M-Tech Tri-Stitch or Perforated Leather Steering Wheel?

mikeokimster · 12-07-2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmernupe

PN pls.

no idea on part number. I got this directly from Europe; not even sure it was restitched.

Barmats · 12-07-2008, 09:18 PM

Has anyone seen the perf wheel with tri-color stitching with cutouts for either the step or DCT paddles? I'm sure it's just a matter of time before it's available.

a l l a n · 12-13-2008, 11:19 PM

Got my wheel kit today!

The tri-stitched wheel looks gorgeous! It looks smaller too.

I'll post some pics Sunday night.

ZuerstBMW · 12-13-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by a l l a n

Got my wheel kit today!

The tri-stitched wheel looks gorgeous! It looks smaller too.

I'll post some pics Sunday night.

Congrats, youll love the look and feel, I do.

a l l a n · 12-14-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

Congrats, youll love the look and feel, I do.

No doubt!

Installed it today. This thing is very

. I had a lot of fun driving the car today.

shragon · 12-15-2008, 02:52 AM

i like the feel of the perforated steering wheel, but i think the m3 wheel looks better.

a l l a n · 12-15-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by shragon

i like the feel of the perforated steering wheel, but i think the m3 wheel looks better.

And the m3 wheel looks even better in person. I couldn't contan my excitement after I opened the box and saw it. It's pure awesomeness.

phattbam · 12-16-2008, 02:04 PM

Mtech/135 sport wheel + DCT paddles = fun fun fun

Barmats · 12-16-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by phattbam

Mtech/135 sport wheel + DCT paddles = fun fun fun

+1 The DCT paddles are quite different from the step paddles, both in terms of physical feel but also the detent. For me, it was like getting a new car all over again. Well, almost!

phattbam · 12-16-2008, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Barmats

+1 The DCT paddles are quite different from the step paddles, both in terms of physical feel but also the detent. For me, it was like getting a new car all over again. Well, almost!

DCT paddles "click". and maybe it's psychological but I feel like it shifts faster. like the wiring is done so it's shifting the instant we click the paddles.

MthreeMthree · 04-02-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by a l l a n

No doubt!

Installed it today. This thing is very

. I had a lot of fun driving the car today.

I really like the new tri-stitch wheel congrats! Did you ditch the step paddles somehow? I'm assuming you may have had the paddles on the stock sport wheel you switched out?

nlakind · 04-02-2009, 05:25 PM

very helpful thread..been considering both for some time now!

nyc3r · 04-02-2009, 08:18 PM

haha i can't decide either so I got both.. will have one for sale soon..

a l l a n · 04-02-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MthreeMthree

I really like the new tri-stitch wheel congrats! Did you ditch the step paddles somehow? I'm assuming you may have had the paddles on the stock sport wheel you switched out?

No, I didn't have step paddles.

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Originally Posted by nyc3r

haha i can't decide either so I got both.. will have one for sale soon..

LOL. Good idea. Can't go wrong with that.

While I'm at it, I'll post another pic of the wheel.

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scooby9 · 04-02-2009, 10:14 PM

I have the tri-stitched and damn the leather is nice!

a l l a n · 04-02-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by scooby9

I have the tri-stitched and damn the leather is nice!

+1000

And not only that, I feel like the steering is so much better and more solid than before.

thisguyhere · 04-03-2009, 02:17 AM

do you have to buy airbag when u replace the steering wheel? or can u use the old one

tracerit · 04-03-2009, 04:44 AM

where is everyone getting their steering wheels?

tischer seems to have the perforated wheel for $385 which seems to be the cheapest.

for the tri-stitched, ebay seems to have them for $320+$60 shipping from some guy in Sweden. anyone bought from this guy and is the steering wheel genuine? the rim doesn't look too thick in his pictures...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...Q5fAccessories

a l l a n · 04-03-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by preciseeye

do you have to buy airbag when u replace the steering wheel? or can u use the old one

You can re-use your airbag if you have the sports airbag (ie sports package). If not you'll need to buy a new one.

