What did you do to your car today?

vilord · 02-20-2019, 12:10 PM

How much does this cover cost? My solution was to just buy a used heated sport wheel in good shape for 50 bucks...

BUT... yours look a ton better!

S65Hunter · 02-20-2019, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by vilord

How much does this cover cost? My solution was to just buy a used heated sport wheel in good shape for 50 bucks...

Tell me if you find a heated sport wheel in good shape for $50...I'll offer the guy $100 and still be getting a good deal lol

6ixSpd · 02-20-2019, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vilord

How much does this cover cost? My solution was to just buy a used heated sport wheel in good shape for 50 bucks...

$20 off ebay.

Every single used heated sport steering wheel is grimey and worn. Every single one I've ever come across. The only viable solution is re-wrap or buy a new one.

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Originally Posted by AlpineE93

Tell me if you find a heated sport wheel in good shape for $50...I'll offer the guy $100 and still be getting a good deal lol

Lol yup. In 2.5 years of having this 328, I've yet to see a E9X heated sport wheel that isn't super shiny and worn down, and yet they still ask $200 for them...

vilord · 02-20-2019, 12:43 PM

Gotta go to a scrap yard and buy one from a low-miles vehicle that has a blown airbag still in it. They think the wheel is junk because of the blown bag, but it just pops off. I said i wanted it for the controls.

I don't have a picture, but mine came off an 87k 2011 e92. It was a little dirty, but nothing like mine which has bits of leather flaking off (160k and also bad me driving with grimy hands)

Toxicray20 · 02-20-2019, 12:58 PM

Anyone have any suggestions on where i can look for a great sounding performance exhaust for a e90 335i xdrive sedan with the N55. I'm having a pretty hard time finding any. Most websites ether don't have them or tell me it wont fit my car after putting in my info.

XtBeemer · 02-20-2019, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost808

Here is a link to the exact camera I bought. Comes with all the necessary wires and is a great fit in the housing mount.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CJ...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Right on
Thanks

xjackhunter · 02-20-2019, 02:33 PM

Today I topped off my coolant levels and mhd flashed my car.

kenaxcix · 02-20-2019, 05:10 PM

Installed some mud guards to try to prevent some of the salt and dirt from coating my car. Much less spray on the highway then before.

Bilbofraggins · 02-20-2019, 06:10 PM

Pre-emptive OEM Waterpump/TStat/Coolant replacement at 100,000 miles and also Rear diff Fluid...by Indy.

Total 750 CAD...(My lads 323i)

6ixSpd · 02-20-2019, 06:25 PM

My OCD nature couldn't tolerate knowing the wheel was not upholstered as good as it could be.

Removed all the stitching and I went to town on it with lessons learned from attempt number one. I pulled the threads much tighter and lined up the seams as best as I could, maintaining evenly spaced cross-stitching across the entire wheel. I used a hair dryer on high heat to warm up the 9 o'clock arm as the leather wasn't fully flush with the underside there and I would feel this every single time I touch the wheel.

I'm pleased to say the results are VASTLY improved! This is as close to perfect as I can DIY this, and dare I say it's almost factory-like now. I added some gorilla glue to the back folds to make them as flush with the underside as possible. Everything fits beautifully now.

No wrinkles, no oddly spaced threads, everything neat and tidy. I'm sure the heat will be better felt too as the cover is on there as tight as I could get it.

I love it! I may even sell my M-Sport wheel now and just use this year-round

Before (top) and after (bottom) heating and pressing in:

Backside:

Close-up of the stitching pattern. I went with a single thread instead of the double as per all the DIY videos on this. It looks much cleaner:

Final result:

Before (top) and after (bottom). Such a huge difference!

IllSic_Design · 02-20-2019, 06:34 PM

Whoah, huge difference. Looks much better, congrats!

mweisdorfer · 02-20-2019, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

My OCD nature couldn't tolerate knowing the wheel was not upholstered as good as it could be.

Removed all the stitching and I went to town on it with lessons learned from attempt number one. I pulled the threads much tighter and lined up the seams as best as I could, maintaining evenly spaced cross-stitching across the entire wheel. I used a hair dryer on high heat to warm up the 9 o'clock arm as the leather wasn't fully flush with the underside there and I would feel this every single time I touch the wheel.

I'm pleased to say the results are VASTLY improved! This is as close to perfect as I can DIY this, and dare I say it's almost factory-like now. I added some gorilla glue to the back folds to make them as flush with the underside as possible. Everything fits beautifully now.

No wrinkles, no oddly spaced threads, everything neat and tidy. I'm sure the heat will be better felt too as the cover is on there as tight as I could get it.

