SP Multifunction Steering Wheel Cover

GreekMaverick · 10-14-2008, 09:23 PM

Couple months ago my toddler fund her self seating at the drivers seat with a bottle of freshly made warm milk which she saw fit to let the steering wheel taste some, I caught her as she was starting to empty the milk all over the place and pretty much prevent a big headache from happening.

However after the incident, once I wiped the mess off of the wheel
It never felt the same and even worse it started to peel off and looked awful

So I Decided to get a new cover, I thought about getting another OEM but I end up going with the Bimmian Carbon fiber one.

I would like to Thank Bimmian19 for his thorough DIY on the Whole wheel
The only problem that I had was the Airbag removal, couldn’t figure out where the springs were
Or see them and from what I understood after reading couple threads I was not alone,
To get to the springs we “must” penetrate the leather cover ….

Tools Used

T-20: for removing the screws behind the wheel and releasing the multifunction button housings off the cover
Flathead: for penetrating the leather cover and compressing the springs
10mm: for releasing the negative Battery connection

Difficulty: 3 out of 10
Time: 15 Mins

Downsides?:
Nothing major. The Bimmian CFB Cover states 100% OEM Fit, However I had to trim off a bit of the CFB on the Left and Right side Multifunction button housings in order to make them fit perfectly.

Enough abc’s enjoy the pics:

rubber_ducky · 10-14-2008, 09:50 PM

Wheel looks great. Would probably look even better with some more carbon fiber.

Do you really have to lance the wheel like that?!? Can't be.

The finish on my wheel is starting to peel as well. 12k miles on the clock.

GreekMaverick · 10-14-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rubber_ducky

Wheel looks great. Would probably look even better with some more carbon fiber.

Do you really have to lance the wheel like that?!? Can't be.

The finish on my wheel is starting to peel as well. 12k miles on the clock.

Thx, The M3 Wheel is next and Planning on changing the Interior trim to CFB as well

As far as the wheel, Yes but is realy not that bad at all, once you pull the flathead off you can't even see it

Barmats · 10-14-2008, 10:57 PM

Thanks for posting pics. I have the M3 tri-color stitched wheel and was thinking about the CF cover as well. I like this one as it retains the metal trim pieces. This is the first picture I've seen of the CF cover and it looks good.

GreekMaverick · 10-14-2008, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barmats

Thanks for posting pics. I have the M3 tri-color stitched wheel and was thinking about the CF cover as well. I like this one as it retains the metal trim pieces. This is the first picture I've seen of the CF cover and it looks good.

It matches way better if you see it in person, the camera flash reflected of the CFB too much and it kinda makes it look a bit off, but it def looks spot on in person

BES335xi · 10-15-2008, 12:04 AM

the finishh on my wheel started to peel as well that CF 1 lo0ks pretty good.

1clean335i · 10-15-2008, 06:32 PM

looks great man!!! i think im going to have to pick one up for myself now.... btw, for a second there i thought you wet your pants in the 9th pic... lolz

GAMEgates · 10-16-2008, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BES335xi

the finishh on my wheel started to peel as well that CF 1 lo0ks pretty good.

peeling is caused by any oils on your hands, just a lil fyi.
Good job on the replacement work. idk bout it matching all together though.

GreekMaverick · 10-16-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1clean335i

For a second there i thought you wet your pants in the 9th pic... lolz

Dude......I did

GreekMaverick · 10-16-2008, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GAMEgates

peeling is caused by any oils on your hands, just a lil fyi.
Good job on the replacement work. idk bout it matching all together though.

The Camera flash reflected of the CFB alot...it looks perfectly matchable in person.....FYI, The babys warm milk started all.

Deda · 10-16-2008, 04:11 PM

wow,nice work thanks.

GreekMaverick · 10-18-2008, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deda

wow,nice work thanks.

you are welcome

adamaster · 10-20-2008, 01:29 PM

nice work

BMW MotorSport · 10-30-2008, 06:13 AM

nice job.

