3 series steering wheels replaced with other BMW models

web99992002 · 05-24-2011, 01:42 AM

Hello, I just got my 2011 328i.

I was just wondering if I could change the stock leather steering wheel to be the same as the steering wheels found in the 135i or BMW M5 (2003-2010)? I really like these two steering wheels, didn't get the Sports Package cause my wife said its too firm.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

JayKay335i · 05-24-2011, 03:07 AM

1) never let your wife make decisions on cars
2) you can replace the wheel with the M3 wheel or Mtech wheel but you need to also get the sport airbag and bracket for it.

web99992002 · 05-24-2011, 03:38 AM

haha, yes, maybe I shouldn't have gave my wife a chance to make an opinion

is the M sport steering wheel better than the sports leather steering wheel and the M5 steering wheeL?

JayKay335i · 05-24-2011, 02:06 PM

Is my girlfriend better than your wife?

Its all a matter of opinion. Go to the dealer and check them out. Although I dont know if the 5er wheel will fit.

mycoupe · 05-24-2011, 02:15 PM

You would need to find out ofthe wheels have the same number of splines, and make sure they have the same sniz electronics wise...unless you are up to rewiring the steering wheel side of everything.

E90Brad · 05-24-2011, 09:29 PM

Man I feel so sorry for guys coming on here talking about their wives.... Here ya go, get this wheel:

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462

I did, its awesome.

Not sure if youre coming from a sport wheel so you might need a sport airbag as JK335 says.

BTW when your wife says the sports package is too firm you just say nothing and think about how sweet that divorce will be.
With my girlfriend I have found sucess with undoing her seatbelt, unlocking the doors and telling her I hate long goodbyes.

web99992002 · 05-30-2011, 12:06 AM

Guys I've decided to get this steering wheel, it comes with the airbag and buttons

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...#ht_2561wt_989

But the buttons are different from my steering wheel:

Will this be ok? I'm not familiar with the functions of those buttons

mycoupe · 05-30-2011, 01:16 PM

if they don't match your buttons, it will not work without rewiring stuff and possibly leaving some buttons unfunctional. Not a good idea.

tofu- · 05-30-2011, 01:31 PM

it'll work fine

4corners · 05-30-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tofu-

it'll work fine

The buttons are interchangeable. Just use your buttons.

DJKhan85 · 05-30-2011, 02:41 PM

The star and diamond are from the pre 09s I believe. It should still work in your car.

web99992002 · 05-31-2011, 05:25 AM

thanks for the input guys. really appreciate it

I've decided to buy a tri stitched M3 wheel instead of the perforated one. I've tried searching at ebay but no luck. know where I can find one?

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web99992002 Private First Class 49 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	3 series steering wheels replaced with other BMW models Hello, I just got my 2011 328i. I was just wondering if I could change the stock leather steering wheel to be the same as the steering wheels found in the 135i or BMW M5 (2003-2010)? I really like these two steering wheels, didn't get the Sports Package cause my wife said its too firm. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
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JayKay335i Banned 200 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	1) never let your wife make decisions on cars 2) you can replace the wheel with the M3 wheel or Mtech wheel but you need to also get the sport airbag and bracket for it.
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web99992002 Private First Class 49 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	haha, yes, maybe I shouldn't have gave my wife a chance to make an opinion is the M sport steering wheel better than the sports leather steering wheel and the M5 steering wheeL?
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JayKay335i Banned 200 Rep 5,046 Posts Drives: ///M323 DCT Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Dakota; its best DUHHHHHH iTrader: (1)	Is my girlfriend better than your wife? Its all a matter of opinion. Go to the dealer and check them out. Although I dont know if the 5er wheel will fit.
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mycoupe Banned 63 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6spd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (5)	You would need to find out ofthe wheels have the same number of splines, and make sure they have the same sniz electronics wise...unless you are up to rewiring the steering wheel side of everything.
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E90Brad Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 263 Posts Drives: SQ5 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Canada iTrader: (3)	Man I feel so sorry for guys coming on here talking about their wives.... Here ya go, get this wheel: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 I did, its awesome. Not sure if youre coming from a sport wheel so you might need a sport airbag as JK335 says. BTW when your wife says the sports package is too firm you just say nothing and think about how sweet that divorce will be. With my girlfriend I have found sucess with undoing her seatbelt, unlocking the doors and telling her I hate long goodbyes. __________________ I shoot video in Calgary. Contact me if you need anything. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNU...Q3Jp5G4lSkGdKQ
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web99992002 Private First Class 49 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Guys I've decided to get this steering wheel, it comes with the airbag and buttons http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...#ht_2561wt_989 But the buttons are different from my steering wheel: Will this be ok? I'm not familiar with the functions of those buttons
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mycoupe Banned 63 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6spd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (5)	if they don't match your buttons, it will not work without rewiring stuff and possibly leaving some buttons unfunctional. Not a good idea.
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tofu- Banned 89 Rep 2,854 Posts Drives: 335i Jet Black/Coral Red Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: nyc iTrader: (4)	it'll work fine
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web99992002 Private First Class 49 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i Join Date: May 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	thanks for the input guys. really appreciate it I've decided to buy a tri stitched M3 wheel instead of the perforated one. I've tried searching at ebay but no luck. know where I can find one?
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