Performance Steering Wheel impressions?

bmw13 · 07-14-2011, 07:31 AM

Hey all, was considering acquiring the performance steering wheel with the shift indication, I just wanted to get feedback from people who have used/ own this...

Is it worth it? Everything you imagined to be? Did it do wonders for the overall experience when driving? I really want this but wanted to make sure it was really worth it... Any feedback is much appreciated, thank in advance guys!

bmw13 · 07-14-2011, 07:56 AM

Well, after getting off of the phone with my local dealer, I have been informed that the wheel has been discontinued. So, unless a dealer or shop already has possession, there is no way to order one... Maybe I have just been saved from regretting something later on lol To be honest I was already torn about having a white stitched wheel in an orange stitched vehicle...

Snertz · 07-14-2011, 08:47 AM

The old one has been discontinued, it has been replaced with this :

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=8519
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

It is currently open for preorders

Simsims · 07-14-2011, 08:49 AM

what does the top part display?

Only if it came in non-fluffy version...

Mnime · 07-14-2011, 09:51 AM

my dealer parts guy said the US release date for the new wheel is 8/1/11... at least that is what their computer was telling them a few weeks ago.

mrjersey · 07-14-2011, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simsims

what does the top part display?

Only if it came in non-fluffy version...

Info here...

BrokenVert · 07-14-2011, 10:38 AM

The new wheel is so damn sexy

Snertz · 07-14-2011, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simsims

what does the top part display?

Only if it came in non-fluffy version...

non fluffy version

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

I'd rock that, just wish the ring came in a matching orange

BrokenVert · 07-14-2011, 11:02 AM

I didn't know that you could get it nonfluffy, that's the M3 wheel tho, no?

Does it come nonfluffy with electronics?

DriveHard · 07-14-2011, 11:12 AM

GREAT ... now we are callings parts of our cars "FLUFFY" what next !!

and for the record, the wheel only comes fluffy with or without electronics.

BTW fluffy = Alcantra = expensive suede

Dan Parker · 07-14-2011, 11:25 AM

I can't seem to find a price, although I have a feeling it's going to be ridiculous $$$. Alcantara is great stuff and since it's already used in the 1M the wheel will fit in nicely. It does tend to wear in where your hands are gripping a lot but I think they make some maintenance kits to keep it in better condition.

Dackelone · 07-14-2011, 11:43 AM

Here are some photos of the non-electronic BMW Performance wheel...

M3 Adjuster · 07-14-2011, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Parker

I can't seem to find a price, although I have a feeling it's going to be ridiculous $$$. Alcantara is great stuff and since it's already used in the 1M the wheel will fit in nicely. It does tend to wear in where your hands are gripping a lot but I think they make some maintenance kits to keep it in better condition.

I clicked through to the BMW USA site from the provided link and found a price of $829 for the old wheel...
http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductLis...=145&perf=true
which actually doesn't seem too crazy.. the new one shows at $1300 from the pic and link in post #3

Snertz · 07-14-2011, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriveHard

GREAT ... now we are callings parts of our cars "FLUFFY" what next !!

and for the record, the wheel only comes fluffy with or without electronics.

BTW fluffy = Alcantra = expensive suede

lol I interperted his question as being with or without the electronics, not being literally fluffy hahaha

Simsims · 07-14-2011, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriveHard

GREAT ... now we are callings parts of our cars "FLUFFY" what next !!

and for the record, the wheel only comes fluffy with or without electronics.

BTW fluffy = Alcantra = expensive suede

I know fluffy is expensive

but if it's a daily driver... wouldn't the fluffiness wear out faster? Plus hand swear etc etc... ewww

A bald steering wheel would look funny

Simsims · 07-14-2011, 01:22 PM

isn't this stuff non-leather?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcantara_(material)

DriveHard · 07-14-2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simsims

I know fluffy is expensive

but if it's a daily driver... wouldn't the fluffiness wear out faster? Plus hand swear etc etc... ewww

A bald steering wheel would look funny

This is true,, I would suspect a daily driver with, lets say a 30 mile commute every day, plus agressive handeling track days would matt down the fluffy-ness of the covering... i would even guess it gets worn glossy shinny.

BUT it does Feeeeeelllllll so nice in your hand.... ( no jokes guys !!!!)

nonagon · 07-14-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simsims

isn't this stuff non-leather?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcantara_(material)

Correct, Alcantara is a synthetic material, not that there's anything wrong with that.

discoboy1 · 07-14-2011, 02:54 PM

I got it installed it in my car see the thread

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=537145

MrRoboto · 07-14-2011, 03:27 PM

What car is this?

Dackelone · 07-14-2011, 03:37 PM

^^a 135i with M3 speedo coded to work properly. This is Micha's car, he is the German importer for iCarbon. He also has a SKN flash tune with close to 400 PS!

Simsims · 07-14-2011, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

^^a 135i with M3 speedo coded to work properly. This is Micha's car, he is the German importer for iCarbon. He also has a SKN flash tune with close to 400 PS!

so he redlines at 8.3k?

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bmw13 Captain 103 Rep 677 Posts Drives: 1M - GIAC:S2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boca Raton, FL iTrader: (0)	Well, after getting off of the phone with my local dealer, I have been informed that the wheel has been discontinued. So, unless a dealer or shop already has possession, there is no way to order one... Maybe I have just been saved from regretting something later on lol To be honest I was already torn about having a white stitched wheel in an orange stitched vehicle... __________________ Follow my car/ life via Instagram @rdauito 2011 E82 1M #215 of 740 http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=877009 Last edited by bmw13; 07-14-2011 at 08:42 AM..
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