M Sport Steering shortage?

lucasella · 01-03-2018, 10:12 PM

And also for the enthusiast planning on order an M don't settle for less because the M steering is much better than the non one. I know for a fact that this is will be a turn off for me.

CruzM3 · 01-04-2018, 11:11 AM

Here in Germany it can be ordered as a standalone option on any X3 model. Test drove a X3 20d without M sport package but it had the M sport steering wheel.

KAP8 · 01-04-2018, 12:40 PM

I just built the new USA version X2 online. It comes with an M steering wheel. We simply need to buy a lesser model to get a better steering wheel. Go figure.

SamS · 01-04-2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by KAP8

I just built the new USA version X2 online. It comes with an M steering wheel. We simply need to buy a lesser model to get a better steering wheel. Go figure.

The X2 M-sport wheel is different (older) than what should come on the G01.

Yizu · 01-04-2018, 01:37 PM

Here in the Netherlands is only possible to order the M-Sport steering wheel if you order de M-Sport package.

sor · 01-04-2018, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KAP8

I just built the new USA version X2 online. It comes with an M steering wheel. We simply need to buy a lesser model to get a better steering wheel. Go figure.

It’s an F series.

bwcooper · 01-04-2018, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lucasella

I took lots of pics but don't know how to post them, as this is my first post.

Welcome aboard!

To post a picture, click on "Manage Attachments" in the "Attach Files" section below the main message area (even below the "Submit Reply" buttton). You will then get a dialog box where you can choose a file(s) from your computer. This will put it into a queue to be uploaded to the website once you then hit the "Upload" button at the bottom right hand corner. I often have to first compress the pictures with another app so they aren't too large for the web size limit. Microsoft Office Picture Manager is one way to do this, by selecting "Picture" and then "Compress Picture" from the tool bar after the file is opened there. I then use the Documents selection to compress a 5 MB file down to within the limit.

BobsM3Coupe · 01-04-2018, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bwcooper

Welcome aboard!

To post a picture, click on "Manage Attachments" in the "Attach Files" section below the main message area (even below the "Submit Reply" buttton). You will then get a dialog box where you can choose a file(s) from your computer. This will put it into a queue to be uploaded to the website once you then hit the "Upload" button at the bottom right hand corner. I often have to first compress the pictures with another app so they aren't too large for the web size limit. Microsoft Office Picture Manager is one way to do this, by selecting "Picture" and then "Compress Picture" from the tool bar after the file is opened there. I then use the Documents selection to compress a 5 MB file down to within the limit.

I don't have MS Office. Any other photo compressing apps are appreciated.

sor · 01-04-2018, 07:57 PM

You shouldn’t have to compress pictures. You may have to resize them to fit into the sites size limit.

If you’re using Windows there’s a nice utility that allows you to right click a photo and resize it:

http://www.bricelam.net/ImageResizer/

If you’re on a Mac the built in “preview” app allows resize.

All this said, I have noticed occasions where the site still doesn’t allow uploads during certain times, not sure if they’re maintenance periods or out of space or something else.

All else fails you can just go to imgur.com, drag tour photo into the screen, grab the share URL and paste it here.

BobsM3Coupe · 01-04-2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sor

You shouldn’t have to compress pictures. You may have to resize them to fit into the sites size limit.

If you’re using Windows there’s a nice utility that allows you to right click a photo and resize it:

http://www.bricelam.net/ImageResizer/

If you’re on a Mac the built in “preview” app allows resize.

All this said, I have noticed occasions where the site still doesn’t allow uploads during certain times, not sure if they’re maintenance periods or out of space or something else.

All else fails you can just go to imgur.com, drag tour photo into the screen, grab the share URL and paste it here.

Thanks for the link. I tried using it but this site still doesn't let the photo show. Time for the admin to pay the server bill.

KAP8 · 01-05-2018, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by sor

It’s an F series.

I understand. My point is that it is an M wheel of whatever varietal being installed in an M sport optioned vehicle.

They hosed us.

Keweenawbee · 01-05-2018, 02:23 PM

Every time I drive it seems smaller (the grip) and bugs me more (the stated "leather sport steeling wheel" on my sticker)

DETSGTSTARSKY · 01-05-2018, 06:05 PM

That is why if I was going to order a 2018 X3 I would wait until they have the correct steering wheel. Who wants a first year model anyway.

Rudy Fox · 01-06-2018, 04:53 AM

Got mine with M-Sport heated steering and found no bugs while driving. Well done!

tibookM3 · 01-13-2018, 09:50 AM

I think the worst part of the sport wheel in the US is at 12 o'clock. It's a bit too thin.

JSY · 01-13-2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DETSGTSTARSKY

Who wants a first year model anyway.

According to the stats and the folks on these forums, a lot of people.

voyagergab · 01-13-2018, 10:22 PM

After driving today I'd agree. The wheel we are getting feels thin.