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Originally Posted by tracerit

where is everyone getting their steering wheels?

tischer seems to have the perforated wheel for $385 which seems to be the cheapest.

for the tri-stitched, ebay seems to have them for $320+$60 shipping from some guy in Sweden. anyone bought from this guy and is the steering wheel genuine? the rim doesn't look too thick in his pictures...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...Q5fAccessories

I bought my set from this guy from Ebay. You can't go wrong going with Tischer either. The price difference is not so much so you might as well get it from them.

Alex@Helix · 03-03-2011, 05:50 PM

Take a look at my thread. I make custom steering wheels for members on the forum and I have been for a long time. I have a lot of great reviews by a lot of members including I335, jzhang, jlangton, MagicMan and many more.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=377454
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...67&postcount=6

12-07-2008, 09:18 PM	#24
Barmats Lieutenant 17 Rep 503 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X5 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CA iTrader: (4)	Has anyone seen the perf wheel with tri-color stitching with cutouts for either the step or DCT paddles? I'm sure it's just a matter of time before it's available.
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12-13-2008, 11:19 PM	#25
a l l a n Captain 77 Rep 929 Posts Drives: E90 2007 328xi Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: LIC NY / Central NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 E90 328xi [0.00]	Got my wheel kit today! The tri-stitched wheel looks gorgeous! It looks smaller too. I'll post some pics Sunday night. __________________ E90 2007 / Step / Montego Blue / Black Dakota Leather / Premium / Cold Weather MODS: Exterior: Blacklines, debadged, HO ceramic 35% tint, Hoen yellow fogs, matte black grille, OEM style splitters, Halogen-to-Xenon Interior: Alum pedals, CF wrapped trim, V1 and Nuvi hardwire, M-Tech tri-stitched wheel, SMG M5 shift knob Performance: AluFelgen CSL 19" 8.5 ET33/9.5 ET30 with 5mm rear spacers \| GY Eagle F1 Asym 235/265, KW V3, BMW Perf exhaust+intake
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12-15-2008, 02:52 AM	#28
shragon Moderator 516 Rep 27,440 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (7)	i like the feel of the perforated steering wheel, but i think the m3 wheel looks better. __________________ www.cardomain.com/id/shragon
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12-16-2008, 02:04 PM	#30
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nlakind Brigadier General 404 Rep 3,305 Posts Drives: F80 M3 \| E30 M3 \|\| '51 Ford F1 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (24)	very helpful thread..been considering both for some time now! __________________ KW-Suspension \|Lucent Motors \| Evolution Racewerks
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04-02-2009, 08:18 PM	#35
nyc3r Colonel 115 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (24)	haha i can't decide either so I got both.. will have one for sale soon.. __________________ FS: Interior Parts - Msport knob, split armrest etc FS: Interior Parts Msport wheel, Msport knob, Boot, Idrive, FS: BMW factory oil change kit
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04-02-2009, 10:14 PM	#37
scooby9 Major 69 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 BMW 335xi Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (6)	I have the tri-stitched and damn the leather is nice! __________________ *2007 BMW 335xi 6MT TiAg*
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04-03-2009, 02:17 AM	#39
thisguyhere Captain 77 Rep 736 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (7)	do you have to buy airbag when u replace the steering wheel? or can u use the old one
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04-03-2009, 04:44 AM	#40
tracerit Captain 149 Rep 804 Posts Drives: 13 BRZ Limited 6MT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Huntington Beach/OC, CA iTrader: (9)	where is everyone getting their steering wheels? tischer seems to have the perforated wheel for $385 which seems to be the cheapest. for the tri-stitched, ebay seems to have them for $320+$60 shipping from some guy in Sweden. anyone bought from this guy and is the steering wheel genuine? the rim doesn't look too thick in his pictures... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...Q5fAccessories
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03-03-2011, 05:50 PM	#42
Alex@Helix Colonel 158 Rep 2,221 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	Take a look at my thread. I make custom steering wheels for members on the forum and I have been for a long time. I have a lot of great reviews by a lot of members including I335, jzhang, jlangton, MagicMan and many more. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=377454 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...67&postcount=6
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