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      11-08-2012, 03:33 AM   #6
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Originally Posted by Losco View Post
I don't see how it's not electrically compatible, seeing that it has same buttons, except M1 and M2 buttons(they would prolly do nothing, at worst you'll have to rewire left portion to match your car). Bigger issue is new airbag = $$$. So as long as your car has paddles, I'd say it's plug & play. you might also need the new cover for steering top & bottom, and depending on where the paddle is attached, new piece that connects all the wires from steering to body.
My source was a product manager at M GmbH. Differences in the LIN bus or something like that.

The F10 M5 will be switching to this steering wheel next year. And it's about $2500-2700 for all of the parts required to do the retrofit.
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