Steering Wheel

MDamman003 · 04-06-2014, 07:34 PM

Hey everyone. I just bought a flat bottom BMW Performance steering wheel with the DCT paddles. I am curious if anybody has the know how to install this on a 2008 335xi where i have the push/pull paddles. I will buy some beer and/or some cash if somebody can help when I get it.

I am located in the Saint Clair Shores area and willing to drive but not too far.

Hopefully someone can help

Thank you

TeinBMW · 04-06-2014, 08:22 PM

Have you tried searching for a diy???

MDamman003 · 04-06-2014, 08:35 PM

i have not...something about messing with the airbag scares me haha...so i figure i would try to find someone else to do it who has experience

paprmkr · 04-06-2014, 08:51 PM

as long as battery is disconnected no problem with airbag error. very easy to install. i just did a retrofit from sport wheel to a 335 wheel with paddles.
i bought my paddle retrofit from BMS and they gave me an excellent writeup. if you can't find something online PM i know i have the writeup somewhere and can send you a copy

Kangarooski · 04-07-2014, 01:56 AM

There really isn't much to it, think it took me about 30 mins was all and that was my first time. I'll see if I can find a link to the DIY I used.

Game · 04-07-2014, 04:08 AM

Awesome buy. Did you get it from one of the members here? Noticed a couple for sale here.

MDamman003 · 04-07-2014, 08:02 AM

yes i bought it from Cripple...it has the yellow stripe on top...i love the alcantara so definitely pumped...may have to find a roll and wrap my interior pieces too...i just wish i had black interior rather than saddle brown haha

but what about the paddles? easy to just swap? anything more i have to do? should i just resell the paddles and use my stockers? i love the idea of right upshift and left downshift seeing as my moms x3 m sport is that way and i love it...it is the way it should have been

Kangarooski · 04-07-2014, 11:19 AM

Assuming by your pic you have an e90???

I would trade my black interior if it happens to be e92.

MDamman003 · 04-07-2014, 11:21 AM

yes e90

Kangarooski · 04-07-2014, 11:27 AM

Damnit.

FriedPiston · 04-07-2014, 11:40 AM

Here's all you need:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11825

MDamman003 · 05-04-2014, 02:20 AM

well i had the shop install my steering wheel as it was there for installation of the coil overs...i love this steering wheel and the correct upshift/downshift paddles

zivyn · 05-04-2014, 09:58 AM

looks great

bloppitybloop · 05-04-2014, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDamman23011

well i had the shop install my steering wheel as it was there for installation of the coil overs...i love this steering wheel and the correct upshift/downshift paddles

How much did you pay for the install?

MDamman003 · 05-04-2014, 11:19 PM

they charged me 80$...i figured they had the car and the coil overs were being installed so i said why not just get it done

mashimarho · 05-05-2014, 10:47 AM

The install took about 15 minutes for me.
I also recommend you switching out your trim. That color... Has GOT TO GO!

MDamman003 · 05-05-2014, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mashimarho

The install took about 15 minutes for me.
I also recommend you switching out your trim. That color... Has GOT TO GO!

