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Electronic Steering Wheel impressions
installed this gem last week.. i almost did it myself but backed out last minute and had bmw do it.. glad i did bc it was not easy.
but this thing is beyond badass. i cruise with the temp display on but the other best features imho are: -it reads G's [lateral and longitudinal] its def fun to see a # for what u just felt -u can set the RPM speed at which the LEDs illuminate -1/4 mile race with a randomized takeoff timer it has quite a bit more stuff but i will leave some of that for the ppl that buy it to discover $2k is a lot for a steering wheel, but it is def worth it Last edited by BeachM5nster; 01-10-2020 at 10:33 AM.. |
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Nice addition!
Mine came with the car. https://f10.m5post.com/forums/pictur...ictureid=68802 Besides the fact that it looks really cool and gives out good information I love the feel of it. The way it fits your hand, especially in a little spirited driving is very nice. The Alcantra / Carbon Fiber is a nice visual combination. I agree with BeachM5 ... I don't think this a project that I would have wanted to tackle for a weekend DIY.
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Confirmed with my SA; this will and can fit a 6MT (for those who want to consider, same part #). I'll simply loose the heated steering wheel option.
OT I know this SA well since my e90 days and he proposed I consider the Dinan suspension instead of the $$$ on the wheel. Nonetheless very tempting option. Thx for sharing.
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I have never fiddled with oem suspension on any car ive had and i think thats why ive never had a problem and nothing is worse than a bad ride BUT everyone either gets the oem comp pkg front struts or the full KW HAS kit for the f10 ALSO in my opinion you will def get more enjoyment out of the steering wheel and nobody will notice or compliment your 10mm drop or 20% tighter spring rate but everyone will notice and drool over the wheel. get the wheel, and on a manny.... very special |
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I agree with you OP a 100%. Dinan is not as good today as it once was.
However, when they did the development of the F10 suspension and other pieces on the M5 back in 2013-14, Steve was running the show and it was perfected on his car. I'm not and in no way manner advocating one over the other (intact I prefer to spend the 2k on the wheel as well for visual pleasure). Just wanted to clear any confusion of few select Dinan products which are still better for this car. I driven in a Dinan-suspension M5 and feel it corners slightly better with reduced body roll (my two pain points to my SA few months ago which led to the above suggestion). Just trying to convince myself if $2k for a wheel is justified. Again, do not want to stir a debate on Dinan vs. others, there is plenty on the forum already on that and more so I do agree with you after Steve sold it to the hedge fund the quality and price of their parts both have gone downhill.
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id never take this car on hard corners. its too big and too beautiful too damage. get the steering wheel. lol |
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Totally. I wish it cornered more flat. Not as much as a Porshe but at least come close. We have a lot of jug handle turns where I live currently and I always find myself correcting from going sideways.
I guess I'm spoilt by my e92.
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