[HFW003]

Hey guys,

The one thing I am not sure about with the new car is the steering wheel.

I tried to get an M Sport steering wheel in the new car but apparently it was all too hard!

I was going to get a M Performance steering wheel as an add on and have just been quoted $1730 for the wheel, no airbag.

The same wheel can be bought from the States and shipped here for around $600!

Even though I shouldn't be surprised, I was.

Bugger me!

H

[SimonB]

Originally Posted by HFW003

Hey guys,

The one thing I am not sure about with the new car is the steering wheel.

I tried to get an M Sport steering wheel in the new car but apparently it was all too hard!

I was going to get a M Performance steering wheel as an add on and have just been quoted $1730 for the wheel, no airbag.

The same wheel can be bought from the States and shipped here for around $600!

You can buy my M Sport one off me when I manage to the hold of an M performance one

[AMJAM]

H - I have the M Sport one and I have to admit it is one of the nicest wheels I have had in a car. The problem for you I am guessing is you will need a different airbag.

I have seen the actual airbag on EBay as well as the steering wheel for much less than you were quoted

[HFW003]

Originally Posted by SimonB

You can buy my M Sport one off me when I manage to the hold of an M performance one

Not sure what you mean by that Simon?

If I haven't already done something else by the time you get your car I would be happy to but the steering wheel from you, at the right price of course!

H

[SimonB]

Originally Posted by HFW003

Not sure what you mean by that Simon?

Nothing 'meant' by it - I don't particularly like the M Sport wheel and wanted to get the M Performance one instead (the dealer actually said they'd 'throw it in', but I'm not sure how serious they were) but its "computer says no" when you are the M Sport pack :-(

Originally Posted by HFW003

If I haven't already done something else by the time you get your car I would be happy to but the steering wheel from you, at the right price of course!

We'll see what happens, maybe we'll work out a way between now and build time in August.

Simon...

[MikeVictor]

I was looking at steering wheels last night, the non-electronic M Perf one, the stock M Sport one and the Individual Merino leather one after someone (SimonB I think?) mentioned it.

The Individual one would be my pick at the moment if I can get it fitted - what I read last night seems to say that you need to have either Lane Departure and/or Lane Change Warning optioned, which are two of the small handful of options I didn't take (p.15 http://www.bmw.com.au/com/en/newvehi...spec-guide.pdf). Hate to think of the cost though. Will likely install the M-sport wheel (I can't decide if I like the red stripe on the M Perf wheel and worry that the Alcantara will wear too much).

I'd be shipping from UK or USA as HFW003 found out about our pricing issues on parts.

Originally Posted by HFW003

Hey guys,

The one thing I am not sure about with the new car is the steering wheel.

I tried to get an M Sport steering wheel in the new car but apparently it was all too hard!

I was going to get a M Performance steering wheel as an add on and have just been quoted $1730 for the wheel, no airbag.

The same wheel can be bought from the States and shipped here for around $600!

Even though I shouldn't be surprised, I was.

Bugger me!

H

I need to do some further investigation about this - but given the center section/ air bag section of the M Perf wheel is similar to the standard wheel I wonder whether a new air bag module needs to be purchased?

I'll find out if when order it.

[HFW003]

Same airbag mate.

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by HFW003

Same airbag mate.

Ta.

Re-reading your post I think I misunderstood you when you said no air bag. I took it as you needed to buy it in addition to the new wheel. Goes to show about how I think about how BMW does sales on parts! (probably a hang over from the brake kit needing the rear discs bought separately).

[SimonB]

I suspect (purely on a guess) that the no air-bag with the Performance Wheel is because of the explosive charge(s). Probably makes it a little hard to air freight :-)

I will be asking my dealer to try a little harder tomorrow.

[HFW003]

Originally Posted by SimonB

I suspect (purely on a guess) that the no air-bag with the Performance Wheel is because of the explosive charge(s). Probably makes it a little hard to air freight :-).

That is what I have told.

H

[SimonB]

Good god, I could go mad here:

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...810&startrow=1

Better get the car first though, I suppose!

[MikeVictor]

Originally Posted by SimonB

Good god, I could go mad here:

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...810&startrow=1

Better get the car first though, I suppose!

These guys were great in the past, unfortunately they then got clamped down on in regard to shipping direct to Australia. Evan is very helpful with orders if you need assistance with anything.

If you have a US postal address though it's a different matter...

[SimonB]

Originally Posted by Dabaitu

These guys were great in the past, unfortunately they then got clamped down on in regard to shipping direct to Australia. Evan is very helpful with orders if you need assistance with anything.

If you have a US postal address though it's a different matter...

I know several people in the US :-). Thanks for the advice. One of these days, BMW along with Adobe and Microsoft (plus others) will realise that it's a global economy these days...

[MikeVictor]

Stu@BMR was also looking at getting some in, I'd buy through him again any day.