10-02-2014, 11:28 PM | #1 |
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M Performance Steering Wheel options (advice please)
I have just one more mod to do on my wish list: the steering wheel upgrade. I'm undecided whether to install any of the two choices of M Performance alcantara steering wheels, because there are two, right?
The one with electronic display (part number 32302230189) The "simpler" one with red center (part number 32302230188) To be honest I'm undecided due to my own ignorance . I'm more interested on the first one with the electronic display, but since my M235i came with no tech package, I don't have a clue if the information on the small LCD will display or not, or if that has no relation about not having the tech package. As some of you know, I live in Guatemala (Central America) and in here, we do not have as much experts on this matter as in the US/UK, so I need to be sure that it'll work before I go with the investment. I don't know if the paddle shifters that come with my M Sport steering wheel should be simply moved from this to the M Performance one. So, someone in the community of F22s that has any of these two steering wheels that can give me some pointers/advice, or someone that knows about this to help me out? THANKS A LOT! |
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Do you have any of those two steering wheels? Thanks again |
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10-03-2014, 02:12 AM | #4 |
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I enquired about the race display version, Bmw technician said it's basically a swop over using the normal functions available on the steering wheel fitted, the information and features are built in so to speak regardless of vehicle spec and will perform as advertised. Cool big boys toy, not sure of its real day to day value but fun and "pleasure costs!"
Anyone comment on how the alacantara would wear on a steering wheel I can see it getting a patina all of its own in a short time and difficult to keep looking good?. And of course there would be the added cost of some additional alacantara bits so things matched inside |
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10-03-2014, 09:24 AM | #6 |
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The M Performance MPE and the steering wheel are the ultimate in car entertainment toys. I'd still love one!
Found this installation video not M235 but would guess installation is similar |
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10-03-2014, 10:33 AM | #8 |
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I can't comment on specifics of installing MP race wheel in terms wiring coding etc. I upgraded my '13 m sport wheel to newer '14 msport wheel and swapped the paddles for m5/6 ones and same for the y trim piece. Took about 30 mins to swap wheels over and another 30 mins to prep new wheel ie fit paddles and fit trim in advance of the wheel swap |
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10-03-2014, 08:22 PM | #10 |
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I installed the non-electronic alcantara model in my M235i and just love it. Feels just right and makes driving the car just that bit more special. Keeping it looking like new is not that hard, just some light fabric cleaner mixed with water, and a soft bristle brush and it keeps looking like just came out of the box.
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There are new Alcantara specific cleaners now with its increased popularity. Audi S4/5 owners with Alcantara over 4 years old all claim it still looks like new if well taken care of. Not as forgiving as leather, but if you are the slightest bit OCD, it should be fine.
For me, I like the non-electronic one as I ordered the AT, not manual. The savings alone would pay for some of the other Alcantara/CF interior bits. And like the others said, I would rather have it all matching / coordinated.
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10-08-2014, 11:56 PM | #14 |
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I have the electronic steering wheel
I love it. Don't regret the purchase at all. The led shift indicators are actually useful so you don't need to look down at your tach. Also, you get oil and water temperature and you can also do 1/4 mile times, lap & sector times and measure g-force. There's even a mode for efficient dynamics which I hardly use This will shine on the track when I finally take her next season. I would say either way is a nice upgrade over the standard M sport wheel. Definitely gives it more of a race car feel and feels nice in your hands. Worthy purchase. Good luck |
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I got a price of £1062 am tempted! Decided Would swop over the aluminium trim from original, not a fan of the dry Carbonfibre other additions to the interior " just to match". Do have concerns over the alacatra and White stitching though keeping it looking like new over time . Maybe I ll view it as a natural patina and it will just enhance the overall look
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I wouldn't worry about the alcantara wearing out. Take care of it and it'll last you as long as you want it to. I just picked up BMW Natural Care interior cleaner which cleans alcantara. It was $8.95. Imo, if you've been eyeing it up. Go for it! Brian Keller at Sun Moror Cars BMW can hook you up on a awesome price. I think I got mine for $1,230 or so |
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I've just installed the Performance alcantara & carbon fiber interior, I'll see how the alcantara behaves with dust, sun, cleaning (with a special alcantara cleaner product). |
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Performance Steering Wheel with display on 220d??
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Was wondering if anyone can tell me if the Performance steering wheel v2 with the display can be installed on my f22 220d 2014 with M-Package. Thank you for your help guys!! |
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