Easy to swap steering wheels?

Damage Inc · 06-28-2018, 03:46 PM

I'm looking at a 14 328i for a DD. However looks like the 15 LCI has the thicker wheel. Is it easy to buy and swap to the newer wheel? I know its a small detail, but I'm spoiled by the thicker wheels in my M cars. TIA

lsturbointeg · 06-29-2018, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Damage Inc

I'm looking at a 14 328i for a DD. However looks like the 15 LCI has the thicker wheel. Is it easy to buy and swap to the newer wheel? I know its a small detail, but I'm spoiled by the thicker wheels in my M cars. TIA

looks like BMW steering swaps between each model are very similar as far as installation. there's a crap load of YouTube videos that have instructions. but swapping from different models to other models you'll have to see what's compatible. also you'll have to confirm if the airbag will work as well. I know what you mean by thicker wheels as my best mod to date is the steering wheel from the skinny wheel to the thicker wheel with thumb rest!

SchillerM · 06-29-2018, 09:26 PM

Wrong chassis forum but I'll assume it's similar.
If all you want is a thicker wheel it will be cheaper to buy a custom one (or send yours out) and get what you want.
Complete model changes can require new air bag which gets pricey, wouldn't recommend going eBay for an air bag...
You might also be seeing a difference between standard and MSport wheels, might not be an LCI thing.

06-28-2018, 03:46 PM	#1
Damage Inc Lieutenant Colonel 789 Rep 1,924 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashville iTrader: (1)	Easy to swap steering wheels? I'm looking at a 14 328i for a DD. However looks like the 15 LCI has the thicker wheel. Is it easy to buy and swap to the newer wheel? I know its a small detail, but I'm spoiled by the thicker wheels in my M cars. TIA __________________ Current: 17 OG M2 / R8 Performance Past Performance Cars: 01 M3, 05 M3, 06 M5, 08 M6, 08 M3, 11 M3, 13 M3, 15 M3, 911 C4S, 911 GTS, 17 M2,R8 V8, R8 RWS
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SchillerM First Lieutenant 90 Rep 333 Posts Drives: 11' 550i, '00 M5, '11 E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (0)	Wrong chassis forum but I'll assume it's similar. If all you want is a thicker wheel it will be cheaper to buy a custom one (or send yours out) and get what you want. Complete model changes can require new air bag which gets pricey, wouldn't recommend going eBay for an air bag... You might also be seeing a difference between standard and MSport wheels, might not be an LCI thing.
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