[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by jnotrom711

CS wheel installed, sorry for bad quality photo

Nice. Did you snap any pics of the CS wheel innards? Curious to compare to the 2020 wheel

[jnotrom711]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Nice. Did you snap any pics of the CS wheel innards? Curious to compare to the 2020 wheel

No unfortunately I didn't.

But it looked identical from my memory, with the exception of that little cut out area to house the module.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by jnotrom711

No unfortunately I didn't.

But it looked identical from my memory, with the exception of that little cut out area to house the module.

Found one on IND for reference.

[jnotrom711]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Found one on IND for reference.

Yes, it basically looks the same as the inside of the wheel earlier in the thread who's car did not have the driver assist.

However, there is an additional cut out missing as well, circled. My 2019 Comp wheel had 2 cut outs, 1 for the driver assist module, 1 for the heated wheel button.

While the heated wheel cut out would be easy to modify on your own, since there is no heating element, there is no point. But if you plan to use the trim from the current base or comp m5 with heated wheel, you'll need to do something to fill the hole where the button for heated wheel was located. What I did was disconnect the button from the module (they're 1 unit) then trim the 3 plastic spike looking things left on the button. then while I was reassembling the wheel, I slid the button into place. Otherwise you'll have a hole. Button is inoperable of course, and doesn't move now as I kind of trimmed as little as possible to make sure it wasn't jiggling around.

as for the other module, I dont think it would be too difficult to get a razor blade and dremel to cut out the module hole for the driver assist. its may 1/2 to 3/4 inch deep, maybe 1.5-2 inches long. And the foam/plastic material is relatively pliable, so it doesn't have to be exact. Just make it barely big enough to fit the module and youd be fine I suspect.

Unless there was a different option, or somewhere else to stick the module. ****EDIT**** Actually just realized even cutting out a spot for the module wouldn't do anything either. The actual wheel has sensor in it for the driver assist as well for hand detection. So theres actually 2 wires coming out of the wheel, heating element , and the hand detection, which plugs in to the module that goes in the hole.

I will say its odd BMW wouldn't just mold 1 wheel internals for all the cars. it didn't appear like it would affect anything leaving those spots empty on the cars with out the options. and the cars that do have those options have the spot for the module.

The other photo is a screen shot of the wheel earlier in the thread, it has the cut out for heated wheel, circled, like my comp one but is missing the cut out for other module.

But what do I know? Im no engineer. :-)

[jnotrom711]

little better photo in day light.

[Maverik259]

Originally Posted by jnotrom711

Yes, it basically looks the same as the inside of the wheel earlier in the thread who's car did not have the driver assist.

However, there is an additional cut out missing as well, circled. My 2019 Comp wheel had 2 cut outs, 1 for the driver assist module, 1 for the heated wheel button.

While the heated wheel cut out would be easy to modify on your own, since there is no heating element, there is no point. But if you plan to use the trim from the current base or comp m5 with heated wheel, you'll need to do something to fill the hole where the button for heated wheel was located. What I did was disconnect the button from the module (they're 1 unit) then trim the 3 plastic spike looking things left on the button. then while I was reassembling the wheel, I slid the button into place. Otherwise you'll have a hole. Button is inoperable of course, and doesn't move now as I kind of trimmed as little as possible to make sure it wasn't jiggling around.

as for the other module, I dont think it would be too difficult to get a razor blade and dremel to cut out the module hole for the driver assist. its may 1/2 to 3/4 inch deep, maybe 1.5-2 inches long. And the foam/plastic material is relatively pliable, so it doesn't have to be exact. Just make it barely big enough to fit the module and youd be fine I suspect.

Unless there was a different option, or somewhere else to stick the module. ****EDIT**** Actually just realized even cutting out a spot for the module wouldn't do anything either. The actual wheel has sensor in it for the driver assist as well for hand detection. So theres actually 2 wires coming out of the wheel, heating element , and the hand detection, which plugs in to the module that goes in the hole.

I will say its odd BMW wouldn't just mold 1 wheel internals for all the cars. it didn't appear like it would affect anything leaving those spots empty on the cars with out the options. and the cars that do have those options have the spot for the module.

The other photo is a screen shot of the wheel earlier in the thread, it has the cut out for heated wheel, circled, like my comp one but is missing the cut out for other module.

But what do I know? Im no engineer. :-)

Wonder if coby could make one like this with the holes in the suede. I mean that's what we're talking about in the end.

[jnotrom711]

Originally Posted by Maverik259

Wonder if coby could make one like this with the holes in the suede. I mean that's what we're talking about in the end.

Yes, it's not all that unique being a "CS" wheel. I just wanted an alcantara wheel, with good quality.

The only reason I opted for the CS wheel honestly, was because it was one of the cheaper options. I could get it quickly, not have to mail out my wheel, wait for customization and sent back to me, or send a replacement to whoever is doing it.. Which would probably not save that much $. the AZA wheels look really nice, but I didnt want to spend that much, or wait for overseas shipping.

The red holes are cool, but I would have be fine with a plain black one also.

[bemami]

Coby wheel is your guy

[aj_g80]

Originally Posted by bemami

Coby wheel is your guy

Yeah been saying this for awhile now. I feel for anyone who actually "bought" a CS wheel. LOL. Theres nothing special about it.

[jnotrom711]

Originally Posted by aj_g80

Yeah been saying this for awhile now. I feel for anyone who actually "bought" a CS wheel. LOL. Theres nothing special about it.

Agreed, there is nothing special about the CS wheel. Nor is there anything special about having one wrapped by a third party. Or buying one for AZA, which is way more expensive.

I simply wanted an alcantara wheel and didn't want to wait, or ship something out, and have sent back, whatever the process is.

Just wanted an alcantara wheel. Once I sell my standard wheel, ill probably be ahead on the cost of just having my wheel customized.

It wasn't that much more than having one customized. and was less than 1/2 the price of the AZA wheels, and having to have it shipped from Ukraine (I think).

[pcai]

Originally Posted by jnotrom711

Agreed, there is nothing special about the CS wheel. Nor is there anything special about having one wrapped by a third party. Or buying one for AZA, which is way more expensive.

I simply wanted an alcantara wheel and didn't want to wait, or ship something out, and have sent back, whatever the process is.

Just wanted an alcantara wheel. Once I sell my standard wheel, ill probably be ahead on the cost of just having my wheel customized.

It wasn't that much more than having one customized. and was less than 1/2 the price of the AZA wheels, and having to have it shipped from Ukraine (I think).

Yea got my M5CS wheel for $950+shipping and no tax. Not too bad at all tbh. I just don't have the means (tools nor talent) to DIY take the steering wheel off and send it out to get retrimmed, so getting the CS wheel was a no-brainer.

[TheEnrique]

my steering wheel is still f/s if anyone is interested.