Alcantara Steering Wheel

RalphyBMW · 09-28-2015, 02:48 PM

Treated my self to a new steering wheel which I fitted at the weekend. It really is a thing of beauty to behold and to touch.

I had a custom trimmed alcantara wheel on my 197, and have wanted another since. Went as far as getter a spare wheel for my VX220 but sold the car before getting around to having it trimmed.

I have been looking for a spare wheel for the F31 to get that retrimmed, but at the right price an M Performance wheel is an easier option.

If I was spec'ing it myself then I'd have gone for a blue marker band, but I can live with the red.

While fitment is pretty straightforward, if fiddly with the wiring, it is important to note that not all wheels have the four mounting holes needed for fitting paddles. Something to be aware of if you aren't comfortable drilling four 5mm holes in your new steering wheel.

The wheel I bought was from a pretty basic car, no cruise or paddles, so I had to completely strip both wheels down and reassemble the goodies on the new wheel. Typically it wasn't until I was part way through rebuilding that I noticed the missing holes.

Anyhow, nothing too complicated, and now it's installed I think it looks rather smart.

Thanks for reading!

Beancounter_74 · 09-28-2015, 02:51 PM

I'm very tempted by the Alacantara wheel. I also like the flat bottomed wheel.

RalphyBMW · 09-28-2015, 02:51 PM

There is a pic?!?

Beancounter_74 · 09-28-2015, 02:57 PM

I'm on the train.....took forever to load....

RalphyBMW · 09-28-2015, 02:57 PM

Ha, cheers, this app tends to be a bit clunky, I was worried it hadn't worked!

teaston · 09-28-2015, 04:43 PM

How much did it cost then? I find it hard to believe it's anywhere near as reasonable as the £130 DanDM paid to have his original wheel exchanged for one that had been re-trimmed in Alcantara:

http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ight=Alcantara

RalphyBMW · 09-28-2015, 04:56 PM

Overall a better price I think, certainly better than buying a wheel and then paying for it to be retrimmed.

JustChris · 09-29-2015, 02:10 AM

Very nice.

I'm curious about long term wear on these bad boys. Might go M Perf interior on next car.

RalphyBMW · 09-29-2015, 02:12 AM

The last one I had wore really well, but I guess we'll see

09-28-2015, 02:48 PM	#1
RalphyBMW Captain 165 Rep 942 Posts Drives: F31 330d xDrive MSport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: West Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Alcantara Steering Wheel Treated my self to a new steering wheel which I fitted at the weekend. It really is a thing of beauty to behold and to touch. I had a custom trimmed alcantara wheel on my 197, and have wanted another since. Went as far as getter a spare wheel for my VX220 but sold the car before getting around to having it trimmed. I have been looking for a spare wheel for the F31 to get that retrimmed, but at the right price an M Performance wheel is an easier option. If I was spec'ing it myself then I'd have gone for a blue marker band, but I can live with the red. While fitment is pretty straightforward, if fiddly with the wiring, it is important to note that not all wheels have the four mounting holes needed for fitting paddles. Something to be aware of if you aren't comfortable drilling four 5mm holes in your new steering wheel. The wheel I bought was from a pretty basic car, no cruise or paddles, so I had to completely strip both wheels down and reassemble the goodies on the new wheel. Typically it wasn't until I was part way through rebuilding that I noticed the missing holes. Anyhow, nothing too complicated, and now it's installed I think it looks rather smart. Thanks for reading! Attached Images __________________ 2016 F80 M3
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09-28-2015, 02:51 PM	#2
Beancounter_74 Colonel 602 Rep 2,246 Posts Drives: M140i F20, 449i F33 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	I'm very tempted by the Alacantara wheel. I also like the flat bottomed wheel.
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RalphyBMW Captain 165 Rep 942 Posts Drives: F31 330d xDrive MSport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: West Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Ha, cheers, this app tends to be a bit clunky, I was worried it hadn't worked! __________________ 2016 F80 M3
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teaston Banned 10998 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	How much did it cost then? I find it hard to believe it's anywhere near as reasonable as the £130 DanDM paid to have his original wheel exchanged for one that had been re-trimmed in Alcantara: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...ight=Alcantara
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RalphyBMW Captain 165 Rep 942 Posts Drives: F31 330d xDrive MSport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: West Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Overall a better price I think, certainly better than buying a wheel and then paying for it to be retrimmed. __________________ 2016 F80 M3
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09-29-2015, 02:10 AM	#8
JustChris General 17513 Rep 25,128 Posts Drives: Tesla MYRWD Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Very nice. I'm curious about long term wear on these bad boys. Might go M Perf interior on next car. __________________ My car made front page of Bimmerpost
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09-29-2015, 02:12 AM	#9
RalphyBMW Captain 165 Rep 942 Posts Drives: F31 330d xDrive MSport Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: West Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	The last one I had wore really well, but I guess we'll see __________________ 2016 F80 M3
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