M Sport Steering Wheel

nickpapa · 02-05-2009, 11:38 AM

Was there ever an option to buy a non-m Z4 with the M steering wheel like the one below? i see it listed on realoem.com and wanted to make sure it was the same one as i might order one up.

Starscream · 02-05-2009, 12:24 PM

Not in this country,
In Europe you could spec a Z4 with the M wheel,

But you can buy them from Tischer, Ebay etc,

and they are amazing, I love mine

Def one of my fave things about having the M is the chunky steering wheel,

Don't forget you will need new MF buttons as your silver ones wont fit

nickpapa · 02-05-2009, 12:37 PM

dont have MF so im all good

the wheel i was specing out is without MF also btw.

the part number is 32307906779

here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=32&fg=35&hl=1

nmulax · 02-05-2009, 12:57 PM

Like Starscream said - the wheel in the Z4 M is amazing.
IMO, one of the best steering wheels available.

BMW Maniac · 02-05-2009, 01:27 PM

I love mine!

Gyrian · 02-05-2009, 01:36 PM

I'll echo that feeling, this steering wheel is something truly special.

To my eyes, looks and ergonomics are vastly superior to the wheels of contemporary M models. It's part of what made my first impression of the M coupe so strong, and sold me on the car.

Still considering here getting a spare, just in case, for the future.

KevinC · 02-05-2009, 02:05 PM

It's like a sore johnson.. you can't beat it.

Dammmittt · 02-05-2009, 02:22 PM

+infinity, best steering wheel of any car ever.

ElegantSpoon · 02-05-2009, 02:53 PM

Are the cables there so you can get one with MFSW buttons? I just have a standard wheel at the moment.

Thanx!

jarrow · 02-06-2009, 07:59 AM

Great steering wheel. I put one in my '04 z4 and love it. As far as the connections for the MF buttons go that depends on the model year. Some model year '03 z4s did not have this and the conversion is doable but more involved.

Also, you can get the steering wheel with the ///M red and blue stitching or black stitching. I have the black stitching.

nickpapa · 02-06-2009, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jarrow

Great steering wheel. I put one in my '04 z4 and love it. As far as the connections for the MF buttons go that depends on the model year. Some model year '03 z4s did not have this and the conversion is doable but more involved.

Also, you can get the steering wheel with the ///M red and blue stitching or black stitching. I have the black stitching.

just curious, do you know the part number for the wheel with the black stitching? is it the same part number as I posted above?

jragan · 02-06-2009, 10:57 AM

The thickness is also great on the hands for autocrossing/tracking as you get a lot less fatique at the end of the day.

jarrow · 02-06-2009, 02:07 PM

I believe that it is 32 30 7 906 780

Erhan · 02-06-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gyrian

I'll echo that feeling, this steering wheel is something truly special.

To my eyes, looks and ergonomics are vastly superior to the wheels of contemporary M models. It's part of what made my first impression of the M coupe so strong, and sold me on the car.

Still considering here getting a spare, just in case, for the future.

+1.. Now just because of this amazing steering wheel, I don't even like to touch any other cars' steering feel... I instantly think that "oh man, what kind of a steering wheel is this?"

Rick Hunter · 02-07-2009, 02:07 AM

"It's wonderful and all to fall in love with the exterior, but you'll spend most of the time in the interior. And whilst inside, the part most handled is that of the steering wheel."

To say that the Z4M Steering wheel is absolute bliss is a total understatement. I don't think I have ever held a more "perfect" wheel. Even the wheel on an E9x M3 doesn't compare to the one in the Z4M.

Too bad very few manufacturers understand the importance of such a simple part.

ZStig · 02-07-2009, 07:29 PM

I upgraded for about $200 or something. Great mod. 5 minutes to install

Valarr · 02-08-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

I upgraded for about $200 or something. Great mod. 5 minutes to install

wait, you got are m wheel for only $200 or am i misreading?

i'd love to have it but i'm not sure i want to pay the $800+ that it is quoted as on realoem

ElegantSpoon · 02-09-2009, 12:26 PM

I ordered one today its £219 inc vat

Just gotta wait for it to come in from Germany!

