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10-31-2021, 03:21 PM | #1 |
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Any other options for the M steering wheel?
I'm trying to get use to the M steering wheel but I'm afraid it is just too fat, like a couple of sausages in my hand. I certainly don't want to get one of those aftermarket Grant steering wheels but maybe a wheel from another BMW?
The M sport steering wheel on my old E24 M6 was just perfect.
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How about a non M wheel? I got one to trade.
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Are you kidding me (us)? I own 3 BMWs and this is by far the best steering wheel in all autodom! My hands are large but it feels substantial when throwing the car around. Im totally shocked ...
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Not sure about a trade as it is stock to this car so would keep it on the shelf for the next owner. Is it a wheel from e85?
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Personally, I'm a big fan of the M wheel, I think it's perfect for the car. But if you want to change it out, your best option is a wheel from a regular Z4. Just make sure it has the same buttons and it will be a direct swap.
Physically, E46 steering wheels will fit, but the buttons won't function.
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Get a non-m wheel and send it to Coby Wheel to fatten it up (still won’t be as thick as M but might be what you’re looking for), get it wrapped in alcantara while you’re at it
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grannyknot You're the first person I've heard of that didn't like the feel of the ///M wheel, but everyone is different.
Many people have swapped out their non-m wheel for a m one so they may have their old one laying around. Maybe place a WTB ad in the classified section for a non-m wheel, who knows, you may get lucky and find one. Definitely hold onto your stock wheel. Last edited by pungo; 11-06-2021 at 11:23 PM.. |
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I picked an E46 M sport wheel in pretty good shape, just a bit of worn leather here and there so I have ordered the Rub&Restore kit and I`ll see if that will do the trick. If it doesn`t work out well then I`ve only wasted $24
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So as it turned out I p/u a couple of cheap wheels over the winter, an e46 M wheel and a standard e85 wheel.
I just finished a bit of a resto to make them presentable, not sure which one I'll use yet, will have to try them both out for feel. The e46 M wheel is a 1/2" wider in diameter than than the e85 and also a little thicker but no where near as thick as the e86 M wheel. Stripping the flaking chrome off of the e85 plastic trim was a real chore, multiple baths in chlorine bleach but eventually I got it all off. The e46 M wheel trim was covered with a rubberized paint, that was easy to remove with a bit of wood alcohol, methyl hydrate.
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Have a non M wheel 2007 e86 if interested. No switches.
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That is a good description, it makes me think of a pool noodle.
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Just to chime in again..Id rather have my hands made bigger than give up the Z4M fat bratwurst of a steering wheel! I installed an M3 wheel in my E46330i and its nice but doesnt compare- not as much padding and the steering in that car is much lighter than the M.
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Swapped mine for a std. E85 wheel. I like the reduced size and it feels more responsive because its not as squishy. Keeping the original so I can swap back anytime.
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for me, probably one of the best wheels ive had the pleasure to use, it feels fantastic and really high quality, i LOVE it!
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