[Arcturus]

Hello,

I have a 2016 328i XDrive. I'd like to get the M performance steering wheel but I'm told I'll need the following parts from BMW.

32-30-2-230-188 - M Performance Steering Wheel ($665 USD)
or
32-30-2-230-189 - M Performance Electronic Steering Wheel II ($1015 USD)
and
32-30-8-092-724 - M Sport Airbag ($900 USD)
32-30-7-848-337 - Connecting Line ($50 USD)
32-30-7-848-333 - Screws Set ($25 USD)
32-30-7-848-268 - Rear Cover ($50 USD)
61-31-7-849-393 - Control Unit ($250 USD)
61-31-7-849-407 - M Sport Multifunctional Switches ($250 USD)

Needless to say this is pretty spendy at around $2200-$2600 USD all in. The worst part is I'm in Canada so the dollar is going to make this $3000-$3500 without tax and shipping.

Has anyone found a way to reduce these costs or get the whole assembly as one piece. I'm a little hesitant about going to a junkyard or ebay seller for the airbag.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[HFW003]

What steering wheel do you currently have?

Is it the one with the round airbag?

[Arcturus]

Originally Posted by HFW003

What steering wheel do you currently have?

Is it the one with the round airbag?

See attached. It's the non-M performance steering wheel.

[obert]

You can get a used one with airbag for 1000 maybe a little less. Just have to wait and look and make a want to by thread on here.

[HFW003]

Originally Posted by Arcturus

See attached. It's the non-M performance steering wheel.

The F20 M performance wheel will be a direct swap.

I did the same thing in my F30 way back when.

You could also look at Royal Steering wheels, I got them to sort my wheel for my current car. They do a swap over, mine cost in total about $400 or thereabouts.

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/f20f30/

[Arcturus]

Originally Posted by HFW003

The F20 M performance wheel will be a direct swap.

I did the same thing in my F30 way back when.

You could also look at Royal Steering wheels, I got them to sort my wheel for my current car. They do a swap over, mine cost in total about $400 or thereabouts.

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/f20f30/

Hello. Yes that's the wheel I'm looking for! I didn't know F20 M performance would be a direct swap. Good to know. Is there any reprogramming that needs to be done or other parts that needs to changed?

I'll check out Royal Steering Wheels as you suggest.Thanks for the tips!

[HFW003]

Originally Posted by Arcturus

Hello. Yes that's the wheel I'm looking for! I didn't know F20 M performance would be a direct swap. Good to know. Is there any reprogramming that needs to be done or other parts that needs to changed?

I'll check out Royal Steering Wheels as you suggest.Thanks for the tips!

Just so you’re clear, the wheel in the pic is mine.

The first couple on the Royal site are the F20 same as yours and for which Nothing else is required.

You are very welcome, I highly recommend Royal.

[Arcturus]

Originally Posted by HFW003

The F20 M performance wheel will be a direct swap.

I did the same thing in my F30 way back when.

You could also look at Royal Steering wheels, I got them to sort my wheel for my current car. They do a swap over, mine cost in total about $400 or thereabouts.

http://royalsteeringwheels.com/f20f30/

Do you have a part number for that wheel by any chance?

[upsidedownfunnel]

There is a version of the M Performance steering wheel that is a direct replacement for your car.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...i-2012/?pdk=AQ

It doesn't look as nice as the M Sport steering wheel, but you won't have to buy all the airbag which is a huge hassle to get and quite expensive. You only have to buy the steering wheel and all the other parts you can just reuse.

Also, unless you like maintaining alcantara, I'd recommend maybe just getting the regular M Sport steering wheel in Nappa leather. Alcantara requires monthly maintenance to keep it looking clean. If you're OK with that, it does look and feel very nice.

[HFW003]

Originally Posted by Arcturus

Do you have a part number for that wheel by any chance?

Sorry no, when I got back in 2016 I got one from eBay.

[Arcturus]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

There is a version of the M Performance steering wheel that is a direct replacement for your car.

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-3...i-2012/?pdk=AQ

It doesn't look as nice as the M Sport steering wheel, but you won't have to buy all the airbag which is a huge hassle to get and quite expensive. You only have to buy the steering wheel and all the other parts you can just reuse.

