Pandemic buy CS steering wheel

Freak1c · 05-12-2020, 02:22 PM

So I got this wheel off another forum member, installed it today. I have pretty big hands and was underwhelmed by the fact the M3 steering wheel was so thin. I had a F10 M5 wheel on my 5er, that felt good. So upgraded to this CS wheel and it feels awesome. It's well worth the upgrade!

swagon · 05-12-2020, 03:11 PM

Yeah, I'm a tiny bit bummed that the M Performance steering wheel I have is ever so slightly thinner than I'd like. But I got it for more than half the price of the CS version so there's that lol.

Zero_Cool · 05-12-2020, 03:24 PM

I love the CS wheel! It's the perfect thicccness. I had it in my previous F80 and the only issue that I had was it felt weird on my hands during the winter months (I'm prone to dry hands). Looks great!

ny2nj · 05-12-2020, 10:19 PM

looks good

Freak1c · 05-12-2020, 10:41 PM

I just realized it looks very grey in the pictures. It’s very close to dark grey to black in person

LeFort One · 05-13-2020, 01:02 PM

Is this wheel really that much thicker than the M performance wheel? Maybe it's time for a switch....would be curious to know the exact diameter

FastM3CT · 05-13-2020, 08:20 PM

Great Steering wheel option and by far my first choice.

My next mod without question...

Whats next for you?

SherM4n · 05-13-2020, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LeFort One

Is this wheel really that much thicker than the M performance wheel? Maybe it's time for a switch....would be curious to know the exact diameter

Comparison of OEM, V2, and CS wheels The tape measure comes out in post 6.

Freak1c · 05-13-2020, 09:58 PM

Many things, but unsure about doing them. Tune but this site has me scared shitless about the crank hub issue, this car has plenty of power for now. I’ve done the GTS tranny n CS EDC tune, AA exhaust tips ceramic painted black, OEM carbon rear spoiler n diffuser, OEM carbon mirror caps. Probably a lightweight front lip, but I live in the hills and my driveway is very steep, so there’s that issue. I would guess rims would be next with a slight drop.

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Originally Posted by FastM3CT

Great Steering wheel option and by far my first choice.

My next mod without question...

Whats next for you?

Keca10 · 05-16-2020, 11:39 AM

It looks really great. I am considering this as my next mod.

Does it seem out of place without other alcantara bits? And Do you plan to add more alcantara parts inside?

I had an e46 comp and the only alcantara part was the wheel and it still looked fine. I am curious what you think now that you installed it.

Freak1c · 05-16-2020, 11:58 AM

Keca10, I thought it would look weird but I actually prefer it without the rest of the All antra bits. Wanted to keep it subtle, I think it looks fine.

Keca10 · 05-16-2020, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Freak1c

Keca10, I thought it would look weird but I actually prefer it without the rest of the All antra bits. Wanted to keep it subtle, I think it looks fine.

That’s good news. In the pictures it looks great. And more importantly I bet it feels better to drive.

whatnotsomuchf80 · 05-22-2020, 10:57 AM

What made you want to do this over the GTS steering wheel w shifting lights?

Freak1c · 05-22-2020, 12:18 PM

I don’t track this car much, maybe once in a while. I just want a clean look with a bit thicker feel to it. I don’t have much use for the carbon wheel with shift lights. I guess it just comes down to personal preference.

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Freak1c First Lieutenant 145 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP MW Join Date: May 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Pandemic buy CS steering wheel So I got this wheel off another forum member, installed it today. I have pretty big hands and was underwhelmed by the fact the M3 steering wheel was so thin. I had a F10 M5 wheel on my 5er, that felt good. So upgraded to this CS wheel and it feels awesome. It's well worth the upgrade! Attached Images
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swagon Major General 13518 Rep 8,163 Posts Drives: F80 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: . iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I'm a tiny bit bummed that the M Performance steering wheel I have is ever so slightly thinner than I'd like. But I got it for more than half the price of the CS version so there's that lol. __________________
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Zero_Cool Lieutenant 191 Rep 527 Posts Drives: 18 M3 Imola 6spd Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Nashvegas iTrader: (1)	I love the CS wheel! It's the perfect thicccness. I had it in my previous F80 and the only issue that I had was it felt weird on my hands during the winter months (I'm prone to dry hands). Looks great!
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ny2nj Second Lieutenant 190 Rep 248 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	looks good
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Freak1c First Lieutenant 145 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP MW Join Date: May 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I just realized it looks very grey in the pictures. It’s very close to dark grey to black in person
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LeFort One Second Lieutenant 151 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 M3 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (3)	Is this wheel really that much thicker than the M performance wheel? Maybe it's time for a switch....would be curious to know the exact diameter __________________ 2016 Alpine White F80 \| Individual Opal Interior \| BBS LM-R \| Dinan Exhaust \| Active Auto Midpipe \| V-Style Lip \| Vorsteiner Rear Diffuser \| M-Performance Spoiler \| IND Alpine White Grills \| Swift Springs \| Instagram: S55Journal
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FastM3CT Second Lieutenant 166 Rep 276 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: AR iTrader: (0)	Great Steering wheel option and by far my first choice. My next mod without question... Whats next for you?
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Keca10 Lieutenant 438 Rep 501 Posts Drives: ‘18 M3 ZCP / '20 X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	It looks really great. I am considering this as my next mod. Does it seem out of place without other alcantara bits? And Do you plan to add more alcantara parts inside? I had an e46 comp and the only alcantara part was the wheel and it still looked fine. I am curious what you think now that you installed it.
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Freak1c First Lieutenant 145 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP MW Join Date: May 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Keca10, I thought it would look weird but I actually prefer it without the rest of the All antra bits. Wanted to keep it subtle, I think it looks fine.
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Freak1c First Lieutenant 145 Rep 344 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 ZCP MW Join Date: May 2016 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I don’t track this car much, maybe once in a while. I just want a clean look with a bit thicker feel to it. I don’t have much use for the carbon wheel with shift lights. I guess it just comes down to personal preference. Last edited by Freak1c; 05-22-2020 at 12:59 PM..
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