Aluminum Trim on Sports Steering Wheel

Nathan · 04-22-2005, 07:20 AM

I noticed that the folks in Europe have an option to get the titanium trim on their sports steering wheel. Here in the US, all that has been offered is black. I saw this option in the configurator, but was wondering if this could be added later, and does anyone remember how much they paid for the upgrade? It can't be expensive.

Also, anyone upgrade their pedals and footrests to Aluminum?

Thanks
Nathan

bozo5521 · 04-22-2005, 10:50 AM

I didnt know it wasnt available in the US..If you want, I can price one for you at my local dealer and let you know how much it costs. There are so many options over here that are not available in the US its not even funny..The part that really sucks is since I am ordering a US Spec model, I cant get them either!! Its strange though, some of the Europeans actually trade in their clear lenses for Amber ones like the Americans!! Im like, HUH?!?!?!

BMWAustin · 04-22-2005, 11:05 AM

I wanted that option but my dealer said it doesn't show up in his ordering tool...

deutschmann59 · 04-22-2005, 02:12 PM

Did you notice that there are illuminated door sills with "BMW" lit up, and the aluminium trim around the shifter, and also the foot rest? Why don't they give the americans these options? I would have definitely gotten the illuminated door sills

bozo5521 · 04-22-2005, 02:17 PM

Are you telling me they dont have that option on American models either?! I saw a 320d with one of those last week..It is REALLY nice..Its a bright neon green and comes on whenever the door is opened..You have GOT to be kiddin' me!..Ill have to check and see can I order one here as well..Ill let you guys know...

Nathan · 04-22-2005, 02:57 PM

Well, they haven't released the accessories catalog for the e90 in the US yet, so we may have to wait to see what they will be offering. But i can bet money we won't have all the options that are available in Europe. That's just how it works.

Nathan

Jason · 04-22-2005, 02:59 PM

Kinda neat

E90Fleet · 04-22-2005, 03:39 PM

The steering wheel trim is easy to change, just like on the E46

The door strips have always been a dealer fitted option, and should be available in the USA as I know the 5 and 6 series have them available for retrofit there

Nathan · 04-26-2005, 07:18 PM

My dealer in chicago just found this information in their parts catalog. The Aluminum trim on the steering is a $700 option! It also takes two hours to put it on! That is just NUTS.

I will wait for another parts company to make it. Sheesh!

Nathan

E90Fleet · 04-27-2005, 04:15 AM

Dont know what your dealer is talking about

Maybe a whole new steering wheel ?

The covers list price is 27 Euro, and from the instructions i have seen should be less than 30min to install

BimmerJon · 04-27-2005, 07:12 AM

E90fleet is right there's no way that cover costs $700 .. sounds more like steering wheel/airbag price. I wouldn't trust any of the dealers to be that knowledgeable on this car yet, especially accessories etc... there's much more correct information on this forum and the internet.

bozo5521 · 04-27-2005, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by BimmerJon

E90fleet is right there's no way that cover costs $700 .. sounds more like steering wheel/airbag price. I wouldn't trust any of the dealers to be that knowledgeable on this car yet, especially accessories etc... there's much more correct information on this forum and the internet.

DITTO!!

Steward Luk · 04-27-2005, 10:21 PM

In Hong Kong, the BMW dealer even cannot have us any option for the 1st shipment log. When I made the order in Mid/ March, I want the 18" 162 Rim, but they refused, the same as the i-Drive option....I have to choose between I want the 1st log shipment in May or wait for another 1~2 months for another shipment with some options available.....How bad is the service you can imagine the BMW dealer provides in Hong Kong.....

Petey · 04-27-2005, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Steward Luk

In Hong Kong, the BMW dealer even cannot have us any option for the 1st shipment log. When I made the order in Mid/ March, I want the 18" 162 Rim, but they refused, the same as the i-Drive option....I have to choose between I want the 1st log shipment in May or wait for another 1~2 months for another shipment with some options available.....How bad is the service you can imagine the BMW dealer provides in Hong Kong.....

I was over in Hong Kong last year and visited some car dealerships just for fun. I could not believe the prices!

How much does the E90 cost in HK?

bozo5521 · 04-28-2005, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Petey

I was over in Hong Kong last year and visited some car dealerships just for fun. I could not believe the prices!

How much does the E90 cost in HK?

I thought it was expensive in the UK! I looked at some prices in Hong Kong last year, and almost fainted! I also looked at some of the prices in Singapore and i DID faint!!

US price x 3.5 = Singapore price...

Steward Luk · 04-28-2005, 01:40 AM

Price is USD 63.85K (inclduing TAX), 330i, including Sun Roof, Xeron Light, 17" RIM, Leather Seat, Steptronic, Metalic Body Color, Alu Trim, Leather Sport Steering Wheel, no iDrive (around USD 5K as option), no adaptive headlights, no Active Steering, no active cruise control ....price will be similar with it in British...

kchika · 04-28-2005, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steward Luk

In Hong Kong, the BMW dealer even cannot have us any option for the 1st shipment log. When I made the order in Mid/ March, I want the 18" 162 Rim, but they refused, the same as the i-Drive option....I have to choose between I want the 1st log shipment in May or wait for another 1~2 months for another shipment with some options available.....How bad is the service you can imagine the BMW dealer provides in Hong Kong.....

