OEM CF Trim and M6 Steering Wheel installed

hsiaochinsan · 04-22-2013, 04:25 AM

Just installed the M6 steering wheel last night. Still need to figure out which module I need to buy for the lane departure vibration and heated steering function. The CF trims are indeed very nice. They replace my aluminum trim. The qualify of this OEM CF wave is very good and unmatched. They bring out more sporty feeling in the cabin. No finger print issue like the Piano trim. I guess the CF waves help out here, like the metallic paint, swirl marks or scratches don't show up that much comparing to Piano trim.

The M6 steering wheel.. omg.. it feels much much better and much more sporty than the M5's. I feel like driving a different car. No jk here. The paddles are much longer and easier to reach. The steering wheel feels smaller than F10's. It is easier to turn the steering wheel from lock to lock. Lastly, it just looks much better than the F10's.

Here are the pics guys. Hope you guys enjoy it.

Will post more pics of the car after my HRE, RKP, and M Performance Spoiler from IND installed next week.

ACS springs are also waiting in the garage. Hope they will be much better than the H&R springs I removed few months ago.

ATOMBOY · 04-22-2013, 05:38 AM

Wow, I just love it! Waiting for my airbag to do the same on my F10.

DrewM5 · 04-22-2013, 07:27 AM

Looks great! Can I ask what the cost was for the steering wheel exchange. Did you lose the heating function and the lane departure?

hinckley · 04-22-2013, 07:30 AM

Very, very nice. I don't know why, but at first I didn't like the M6 steering wheel in the M5. Now I'm realizing I was just wrong! It looks great.

Could you tell us about your experience with the H&R springs? I'm considering installing a set this week.

hsiaochinsan · 04-22-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by hinckley

Very, very nice. I don't know why, but at first I didn't like the M6 steering wheel in the M5. Now I'm realizing I was just wrong! It looks great.

Could you tell us about your experience with the H&R springs? I'm considering installing a set this week.

The h&r springs are too stiff for my taste. On bad roads, the car is really bouncy. I also felt it also impact the handling. ( car is too bouncy when you are cornering). Hopefully acs spring will be better.

hsiaochinsan · 04-22-2013, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ATOMBOY

Wow, I just love it! Waiting for my airbag to do the same on my F10.

You won't disappoint. Did you buy all the parts. I am still waiting for another forum member to answer my question about the module for the vibration and heating.

hsiaochinsan · 04-22-2013, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DrewM5

Looks great! Can I ask what the cost was for the steering wheel exchange. Did you lose the heating function and the lane departure?

With airbag around 1600-1700.
I did lose the functions. I need to buy the module which costs around 100 to have to functions back. It is a vibration generator piece.

LonghornM5 · 04-22-2013, 09:33 AM

cost?? very interested.....

v3n0m · 04-22-2013, 11:12 AM

Very interested in doing this as well. Where did you get the parts from?

bm5bullit · 04-22-2013, 04:13 PM

Looks very serious and ready for some serious road work.

ufgtrs2007 · 04-22-2013, 05:24 PM

Love it, great job, CF adds a very sporty touch to the interior.

simonlam168 · 04-22-2013, 09:59 PM

wow...I want it!!! it looks so much better !!!! Congrats!!!

alititto · 04-23-2013, 04:58 AM

Beautiful... Love it..
Can you tell us where you got your parts from?

boots · 04-23-2013, 08:18 AM

The carbon fibre made it look classy. I like it.

ThisFlyGuy · 04-23-2013, 09:25 PM

looks great. when you go to Sam's, lemme know and I'll try to meet up

BC87 · 04-23-2013, 10:10 PM

uhn2000 · 04-23-2013, 10:49 PM

Nice touches, might do this when I get a little bored or something.

hsiaochinsan · 04-23-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ThisFlyGuy

looks great. when you go to Sam's, lemme know and I'll try to meet up

I may go this Friday. Maybe around morning time. Need to confirm with Sam.

hsiaochinsan · 04-24-2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by LonghornM5

cost?? very interested.....

I forgot how much I paid already. Bought the steering wheel from wdimagineer. He had a extra set.

Price for steering wheel is around $1100 on getbmwparts.com. $850 for air bag. The vibration and heating module price is unknown for now. I am waiting for wdimagineer to info me how to get it.

BarryB · 04-24-2013, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by hsiaochinsan

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Originally Posted by ThisFlyGuy

looks great. when you go to Sam's, lemme know and I'll try to meet up

I may go this Friday. Maybe around morning time. Need to confirm with Sam.

Pity ill be away otherwise we could have a reunion!

hsiaochinsan · 04-24-2013, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BarryB

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Originally Posted by hsiaochinsan

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Originally Posted by ThisFlyGuy

looks great. when you go to Sam's, lemme know and I'll try to meet up

I may go this Friday. Maybe around morning time. Need to confirm with Sam.

Pity ill be away otherwise we could have a reunion!

I am going tomorrow around 11:15. Will one of you be there ?

ThisFlyGuy · 04-24-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hsiaochinsan

I am going tomorrow around 11:15. Will one of you be there ?

darn, will be at work....i usually go to Sam on weekends

04-22-2013, 04:25 AM	#1
hsiaochinsan Major 152 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 1M / 991 Turbo S / Cayman GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (5)	OEM CF Trim and M6 Steering Wheel installed Just installed the M6 steering wheel last night. Still need to figure out which module I need to buy for the lane departure vibration and heated steering function. The CF trims are indeed very nice. They replace my aluminum trim. The qualify of this OEM CF wave is very good and unmatched. They bring out more sporty feeling in the cabin. No finger print issue like the Piano trim. I guess the CF waves help out here, like the metallic paint, swirl marks or scratches don't show up that much comparing to Piano trim. The M6 steering wheel.. omg.. it feels much much better and much more sporty than the M5's. I feel like driving a different car. No jk here. The paddles are much longer and easier to reach. The steering wheel feels smaller than F10's. It is easier to turn the steering wheel from lock to lock. Lastly, it just looks much better than the F10's. Here are the pics guys. Hope you guys enjoy it. Will post more pics of the car after my HRE, RKP, and M Performance Spoiler from IND installed next week. ACS springs are also waiting in the garage. Hope they will be much better than the H&R springs I removed few months ago. __________________ 台灣人來報到噢~
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