PKumarM3: 335i XDrive M-Tech Steering Wheel Install Pic

PKumarM3 · 04-26-2009, 08:37 PM

Whats up guys

After seeing and driving AutoCouture's M-Tech steering wheel, I had to have one. Seems like that happens quite often. I might have a mancrush on Sal's car

Anyways, I bought the M-Tech steering wheel and also decided to spicen it up and purchased the M3 steering wheel trim rather than the M-tech steering wheel trim. The only difference is the M3 trim has 2 indents around the "M" logo.

Less talk and here are 2 pics

So THICK

Funny thing happened. I disconnected the battery before installing the steering wheel, and when I connected everything and assembled the wheel, I got a 4x4 and DSC malfunction warning, which I read was fine. I moved the steering wheel all the way right and left, and the warning went away, but a Service Engine Soon light still remains. Weird.

Eitherway, I will finally be using the BT Scan tool that I picked up as soon as I buy Windows XP.

Thanks for looking!

ThreeTwentyEightI · 04-26-2009, 08:42 PM

looks badass along side your shift knob and boot

E90Alex · 04-26-2009, 08:44 PM

nice steering wheel

PKumarM3 · 04-26-2009, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ThreeThirtyFiveI

looks badass along side your shift knob and boot

thanks dude!

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Originally Posted by E90Alex

nice steering wheel

thanks. for the price ($385 for wheel, $100 for trim) its worth it since the steering wheel is the most molested part of this car, second to the shifter.

Bimmer335i07 · 04-26-2009, 09:05 PM

Awesome mod!!!

I got mine last week with the M3 trim as well. Look so... much better!

Craig@SupremePower · 04-26-2009, 11:55 PM

very nice bro...

veightkiller · 04-27-2009, 12:12 AM

Nice!

ium3 · 04-27-2009, 12:14 AM

Nice, so is this thicker or the m3 steering wheel is thicker? Or are they the same?

iheartsole · 04-27-2009, 12:32 AM

that steering wheel looks amazzing

Bimmer335i07 · 04-27-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by IU328xi

Nice, so is this thicker or the m3 steering wheel is thicker? Or are they the same?

They're both the same in thickness. Tri-stitched M3 steering wheel is much softer.

lazyassand1balla24 · 04-27-2009, 12:40 AM

nice

remmib · 04-27-2009, 04:44 AM

Yeah, that steering wheel is the best.

Prissy · 04-27-2009, 09:13 AM

is the M-tech Steering wheel thicker than the stock Zsp ones?

pacman · 04-27-2009, 09:36 AM

^ yes

Prissy · 04-27-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by pacman

^ yes

man gotta get the Mtech then

Tallest · 04-27-2009, 11:34 AM

lookin good!

RicoSuave · 04-27-2009, 11:50 AM

Nice, I want one!

M3 Piotr · 04-27-2009, 12:29 PM

Thicker is better.

kmoy2002 · 04-27-2009, 12:54 PM

Looks great!

lpphreakx06 · 04-27-2009, 12:57 PM

I never realized it was so thick, might have to check it out...

Looks good.

Yoshii · 04-27-2009, 01:12 PM

looks nice

PKumarM3 · 04-27-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

Awesome mod!!!

I got mine last week with the M3 trim as well. Look so... much better!

thanks! yeah it definitely looks sick! you are right that the m3 wheel is softer, but I always find that material to wear quicker. I think the perforated will last longer!

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Originally Posted by Craig@SupremePower

very nice bro...

thanks craig. i still gotta buy some stuff from you fools!

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Originally Posted by veightkiller

Nice!

thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by IU328xi

Nice, so is this thicker or the m3 steering wheel is thicker? Or are they the same?

i think they are the same thickness

Quote:

Originally Posted by iheartsole

that steering wheel looks amazzing

thanks boss! i saw it on Autocoutures car and had to!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer335i07

They're both the same in thickness. Tri-stitched M3 steering wheel is much softer.

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Originally Posted by lazyassand1balla24

nice

thanks boss!

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

Yeah, that steering wheel is the best.

it certainly makes the cockpit a bit better!

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Originally Posted by Prissy

is the M-tech Steering wheel thicker than the stock Zsp ones?

thicker than stock sports package wheel, and same thickness as the m3 wheel

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prissy

man gotta get the Mtech then

I do too! I am going to order the M-Tech rear bumper soon!

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Originally Posted by 320what

lookin good!

thanks man!

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Originally Posted by RicoSuave

Nice, I want one!

Definitely! Hit up Autocouture. He works for Paul Miller BMW and can hook it up!

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Originally Posted by 335i Piotr

Thicker is better.

Thats what I tell my gf and point to a poster of Vida Guerra and just get the

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Originally Posted by kmoy2002

Looks great!

thanks!

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Originally Posted by lpphreakx06

I never realized it was so thick, might have to check it out...

Looks good.

Thanks man! I never realized it as well. its funny. This "DD" has gone from...not going to touch it to.... whats next!!!!

04-26-2009, 08:37 PM	#1
PKumarM3 Air India 145 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 2018 Dodge Durango Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	PKumarM3: 335i XDrive M-Tech Steering Wheel Install Pic Whats up guys After seeing and driving AutoCouture's M-Tech steering wheel, I had to have one. Seems like that happens quite often. I might have a mancrush on Sal's car Anyways, I bought the M-Tech steering wheel and also decided to spicen it up and purchased the M3 steering wheel trim rather than the M-tech steering wheel trim. The only difference is the M3 trim has 2 indents around the "M" logo. Less talk and here are 2 pics So THICK Funny thing happened. I disconnected the battery before installing the steering wheel, and when I connected everything and assembled the wheel, I got a 4x4 and DSC malfunction warning, which I read was fine. I moved the steering wheel all the way right and left, and the warning went away, but a Service Engine Soon light still remains. Weird. Eitherway, I will finally be using the BT Scan tool that I picked up as soon as I buy Windows XP. Thanks for looking! __________________ PKumarM3
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