BMW_TT · 10-30-2008, 09:20 AM

So you have to poke a hole through to unload the spring?

Barmats · 10-30-2008, 12:30 PM

The holes are already there - one on each side. They're quite well concealed and you'd never notice them unless you were looking for them.

10-14-2008, 09:23 PM	#1
GreekMaverick El Greco Capitan 321 Rep 1,051 Posts Drives: ///N54 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wellington, FL iTrader: (1)	SP Multifunction Steering Wheel Cover Couple months ago my toddler fund her self seating at the drivers seat with a bottle of freshly made warm milk which she saw fit to let the steering wheel taste some, I caught her as she was starting to empty the milk all over the place and pretty much prevent a big headache from happening. However after the incident, once I wiped the mess off of the wheel It never felt the same and even worse it started to peel off and looked awful So I Decided to get a new cover, I thought about getting another OEM but I end up going with the Bimmian Carbon fiber one. I would like to Thank Bimmian19 for his thorough DIY on the Whole wheel The only problem that I had was the Airbag removal, couldn’t figure out where the springs were Or see them and from what I understood after reading couple threads I was not alone, To get to the springs we “must” penetrate the leather cover …. Tools Used T-20: for removing the screws behind the wheel and releasing the multifunction button housings off the cover Flathead: for penetrating the leather cover and compressing the springs 10mm: for releasing the negative Battery connection Difficulty: *3 out of 10* Time: *15 Mins* Downsides?: Nothing major. The Bimmian CFB Cover states 100% OEM Fit, However I had to trim off a bit of the CFB on the Left and Right side Multifunction button housings in order to make them fit perfectly. Enough abc’s enjoy the pics: Attached Images Last edited by GreekMaverick; 10-14-2008 at 11:05 PM..
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10-14-2008, 09:50 PM	#2
rubber_ducky Colonel 387 Rep 2,993 Posts Drives: roach coach Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: boston-ish iTrader: (21)	Wheel looks great. Would probably look even better with some more carbon fiber. Do you really have to lance the wheel like that?!? Can't be. The finish on my wheel is starting to peel as well. 12k miles on the clock.
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10-14-2008, 10:57 PM	#4
Barmats Lieutenant 17 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	Thanks for posting pics. I have the M3 tri-color stitched wheel and was thinking about the CF cover as well. I like this one as it retains the metal trim pieces. This is the first picture I've seen of the CF cover and it looks good.
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10-15-2008, 12:04 AM	#6
BES335xi Colonel 92 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: FBO+ N54xi Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 03/07 E90 335xi [1.00]	the finishh on my wheel started to peel as well that CF 1 lo0ks pretty good. __________________ JB4+usb \| P3 Vent Boost Gauge v2 \| BMS OCC \| BMS DCI \| AMS FMIC \| AR xi CL DP's \| BT Tool \| Edibias/NCSExpert/INPA BMW Coding \| Cyba Quad Exhaust tips \| M-Tech Rear & M3 Front Bumper \| Red Cyba Air Scoops \| Blacklines \| Vinyl Overlays \| ACS Roof Spoiler \| Matte Black Grilles \| LED Side Mirrors \| Rear Euro Fogs \| etc.. .
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10-16-2008, 04:11 PM	#11
Deda Major General 572 Rep 7,033 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	wow,nice work thanks.
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10-20-2008, 01:29 PM	#13
adamaster Brigadier General 130 Rep 3,196 Posts Drives: BMW E90/E92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home iTrader: (89)	nice work
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10-30-2008, 06:13 AM	#14
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10-30-2008, 09:20 AM	#15
BMW_TT Colonel 240 Rep 2,547 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (4)	So you have to poke a hole through to unload the spring?
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10-30-2008, 12:30 PM	#16
Barmats Lieutenant 17 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	The holes are already there - one on each side. They're quite well concealed and you'd never notice them unless you were looking for them.
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