Msport Steering Wheel Thickness

taylorpetie · 11-09-2011, 07:19 PM

Would like to get some thoughts on folks that have msport steering wheel. I recall when I picked up the car, the steering wheel had some thickness to it and felt "cushioning". I sometimes clean it with Lexol leather cleaner (from dirty hands).

Lately, noticed that the thickness is not as thick before. Is it because of oily hands, or the cushion is flattening? Anyone else experience this? just curious.

stealth.pilot · 11-10-2011, 09:33 AM

I suspect this may just be psychological. Things always feels special when they are new and then you get used to it.

remmib · 11-10-2011, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

I suspect this may just be psychological. Things always feels special when they are new and then you get used to it.

+1, I doubt the wheel would "shrink"

Jon D · 11-10-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

+1, I doubt the wheel would "shrink"

Wish it would - I find the rim too fat and really miss the wheel in my old E92, not only was it just the right thickness for me, but it was covered in perforated leather, which provided much better grip and feel.

535MSport · 11-10-2011, 11:32 AM

Go grab a hold of a non sport steering wheel and you will appreciate yours once again.

grimlock · 11-10-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon D

Wish it would - I find the rim too fat and really miss the wheel in my old E92, not only was it just the right thickness for me, but it was covered in perforated leather, which provided much better grip and feel.

That's real old school

Things appearing thinner (or shorter) than they previously seemed is common psychological artifact, not limited to steering wheels

gatoman39 · 11-10-2011, 07:41 PM

lay off the drugs.

taylorpetie · 11-10-2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatoman39

lay off the drugs.

+1

Jon D · 11-11-2011, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToddR

Go grab a hold of a non sport steering wheel and you will appreciate yours once again.

That's exactly what I did - I've had three test drives of an SE F12 and I much prefer the thinner wheel.

535MSport · 11-11-2011, 09:33 AM

M Sport wheel all day long any day.

EdM5 · 11-11-2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToddR

Go grab a hold of a non sport steering wheel and you will appreciate yours once again.

+1

I had a loaner e60 with a regular steering wheel for a couple days. The joy when I got into my beloved M sport F10 again!

Breach · 11-11-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon D

That's exactly what I did - I've had three test drives of an SE F12 and I much prefer the thinner wheel.

Different folk, different tastes. Personally the F10 M sport wheel is the best steering wheel I've encountered so far.

BD997 · 11-11-2011, 06:26 PM

I love the thickness!!! :-)

AC_S5 · 11-11-2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EdwinF10

+1

I had a loaner e60 with a regular steering wheel for a couple days. The joy when I got into my beloved M sport F10 again!

That's because the quality and design of the cabin of the F10 is way better then the E60. The interior of the E60 is ok, but the F10 feels more like a luxury car.

Also I don't have sport steering wheel on my previous E60 but I've got the peddle shifter plus the sport steering wheel and that's day and night.

But I agree different folks have different taste.

BMW9 · 11-13-2011, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taylorpetie

Would like to get some thoughts on folks that have msport steering wheel. I recall when I picked up the car, the steering wheel had some thickness to it and felt "cushioning". I sometimes clean it with Lexol leather cleaner (from dirty hands).

Lately, noticed that the thickness is not as thick before. Is it because of oily hands, or the cushion is flattening? Anyone else experience this? just curious.

Maybe if you soaked It with a lot leather cleaner you may have saturated some of the foam below causing slight deformity. Also if you have lost a lot of weight the wheel may feel different in your thinner fingers. Lol.

11-09-2011, 07:19 PM	#1
taylorpetie Private 55 Rep 88 Posts Drives: G80 M3CX, F10 550i X-Drive Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Msport Steering Wheel Thickness Would like to get some thoughts on folks that have msport steering wheel. I recall when I picked up the car, the steering wheel had some thickness to it and felt "cushioning". I sometimes clean it with Lexol leather cleaner (from dirty hands). Lately, noticed that the thickness is not as thick before. Is it because of oily hands, or the cushion is flattening? Anyone else experience this? just curious.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

11-10-2011, 09:33 AM	#2
stealth.pilot Knight Commander 559 Rep 5,948 Posts Drives: 2014 911 Turbo S Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Buckhead iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 Porsche 911 Tu ... [10.00] 2015 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2015 Jaguar F Type R [0.00] 2014 BMW M5 [0.00]	I suspect this may just be psychological. Things always feels special when they are new and then you get used to it. __________________ 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 Ordered: EQS580, BMW IX, Lucid Air Touring, Corvette Stingray
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-10-2011, 11:32 AM	#5
535MSport Private 18 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2013 MSport 535- on the way Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast iTrader: (0)	Go grab a hold of a non sport steering wheel and you will appreciate yours once again.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-10-2011, 07:41 PM	#7
gatoman39 Major 116 Rep 1,346 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335 M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: LA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E92 335i M Sport [1.00]	lay off the drugs. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-11-2011, 09:33 AM	#10
535MSport Private 18 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 2013 MSport 535- on the way Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast iTrader: (0)	M Sport wheel all day long any day.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

11-11-2011, 06:26 PM	#13
BD997 Private First Class 30 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2011 Alpine White 550i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	I love the thickness!!! :-) __________________ 2011 550xi M-Sport (Alpine White)
	Appreciate 0 Quote