ZStig · 02-09-2009, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Valarr

wait, you got are m wheel for only $200 or am i misreading?

i'd love to have it but i'm not sure i want to pay the $800+ that it is quoted as on realoem

got it used on ebay without airbag. they use the stock airbag. I think I paid $250

Valarr · 02-09-2009, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

got it used on ebay without airbag. they use the stock airbag. I think I paid $250

wow, good deal
now i want one

SystemR · 02-11-2009, 11:57 AM

inspired by this thread I have now picked up a Z4M steering wheel

I will have an extra chromeline multi-function wheel from a 05 Z4 soon if anybody is interested.

ElegantSpoon · 02-11-2009, 02:49 PM

I fitted one today and its all good accept the buttons don't work.

Any ideas?

02-05-2009, 11:38 AM	#1
nickpapa First Lieutenant 23 Rep 374 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (3)	M Sport Steering Wheel Was there ever an option to buy a non-m Z4 with the M steering wheel like the one below? i see it listed on realoem.com and wanted to make sure it was the same one as i might order one up.
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Starscream Colonel 135 Rep 2,120 Posts Drives: ///M Roadster + E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Park Ridge NJ + Windermere FL iTrader: (23)	Not in this country, In Europe you could spec a Z4 with the M wheel, But you can buy them from Tischer, Ebay etc, and they are amazing, I love mine Def one of my fave things about having the M is the chunky steering wheel, Don't forget you will need new MF buttons as your silver ones wont fit __________________ Imola Red Roadster
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nickpapa First Lieutenant 23 Rep 374 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (3)	dont have MF so im all good the wheel i was specing out is without MF also btw. the part number is 32307906779 here: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...=32&fg=35&hl=1
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nmulax Brigadier General 378 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	Like Starscream said - the wheel in the Z4 M is amazing. IMO, one of the best steering wheels available. __________________
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Gyrian 3.2 liter grin 6 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2008 M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX iTrader: (0)	I'll echo that feeling, this steering wheel is something truly special. To my eyes, looks and ergonomics are vastly superior to the wheels of contemporary M models. It's part of what made my first impression of the M coupe so strong, and sold me on the car. Still considering here getting a spare, just in case, for the future.
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 167 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	+infinity, best steering wheel of any car ever. __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	Are the cables there so you can get one with MFSW buttons? I just have a standard wheel at the moment. Thanx!
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jarrow Private First Class 6 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Webster, NY iTrader: (5) Garage List 2004 z4 3.0i [2.00]	Great steering wheel. I put one in my '04 z4 and love it. As far as the connections for the MF buttons go that depends on the model year. Some model year '03 z4s did not have this and the conversion is doable but more involved. Also, you can get the steering wheel with the ///M red and blue stitching or black stitching. I have the black stitching.
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jragan Imola Lover 26 Rep 749 Posts Drives: 2007 Imola Red M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas iTrader: (0)	The thickness is also great on the hands for autocrossing/tracking as you get a lot less fatique at the end of the day. __________________ His: RIP-"Ruby" *E86 ///M Coupe: Pics Track Pics Short Vids Long Vids Hers: 997-1 C4S*: Pics
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jarrow Private First Class 6 Rep 150 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Webster, NY iTrader: (5) Garage List 2004 z4 3.0i [2.00]	I believe that it is 32 30 7 906 780
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Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 304 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	"It's wonderful and all to fall in love with the exterior, but you'll spend most of the time in the interior. And whilst inside, the part most handled is that of the steering wheel." To say that the Z4M Steering wheel is absolute bliss is a total understatement. I don't think I have ever held a more "perfect" wheel. Even the wheel on an E9x M3 doesn't compare to the one in the Z4M. Too bad very few manufacturers understand the importance of such a simple part. __________________
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ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	I ordered one today its £219 inc vat Just gotta wait for it to come in from Germany!
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SystemR Private 2 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 08 Boxster, formerly 05 Z4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (1)	inspired by this thread I have now picked up a Z4M steering wheel I will have an extra chromeline multi-function wheel from a 05 Z4 soon if anybody is interested.
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ElegantSpoon There I was balls deep in a... 29 Rep 1,470 Posts Drives: BMW E90 320D Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Devon, UK iTrader: (0)	I fitted one today and its all good accept the buttons don't work. Any ideas?
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