Performance steering wheel or not.

kaskade22 · 07-08-2010, 08:25 PM

F15-31 · 07-08-2010, 08:38 PM

The stock wheel is a very nice piece. The only way it could have been better is if it had a flat lap shape on the bottom of the wheel like my Audi TT And RS4 had. Other then that, IMAO I think it's a wasted Mod.

JohnnyRoaster · 07-08-2010, 09:15 PM

I have been on the fence about it for a while. Most of the features are only useful on the track like the lap timer and the g meter. I don't think the shift lights are of any use if you already have the lights on the DCT. I have a manual but still don't think they would be of much use because I shift by the sound of the engine.

I do think the seperate oil and coolant temps would be of great value. To me that would be a toss up with loosing the tricolor stitching. I am not a big fan of the alcantara but that is a personal preference.

Of course, if I had a 430 I doubt I would track my M3 very often.

Hunter399 · 07-08-2010, 10:29 PM

I have it on my 335 right now and am selling it.

It's cool and all but I honestly never use it for anything other than steering the car, so it is not really worth it to me. Just a cool talking piece to passengers.

PS- Its for sale

Montoya · 07-09-2010, 12:33 AM

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The stock wheel is a very nice piece. The only way it could have been better is if it had a flat lap shape on the bottom of the wheel like my Audi TT And RS4 had. Other then that, IMAO I think it's a wasted Mod.

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Kiemyster · 07-09-2010, 01:03 AM

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was that a DIY?

spyderco10 · 07-09-2010, 02:42 AM

not

kaykay · 07-09-2010, 02:45 AM

The stock M wheel is absolutely perfect, just fine. Some say it's too thick (like EVO mag for example) I find it to be just right.

The Performance wheel (currently not available) is complete overkill and unnecessary - you have shift lights in the tack, wtf do you need two more sets for???

Montoya · 07-09-2010, 03:06 PM

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was that a DIY?

If you mean did I take off the old and put on the new- yes. The wheel I purchased through Tischer.

niqui · 07-09-2010, 03:10 PM

i have one and like it, not worth 2k at all though. at least in canada.
i have a 6mt so the shift lights are nice and i use the lcd oil temp and gforce functions daily.
i like the alcantara inserts and thick top bolsters, its a fun gadget to play with in a relatively somber cabin - thats why i bought it, too bored inside in traffic and stuff i guess.

ss134 · 07-09-2010, 04:10 PM

There is a new version due out in a few months so if you do intend to buy one i would wait.

niqui · 07-09-2010, 04:14 PM

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There is a new version due out in a few months so if you do intend to buy one i would wait.

agreed, dont know if that timeline is 100% though/
also, the orange backlighting of the current psw flows better with the cabin than the upcoming white backlighting featured on the new wheel - albeit it would match the gauges.... wow i'm anal.

ChristianM · 07-09-2010, 04:18 PM

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The stock wheel is a very nice piece. The only way it could have been better is if it had a flat lap shape on the bottom of the wheel like my Audi TT And RS4 had. Other then that, IMAO I think it's a wasted Mod.

I agree, a flat bottom would be awesome, I really prefer driving with one compared to a standard wheel.

crazeone · 07-09-2010, 04:23 PM

Flat bottom is realy a cool feature never knew I needed it but once i got it I can't do without it now ...hehe

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JohnnyRoaster Captain 42 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 09 Jerez Black M3 Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Outside Beantown iTrader: (0)	I have been on the fence about it for a while. Most of the features are only useful on the track like the lap timer and the g meter. I don't think the shift lights are of any use if you already have the lights on the DCT. I have a manual but still don't think they would be of much use because I shift by the sound of the engine. I do think the seperate oil and coolant temps would be of great value. To me that would be a toss up with loosing the tricolor stitching. I am not a big fan of the alcantara but that is a personal preference. Of course, if I had a 430 I doubt I would track my M3 very often. __________________
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Hunter399 Major General 325 Rep 8,091 Posts Drives: F90M5 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (33)	I have it on my 335 right now and am selling it. It's cool and all but I honestly never use it for anything other than steering the car, so it is not really worth it to me. Just a cool talking piece to passengers. PS- Its for sale
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kaykay Lieutenant Colonel 90 Rep 1,769 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E93 328i Conve ... [9.50] 2011 E92 M3 ZCP [8.66] 2008 550i Sport [10.00]	The stock M wheel is absolutely perfect, just fine. Some say it's too thick (like EVO mag for example) I find it to be just right. The Performance wheel (currently not available) is complete overkill and unnecessary - you have shift lights in the tack, wtf do you need two more sets for??? __________________ '12 CLS550 Palladium Silver - loaded '11 E92 M3 ZCP - SG/B-EXT/CF, M-DCT, loaded '11 E93 328i, BSM over Saddle Brown, sport, loaded '08 550i M-Sport, Carbon Black (Gone but not forgotten), '06 W211 E55 AMG (Gone, miss this animal),'01 E39 540i Sport
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niqui Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,110 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	i have one and like it, not worth 2k at all though. at least in canada. i have a 6mt so the shift lights are nice and i use the lcd oil temp and gforce functions daily. i like the alcantara inserts and thick top bolsters, its a fun gadget to play with in a relatively somber cabin - thats why i bought it, too bored inside in traffic and stuff i guess. __________________ Jet Black E92 M3
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ss134 Brigadier General 230 Rep 3,899 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germany/UK iTrader: (1)	There is a new version due out in a few months so if you do intend to buy one i would wait. __________________ 2014 AW F80 M3 DCT 2011 AW E90 M3 DCT - Sold 2010 JZB E90 M3 DCT - Sold 2009 6MT E90 LCI 335i M -Sport - Sold
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crazeone New Member 2 Rep 22 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Flat bottom is realy a cool feature never knew I needed it but once i got it I can't do without it now ...hehe
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