Steering Wheel Removal

s'M'ooth · 03-03-2013, 09:39 AM

Hi guys - thinking of getting my steering wheel trimmed as I really can't stand the current feel of the OEM one.

Is it just a case of removing them (-) battery terminal in preparation? I feel happy popping the air bag springs and detaching it, but was worried about the air bag light coming on and staying on after. Anything else that needs shutting down?

Thanks!

Spacebug · 03-03-2013, 10:03 AM

Which steering wheel do you have? Surely not the M Sport as that is the best steering wheel ever!

Yes, you just need to disconnect the battery. Did this on an E46 and all was fine. Not sure about key codes and memory issues though.

s'M'ooth · 03-03-2013, 10:08 AM

Sorry, can't beleive I missed that info out. My car is a F30 320D ED. The wheel is the multifunction one, however I find it a touch "thin" and "wiry" felling. My previous car was an E92 M3, and had the thicker, softer leather wheel - which for me was spot on.

There is a guy in Bucks, that can pad mine out and add the soft nappa lather for a reasonable cost.

Regards,

Captain Cow Pat · 03-03-2013, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoooth

Sorry, can't beleive I missed that info out.

You didn't. Your profile says what you drive.

Spacebug · 03-06-2013, 01:06 AM

The profile is not visible in the iPhone app...

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Spacebug Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2013 F31 320D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	Which steering wheel do you have? Surely not the M Sport as that is the best steering wheel ever! Yes, you just need to disconnect the battery. Did this on an E46 and all was fine. Not sure about key codes and memory issues though. __________________ Current: 2017 F10 530D, M Sport Plus, Graphite Grey, 19", HK, ProNav, HUD, Digital Dash Previous: 2014 F10 525D, M Sport Plus, Carbon Black, 19's, ProNav, HK 2013 F31 320D MSport, 2013 F30 320D MSport, E91 320D MSport, 2002 E46 320i Vert, 1998 Lotus Elise 111S
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s'M'ooth New Member 2 Rep 26 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Sorry, can't beleive I missed that info out. My car is a F30 320D ED. The wheel is the multifunction one, however I find it a touch "thin" and "wiry" felling. My previous car was an E92 M3, and had the thicker, softer leather wheel - which for me was spot on. There is a guy in Bucks, that can pad mine out and add the soft nappa lather for a reasonable cost. Regards,
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Spacebug Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2013 F31 320D M Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Sussex, UK iTrader: (0)	The profile is not visible in the iPhone app... __________________ Current: 2017 F10 530D, M Sport Plus, Graphite Grey, 19", HK, ProNav, HUD, Digital Dash Previous: 2014 F10 525D, M Sport Plus, Carbon Black, 19's, ProNav, HK 2013 F31 320D MSport, 2013 F30 320D MSport, E91 320D MSport, 2002 E46 320i Vert, 1998 Lotus Elise 111S
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