Msport steering wheel / airbag

illirep · 10-23-2013, 09:47 AM

Are any other F30 Msport owners not crazy about your steering wheel and airbag?

I was never a big fan. They look a bit ricey to me. Strangely, I prefer the the regular airbag shape and bottom steering wheel trim over the Msport versions.

I'm also a little bummed that my Msport airbag won't fit the current Alcantara steering wheel. I think the 4 series version will work with Msport airbag, but I have to wait until mid-2014.

I'm considering posting a trade for my steering wheel and airbag for the regular sport versions plus cash, but a little hesitant since my car is leased.

OC40 · 10-23-2013, 09:52 AM

Interesting view of the MSport steering wheel. I absolutely love it. When I am provided a non-MSport loaner, the first thing that I notice is the horrible steering wheel. To each their own. I am sure you will have no problem selling yours.

Rasengan · 10-23-2013, 09:56 AM

i think the MSport steering wheel is the best part of an otherwise pretty boring interior

illirep · 10-23-2013, 10:08 AM

I would assume most people love it. Perhaps it will grow on me.

I just feel the standard one, which is similar to the 5 series version, looks classier.

I'm actually starting to prefer the Black Anthracite Wood trim over my OEM performance carbon trim as well.

Maybe I'm getting old....lol

carzaddict · 10-23-2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rasengan

i think the MSport steering wheel is the best part of an otherwise pretty boring interior

thats exactly how i feel about it too. i love the thickness of it. i sat in a base 320 the other day and the steering wheel was as thin as a pencil as comparison

alienranch · 10-23-2013, 10:17 AM

I like the thickness of the M-Sport wheel but agree the standard one looks "classier". I'm probably getting old too.

RoundelM3 · 10-23-2013, 03:34 PM

Well, I'm "old" and I really like the M-Sport wheel. I think it looks "sportier" and it definitely feels a lot better than the skinnier stock steering wheel.

illirep · 10-23-2013, 03:54 PM

I guess I should clarify. I love the thickness of it. Coming from a ZHP with the fat Alcantara steering wheel, I love the feel.

I'm just not crazy that the airbag appears to be floating in there with not trim around it, and I especially don't like the skinny bottom spoke at the 6 oclock position.

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illirep Lieutenant Colonel 165 Rep 1,994 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hilton Head, SC iTrader: (33)	Msport steering wheel / airbag Are any other F30 Msport owners not crazy about your steering wheel and airbag? I was never a big fan. They look a bit ricey to me. Strangely, I prefer the the regular airbag shape and bottom steering wheel trim over the Msport versions. I'm also a little bummed that my Msport airbag won't fit the current Alcantara steering wheel. I think the 4 series version will work with Msport airbag, but I have to wait until mid-2014. I'm considering posting a trade for my steering wheel and airbag for the regular sport versions plus cash, but a little hesitant since my car is leased.
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OC40 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,831 Posts Drives: 335i MSport + MPS/MPPK Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 MINI S [0.00] 2013 BMW 335i [0.00]	Interesting view of the MSport steering wheel. I absolutely love it. When I am provided a non-MSport loaner, the first thing that I notice is the horrible steering wheel. To each their own. I am sure you will have no problem selling yours.
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Rasengan Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 428i M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago iTrader: (1)	i think the MSport steering wheel is the best part of an otherwise pretty boring interior
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illirep Lieutenant Colonel 165 Rep 1,994 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hilton Head, SC iTrader: (33)	I would assume most people love it. Perhaps it will grow on me. I just feel the standard one, which is similar to the 5 series version, looks classier. I'm actually starting to prefer the Black Anthracite Wood trim over my OEM performance carbon trim as well. Maybe I'm getting old....lol
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alienranch First Lieutenant 19 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	I like the thickness of the M-Sport wheel but agree the standard one looks "classier". I'm probably getting old too.
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illirep Lieutenant Colonel 165 Rep 1,994 Posts Drives: 2023 M3 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hilton Head, SC iTrader: (33)	I guess I should clarify. I love the thickness of it. Coming from a ZHP with the fat Alcantara steering wheel, I love the feel. I'm just not crazy that the airbag appears to be floating in there with not trim around it, and I especially don't like the skinny bottom spoke at the 6 oclock position.
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