Stinky steering wheel (M-sport)

edgarj · 02-05-2007, 11:56 PM

Anyone else with the M-sport (multicolor stitching) from the "Q" guy on ebay have a stinky wheel. Mine reeks of acetone-like fumes. Really only pronounced in the morning after sitting closed up all night. I'm thinking it came right off the line when he shipped it ant it will wear off soon. It's pristine, and the leather is premium in quality, but it does stink, and there seems to be an odd moisture if I squeeze it. Hope it's not toxic, cause I do love this wheel.

thissnsooosucks · 02-06-2007, 12:18 AM

a stinky wheel?!? wtf?!?

EHDEN · 02-06-2007, 12:42 AM

yeaaa...don't believe steering wheels are supposed to have a funky smell to them...

edgarj · 02-06-2007, 12:58 AM

Its totally acetone (nail polish remover) stink, or something close. Very industrial. I'd make a note to self.. wash hands more if it wasn't so distinctively acetone. Ha, bad joke. Anyway, it sort of gives off that 'new car smell', but too strong. I'm guessing it'll be gone within the week. Just wondering if any other members who purchaced from 'the steering wheel guy' have a stank issue. I'll email him. Maybe just cause it was so new. He calims to be choked on supply.

youyou · 02-06-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by edgarj

Its totally acetone (nail polish remover) stink, or something close. Very industrial. I'd make a note to self.. wash hands more if it wasn't so distinctively acetone. Ha, bad joke. Anyway, it sort of gives off that 'new car smell', but too strong. I'm guessing it'll be gone within the week. Just wondering if any other members who purchaced from 'the steering wheel guy' have a stank issue. I'll email him. Maybe just cause it was so new. He calims to be choked on supply.

Ya Ed i noticed that as well when i got it.
Left it in the box though and haven't touched it until today actually because i dropped it off at my dealership. My car is coming in tomorrow and they are going to install it before i pick up my car either Thursday or Firday.
But i definitely smelt exactly what you're describing.
I hope it doesn't smell anymore. Didn't notice it this morning though when i dropped it off at my dealer. So i guess it will wear off because it's been in the box for about a month now.
I'll let you know for sure though when i pick up my car.

funky_chilli · 02-06-2007, 11:18 AM

got a link to this guy's ebay store? thanks

FirstClass · 02-06-2007, 05:45 PM

1) Leave car windows open
2) Point fan at steering wheel (One that plugs into a wall outlet obviously)
3) Leave overnight/weekend
4) Optional: Massage the wheel to get even more oder out since you claim squeezing it makes it worse.

I'd guess that would get rid of most of the smell. I think the smell is from the glue used in the wheel curing.

Minipuck V 2.0 · 02-06-2007, 06:01 PM

sounds like the seinfeld episode when jerry bought the bmw

dmboone25 · 02-06-2007, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by thissnsooosucks

a stinky wheel?!? wtf?!?

lol--this shouldn't be funny, because i am sure it is annoying, but i could not help laughing a little. did you try using some leather cleaner or windex on it? might help....

SROC3 · 02-06-2007, 07:29 PM

dude......pics please

Minipuck V 2.0 · 02-06-2007, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

dude......pics please

yeah get a professional camera that can capture the smell emmanating from the wheel! ahhaha that would be hilarious ...

i am curious as to what it smells like in real life

seriously, have you tried leather conditioner? would that help?

Just so you guys who don't notice the smell anymore, a lot of times, your nose adapts and adjusts to the smell, like your own personal body odor. get someone new to sniff the wheel

schneid4323 · 02-06-2007, 10:32 PM

Did your gf smell the same way when she came in the mail? if so fire the mail man, hes using the merchandise.

Minipuck V 2.0 · 02-07-2007, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by schneid4323

Did your gf smell the same way when she came in the mail? if so fire the mail man, hes using the merchandise.

i don't get it

edgarj · 02-07-2007, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by schneid4323

Did your gf smell the same way when she came in the mail? if so fire the mail man, hes using the merchandise.

Actually, now that you mentioned it, it is more like a roadkill, dead-fish, scent, and come to think of it, I just finished fisting your girlfriend/sister before I installed the wheel. Good CSI work, Schneid. You really need to talk to that girl about washing up before she hits the corner. Again, thanks for the reminder. That scent is hell when I'm getting my romance on, and even worse when I'm trying to drive.

edgarj · 02-07-2007, 07:15 PM

Albert, the fine ebay seller of wheels, said that it's some artifact of the cleaning process that the wheels go through before shipping and that it will be gone in another week. Mystery of the Stinky Wheel solved.

Minipuck V 2.0 · 02-07-2007, 07:17 PM

case closed ... makes me wonder if its only this seller or is this for all new m steering wheels

ironic · 02-07-2007, 08:21 PM

LMFAO

suzaku · 02-08-2007, 08:45 AM

It would seem he doesn't have any for sale at the moment. He does however have the older one without the colorful stiching for a 100 bucks less. I am thinking about going for it. Can any of the guys that purchased the steering wheel tell me which do you think is better?

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edgarj Captain 34 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Marcos, TX iTrader: (1)	Its totally acetone (nail polish remover) stink, or something close. Very industrial. I'd make a note to self.. wash hands more if it wasn't so distinctively acetone. Ha, bad joke. Anyway, it sort of gives off that 'new car smell', but too strong. I'm guessing it'll be gone within the week. Just wondering if any other members who purchaced from 'the steering wheel guy' have a stank issue. I'll email him. Maybe just cause it was so new. He calims to be choked on supply.
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schneid4323 Banned 356 Rep 1,134 Posts Drives: 335i, M6 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas TX iTrader: (0)	Did your gf smell the same way when she came in the mail? if so fire the mail man, hes using the merchandise.
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edgarj Captain 34 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Marcos, TX iTrader: (1)	Albert, the fine ebay seller of wheels, said that it's some artifact of the cleaning process that the wheels go through before shipping and that it will be gone in another week. Mystery of the Stinky Wheel solved.
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suzaku New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	It would seem he doesn't have any for sale at the moment. He does however have the older one without the colorful stiching for a 100 bucks less. I am thinking about going for it. Can any of the guys that purchased the steering wheel tell me which do you think is better?
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