Steering Wheel Up Grade

JLR1969 · 02-12-2018, 07:45 AM

I am constantly looking to improve the car but keep it as OEM as possible.

The latest modification was the steering wheel.

Replaced the lower parts with the M5 pieces and replaced the paddles to the M versions.

The two plastic parts are BMW Original and the paddles came from China although I swapped the control modules from the old paddles to make sure all of the electronics were original.

Total cost £244

Hope you like it.........

shiner · 02-13-2018, 11:01 AM

Looks great. I am thinkign of gettign mine modded too but goign Royal Steering Wheels.

JLR1969 · 02-13-2018, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by shiner

Looks great. I am thinkign of gettign mine modded too but goign Royal Steering Wheels.

Alcantara?

shiner · 02-13-2018, 11:49 AM

YEs, maybe.

Mogwai888 · 02-14-2018, 03:29 AM

Very nice upgrade.

Liking the paddles.

Was it a wheel off job or can you install with the wheel in situ?

JLR1969 · 02-14-2018, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mogwai888

Very nice upgrade.

Liking the paddles.

Was it a wheel off job or can you install with the wheel in situ?

No the wheel has to come off and airbag removed.

shiner · 02-17-2018, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JLR1969

No the wheel has to come off and airbag removed.

How did you do that please?

JLR1969 · 02-17-2018, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by shiner

How did you do that please?

Open the boot and lift the boot floor flap

Unscrew the two bolts that hold it in place and remove the boot floor carpet piece

Undo the negative on the battery and wrap it in a cloth to stop it shorting

Leave the boot open do not close it or you won't get back in!!!

On the steering wheel sides under the wheel there is a hole on each side, push a flat blade screwdriver in the hole and you will feel a metal wire, push it inwards and pull the airbag gently upwards.

Do this on both sides and the airbag will be free.

Carefully undo the electrical connector that's at the 12'o clock position behind the airbag and then it's free

Place the airbag upwards on the floor mat

That's it, airbag removed.

shiner · 02-20-2018, 04:52 AM

Thanks.
When you reconnect the negative do all the car systems come back again as they were or do you lose codes, settigns etc?

JLR1969 · 02-20-2018, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by shiner

Thanks.
When you reconnect the negative do all the car systems come back again as they were or do you lose codes, settigns etc?

All back as normal

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JLR1969 Major General 1881 Rep 7,000 Posts Drives: Kubota GR1600 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England iTrader: (1)	Steering Wheel Up Grade - Value Option I am constantly looking to improve the car but keep it as OEM as possible. The latest modification was the steering wheel. Replaced the lower parts with the M5 pieces and replaced the paddles to the M versions. The two plastic parts are BMW Original and the paddles came from China although I swapped the control modules from the old paddles to make sure all of the electronics were original. Total cost £244 Hope you like it......... Attached Images
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shiner First Lieutenant 44 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 535D MSport Touring Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (0)	Looks great. I am thinkign of gettign mine modded too but goign Royal Steering Wheels. __________________ 2015 F11 535D M Sport Touring, Space Grey, VDC, HUD, Comfort Seats, Sport Auto, Pro Media. GONE 2013 Z4 35is + tons of options. CURRENT
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shiner First Lieutenant 44 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 535D MSport Touring Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (0)	YEs, maybe. __________________ 2015 F11 535D M Sport Touring, Space Grey, VDC, HUD, Comfort Seats, Sport Auto, Pro Media. GONE 2013 Z4 35is + tons of options. CURRENT
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Mogwai888 Private First Class 64 Rep 177 Posts Drives: iX3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Very nice upgrade. Liking the paddles. Was it a wheel off job or can you install with the wheel in situ?
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shiner First Lieutenant 44 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 535D MSport Touring Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nottingham iTrader: (0)	Thanks. When you reconnect the negative do all the car systems come back again as they were or do you lose codes, settigns etc? __________________ 2015 F11 535D M Sport Touring, Space Grey, VDC, HUD, Comfort Seats, Sport Auto, Pro Media. GONE 2013 Z4 35is + tons of options. CURRENT
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