Colonel
653
Rep 2,705
Posts |
Confusing difference might be the steering wheel heating, if ur car has one then wheel is thicker
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-29-2017, 12:53 PM | #15 | |
Major
320
Rep 1,368
Posts |
Quote:
Macao is by a Country Mile worse than the BMW Infotainment system. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-29-2017, 12:56 PM | #16 | |
Major
320
Rep 1,368
Posts |
Quote:
The Macan is, by a Country Mile far far worse than any BMW infotainment. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-29-2017, 05:52 PM | #17 | ||
General
12971
Rep 18,716
Posts |
Quote:
Quote:
I did the retrofit on my F15 minus the stitching. Thickness are the same, not sure if you have heating element though. Could be a little thicker. AFAIK, all BMW Alcantara Steering wheels doesn't have heating option.
__________________
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
|
03-29-2017, 06:12 PM | #18 | |
Lieutenant
139
Rep 452
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
1
Baunton319.50 |
03-29-2017, 06:14 PM | #19 |
Lieutenant
139
Rep 452
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-30-2017, 12:04 AM | #20 | |
Major
320
Rep 1,368
Posts |
Quote:
Wife's new Macan is as bad if not worse than her old evoque. iDrive is THE benchmark. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-30-2017, 03:07 AM | #21 |
Major
195
Rep 1,317
Posts |
Its shit. (or rather its shit for the way I want to use it)
The older version in my previous E82 135i was perfect. From what I've been reading up on it, it looks like I'll have to resort to putting the flash stick back in the USB socket and trying to play off of that rather than uploading to the hard drive, which kind of defeats the bloody point of it. Will try that at the weekend to see if its any better
__________________
2017 X5 4.0dSE ~ Atlas Cedar:Ind.Amaro Brown Merino&Piano Blk, Sport Auto, DHP, Comfort seats, Cold weather pack, HK audio, Electric towbar, Sun protection glass.
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-30-2017, 03:34 AM | #22 | |
Major
320
Rep 1,368
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|