09-18-2017, 09:43 AM | #1 |
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M Sport or Performance steering wheel upgrade on non M
Has anyone with a non-M F15 upgraded their steering wheel?
I know the heating function won't work, but any other things to consider? Can't believe on a $80K+ CAD$ car the wheel is smaller than almost anything on the road. Can't handle it and will bite the bullet on cost after going back and forth with my non-M3 series, which is so much bigger/better. |
09-18-2017, 10:22 AM | #2 | |
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I agree upgrade is worth it, but I don't get "small" part, do you want a BIG steering wheel like this one eh? |
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12-13-2017, 05:08 AM | #5 |
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Did it
I actually did it six months ago. Was nervous, but worked like a charm. $750 shipping included from Latvia. Could recommend him to you if you PM me privately. He sent it to me Plug and Play! He can set it up w/whatever buttons you need.
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12-13-2017, 06:41 AM | #6 |
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If you manage to find parts for less than retail it's absolutely worth it. I'm trying to gather the parts right now for an M-Sport with a US airbag, Vibration motor, etc. but yes it is doable, however I'm not sure about the Paddles, if I add on the paddles to an M Sport wheel do I need to code the car? I already have Sport Auto coded but still working on getting launch control and Sport+. Having some trouble with that. Good luck OP!
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12-13-2017, 07:06 AM | #7 |
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Do a forum search, this has been done multiple times and documented here. Coding is required for the paddle shifters.
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12-13-2017, 09:03 AM | #8 |
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Kind of surprised you said the steering wheel isn't big enough. I am looking into replacing it with a smaller M performance steering wheel, and of course thicker rim.
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Am sure though, they can put whatever you want....with US two stage airbag. Last edited by menelaos; 12-13-2017 at 06:04 PM.. Reason: Missed something |
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12-13-2017, 09:42 PM | #10 |
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You can find some on ebay once in a while. Its hard to find a heated one with paddles and all the goodies (like ACC buttons and vibration).
I have a non-M and did not find the M one better. Just make sure you like what you spend $$ on. Paddles need to be coded, but its not hard.
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So I'm not good at explaining lol, but what I'm trying to say is that you need paddles if you want to enable Sport+ mode and for it to work properly |
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So I have ACC on top of a heated non M steering wheel. What's my best option to get an M wheel replacement?
Looking for links please. Also do you guys recommend a self install? Not sure how complex the coding is to enable Sport+ if I got the paddle shifters but I've coded my car using BimmerCode pretty significantly before. |
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I was hoping to get a link to a website that has detailed information and not have to rely on just an eBay description. I've been bitten by that before. |
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