Retrofitting an M6 steering wheel to a 2011 535i

rmastale · 06-03-2013, 07:51 PM

Anyone know if the M6 steering wheel which fits the f10 M5 would also fit a 535i?

If so; can the paddles then be coded to work if I don't currently have paddles?

Thanks in advance!

AlpineWhiteM3 · 06-03-2013, 10:58 PM

Would also like to know if not m6 steering wheel then maybe f30 m sport?

2k15f30 · 06-03-2013, 11:42 PM

+1 for a 550i w/ M-Sport I already have paddles

superbuick · 06-05-2013, 02:37 PM

Stick shift 2011 535i driver interested as well. Don't care about the paddles but would like a sportier wheel.

2k15f30 · 06-05-2013, 10:51 PM

well plenty of takers yet no info from anyone in the know.

mlai · 06-05-2013, 10:54 PM

Let you guys know in another week or two

mlai · 06-08-2013, 02:50 AM

No problem on my F06. Everything works except for the M1/M2 buttons as expected. Looks really nice

emfo · 06-08-2013, 06:11 PM

Anyone try it on a F10 non-M5 such as 535i?

emfo · 06-08-2013, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mlai

No problem on my F06. Everything works except for the M1/M2 buttons as expected. Looks really nice

Looks nice!

AlpineWhiteM3 · 06-08-2013, 06:45 PM

slip ring is same? can you post a picture of the original steering wheel you took out?

paddles also work?

Mcar2008 · 06-09-2013, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlai

No problem on my F06. Everything works except for the M1/M2 buttons as expected. Looks really nice

is it smaller than M5 wheel? looks nice!

2k15f30 · 06-09-2013, 08:44 PM

Biggest concern, the airbag is designed for a different cabin space. Is it possible this could be a device that wont properly protect you in the 5 series?

mlai · 06-09-2013, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlpineWhiteM3

slip ring is same? can you post a picture of the original steering wheel you took out?

paddles also work?

Sorry, already in storage and didn't take a picture beforehand

And yes, everything works, except for the M1/M2 buttons.

mlai · 06-09-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 2k13f10

Biggest concern, the airbag is designed for a different cabin space. Is it possible this could be a device that wont properly protect you in the 5 series?

I am in a F06, and the new 2014 F10 M5 is getting the same steering wheel. So I am pretty sure it will be ok.

mlai · 06-09-2013, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mcar2008

is it smaller than M5 wheel? looks nice!

I think about the same.

2k15f30 · 06-10-2013, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlai

I am in a F06, and the new 2014 F10 M5 is getting the same steering wheel. So I am pretty sure it will be ok.

Check and see if the airbag has the same part numbers, if they do then your right. Just something to think about.

fre2bpowerless · 06-10-2013, 12:24 PM

If one orders the same parts as the new M5, what issues could we run into? Different plugs? Coding? Surely, fitment wouldn't be an issue..

emfo · 06-10-2013, 10:56 PM

I like the M6 wheel a little better than the M5 wheel..

remmib · 06-11-2013, 11:19 AM

Is it the same size as the one you had?

mlai · 06-11-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Is it the same size as the one you had?

I had the standard SAT, and also the M Sport, and now the M6 steering wheel. The M Sport is the thickest and felt best for spirited driving. The M6 is by far the best looking. And they are all the same size......

rmastale · 06-13-2013, 06:28 PM

Was there coding involved on the F06? Anyone know who could code this on an f10?

mlai · 06-13-2013, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmastale

Was there coding involved on the F06? Anyone know who could code this on an f10?

With SAT, no coding needed.

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AlpineWhiteM3 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2011 m3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	slip ring is same? can you post a picture of the original steering wheel you took out? paddles also work?
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fre2bpowerless Private First Class 5 Rep 129 Posts Drives: Yes. :D Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: India iTrader: (0)	If one orders the same parts as the new M5, what issues could we run into? Different plugs? Coding? Surely, fitment wouldn't be an issue.. __________________ Previous: '08 X3, '10 Z4 35i, '09 325i, '10 523i, '10 530d, '11 535i, '13 320d Current: BMW F13D, E38 735IL
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rmastale Lieutenant 60 Rep 438 Posts Drives: F10 535i MSport, F15 X5 MSport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Was there coding involved on the F06? Anyone know who could code this on an f10?
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