Anyone when the Msport steering wheel will become available - XBimmers

fedinand · 10-26-2011, 04:05 PM

Installing the Msport steering wheel to the 335 was probably one of my favorite mods to the 335. Anyone know when the current Msport steering wheel will be out as an accessory?

torzeck · 10-26-2011, 04:16 PM

Is it different in thickness {or anything beyond finish} than the SAP wheel?

fedinand · 10-26-2011, 04:18 PM

I have only seen pics, but it does look thicker (which is what I liked most about the 335's msport steering wheels). I think the leather looks and feels better on the Msport wheel also (if it is anything like the 3 series steering wheel).

kirby · 10-26-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fedinand

I have only seen pics, but it does look thicker (which is what I liked most about the 335's msport steering wheels). .

I test drived a X3 3.0D with M Sport package yesterday.

The steering wheel is significantly thicker so much so that I really dislike it.
I am wondering if that can be optionally deleted from the package.

Dr Stig 2 · 10-26-2011, 10:14 PM

Kirby, buy the car and sell the steering wheel to Fedinand...

Seriously though, I have the M Sport and I love the wheel. The cross sectional shape changes from round to ovoid at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions and it really makes it better to hold the wheel in the right spot (10 and 2 is soooo yesterday

)

I have enlarged lumps on the Z sports steering wheel, and they are supposed to be for the thumbs to rest on, but I find them more comfortable for my (admittedly large) hands to rest on. This leads me to using a 10 and 2 driving position instead of the 3 and 9 needed to operate the DCT buttons.

OOOSQ · 10-26-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

Kirby, buy the car and sell the steering wheel to Fedinand...

Seriously though, I have the M Sport and I love the wheel. The cross sectional shape changes from round to ovoid at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions and it really makes it better to hold the wheel in the right spot (10 and 2 is soooo yesterday

)

I have enlarged lumps on the Z sports steering wheel, and they are supposed to be for the thumbs to rest on, but I find them more comfortable for my (admittedly large) hands to rest on. This leads me to using a 10 and 2 driving position instead of the 3 and 9 needed to operate the DCT buttons.

Hows the car after a few more days of driving stiggy?

kirby · 10-27-2011, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr Stig 2

Kirby, buy the car and sell the steering wheel to Fedinand...

Haha I wish......

Seriously the steering wheel rim is really thick. No, it is "fat"! I just could not properly and comfortably getting hold of or gripping the wheel.

LEDZEP · 10-27-2011, 07:13 AM

The M steering wheel is indeed much thicker than the sport wheel. Thicker than the X5 M wheel even. But the leather is extremely soft and the padding in the wheel is great, allowing you to really grip it. It's like having a Tempurpedic steering wheel.... I love it!

Le Chef · 10-27-2011, 08:45 AM

You can get the same effect by wearing ski gloves. The thickness reduces road feel. It makes it like driving a Buick or Lexus.

Dr Stig 2 · 10-27-2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by OOOSQ

Hows the car after a few more days of driving stiggy?

We love it.
Best handling and performing 4wd we have ever driven.
Even my 7yo has asked if we can keep it for his whole life.

10-26-2011, 04:05 PM	#1
fedinand Major Drives: '11 X3, '11 GTI Join Date: May 2007 Location: MN Posts: 1,271 iTrader: (6)	Anyone when the Msport steering wheel will become available Installing the Msport steering wheel to the 335 was probably one of my favorite mods to the 335. Anyone know when the current Msport steering wheel will be out as an accessory? __________________ The X3 The GTI The Birds The Dogs
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10-26-2011, 04:18 PM	#3
fedinand Major Drives: '11 X3, '11 GTI Join Date: May 2007 Location: MN Posts: 1,271 iTrader: (6)	I have only seen pics, but it does look thicker (which is what I liked most about the 335's msport steering wheels). I think the leather looks and feels better on the Msport wheel also (if it is anything like the 3 series steering wheel). __________________ The X3 The GTI The Birds The Dogs

10-26-2011, 10:14 PM	#5
Dr Stig 2 Criminally Insane Drives: Like a Demon! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,458 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 30D M-S ... [5.00] 2010 BMW Z4 35is [5.00]	Kirby, buy the car and sell the steering wheel to Fedinand... Seriously though, I have the M Sport and I love the wheel. The cross sectional shape changes from round to ovoid at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions and it really makes it better to hold the wheel in the right spot (10 and 2 is soooo yesterday ) I have enlarged lumps on the Z sports steering wheel, and they are supposed to be for the thumbs to rest on, but I find them more comfortable for my (admittedly large) hands to rest on. This leads me to using a 10 and 2 driving position instead of the 3 and 9 needed to operate the DCT buttons. __________________ Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia

10-27-2011, 07:13 AM	#8
LEDZEP Lieutenant General Drives: 2009 E70 & 2011 F25 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Area 51 Posts: 12,277 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 X3 35i M Sport [3.93] 2009 X5 M Sport [0.00] 2007 328xi E90 [0.00] 2006 325xiT E91 [0.00]	The M steering wheel is indeed much thicker than the sport wheel. Thicker than the X5 M wheel even. But the leather is extremely soft and the padding in the wheel is great, allowing you to really grip it. It's like having a Tempurpedic steering wheel.... I love it! __________________ I think it is bad luck to be superstitious

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10-26-2011, 04:16 PM	#2
torzeck First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 372 iTrader: (0)	Is it different in thickness {or anything beyond finish} than the SAP wheel?

10-27-2011, 08:45 AM	#9
Le Chef Banned Drives: BMW X3 35i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 412 iTrader: (0)	You can get the same effect by wearing ski gloves. The thickness reduces road feel. It makes it like driving a Buick or Lexus.