yes that will be happening in the near future haha

Mr.Smithers · 05-05-2014, 11:56 PM

great looking steering wheel

04-06-2014, 07:34 PM	#1
MDamman003 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (8)	Steering Wheel Hey everyone. I just bought a flat bottom BMW Performance steering wheel with the DCT paddles. I am curious if anybody has the know how to install this on a 2008 335xi where i have the push/pull paddles. I will buy some beer and/or some cash if somebody can help when I get it. I am located in the Saint Clair Shores area and willing to drive but not too far. Hopefully someone can help Thank you
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04-06-2014, 08:22 PM	#2
TeinBMW Lieutenant Colonel 134 Rep 1,946 Posts Drives: 2011 335xi Msport, Conv, Tech Join Date: May 2013 Location: Calgary iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [7.00]	Have you tried searching for a diy??? __________________ \|11 335XI N55 \| M SPORT \| VRSF CP \| BMW PE \| BMS INSTAKE \| VRSF 7" IC \| MHD STAGE 2+ \| ER CP \|
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04-06-2014, 08:35 PM	#3
MDamman003 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (8)	i have not...something about messing with the airbag scares me haha...so i figure i would try to find someone else to do it who has experience
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04-06-2014, 08:51 PM	#4
paprmkr BMW Enthusiast 1022 Rep 524 Posts Drives: 2024 i5 M60 w/M-Performance kit Join Date: May 2013 Location: Oxnard, Ca. iTrader: (2)	as long as battery is disconnected no problem with airbag error. very easy to install. i just did a retrofit from sport wheel to a 335 wheel with paddles. i bought my paddle retrofit from BMS and they gave me an excellent writeup. if you can't find something online PM i know i have the writeup somewhere and can send you a copy
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04-07-2014, 01:56 AM	#5
Kangarooski Private First Class 5 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	There really isn't much to it, think it took me about 30 mins was all and that was my first time. I'll see if I can find a link to the DIY I used.
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04-07-2014, 04:08 AM	#6
Game ------ 8273 Rep 10,729 Posts Drives: G80 LCI, G87 (sold) Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chicago'ish iTrader: (26)	Awesome buy. Did you get it from one of the members here? Noticed a couple for sale here. __________________
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04-07-2014, 08:02 AM	#7
MDamman003 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (8)	yes i bought it from Cripple...it has the yellow stripe on top...i love the alcantara so definitely pumped...may have to find a roll and wrap my interior pieces too...i just wish i had black interior rather than saddle brown haha but what about the paddles? easy to just swap? anything more i have to do? should i just resell the paddles and use my stockers? i love the idea of right upshift and left downshift seeing as my moms x3 m sport is that way and i love it...it is the way it should have been
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04-07-2014, 11:19 AM	#8
Kangarooski Private First Class 5 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Assuming by your pic you have an e90??? I would trade my black interior if it happens to be e92.
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04-07-2014, 11:21 AM	#9
MDamman003 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (8)	yes e90
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04-07-2014, 11:27 AM	#10
Kangarooski Private First Class 5 Rep 122 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Damnit.
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04-07-2014, 11:40 AM	#11
FriedPiston Colonel 2010 Rep 2,756 Posts Drives: Scraper Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: East Oakland, CA iTrader: (26)	Here's all you need: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11825
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05-04-2014, 02:20 AM	#12
MDamman003 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (8)	well i had the shop install my steering wheel as it was there for installation of the coil overs...i love this steering wheel and the correct upshift/downshift paddles
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05-04-2014, 09:58 AM	#13
zivyn First Lieutenant 29 Rep 378 Posts Drives: for enjoyment Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: West coast transplant iTrader: (13)	looks great
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05-04-2014, 11:19 PM	#15
MDamman003 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335xi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Michigan iTrader: (8)	they charged me 80$...i figured they had the car and the coil overs were being installed so i said why not just get it done
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05-05-2014, 10:47 AM	#16
mashimarho BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 2172 Rep 13,877 Posts Drives: E92 M3 & F80 M3 & G82 M4 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lynnwood, WA iTrader: (45) Garage List 2021 BMW G82 M4 [0.00] 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00] 2015 BMW F80 M3 [0.00] 2012 BMW 335i xDrive [9.78]	The install took about 15 minutes for me. I also recommend you switching out your trim. That color... Has GOT TO GO! __________________ Mashimarho.com /// Instagram /// Facebook /// Youtube /// sales@mashimarho.com /// (425) 582-7939
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05-05-2014, 11:56 PM	#18
Mr.Smithers Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 03 Z4, 07 328, 11 535 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (2)	great looking steering wheel __________________ 2007 Monaco Blue w/blk int. 328xi coupe. Manual w/ navi and cold weather pkg. Logic 7 sound system. Perf. air intake. Perf. strut bar. M3 rep front bumper. CSL trunk. Alcantara steering wheel trim and shift boot. Alum. pedals. 19" Rohana RC10 wheels staggered.
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