I love it! I may even sell my M-Sport wheel now and just use this year-round

Before (top) and after (bottom) heating and pressing in:

Backside:

Close-up of the stitching pattern. I went with a single thread instead of the double as per all the DIY videos on this. It looks much cleaner:

Final result:

Before (top) and after (bottom). Such a huge difference!

Would that particular cover work with a steering wheel that has paddles ?

IllSic_Design · 02-20-2019, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Would that particular cover work with a steering wheel that has paddles ?

Yes, paddles are on the main hub part of the wheel and not the rim, so no issues.

6ixSpd · 02-20-2019, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mweisdorfer

Would that particular cover work with a steering wheel that has paddles ?

I don't see why not. The paddle shifter cutouts are further inwards on the side arms.

6ixSpd · 02-20-2019, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

Whoah, huge difference. Looks much better, congrats!

Thanks! I was semi-regretting it earlier but figured I'd give it another shot before throwing in the towel. I'm so glad I did! Now to swap over the more chiselled M Sport/M3 trim. Wonder how much the rounded wheel base would show...

spencers · 02-20-2019, 08:22 PM

Swapped all 6 coils. Because why not?

dakine_surf · 02-20-2019, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Quote:

Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

Whoah, huge difference. Looks much better, congrats!

Thanks! I was semi-regretting it earlier but figured I'd give it another shot before throwing in the towel. I'm so glad I did! Now to swap over the more chiselled M Sport/M3 trim. Wonder how much the rounded wheel base would show...

Looks really good makes me want to find a trashed wheel and start a project... very inspirational

N54Society · 02-21-2019, 12:19 AM

6ixSpd You're the man! I've had this in my watch list for months but on the fence on whether or not it will come out right. I'm sold.

NitroKing · 02-21-2019, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kenaxcix

Installed some mud guards to try to prevent some of the salt and dirt from coating my car. Much less spray on the highway then before.

Nice, where did you get them?

Don't think they'll fit an M Sport bumper though

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kenaxcix · 02-21-2019, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NitroKing

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenaxcix

Installed some mud guards to try to prevent some of the salt and dirt from coating my car. Much less spray on the highway then before.

Nice, where did you get them?

Don't think they'll fit an M Sport bumper though

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I ordered them from England on Amazon. They do specify no M Sport though unfortunately.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hitech-OEM-.../dp/B0018MLWCO

6ixSpd · 02-21-2019, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by vbp6us

6ixSpd You're the man! I've had this in my watch list for months but on the fence on whether or not it will come out right. I'm sold.

Thanks dude! Glad I could help convince you to spend more $

All I can say is use the double sided tape liberally, line up the seams along the existing stitching, and don't be afraid to pull it tight! This DIY is 90% patience, 10% skill.

After driving with it I couldn't stop feeling thrilled with this. This is easily in my top 5 mods on this car now as it's something you touch literally all the time you drive. The feeling of a brand new, soft leather steering wheel is well worth the $30 and couple hours of labor! And best of all - it's still heated

Going to be putting my M-Sport wheel for sale ASAP. It took me a while to hunt down one in such great condition, lol. Ah well.

Here's another photo. Pardon the filthy footwells - I hate winter.

colorado.e9x · 02-21-2019, 12:18 PM

That cover looks great! Looks OEM! Here's mine

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The double sided tape didn't stick well in the winter (check bottom center) I plan on using a hairdryer to get the adhesive to stick properly

And don't mind the leftover thread when I took it haha

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6ixSpd Save the manuals! 6078 Rep 6,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3, '23 718 Spyder Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 416 iTrader: (4)	My OCD nature couldn't tolerate knowing the wheel was not upholstered as good as it could be. Removed all the stitching and I went to town on it with lessons learned from attempt number one. I pulled the threads much tighter and lined up the seams as best as I could, maintaining evenly spaced cross-stitching across the entire wheel. I used a hair dryer on high heat to warm up the 9 o'clock arm as the leather wasn't fully flush with the underside there and I would feel this every single time I touch the wheel. I'm pleased to say the results are VASTLY improved! This is as close to perfect as I can DIY this, and dare I say it's almost factory-like now. I added some gorilla glue to the back folds to make them as flush with the underside as possible. Everything fits beautifully now. No wrinkles, no oddly spaced threads, everything neat and tidy. I'm sure the heat will be better felt too as the cover is on there as tight as I could get it. I love it! I may even sell my M-Sport wheel now and just use this year-round Before (top) and after (bottom) heating and pressing in: Backside: Close-up of the stitching pattern. I went with a single thread instead of the double as per all the DIY videos on this. It looks much cleaner: Final result: Before (top) and after (bottom). Such a huge difference! __________________ '16 M3 \| '23 718 Spyder Past: E92 M3, F87 M2, E39 M5, etc
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