F80 M Steering wheel upgrade for less than $300.00

aneurysn05 · 11-22-2018, 10:31 AM

I tried a cost effective way to upgrade my steering wheel and found a solution

I will post links and instructions soon. Happy Thanksgiving.

aneurysn05 · 11-22-2018, 10:47 AM

Bump this thread if you are interested in seeing instructions.

Mazen189 · 11-22-2018, 10:52 AM

Very nice upgrade

I would like to know who you went through and instructions please.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

SOLIDM4 · 11-22-2018, 11:18 AM

OH YES indeed, this looks good.

aBMWfan · 11-22-2018, 11:43 AM

I’m not a fan it’s tacky. Just buy the M performance wheel instead. It’s your car tho and enjoy it if you like it

aneurysn05 · 11-22-2018, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by aBMWfan

I’m not a fan it’s tacky. Just buy the M performance wheel instead. It’s your car tho and enjoy it if you like it

Tacky? I got nothing but compliments on this steering wheel, each its own, looks and feel awesome. And those that are on a lease, you can take it off upon return. I prefer this wrap rather than anything else. Especially since this option saved me $1,200.00.

aBMWfan · 11-22-2018, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aneurysn05

Tacky? I got nothing but compliments on this steering wheel, each its own, looks and feel awesome. And those that are on a lease, you can take it off upon return. I prefer this wrap rather than anything else. Especially since this option saved me $1,200.00.

Not really saving $1200. Saves you $400 ($700 for V2 wheel minus $300 for this wrap). CS wheels are even cheaper. Just $600 for a brand new steering wheel vs. $300 for an overlay.

If anything, you save more money buying the V2 wheel then reselling it.

six-n-twins53 · 11-22-2018, 04:50 PM

Reminds me of a knit sweater from gramma. If you're gonna drop upwards of 80k on a car, cheap solutions arent always the best solutions.

Glad you're happy with your solution but that would make me die a little inside each time I drove my car

clutchdj · 11-22-2018, 05:07 PM

You guys are brutal

jninja · 11-22-2018, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by clutchdj

You guys are brutal

Well we all drive Lambos on the weekend.

My Lambo's actually a Bugatti

tebbnsx · 11-22-2018, 10:42 PM

Bro how about upgrading by cleaning that nasty wheel and shift knob back to new condition then there would have been no need for an upgrade.

Mazen189 · 11-23-2018, 12:12 AM

OP

Steering wheel looks good man

M3ZCPNYC · 11-23-2018, 08:58 AM

looks good minus the 3 stripes. Most m stuff is cheap we just pay M tax on it... when you break down the basic aftermarket parts for our cars they are garbage. enjoy it and drive it.

jninja · 11-23-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by pheerIx

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Originally Posted by jninja

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Originally Posted by pheerIx

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Originally Posted by clutchdj

You guys are brutal

Well we all drive Lambos on the weekend.

My Lambo's actually a Bugatti

My Bugatti is actually a yacht

Well, not to be a dick..but my yacht is actually a couple hookers and some blow.

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 11-23-2018, 10:26 AM

IM THE king of Saudi aria...and drive camels on the weekend. TOP THAT

Mazen189 · 11-23-2018, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by G35POPPEDMYCHERRY

IM THE king of Saudi aria...and drive camels on the weekend. TOP THAT

I'm about to jump on my platform as my servers carry me to target to pick up my Black Friday shopping deals.

MannyM5 · 11-23-2018, 01:06 PM

where did you find the best price for the m performance carbon trim?

aneurysn05 · 11-23-2018, 02:09 PM

Anyways, the carbon fiber trim can vary anywhere from 200-250.

The wrap is customizable just go to MEWANT Steering Wheel Cover,Hand Sewing Steering Wheel Cover ...
mewanten.com/

The cost is 49.95

Enjoy.

Liquid2.0T · 11-24-2018, 05:14 PM

It looks good, but the steering wheel is thick enough as it is. I couldn't imagine wrapping it with another layer of material. I still think the V2 wheel is the way to go.

4everkidd · 11-24-2018, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by aBMWfan

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Originally Posted by aneurysn05

Tacky? I got nothing but compliments on this steering wheel, each its own, looks and feel awesome. And those that are on a lease, you can take it off upon return. I prefer this wrap rather than anything else. Especially since this option saved me $1,200.00.

Not really saving $1200. Saves you $400 ($700 for V2 wheel minus $300 for this wrap). CS wheels are even cheaper. Just $600 for a brand new steering wheel vs. $300 for an overlay.

If anything, you save more money buying the V2 wheel then reselling it.

Gents,
There isn't an aftermarket or M-Performance wheel on the market that allows you to preserve your heated steering wheel function.

Not a big deal in the southern states but at -40 it's a beautiful function.

I'd be interested in this minus the M stripes

gatorfast · 11-24-2018, 08:39 PM

Absent the 3 stripes at the top it actually looks pretty good.

gatorfast · 11-24-2018, 08:45 PM

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aneurysn05 New Member 10 Rep 11 Posts Drives: BMW F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [10.00]	Anyways, the carbon fiber trim can vary anywhere from 200-250. The wrap is customizable just go to MEWANT Steering Wheel Cover,Hand Sewing Steering Wheel Cover ... mewanten.com/ The cost is 49.95 Enjoy.
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