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Looks like the M6 steering wheel has the split down the vertical spoke and the F30 M sport one doesn't. |
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05-14-2012, 05:41 PM | #27 |
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There is also a split in silver trim on the bottom spoke of the M6 Steering wheel and the M colored stitching, otherwise it is the same wheel as the 3 Series M-Sport.
In theory I don't see why it won't fit on the M5 just as long as the harness and the steering wheel module is the same... |
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Looks like this wheel will be in the F80 M3. I'm sure a retrofit will be possible once the first brave soul takes the plunge.
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Ehh, i think the wheel in the M6 looks appropriate for a coupe, but wouldn't look right in the M5.....not saying the steering wheel in the M5 is the best looking thing either though....
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Actually the 3 series wheel is better. It has chunkier paddles just like on the 5 series, whereas the M6 paddles are thinner.
When I tested out the M6 wheel i found the paddles would bend if i pulled hard. Seemed flimsy to me. The M5 paddles are much better. The 3 series M Sport wheel has the sporty design of the M6 with the better functionality of the M5 paddles.
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08-16-2012, 06:55 PM | #33 |
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I ordered the M6 wheel for retrofit and currently waiting for the stocks to arrive. Will update once installed!
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Can anyone show the current f10 M5 steering wheel ?
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you absolutely can do it. any dealer who tells you otherwise is retarded (unfortunately most r).
the trouble is this - the good ol german boys who iron their underwear every morning before going to the factory wont install the m6 wheel on the 5 no matter how much u beg them to. what you do is get delivery of the 5, order an m6 wheel thru ur dealer (i heard 500-1000$ estimate), then have your dealer take out the stock 5 wheel and install the 6 wheel - 1000-1500$ estimate, since there is airbag mumbo-jumbo they have to take care of (right). so for the math geeks keeping tabs on the numbers - ur talking 1500-2500$ for the m6 wheel. oh, and dont think anyone will give you a penny in credit for that shiny new 5 wheel from the factory.. they put that in a grocery bag and hand it to u. i suggest taking it to germany and throwing it thru the window of the headquarters for being bullheaded and stupid. i mean come on, its not like there's not a rack full of steering wheels there they can just make use of - they choose not to. annoying. thought about the change myself - but that kind o loot is a little too crazy for a car destined to be leased... |
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Certainly! Will post pics and review after the install
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the dealer will touch it. think about it - r u saying that if you are in a fender bender and the bag deploys, the dealer says "gee that sux, good luck to u". a half-brained authorized service center can do it.
the dealer will do the swap - for crisp cool cash. |
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i don't see why this can't be a direct swap with no programming needed. It appears functions are shared on both wheels, you may need to splice some wires....
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Go back and read. its a DIFFERENT airbag.
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Direct swap means the entire M6 wheel including assorted parts and airbag can be swapped over to the M5 without any cutting or wiring tweak. From what i was told by the trusty parts guy, all the connectors are exactly the same. I doubt any programming will be involved.
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