Also, unless you like maintaining alcantara, I'd recommend maybe just getting the regular M Sport steering wheel in Nappa leather. Alcantara requires monthly maintenance to keep it looking clean. If you're OK with that, it does look and feel very nice.

Thanks for forwarding that to my attention, but I'd prefer the round steering wheels. The one you sent is nice, but in my opinion pretty similar to the one I have.

Good point on the Alcantara. I prefer no-hassles so I'll go with the Nappa leather.

[upsidedownfunnel]

Originally Posted by Arcturus

Thanks for forwarding that to my attention, but I'd prefer the round steering wheels. The one you sent is nice, but in my opinion pretty similar to the one I have.

Good point on the Alcantara. I prefer no-hassles so I'll go with the Nappa leather.

If you're going to do that, then it will likely be easier to find a steering wheel/trim/buttons complete set on these forums or on eBay. You will find a lot of Eurpean steering wheels with the "LIM" button instead of the "SET" button for cruise control. Functionally they're the same and you can use either one. Just make sure all the other buttons are there.

The problem with the airbag is that there are many versions. Long story short, you have to find the dual stage airbags with the third blue connector. There are a lot of dual stage airbags in Europe without the blue connector and that will not work on our cars without coding. Even with coding though, I wouldn't risk it. You have to buy an American airbag with the black, green, and blue connectors. So it might be best to buy an airbag separately because it is very rare to find a full American steering wheel+airbag set.

Here is what it looks like: F30 M Sport Airbag - eBay

The safest way to acquire the airbag is via a body shop or dealership but obviously that's the most expensive way. What a lot of people do is find it used on forums or eBay. It's up to you what you'd prefer to do. In my opinion, if you can get the VIN of the donor vehicle and look it up, then that's pretty safe.

[Arcturus]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

If you're going to do that, then it will likely be easier to find a steering wheel/trim/buttons complete set on these forums or on eBay. You will find a lot of Eurpean steering wheels with the "LIM" button instead of the "SET" button for cruise control. Functionally they're the same and you can use either one. Just make sure all the other buttons are there.

The problem with the airbag is that there are many versions. Long story short, you have to find the dual stage airbags with the third blue connector. There are a lot of dual stage airbags in Europe without the blue connector and that will not work on our cars without coding. Even with coding though, I wouldn't risk it. You have to buy an American airbag with the black, green, and blue connectors. So it might be best to buy an airbag separately because it is very rare to find a full American steering wheel+airbag set.

Here is what it looks like: F30 M Sport Airbag - eBay

The safest way to acquire the airbag is via a body shop or dealership but obviously that's the most expensive way. What a lot of people do is find it used on forums or eBay. It's up to you what you'd prefer to do. In my opinion, if you can get the VIN of the donor vehicle and look it up, then that's pretty safe.

Thanks for the help. What I would probably do is buy a new airbag. It will be expensive, but I don't think it's something good to mess around with especially since it's a safety issue.

Maybe the best is to look for a complete wheel and buy a new US airbag. Still not going to be cheap, but cheaper at least - and safer.

By the way, why are the used ones always from places like Estonia and Latvia?

[upsidedownfunnel]

Originally Posted by Arcturus

Thanks for the help. What I would probably do is buy a new airbag. It will be expensive, but I don't think it's something good to mess around with especially since it's a safety issue.

Maybe the best is to look for a complete wheel and buy a new US airbag. Still not going to be cheap, but cheaper at least - and safer.

By the way, why are the used ones always from places like Estonia and Latvia?

I believe a lot of auto parts are manufactured in Eastern Europe. BMW has some parts manufactured there. So I believe that's where a lot of parts also go to get refurbished. Possibly by people branching out and making their own businesses. I agree you should buy an airbag from the dealer, but just in case, I would definitely avoid buying an airbag from these countries.

Just a note that you can also buy an M3 steering wheel which has the tricolor stitching and an open lower spoke on the trim piece. It looks a little sportier overall. It's the same fitment for everything like the airbag and the media buttons.

There's also the M3 airbag which uses a nicer leather cover instead of the rubbery plastic used on the regular M Sport airbag. The regular M Sport airbag is pretty nice so for most people the extra cost isn't worth it. Again, all other parts are interchangeable.