[dombera]

Hi,

I've got 2015 LCI F30 320i xDrive Sport (late 2015).

My car has a sport line steering wheel which I really do not like. Its hard, thin and really limits the view on the dashboard. This is the one:


I would like to replace it with the m sport version which looks like:


Few quesitons I have:

1. I have found m sport on ebay, mint condition, comes from 2015 f32 4 series. It comes with an airbag.
I know it will fit to my car but wanted to check with you if it does not matter that came from a different car in regards to the airbag. Could this possibly affect safety? Are airbags set with different settings based on the model, front size etc? Or am I safe to use this steering wheel in my car?

2. The steering wheel has paddle shifters (as does my sport steering wheel) and the buttons are exactly the same (functionality). Since buttons are the same I suspect that I will not need to code antything, or am I wrong?

I would appreciate your help.

[RedKloud]

The only thing you need to make sure is that the airbag is UK (?Euro) spec. Otherwise it's plug and play.

[dombera]

Originally Posted by RedKloud

The only thing you need to make sure is that the airbag is UK (?Euro) spec. Otherwise it's plug and play.

Much appreciated, thank you for confirming.

[barchetta]

I have this same steering wheel and I despise it! thanks for posting this so I dont feel like Im a weirdo.. worst steering wheel ever BMW! Its hard as a rock, the stitching literally hurts on longer trips and there is no grip.. you have to hold it tight the whole time.. HORRIBLE.. and Im on a lease. May replace it anyway and hope they dont notice or swap it back.

Originally Posted by dombera

Hi,

I've got 2015 LCI F30 320i xDrive Sport (late 2015).

My car has a sport line steering wheel which I really do not like. Its hard, thin and really limits the view on the dashboard. This is the one:
Attachment 1607249

I would like to replace it with the m sport version which looks like:
Attachment 1607250

Few quesitons I have:

1. I have found m sport on ebay, mint condition, comes from 2015 f32 4 series. It comes with an airbag.
I know it will fit to my car but wanted to check with you if it does not matter that came from a different car in regards to the airbag. Could this possibly affect safety? Are airbags set with different settings based on the model, front size etc? Or am I safe to use this steering wheel in my car?

2. The steering wheel has paddle shifters (as does my sport steering wheel) and the buttons are exactly the same (functionality). Since buttons are the same I suspect that I will not need to code antything, or am I wrong?

I would appreciate your help.

[7iM3less]

I had the old steering wheel and replaced it with an m sport c/w paddles.

One of the greatest mods ever.

Before and after:

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

I had the old steering wheel and replaced it with an m sport c/w paddles.

One of the greatest mods ever.

Before and after:

Any coding required?

[Kailec]

Originally Posted by andrewc89

Any coding required?

There would be coding needed to enable the paddle shifters but that's it.

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by Kailec

There would be coding needed to enable the paddle shifters but that's it.

Just did it. Don't have paddles so that doesn't matter. Everything works except the heating function. I guess the harness I bought was from a non heated wheel. Bummer.

[Kailec]

Originally Posted by andrewc89

Just did it. Don't have paddles so that doesn't matter. Everything works except the heating function. I guess the harness I bought was from a non heated wheel. Bummer.

Ah ok. Well why not get a new harness then? They're not unreasonably expensive and it would suck to lose a function that came with your car.

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by Kailec

Ah ok. Well why not get a new harness then? They're not unreasonably expensive and it would suck to lose a function that came with your car.

You're right, I'm going to look into that come fall

[Kailec]

Originally Posted by andrewc89

You're right, I'm going to look into that come fall

It was invaluable to me during winter. Definitely should have it if it gets cold where you are.

[AndrewC1989]

Originally Posted by Kailec

It was invaluable to me during winter. Definitely should have it if it gets cold where you are.

Found it! Only $45 luckily:

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/32307848331/

(This one is specific to wheels with heating but w/o paddle shifters)

[Kailec]

Originally Posted by andrewc89

Found it! Only $45 luckily:

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/32307848331/

(This one is specific to wheels with heating but w/o paddle shifters)

You're good to go!

[Bayliss02]

HI guys, can anyone offer any advice please. I too have the same nasty steering wheel and want to replace it with the M Sport wheel..

I don't currently have paddle shifters, however the M sport steering wheel i have found comes with the paddle shifters on it already. I understand that i would need to run some kind of cable from pin 5 at the passenger footwell connector to pin 3 on the steering wheel?

Does anyone have a complete list of items you need to complete the retrofit? would i need a harness? what cable do i need to run from the passenger footwell etc?

any help would be hugely appreciated!

[Kailec]

Originally Posted by Bayliss02

HI guys, can anyone offer any advice please. I too have the same nasty steering wheel and want to replace it with the M Sport wheel..

I don't currently have paddle shifters, however the M sport steering wheel i have found comes with the paddle shifters on it already. I understand that i would need to run some kind of cable from pin 5 at the passenger footwell connector to pin 3 on the steering wheel?

Does anyone have a complete list of items you need to complete the retrofit? would i need a harness? what cable do i need to run from the passenger footwell etc?

any help would be hugely appreciated!

What year is your car and what line? I have a 2013 Luxury Line and my car came pre-wired for paddles. There's nothing that would've indicated this to me, but I swapped the wheel and enabled the paddles and it worked. You can always check your FEM module to see if it's pre-wired. There's plenty of threads about swapping wheels, search and you'll find one that gives you the info you need. Good luck!

[Bayliss02]

Originally Posted by Kailec

What year is your car and what line? I have a 2013 Luxury Line and my car came pre-wired for paddles. There's nothing that would've indicated this to me, but I swapped the wheel and enabled the paddles and it worked. You can always check your FEM module to see if it's pre-wired. There's plenty of threads about swapping wheels, search and you'll find one that gives you the info you need. Good luck!

It's a 2013 sport. It's not pre wired for paddles though so not sure what cable I need to buy. Have tried searching the various forums but haven't found a comprehensive list. I'm fairly ok with the install part it's just knowing exactly what parts I need. Thanks!

[Kailec]

Originally Posted by Bayliss02

It's a 2013 sport. It's not pre wired for paddles though so not sure what cable I need to buy. Have tried searching the various forums but haven't found a comprehensive list. I'm fairly ok with the install part it's just knowing exactly what parts I need. Thanks!

Wait your car is a sport line? Sport lines I'm almost 100% sure are always pre-wired for paddles.

[gameson]

Originally Posted by Kailec

Wait your car is a sport line? Sport lines I'm almost 100% sure are always pre-wired for paddles.

are you sure sport line pre LCI car is pre wired for the paddle so I don't need to buy / run cable from the passenger?

Thanks.

[Jeffmiller32]

Kies motor sports has a video on YouTube for installing the steering wheel with paddle shifters. There is a harness in the kick panel if it already has the pin in place you don't not have to run the wire. If not you do. It explains it step by step.

[mike@x-ph.com]

if you are going to do it, you might as well get the upgraded steering wheel not the stock one