Msport Steering Wheel DIY

mack82097 · 03-21-2008, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e90phan

It was mentioned on page 4, but not sure if it was actually verified. To save you some time, here is the single post....

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...8&postcount=81

Must have missed it.

Thanks!!

The new wheel goes on tomorrow...

Cay955 · 03-22-2008, 02:12 AM

awesome, good luck w/ the install.

I'll actually be helping by brother install his M3 steering wheel tomorrow. should be a smoother install this time around.

mack82097 · 03-26-2008, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mack82097

Must have missed it.

Thanks!!

The new wheel goes on tomorrow...

I've been real busy so I haven't had the time to make the swap. However, today is the day. My question is for those that removed the negative battery cable...do you lose all your settings in iDrive, saved navi locations, memory buttons, radio presets, etc? Basically, everything that would be a pain to go through and reset.

Thanks.

f82phan · 03-26-2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mack82097

I've been real busy so I haven't had the time to make the swap. However, today is the day. My question is for those that removed the negative battery cable...do you lose all your settings in iDrive, saved navi locations, memory buttons, radio presets, etc? Basically, everything that would be a pain to go through and reset.

Thanks.

I don't have iDrive, but I did not lose any presets on my radio or the settings on the control stalk. Only thing it did reset was the clock.

Good luck man

linus · 03-26-2008, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mack82097

I've been real busy so I haven't had the time to make the swap. However, today is the day. My question is for those that removed the negative battery cable...do you lose all your settings in iDrive, saved navi locations, memory buttons, radio presets, etc? Basically, everything that would be a pain to go through and reset.

Thanks.

No resetting of idrive for me. Worked fine. Date and time needed to be adjusted. That's about it.

mack82097 · 03-26-2008, 08:09 PM

Made the swap, took about 25 minutes to complete. After reading this DIY post 10 times, I felt like a pro. No issues other than getting some error messages that went away after 1 min.

All I can say is what a difference the wheel makes.

This forum rocks!

linus · 03-26-2008, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mack82097

Made the swap, took about 25 minutes to complete. After reading this DIY post 10 times, I felt like a pro. No issues other than getting some error messages that went away after 1 min.

All I can say is what a difference the wheel makes.

This forum rocks!

That error message is scary $hit when it hits for the first time. Your heart skips a beat and then the message goes away.

Anyway, enjoy the wheel. You're absolutely right that it makes a staggering difference. Did it recently on my E92 with paddles. Unbelievable difference. So happy.

polyvios_s · 03-27-2008, 11:29 AM

What additional steps would be needed to install a Sport/MF steering wheel on a E90 without the sports package/sports steering wheel and even without MF? Any additional parts other than a replacement steering wheel & airbag?

txusa03 · 03-27-2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linus

That error message is scary $hit when it hits for the first time. Your heart skips a beat and then the message goes away.

Anyway, enjoy the wheel. You're absolutely right that it makes a staggering difference. Did it recently on my E92 with paddles. Unbelievable difference. So happy.

All error message on my bimmer makes my heart skips several beats

Even on those cold morning when I get a "Ding" and looked at the dash and see a snowflake symbol (bastard almost gave me a heart attack everytime

I hear the Ding"

FrankoQ · 03-27-2008, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by txusa03

All error message on my bimmer makes my heart skips several beats

Even on those cold morning when I get a "Ding" and looked at the dash and see a snowflake symbol (bastard almost gave me a heart attack everytime

I hear the Ding"

+1 I hate that ding.

Sparky66 · 03-28-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eldudo

46 ft-lbs is the recommended torque I used when I installed the M3 steering wheel on my E46 330i and it is the same torque I used now to install the new one on my 335i.

There is no reason why it should be different.
I'll confirm the 46 ft-lbs torque in the Bentley manual for my E46.

That is correct.

As stated in the BMW TIS (Technical Information System) the recomended factory tightening torque specification for E90,91,92,93 is 62.5nm or 46 ft-lbs.

Pedal2Floor · 04-17-2008, 06:33 PM

A little help in finding the correct part #'s for a 335i Coupe with Sport.

Is this the correct part

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...17&hg=32&fg=35

01 M SPORTS STEER.-WHEEL, AIRBAG, LEATHER 1 02/2006 32307839114

Is this similiar to the 135i wheel? Where would I look for the tri-stich wheel?

Thanks

g9sBMW · 04-17-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedal2Floor

A little help in finding the correct part #'s for a 335i Coupe with Sport.

Where would I look for the tri-stich wheel?

Thanks

Ive seen it here

http://www.mileoneparts.com/partloca...catalogid=4462

eldudo · 04-18-2008, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedal2Floor

A little help in finding the correct part #'s for a 335i Coupe with Sport.

Is this the correct part

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...17&hg=32&fg=35

01 M SPORTS STEER.-WHEEL, AIRBAG, LEATHER 1 02/2006 32307839114

Is this similiar to the 135i wheel? Where would I look for the tri-stich wheel?

