CF steering wheels trim & paddles installed w/pics

JABCAT · 09-03-2023, 12:27 PM

Purchased off Ali Express vendor AGOZ Official store. $135 for the steering wheel trim and $35 for the paddles. Wanted the M logo and didn't want to pay the ridiculous prices for these items I've seen. Arrived two weeks sooner than projected, very good quality - probably the exact same quality as pieces they are 4-5x the price.

1. Disconnect the negative cable on the battery (I didn't know it was in the trunk in front of the spare tire). 10 mm socket.

2. Remove the airbag. Perforate the leather on the rear of the steering wheel behind the spokes, you'll feel a little divot in the leather. I used an allen wrench, stick it into the opening you created and toward the steering column to release the airbag on each side. Disconnect airbag harness and set the airbag aside.

3. Remove t-20 screws. One from the rear at the bottom of the steering wheel, one on either side for the paddles, 2 up near the top inside the airbag opening.

4. Disconnect paddle harness (little blue harness each side) and set paddles aside.

5. Remove one more t-20 screw each side on the rear of the spokes where the paddles were.

6. Pull trim away from the steering wheel.

7. Disconnect the purple harness to the heated wheel button (if so equipped).

8. Remove steering wheel buttons and heated wheel button. Three t-5 (I believe) each side and two on the heated wheel button.

9. Transfer everything over to the new trim and reverse the process.

Looks really good for the price paid. I honestly can't see paying any more for these items. Great fit & finish. And as always, most importantly, the wife is happy

Radman_F97 · 09-20-2023, 06:06 PM

Looks great.

Are these the paddle shifters you ordered?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...yAdapt=glo2usa

JABCAT · 09-20-2023, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Radman_F97 LCI

Looks great.

Are these the paddle shifters you ordered?

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568...yAdapt=glo2usa

Appears to be.

oreoOozZz · 09-26-2023, 12:31 AM

Very nice man! Happy wife, happy life.

Def might have to give this a go as well.

EricP3 · 09-26-2023, 06:42 AM

Paddles aren't too bad of an install. Did you take the wheel off at all? I don't know if I've seen many people install the trim without taking off the wheel.

The paddles I ordered already had all the mechanical/electronic parts on them so I didn't have to swap over anything which made it easier. I got them on ebay for about $200.

JABCAT · 09-26-2023, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by EricP3

Paddles aren't too bad of an install. Did you take the wheel off at all? I don't know if I've seen many people install the trim without taking off the wheel.

No I didn't remove the wheel, no need to.

FLX4M · 09-26-2023, 08:06 PM

All that CF, it looks so epic. Great job!

JABCAT · 09-27-2023, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by FLX4M

All that CF, it looks so epic. Great job!

Thanks. Inspired me to add some to my Z06 as well. Have some custom pieces being made for that car, so it's nice to find high-quality inexpensive pieces for the X3.

leorod_rn · 09-30-2023, 04:07 PM

Really nice. Just ordered a pair of paddle shifters from same vendor. 💪🏻

JABCAT · 09-30-2023, 04:55 PM

I had to pull the trim today and readjust the right hand side buttons. The forward/back buttons were sticking. I loosened the screws that hold the buttons to the trim piece just a little bit & no more sticking. Just FYI.

09-03-2023, 12:27 PM	#1
JABCAT Professor 2403 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: '23 M2 & '22 X3 M Competition Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Prosper, TX/Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	CF steering wheels trim & paddles installed w/pics Purchased off Ali Express vendor AGOZ Official store. $135 for the steering wheel trim and $35 for the paddles. Wanted the M logo and didn't want to pay the ridiculous prices for these items I've seen. Arrived two weeks sooner than projected, very good quality - probably the exact same quality as pieces they are 4-5x the price. 1. Disconnect the negative cable on the battery (I didn't know it was in the trunk in front of the spare tire). 10 mm socket. 2. Remove the airbag. Perforate the leather on the rear of the steering wheel behind the spokes, you'll feel a little divot in the leather. I used an allen wrench, stick it into the opening you created and toward the steering column to release the airbag on each side. Disconnect airbag harness and set the airbag aside. 3. Remove t-20 screws. One from the rear at the bottom of the steering wheel, one on either side for the paddles, 2 up near the top inside the airbag opening. 4. Disconnect paddle harness (little blue harness each side) and set paddles aside. 5. Remove one more t-20 screw each side on the rear of the spokes where the paddles were. 6. Pull trim away from the steering wheel. 7. Disconnect the purple harness to the heated wheel button (if so equipped). 8. Remove steering wheel buttons and heated wheel button. Three t-5 (I believe) each side and two on the heated wheel button. 9. Transfer everything over to the new trim and reverse the process. Looks really good for the price paid. I honestly can't see paying any more for these items. Great fit & finish. And as always, most importantly, the wife is happy Attached Images __________________ Her's: '22 X3 M Competition, Marina Bay Blue, Tartufo interior, 21" 892M wheels, executive pkg, carbon fiber trim. His: '23 M2, Toronto Red Metallic, M highlight interior, carbon fiber interior trim, shadowline, lighting pkg, auto cruise, live cockpit pro.
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EricP3 Captain 693 Rep 834 Posts Drives: '23 X3M Comp Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (9)	Paddles aren't too bad of an install. Did you take the wheel off at all? I don't know if I've seen many people install the trim without taking off the wheel. The paddles I ordered already had all the mechanical/electronic parts on them so I didn't have to swap over anything which made it easier. I got them on ebay for about $200. __________________ 2016 M3 6MT, Yas Marina Blue/Silverstone - Sold 2023 X3M Competition, Brooklyn Grey
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JABCAT Professor 2403 Rep 1,909 Posts Drives: '23 M2 & '22 X3 M Competition Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Prosper, TX/Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I had to pull the trim today and readjust the right hand side buttons. The forward/back buttons were sticking. I loosened the screws that hold the buttons to the trim piece just a little bit & no more sticking. Just FYI.
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