m3 steering wheel trim so much$$$$??

campbelly · 02-23-2010, 01:05 AM

i just got an m3 steering wheel and now need to buy the trim for it. i know i can use the airbag but assume i cant just use my old trim from my sport steering wheel..and the ones from the m3 or the mtech wheel are like $180 new!! unless i want the alcantara which is $60..anyone know if i can just use my old trim? or somewhere to get a new one cheaper? thanks

JayKay335i · 02-23-2010, 01:17 AM

Cant use the old trim. Most people wind up spending close to $1k to upgrade from non-sport to a sport wheel.

jayely1 · 02-23-2010, 01:40 AM

Sounds like you should of done a little more research haha.

VTECaddict · 02-23-2010, 02:34 AM

I don't see why you can't? They're basically the same except the M logo.

bavarian19 · 02-23-2010, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by VTECaddict

I don't see why you can't? They're basically the same except the M logo.

Different shape. While the old one will fit, there will be some minor fitment issues.

I think I know since I wrote the DIY, and have had just about every steering wheel combo there is (minus performance steering wheels).

akack79 · 02-23-2010, 11:19 AM

Old trim will fit but it's not a perfect fit.

The M trim should only be around ~110-120 shipped new.

CarForHire · 02-23-2010, 11:37 AM

Tischer BMW $110

bulldog_yyc · 02-23-2010, 11:48 AM

what about the alcantara trim? will that fit the m3 wheel?

CarForHire · 02-23-2010, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by turkish335

what about the alcantara trim? will that fit the m3 wheel?

It states that it will, but I'm not 100% sure.

Mk23 · 02-23-2010, 12:25 PM

Mine original trim fits, but it's a M-sport Perforated steering wheel...

CarForHire · 02-23-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mk335i

Mine original trim fits, but it's a M-sport Perforated steering wheel...

Same as M3 wheel. The trim fits, but not perfectly. The DIY by bavarian19
has many pictures with all kinds of trims.

roadkillrob · 02-23-2010, 12:41 PM

Old trim fits pretty well, not perfect but not really noticable that anything is out of the ordinary.

Tischer sells it for $112 http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

Rob

Mk23 · 02-23-2010, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CarForHire

Same as M3 wheel. The trim fits, but not perfectly. The DIY by bavarian19
has many pictures with all kinds of trims.

Mine seems to fit perfectly, no movement in the trim, nothing. Mine is an 09 though.

CarForHire · 02-23-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mk335i

Mine seems to fit perfectly, no movement in the trim, nothing. Mine is an 09 though.

I'm not sure if there was a difference with the trim from 07-09, but nice to know yours is good.

catch · 02-23-2010, 10:33 PM

i used to have my stock sport trim on my m3 wheel, never a problem at all...

CarForHire · 02-24-2010, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by catch

i used to have my stock sport trim on my m3 wheel, never a problem at all...

I don't think it was a problem, there was just a small gap that bothered some.

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