What is next best mod to do to my x5 (a poll)?

Jedi767 · 03-19-2019, 01:25 AM

Does anyone have a DIY guide for swapping out the X5 steering wheel?

CatalinP · 03-19-2019, 04:34 AM

YouTube has.

alphaod · 03-19-2019, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Duke I

Oddly, the silver trim is the upgrade choice for Porsche 911 -- at least when I ordered mine. D

Everything is an "upgrade" option on a Porsche...

Duke I · 03-19-2019, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by alphaod

Everything is an "upgrade" option on a Porsche...

True, lol. Unlike BMW!

These "premium" brands work hard to find ways to charge us "premium" rates at every angle. D

Jedi767 · 03-21-2019, 01:56 PM

Hey guys,

I just received my M Sport steering wheel today. I can't for the life of me get the airbag off the current wheel.

I got 1 spring pushed, but no matter how hard I search for the spring on the passenger side, I can't find it...

Jedi767 · 03-21-2019, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jedi767

Hey guys,

I just received my M Sport steering wheel today. I can't for the life of me get the airbag off the current wheel.

I got 1 spring pushed, but no matter how hard I search for the spring on the passenger side, I can't find it...

Nevermind - I got it! Wow what a nice upgrade. I should've done this on Day 1!

$780 shipped with dual stage airbag (off ebay). Everything works well, wheel is new. Well worth it.

Violator · 03-22-2019, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jedi767

Nevermind - I got it! Wow what a nice upgrade. I should've done this on Day 1!

$780 shipped with dual stage airbag (off ebay). Everything works well, wheel is new. Well worth it.

Awesome.
Good job, what wheel did you go with? ///M of M Sport

mrod81 · 03-22-2019, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Jedi767

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi767

Hey guys,

I just received my M Sport steering wheel today. I can't for the life of me get the airbag off the current wheel.

I got 1 spring pushed, but no matter how hard I search for the spring on the passenger side, I can't find it...

Nevermind - I got it! Wow what a nice upgrade. I should've done this on Day 1!

$780 shipped with dual stage airbag (off ebay). Everything works well, wheel is new. Well worth it.

Does the seller have more?

Jedi767 · 03-22-2019, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

Awesome.
Good job, what wheel did you go with? ///M of M Sport

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrod81

Does the seller have more?

Yes, could not be happier. Make sure you get the right options for your car (WITH vibration for me - and WITH dual-stage airbag).

EBAY LINK

Here's my before & after:

Violator · 03-22-2019, 06:14 PM

Looks good! Nice upgrade. It’s an easy upgrade, takes 30min and hour and makes a substantial difference.

I upgraded from M Sport to ///M Alcantara and couldn’t love it.

Well done.

Violator · 03-22-2019, 06:16 PM

DuSh, what’s the verdict?

Jedi767 · 03-22-2019, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

Looks good! Nice upgrade. It’s an easy upgrade, takes 30min and hour and makes a substantial difference.

I upgraded from M Sport to ///M Alcantara and couldn’t love it.

Well done.

I had alcantara on my 2006 M3 and it drove me nuts. It pilled a lot after a few months of use. Love the soft leather on this M wheel.

The hardest part for me was unclipping the original airbag. Just jamming the screwdriver in and hoping you find the right spring was beyond difficult...Other than that its like a 15 minute install!

Violator · 03-22-2019, 06:57 PM

It sounds like your new wheel came assembled. A lot of the time of my swap was taking everything off the old wheel and putting it on the new one.
What’s next?

Jedi767 · 03-22-2019, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

It sounds like your new wheel came assembled. A lot of the time of my swap was taking everything off the old wheel and putting it on the new one.
What’s next?

Yes it was fully assembled, just plug & play.

Next mod for me? I'm content now. This wheel + CarPlay did the trick. I'm only interested in mods that increase my comfort.

maDjzo · 03-22-2019, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jedi767

Yes it was fully assembled, just plug & play.

Next mod for me? I'm content now. This wheel + CarPlay did the trick. I'm only interested in mods that increase my comfort.

I hear that, CarPlay MMI is tempting for me right now..

Violator · 03-22-2019, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi767

Yes it was fully assembled, just plug & play.

Next mod for me? I'm content now. This wheel + CarPlay did the trick. I'm only interested in mods that increase my comfort.

I once said that too.... (bold)

r33_RGSport · 03-22-2019, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jedi767

Yes, could not be happier. Make sure you get the right options for your car (WITH vibration for me - and WITH dual-stage airbag).

EBAY LINK

Here's my before & after:

No paddle shifter?

Gotta me F30 steering wheel.
Good mod, but just keep that in mind, so later in the future if you need parts for it, you need to look that is for F3x 3/4 series.

Violator · 03-23-2019, 07:53 AM

Good catch, I didn’t notice that it was missing paddles. Can he add them on?

ComasF15 · 03-23-2019, 01:25 PM

I know it's not a mod, but nothing give me a feeling like a freshly detailed car. Sometimes just the interior when weather is nasty. It always gives me a lift and can be repeated as necessary.

Steering wheel looks great!

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Jedi767 Private 23 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW X5 35D Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, I just received my M Sport steering wheel today. I can't for the life of me get the airbag off the current wheel. I got 1 spring pushed, but no matter how hard I search for the spring on the passenger side, I can't find it...
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03-22-2019, 06:14 PM	#54
Violator Living the dream 4588 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: X5 w/MPPK, MPE & RC GTS Black Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Lone Star State iTrader: (2)	Looks good! Nice upgrade. It’s an easy upgrade, takes 30min and hour and makes a substantial difference. I upgraded from M Sport to ///M Alcantara and couldn’t love it. Well done. __________________ My Mod Thread
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03-22-2019, 06:16 PM	#55
Violator Living the dream 4588 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: X5 w/MPPK, MPE & RC GTS Black Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Lone Star State iTrader: (2)	DuSh, what’s the verdict? __________________ My Mod Thread
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Violator Living the dream 4588 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: X5 w/MPPK, MPE & RC GTS Black Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Lone Star State iTrader: (2)	It sounds like your new wheel came assembled. A lot of the time of my swap was taking everything off the old wheel and putting it on the new one. What’s next? __________________ My Mod Thread
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Violator Living the dream 4588 Rep 2,194 Posts Drives: X5 w/MPPK, MPE & RC GTS Black Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Lone Star State iTrader: (2)	Good catch, I didn’t notice that it was missing paddles. Can he add them on? __________________ My Mod Thread
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ComasF15 Private First Class 54 Rep 174 Posts Drives: Silver Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Emerald Coast iTrader: (0)	I know it's not a mod, but nothing give me a feeling like a freshly detailed car. Sometimes just the interior when weather is nasty. It always gives me a lift and can be repeated as necessary. Steering wheel looks great!
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