M Sport Steering Wheel

dragonfly · 10-04-2007, 07:03 PM

Hey guys,

I want to upgrade my steering wheel but don't know which one to go with. I did a search and could only find comparisons to stock. Has anyone felt/tried both? Are they about the same thickness? Which do you prefer and why? It looks like the Perforated one isn't as padded...am I correct?

Thanks in advance.

ohsnap · 10-04-2007, 07:39 PM

There both the same size in thickness just ones perforated and the other isn't with colored stiching. I am pretty sure there actually the exact same wheel with different material. I went with the perforated wheel to match my M Sport shifter and e-brake.

e92man · 10-04-2007, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ohsnap

There both the same size in thickness just ones perforated and the other isn't with colored stiching. I am pretty sure there actually the exact same wheel with different material. I went with the perforated wheel to match my M Sport shifter and e-brake.

thats not true. the colored stitching one is thicker and softer than the msport perferated one

tintivilus · 10-04-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonfly

M Sport Steering Wheel - Perforated Leather vs. M Stitching

Perforated Leather == M-Sport
M Stitching == M3

They're from two different cars, not different flavors of M-Sport

Yes, we all knew what you meant, but damn it, this is a car geek forum. Technically correct is the best kind of correct

(now watch somebody point out that I'm wrong and revoke my geek card. I guess it's a risk I'll have to take

)

ohsnap · 10-04-2007, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by e92man

thats not true. the colored stitching one is thicker and softer than the msport perferated one

Hmm thought they were both the same wheel "M Sport" but had different leather; perf vs. non perf, colored stich. I stand corrected then. Has anyone done side by side comparisons to see the difference in thickness?

Someone had asked this question in the M Sport Wheel DYI which I read awhile ago and stated it was the same thickness. Post #382 for reference. There's some back to back pictures between the two wheels as well which is nice.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...eering&page=18

GuyOh · 10-05-2007, 01:34 AM

you should start a poll, cuz i'm curious also to which one feels better

BaLLzZz · 10-05-2007, 02:00 AM

The m3 one feels 100 times better. Thicker and softer. But it will not fit an auto with paddles

3thirty5 · 10-05-2007, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BaLLzZz

The m3 one feels 100 times better. Thicker and softer. But it will not fit an auto with paddles

I agree! i got the M3 steering wheel and I LOVE it!! here's my thread on it from a while back...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72896

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cyba · 10-05-2007, 11:01 AM

I heard the E92 M3 steering wheels feels squishy? Not sure if yours is the exact one.

dragonfly · 10-05-2007, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by tintivilus

Perforated Leather == M-Sport
M Stitching == M3

They're from two different cars, not different flavors of M-Sport

Yes, we all knew what you meant, but damn it, this is a car geek forum. Technically correct is the best kind of correct

(now watch somebody point out that I'm wrong and revoke my geek card. I guess it's a risk I'll have to take

)

Aha! Did't know that.

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Originally Posted by cyba

I heard the E92 M3 steering wheels feels squishy? Not sure if yours is the exact one.

Does anyone know if the perforated one is padded? I kind of like the all black look of the perforated one but I know the M one feels really good.

luckyD · 10-05-2007, 11:58 AM

where could i find the m sterring wheel with the color stiching? what you gus thing what woulb be the cheapest place to buy it from?

dragonfly · 10-05-2007, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by luckyD

where could i find the m sterring wheel with the color stiching? what you gus thing what woulb be the cheapest place to buy it from?

Do a search on e-bay, there is a guy from Sweden that a lot of people are buying from.

plush · 10-05-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonfly

Do a search on e-bay, there is a guy from Sweden that a lot of people are buying from.

Yeah, just bought the tri-colored one form the guy on Ebay. Very nice and quick shipment. It was $265 with $45 shipping. I got it about 5 days after I sent payment.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=320159864464

I followed the DIY on here. It only took me 30 minutes. Very easy install

Hallandale E92 · 10-05-2007, 12:19 PM

DO they make the these wheels.... without a m logo?

ohsnap · 10-05-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hallandale E92

DO they make the these wheels.... without a m logo?

The M Logo is on a seperate cover/part. Pretty sure you can use your existing cover if you already have the oem sport wheel with the tri-stich wheel. I know this is the case with the perforated one. Check out that DYI on it. There is a ton of info and pictures.

tintivilus · 10-05-2007, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonfly

Does anyone know if the perforated one is padded? I kind of like the all black look of the perforated one but I know the M one feels really good.

There are comparison pictures scattered around the M-Sport wheel thread. The paddiness of the steering wheels goes something like this:

Pre-Oct-06 ZSP Wheel - thinnest
Oct-06 ZSP Wheel (with tumb rests)
M-Sport
M3 - thickest

I'm aiming for the M-Sport because it matches my M-Sport shifter and it's a real option for my car ("M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL S710A" for the perf leather controls with is part of the M-Sport package) so it seems less poser-ey

Also, for some reason, perf leather just seems more sporty to me. Maybe they're speed holes

stressdoc · 10-05-2007, 01:46 PM

I prefer the perf M-sport. I think it boils down to personal preference, kind of like how squishy you like your main squeeze. No slipping with perf, and it's cooler in summer.

BaLLzZz · 10-05-2007, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 3thirty5

I agree! i got the M3 steering wheel and I LOVE it!! here's my thread on it from a while back...

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72896

.

I envy you lol. Thats the only other thing i want for my car and cannot have at the time. UgHHh if i would have known i would have got the car in manual no lie. I did order the car in manual and then got talked out of it for an auto but if i knew what i kno now about the steering wheeel oMG lol.

koreez88 · 10-05-2007, 04:05 PM

I love colored stitches

dinkoh · 10-05-2007, 06:17 PM

Very nice. I think i'm going to pull the trigger as well.

TTBM · 10-15-2007, 12:40 PM

what about the suede steering wheel in the comp m3's is that the same fitment?

OC Guy · 10-15-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TTBM

what about the suede steering wheel in the comp m3's is that the same fitment?

If it is from the E46 M3, should be yes.

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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	I prefer the perf M-sport. I think it boils down to personal preference, kind of like how squishy you like your main squeeze. No slipping with perf, and it's cooler in summer. __________________ My recent ED photos: http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1026808 my not-so-recent ED: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31829 Please join BMWCCA http://bmwcca.org/index.php?pageid=c...&ref_by=300279
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