Rudy Fox · 01-14-2018, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by voyagergab

After driving today I'd agree. The wheel we are getting feels thin.

It's funny! With my L (22.5 cm) palm size wheel feels very comfortable! Vise versa, my better half complains(?!) - the grip is too thick!

BMWDude2018 · 01-14-2018, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rudy Fox

It's funny! With my L (22.5 cm) palm size wheel feels very comfortable! Vise versa, my better half complains(?!) - the grip is too thick!

If you're in Russia, you probably have the 710 Msport wheel, which is what everyone wants...

Rudy Fox · 01-14-2018, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWDude2018

If you're in Russia, you probably have the 710 Msport wheel, which is what everyone wants...

Yes, I definitely in. My wheel is shown in the earlier post above.

iManu · 01-29-2018, 04:27 PM

Is it only me but I find the non M steering wheel not too bad? Here they call it option 255 sport steering wheel. Just got an email telling me that I wouldn't get the option 710 m-spot steering wheel...

I find that the regular sport wheel looks more refined even if it's a little thinner.

classj · 01-29-2018, 05:03 PM

The M sport wheel looks better. I will say that but honestly the normal wheel is fine.

As far as the grip thickness. It is a tad thin at the top but some of the latest M-Sport wheels have been over done. Too bulky. Too thick.

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lucasella Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2018 x3 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: California iTrader: (0)	And also for the enthusiast planning on order an M don't settle for less because the M steering is much better than the non one. I know for a fact that this is will be a turn off for me.
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CruzM3 Captain 284 Rep 703 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 "Velocity Edition" Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Düsseldorf, Germany iTrader: (0)	Here in Germany it can be ordered as a standalone option on any X3 model. Test drove a X3 20d without M sport package but it had the M sport steering wheel. __________________ 2018 M3 ZCP "Edition Velocity" 2018 X3 30i (wife’s) 2017 340i w/ MPPSK & Many M Performance Parts (sold) 2016 328i (sold)
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KAP8 Lieutenant 218 Rep 409 Posts Drives: F32 435i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (0)	I just built the new USA version X2 online. It comes with an M steering wheel. We simply need to buy a lesser model to get a better steering wheel. Go figure.
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Yizu Private First Class 45 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 xDrive M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Here in the Netherlands is only possible to order the M-Sport steering wheel if you order de M-Sport package. Last edited by Yizu; 01-04-2018 at 03:04 PM..
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sor Brigadier General 3108 Rep 3,073 Posts Drives: 2023 iX M60 Oxide Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW iX M60 [0.00]	You shouldn’t have to compress pictures. You may have to resize them to fit into the sites size limit. If you’re using Windows there’s a nice utility that allows you to right click a photo and resize it: http://www.bricelam.net/ImageResizer/ If you’re on a Mac the built in “preview” app allows resize. All this said, I have noticed occasions where the site still doesn’t allow uploads during certain times, not sure if they’re maintenance periods or out of space or something else. All else fails you can just go to imgur.com, drag tour photo into the screen, grab the share URL and paste it here.
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Keweenawbee Captain 296 Rep 610 Posts Drives: 18 X3 30i-m-exec Rides: RT1100 Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: MN & MI, USA iTrader: (0)	Every time I drive it seems smaller (the grip) and bugs me more (the stated "leather sport steeling wheel" on my sticker)
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DETSGTSTARSKY Private First Class 69 Rep 127 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	That is why if I was going to order a 2018 X3 I would wait until they have the correct steering wheel. Who wants a first year model anyway.
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Rudy Fox New Member 5 Rep 14 Posts Drives: BMW X3 G01 2.0d M-Sport Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Russia iTrader: (0)	Got mine with M-Sport heated steering and found no bugs while driving. Well done! Attached Images
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tibookM3 Private First Class 39 Rep 161 Posts Drives: E92 M3, F25, F86, G01 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	I think the worst part of the sport wheel in the US is at 12 o'clock. It's a bit too thin.
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voyagergab Major 634 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: G82 M4 6MT, G01/F97 X3M Join Date: May 2014 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	After driving today I'd agree. The wheel we are getting feels thin.
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iManu First Lieutenant 142 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2018 X3M40i Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Montreal iTrader: (0)	Is it only me but I find the non M steering wheel not too bad? Here they call it option 255 sport steering wheel. Just got an email telling me that I wouldn't get the option 710 m-spot steering wheel... I find that the regular sport wheel looks more refined even if it's a little thinner.
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classj Private First Class 156 Rep 145 Posts Drives: 328xi E90, X3 M40i, M2CS,X7M50 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	The M sport wheel looks better. I will say that but honestly the normal wheel is fine. As far as the grip thickness. It is a tad thin at the top but some of the latest M-Sport wheels have been over done. Too bulky. Too thick.
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