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06-22-2013, 01:21 AM | #1 |
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F12/F13 M6 Steering Wheel Retrofitted to a Non-M5 F10
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To make a long story short, it works like a charm! Ever since I saw the new M6 steering wheel, I was totally fascinated about it and wanted it to be retrofitted to my 2011 F10 520D. I did some research. There are some successful retrofitting cases for F10 M5/F06 5GT. No one has done it to a non-M5 F10. So I will take my chance. First I ordered the steering wheel without vibration and heating modules. This was the easy part. Next I need to buy a M6 airbag. No issue about purchase from overseas. My biggest probelm is how to ship it back to Taiwan. UPS/DHL/Fedex normally don't accept shipment of hazardous materials (airbag is one of them) for individuals so I have to use other alternatives. In the end, it took me five months for the airbag to arrive. Nevertheless the waiting is much more worth it. I had a BMW certified maintenance shop to install it for me. Retrofitting should be easy without additional wires or coding. All buttons and paddles function perfectly, except for M1/M2 buttons which are specifically for M5/M6 but not for my 520D. I am very happy about this retrofitting. An advice to whomever is interested: wait no more and just do it! I am very satisfied with the new steering wheel as it completes my interior mods (for now). Here are some pictures to share. Hope you like them. Last edited by ATOMBOY; 06-23-2013 at 09:28 PM.. |
06-22-2013, 03:32 AM | #2 |
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Congrats and nicely done! That's what I have done to my F06 couple weeks ago.....
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Good retrofit and was curious how much?
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Looks good, nice touch to the interior. But was wondering do you reuse those M colour water bottle or you have a bunch of them at home.
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Taobao is your friend and yes,F06 uses the same steering as F10
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All buttons, except for M1/M2 buttons, are working perfecetly well. |
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No. Don't think so. This is the M6 and new M5 steering wheels, not M Sport.
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Very nice upgrade. Can't believe I saw so much trash talk on the 3-series forum about this steering wheel. It looks amazing!
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I would love to do this to my 2011 550i, however I have laser guided cruise control buttons on my steering wheel. Any idea if M1, and M2 could be programmed to control the cruise control? Also is anyone still interested in a group purchase?
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Sorry I don't have any ideas how to program M1&M2 buttons.
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is that a water bottle with M stripes?
all my dad gets from maintenance is a box of kleenex and a couple of air fresheners :/ |
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Nice job!
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