Hello fellow HK E90Post member! When is your build date?

kchika · 04-28-2005, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steward Luk

Price is USD 63.85K (inclduing TAX), 330i, including Sun Roof, Xeron Light, 17" RIM, Leather Seat, Steptronic, Metalic Body Color, Alu Trim, Leather Sport Steering Wheel, no iDrive (around USD 5K as option), no adaptive headlights, no Active Steering, no active cruise control ....price will be similar with it in British...

We also have dakota leather seats, bi-xenons, Professional radio, HiFi loudspeaker system, Park Distance Control for front and rear as standard equipment in addition to those mentioned above.

Nathan · 04-28-2005, 07:11 AM

e90fleet:
Thanks for the info, i will wait to see what happens. It sounds like they have to replace the steering or something to insert the Alum trim, but like you said, they probably have no idea what the heck they're talking about.

Hopefully its cheap.

Nathan

Nathan · 04-28-2005, 03:17 PM

You guys were right, the dealer was looking at the wrong part. It doesn't even exist here in the US. I might wait to see what aftermarket has to offer.

Nathan

E90Fleet · 04-28-2005, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ncoutinho

e90fleet:
Thanks for the info, i will wait to see what happens. It sounds like they have to replace the steering or something to insert the Alum trim, but like you said, they probably have no idea what the heck they're talking about.

Hopefully its cheap.

Nathan

Aslong as you have the sport steering wheel its cheap to change

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E90Fleet · 04-28-2005, 03:30 PM

The part numbers in europe are

Silver for Sport wheel with Multi Function buttons 32 30 6 771 250
Silver for Sport wheel without Multi Function buttons 32 30 6 771 101

04-22-2005, 07:20 AM	#1
Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	Aluminum Trim on Sports Steering Wheel I noticed that the folks in Europe have an option to get the titanium trim on their sports steering wheel. Here in the US, all that has been offered is black. I saw this option in the configurator, but was wondering if this could be added later, and does anyone remember how much they paid for the upgrade? It can't be expensive. Also, anyone upgrade their pedals and footrests to Aluminum? Thanks Nathan
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04-22-2005, 02:12 PM	#4
deutschmann59 Captain 174 Rep 737 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: e90post.com iTrader: (0)	Did you notice that there are illuminated door sills with "BMW" lit up, and the aluminium trim around the shifter, and also the foot rest? Why don't they give the americans these options? I would have definitely gotten the illuminated door sills
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bozo5521 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 336 Posts Drives: '04/E53/X5/3.0/PP Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Are you telling me they dont have that option on American models either?! I saw a 320d with one of those last week..It is REALLY nice..Its a bright neon green and comes on whenever the door is opened..You have GOT to be kiddin' me!..Ill have to check and see can I order one here as well..Ill let you guys know...
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04-22-2005, 02:57 PM	#6
Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	Well, they haven't released the accessories catalog for the e90 in the US yet, so we may have to wait to see what they will be offering. But i can bet money we won't have all the options that are available in Europe. That's just how it works. Nathan
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04-22-2005, 03:39 PM	#8
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1311 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	The steering wheel trim is easy to change, just like on the E46 The door strips have always been a dealer fitted option, and should be available in the USA as I know the 5 and 6 series have them available for retrofit there
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04-26-2005, 07:18 PM	#9
Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	My dealer in chicago just found this information in their parts catalog. The Aluminum trim on the steering is a $700 option! It also takes two hours to put it on! That is just NUTS. I will wait for another parts company to make it. Sheesh! Nathan
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04-27-2005, 04:15 AM	#10
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1311 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Dont know what your dealer is talking about Maybe a whole new steering wheel ? The covers list price is 27 Euro, and from the instructions i have seen should be less than 30min to install
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04-27-2005, 07:12 AM	#11
BimmerJon Private 13 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 328ci Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Univ. of Mich. iTrader: (0)	E90fleet is right there's no way that cover costs $700 .. sounds more like steering wheel/airbag price. I wouldn't trust any of the dealers to be that knowledgeable on this car yet, especially accessories etc... there's much more correct information on this forum and the internet.
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04-27-2005, 10:21 PM	#13
Steward Luk Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 330i Auto, Arctic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	In Hong Kong, the BMW dealer even cannot have us any option for the 1st shipment log. When I made the order in Mid/ March, I want the 18" 162 Rim, but they refused, the same as the i-Drive option....I have to choose between I want the 1st log shipment in May or wait for another 1~2 months for another shipment with some options available.....How bad is the service you can imagine the BMW dealer provides in Hong Kong.....
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Steward Luk Enlisted Member 0 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 330i Auto, Arctic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Price is USD 63.85K (inclduing TAX), 330i, including Sun Roof, Xeron Light, 17" RIM, Leather Seat, Steptronic, Metalic Body Color, Alu Trim, Leather Sport Steering Wheel, no iDrive (around USD 5K as option), no adaptive headlights, no Active Steering, no active cruise control ....price will be similar with it in British...
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Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	e90fleet: Thanks for the info, i will wait to see what happens. It sounds like they have to replace the steering or something to insert the Alum trim, but like you said, they probably have no idea what the heck they're talking about. Hopefully its cheap. Nathan
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Nathan First Lieutenant 101 Rep 374 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 3.0 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Windy City iTrader: (0)	You guys were right, the dealer was looking at the wrong part. It doesn't even exist here in the US. I might wait to see what aftermarket has to offer. Nathan
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04-28-2005, 03:30 PM	#22
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1311 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	The part numbers in europe are Silver for Sport wheel with Multi Function buttons 32 30 6 771 250 Silver for Sport wheel without Multi Function buttons 32 30 6 771 101
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