[aacabriolet]

Hi guys

Anyone know if you can order the double spoke steering wheel center insert separately from BMW or if it would fit it in our steering wheels?

I think the double spoke insert on the M4 looks much better than the stock F3x one.

The steering wheels look the same for the most part?

M4:


F32 4 Series:

[RW Carbon]

Hmm good question. They look almost the same. Check steering wheel component PNs on real oem.

[aacabriolet]

Good idea.

F32 part number:

03 Decorative trim, steering wheel M SPORTLENKRAD 32307846032

F82 M4 Part Number:

3 Decorative trim, steering wheel M SPORTLENKRAD 1 32307846029
For vehicles with
M twin-clutch transm. with Drivelogic
S2MKA=Yes

Now to get a price for part number 32307846029

EDIT:


http://www.ecstuning.com/ES2599084/

$155. Ouch

[RW Carbon]

Thanks BMW tax for you

[aacabriolet]

Yeah damn. That's super expensive. I want though

[cedchung]

The steering wheel and airbag have different part numbers.

Now if the F80/F82 insert fits we will also need the rear cover (item 4) because of the hole in it.

[aacabriolet]

Originally Posted by cedchung

The steering wheel and airbag have different part numbers.

Now if the F80/F82 insert fits we will also need the rear cover (item 4) because of the hole in it.

The different part number for the wheel is probably because of the M color stitching on the F8x M.

[Dog Face Pony Soldier]

Originally Posted by cedchung

...if the F80/F82 insert fits we will also need the rear cover (item 4) because of the hole in it.

My F30 is more work tool than show car, so I am not really considering this mod. I like it though! M paddles and M wheel trim would be a nice detail.

$155 for the front trim sounds like a number to consider, but $300 (estimated) for front & rear trim sounds kinda scary. I'd be interested in seeing the F8x rear trim... Maybe the F3x rear trim can be modified to accomplish the same result?

[aksi]

Dang that price is harsh. I like the look of RW Carbon's cf insert. Have you seen it on their website. I think the price is little cheaper than this if i remember correctly and looks awesome. Btw, i am not affiliated with them in any way lol just giving my 2 cents. I just live not too far from them haha. Ok... Back to work..

[aacabriolet]

Originally Posted by aksi

Dang that price is harsh. I like the look of RW Carbon's cf insert. Have you seen it on their website. I think the price is little cheaper than this if i remember correctly and looks awesome. Btw, i am not affiliated with them in any way lol just giving my 2 cents. I just live not too far from them haha. Ok... Back to work..

Nice but I think the gap in-between like in the M3/4, instead of a solid piece looks more aggressive imo!

Now if the M3/4 part was in carbon then that would be awesome

[aksi]

Originally Posted by aacabriolet

Nice but I think the gap in-between like in the M3/4, instead of a solid piece looks more aggressive imo!

Now if the M3/4 part was in carbon then that would be awesome

Good idea! Imagined it, would look awesome.

[cedchung]

It does fit if anyone is still wondering.

I just stumbled onto this: http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=78

[cedchung]

Originally Posted by aacabriolet

Nice but I think the gap in-between like in the M3/4, instead of a solid piece looks more aggressive imo!

Now if the M3/4 part was in carbon then that would be awesome

The M6 Performance wheel in alcantara comes with a carbon insert.

The part number for the carbon insert is 32302345203 but I don't know if BMW sells it separately.

[dhurng]

Originally Posted by aksi

Good idea! Imagined it, would look awesome.

wow this is great! i might even be able to retrofit paddle shifters like this too.

[cedchung]

Originally Posted by Defalt

wow this is great! i might even be able to retrofit paddle shifters like this too.

The M5/M6 paddles do not work on the F30 without swapping over the electronics but the M3/M4 should. Part no. 61317847610

[dhurng]

Originally Posted by cedchung

The M5/M6 paddles do not work on the F30 without swapping over the electronics but the M3/M4 should. Part no. 61317847610

ohh i was just thinking about any paddles but thank you for that. definitely a project ill try out. my only concern is if i get the backing and the paddles would i be missing any wires in the sport steering wheel i have now? i know most ppl just get the entire steering wheel with the paddles for the retrofit.

[cedchung]

Originally Posted by Defalt

ohh i was just thinking about any paddles but thank you for that. definitely a project ill try out. my only concern is if i get the backing and the paddles would i be missing any wires in the sport steering wheel i have now? i know most ppl just get the entire steering wheel with the paddles for the retrofit.

Yes you need a new wiring harness 32307848335.

Or 32307848337 if you have any of the following: steering wheel heater, lane departure or lane change warning

I will be trying this myself very soon

[jerflash]

If i wanted to do this i would just buy the front piece and dremel out the back...not like anyone sees the back piece. and if you are leasing and wanted to reverse it just install the stock one back and no one will ever know!!

[dhurng]

Originally Posted by cedchung

Yes you need a new wiring harness 32307848335.

Or 32307848337 if you have any of the following: steering wheel heater, lane departure or lane change warning

I will be trying this myself very soon

I see thank you for that. and nice! keep us posted!

Originally Posted by jerflash

If i wanted to do this i would just buy the front piece and dremel out the back...not like anyone sees the back piece. and if you are leasing and wanted to reverse it just install the stock one back and no one will ever know!!

thats true but im more worried that wen i dremel it i might not get the right size or wen i click on the paddles it wont feel as natural. the back part is the cheapest part actually im more worried about the front and paddles themselves.

[Bee Pee]

Hi

Here's my f2x m sport wheel fitted with M5/6 trim and M3/4 paddles.

Retrofits without any issues. Sorry for the cr@p iphone photo.

[aacabriolet]

Originally Posted by Pave Dew

Hi

Here's my f2x m sport wheel fitted with M5/6 trim and M3/4 paddles.

Retrofits without any issues. Sorry for the cr@p iphone photo.

That looks great! How easy to install? Airbag have to come out?

And what was pricing like?

[PabloK]

Originally Posted by aacabriolet

That looks great! How easy to install? Airbag have to come out?

And what was pricing like?

+1 looks good.

you take the airbag out?