should I get a new steering wheel

calvino · 09-15-2006, 08:55 PM

I have the non-sport steering wheel

and I want to get the M-sport steering wheel, I found it for $850 w everything ( airbag,multifuntion, cables etc..) but here is the thing I was on the BMW website today and I saw the new 335 sedan and it have paddle shifters

should I wait for it to come out so I can get the steering wheel w paddle shifters? and retrofit it to my car ??

woo · 09-15-2006, 09:09 PM

Yeh, I got the same situation. However I really doubt whether the paddle shifters can be put on our current E90. I though the auto gear in E92 is totally diff from E90!

BTW, $850 for M sport wheel included everything is very good price, where did you get the quote from?

Ken

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Originally Posted by calvino

I have the non-sport steering wheel

and I want to get the M-sport steering wheel, I found it for $850 w everything ( airbag,multifuntion, cables etc..) but here is the thing I was on the BMW website today and I saw the new 335 sedan and it have paddle shifters

should I wait for it to come out so I can get the steering wheel w paddle shifters? and retrofit it to my car ??

calvino · 09-15-2006, 09:15 PM

well I was thinking is a good deal $850 for the M steering wheel , that's what my dealer sell only the airbag for, and the pictures you can see that the steering wheel w paddle shifters use the same airbag and the same multifuntion buttons so maybe is just like changing 1 piece ( like the ZP owners do if they want to retofit the M steering wheel )

Chesmu · 09-15-2006, 09:28 PM

m-sport... and next time, buy a 6-mt!

Oz · 09-15-2006, 09:38 PM

I think the 335i auto w/paddle has an different transmission so it can't be retrofitted to our E90. I have read this here before so I'm sure you can look it up.

Luongo · 09-15-2006, 09:58 PM

I don't think paddle shift upgrade is plug and play. It may require extensive upgrade and possible programming by a dealer. It will cost you $$$.

Do it NOW!!! $850 for everything is a good deal.

ALPINE6SPD · 09-16-2006, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Chesmu

m-sport... and next time, buy a 6-mt!

Agni · 09-16-2006, 10:36 AM

Anyone know how much the new sport steernig wheel is? For the 2007 e90.

(the one with the chrome trim).

T7R_Sky · 09-16-2006, 11:24 AM

For the paddle shifters, I read (assuming you have Steptronic) that all you have to do is splice the paddle wires into the shifter. From what I remember, it didnt seem that hard.

Greeney · 09-16-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Agni

Anyone know how much the new sport steernig wheel is? For the 2007 e90.

(the one with the chrome trim).

The chrome trim is a seperate piece and I want it haha.

View Poll Results: with one should I get
get the M sport steerig wheel now	15	60.00%
wait so you can get the steering wheel w paddle shifters	10	40.00%
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calvino Lieutenant Colonel 311 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: had e90, 330i mystic blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Weston,Florida iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 e90 330i [0.00]	should I get a new steering wheel I have the non-sport steering wheel and I want to get the M-sport steering wheel, I found it for $850 w everything ( airbag,multifuntion, cables etc..) but here is the thing I was on the BMW website today and I saw the new 335 sedan and it have paddle shifters should I wait for it to come out so I can get the steering wheel w paddle shifters? and retrofit it to my car ?? __________________ E90 Mytic Blue 330i 07-20-2006. 05-17-2011 Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural? Support NORML
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calvino Lieutenant Colonel 311 Rep 1,928 Posts Drives: had e90, 330i mystic blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Weston,Florida iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 e90 330i [0.00]	well I was thinking is a good deal $850 for the M steering wheel , that's what my dealer sell only the airbag for, and the pictures you can see that the steering wheel w paddle shifters use the same airbag and the same multifuntion buttons so maybe is just like changing 1 piece ( like the ZP owners do if they want to retofit the M steering wheel ) __________________ E90 Mytic Blue 330i 07-20-2006. 05-17-2011 Doesn't the idea of making nature against the law seem to you a bit . . . unnatural? Support NORML
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Chesmu Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	m-sport... and next time, buy a 6-mt! __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I think the 335i auto w/paddle has an different transmission so it can't be retrofitted to our E90. I have read this here before so I'm sure you can look it up. __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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Luongo Lieutenant 134 Rep 463 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Carrera T Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois iTrader: (2)	I don't think paddle shift upgrade is plug and play. It may require extensive upgrade and possible programming by a dealer. It will cost you $$$. Do it NOW!!! $850 for everything is a good deal.
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Agni First Lieutenant 116 Rep 372 Posts Drives: F36 435i M Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Anyone know how much the new sport steernig wheel is? For the 2007 e90. (the one with the chrome trim).
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T7R_Sky "I know you know that I know you know..." 24 Rep 795 Posts Drives: Sparkling Graphite E90 328i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Escondido, CA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 E90 328i [0.00]	For the paddle shifters, I read (assuming you have Steptronic) that all you have to do is splice the paddle wires into the shifter. From what I remember, it didnt seem that hard.
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