Thanks

Cheaper here, from qalbeli on ebay:
BMW M3 E90 E91 E92 E93 Airbag M Tech Steering Wheel
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...spagenameZWD1V

runthis · 04-24-2008, 05:07 PM

Can someone take a pic of these clips? I'm trying to remove my airbag and can't seem to locate them... THANK

airwalk776 · 04-25-2008, 09:13 AM

Will the airbag still work after installing the new wheel, and does it give any type of alarm/error?

thanks

stressdoc · 04-25-2008, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airwalk776

Will the airbag still work after installing the new wheel, and does it give any type of alarm/error?

thanks

Most of us have had no problems at all. The airbag is fully functional if you use the correct parts and install correctly.

stressdoc · 04-25-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by runthis

Can someone take a pic of these clips? I'm trying to remove my airbag and can't seem to locate them... THANK

Please be more specific in regard to your difficulty locating the "clips". The clips are inside the cover, you need to locate the tiny (1/4") holes that are covered by soft rubber that have the invisible slits in them. Sometimes they are easier to locate by touch. Bright lighting is also useful. The are several previous posts in this thread with pics etc.

steaman · 04-25-2008, 01:30 PM

Just a reminder! The battery must be disconnected att all times when the Airbag is disconnected. If you connect the battery when the airbag is disconnected you will set an alarm that must be reset by BMW or using Carsoft.

The easiest way to loosen and fasten the nut to the steering wheel is to use an electric impact wrench.

picus · 04-25-2008, 05:05 PM

Just did mine, like everyone finding the "invisible slits" was tough for 15 min or so, then it was a breeze.

tawia · 04-28-2008, 07:24 AM

Installed Wheel on Saturday, what a difference!!! love the car even more now so much nicer to drive.

While installing, i went to plug airbag cables back into wheel, one had a 'notch' on it that did not allow it to fit so i had to file it down (see pic)

billspreston · 04-30-2008, 09:20 PM

Thanks for the DIY, just installed my new wheel!

03-22-2008, 02:12 AM	#508
Cay955 Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 273 Posts Drives: Q7 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Princeton, NJ iTrader: (4)	awesome, good luck w/ the install. I'll actually be helping by brother install his M3 steering wheel tomorrow. should be a smoother install this time around.
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03-26-2008, 08:09 PM	#512
mack82097 Private First Class 13 Rep 111 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Farmingdale, NY iTrader: (5)	Made the swap, took about 25 minutes to complete. After reading this DIY post 10 times, I felt like a pro. No issues other than getting some error messages that went away after 1 min. All I can say is what a difference the wheel makes. This forum rocks!
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03-27-2008, 11:29 AM	#514
polyvios_s Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: e90 320D Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cyprus iTrader: (0)	What additional steps would be needed to install a Sport/MF steering wheel on a E90 without the sports package/sports steering wheel and even without MF? Any additional parts other than a replacement steering wheel & airbag?
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04-17-2008, 06:33 PM	#518
Pedal2Floor First Lieutenant 7 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 335i Euro Delivery Fall 2008 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Trumbull, CT iTrader: (0)	A little help... A little help in finding the correct part #'s for a 335i Coupe with Sport. Is this the correct part http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...17&hg=32&fg=35 01 M SPORTS STEER.-WHEEL, AIRBAG, LEATHER 1 02/2006 32307839114 Is this similiar to the 135i wheel? Where would I look for the tri-stich wheel? Thanks
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04-24-2008, 05:07 PM	#521
runthis Lieutenant 47 Rep 573 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati iTrader: (1)	Can someone take a pic of these clips? I'm trying to remove my airbag and can't seem to locate them... THANK __________________ 2015 F82 M4 - SOLD 2009 E92 335xi - SOLD
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04-25-2008, 09:13 AM	#522
airwalk776 Private First Class 50 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 sDrive35is Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Will the airbag still work after installing the new wheel, and does it give any type of alarm/error? thanks
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04-25-2008, 01:30 PM	#525
steaman Enlisted Member 3 Rep 41 Posts Drives: i3S - 2019 X3 3.0d F25 - 2011 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Stockholm, Sweden iTrader: (0)	Just a reminder! The battery must be disconnected att all times when the Airbag is disconnected. If you connect the battery when the airbag is disconnected you will set an alarm that must be reset by BMW or using Carsoft. The easiest way to loosen and fasten the nut to the steering wheel is to use an electric impact wrench.
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04-25-2008, 05:05 PM	#526
picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Just did mine, like everyone finding the "invisible slits" was tough for 15 min or so, then it was a breeze.
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04-28-2008, 07:24 AM	#527
tawia Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 237 Posts Drives: F21 125d Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 E90 320d SE [9.00]	Different Plug? (320dSE) Installed Wheel on Saturday, what a difference!!! love the car even more now so much nicer to drive. While installing, i went to plug airbag cables back into wheel, one had a 'notch' on it that did not allow it to fit so i had to file it down (see pic) Attached Images
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04-30-2008, 09:20 PM	#528
billspreston Colonel 345 Rep 2,252 Posts Drives: G87 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (13)	Thanks for the DIY, just installed my new wheel!
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