Steering wheel question

Sirhc1115 · 08-18-2018, 08:20 PM

So I have the m sport racing steering wheel in my f30. I got the car pre owned with it and I'm sure I'll hurt someone's feeling on here but honestly I don't like it. I don't like how it feels and I have no use for the digital read out . So now my questions.

If I change the steering wheel are all of them compatible with my paddle shifters or do I need to find specific ones that have or have had paddle shifters to work?

Also since I have the racing one do I need to recode anything if I find a different steering wheel?

Thank you
Chris

obert · 08-18-2018, 08:26 PM

All paddle shifters are the same as far as hookup and function. Some look different.

Not 100% sure on the coding part but I would think you wouldn’t have to code anything off to get another wheel with out the digital reader to work. Just make,sure the new wheel has the same functions as the one your taking off. Like heated, paddles and vibration for lane departure if equipped.

HFW003 · 08-19-2018, 03:02 AM

As long as you get a wheel with the same airbag it’s a simple 10 minuet swap out.

Sirhc1115 · 08-19-2018, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by HFW003

As long as you get a wheel with the same airbag it's a simple 10 minuet swap out.

So does it matter for the paddle shifters . Or does all of the sport steering wheels accept the paddle shifters?

otay · 08-19-2018, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirhc1115

So does it matter for the paddle shifters . Or does all of the sport steering wheels accept the paddle shifters?

No. Some of the base or "Sport" steering wheels cannot accept the paddles. You can add the wiring and coding, but you'll still need a wheel with paddles.

I already had paddles, but hated the feel of the Sport Line wheel. Rubbery...not leather, and somewhat thin. Bought a reconditioned F20 wheel from an Ebay seller, so I could keep my same airbag. It's amazing! The seller had options for with and without paddles. More info here: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1323430

Skyhigh · 08-19-2018, 01:55 PM

I can fully understand why you don't like it

I think it is a winning concept but awful, awful implementation!
Get a designer younger than 60, BMW!

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Sirhc1115 New Member 20 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Oklahoma City iTrader: (0)	Steering wheel question So I have the m sport racing steering wheel in my f30. I got the car pre owned with it and I'm sure I'll hurt someone's feeling on here but honestly I don't like it. I don't like how it feels and I have no use for the digital read out . So now my questions. If I change the steering wheel are all of them compatible with my paddle shifters or do I need to find specific ones that have or have had paddle shifters to work? Also since I have the racing one do I need to recode anything if I find a different steering wheel? Thank you Chris
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obert Brigadier General 1781 Rep 4,456 Posts Drives: 2013 328i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle Wa iTrader: (49)	All paddle shifters are the same as far as hookup and function. Some look different. Not 100% sure on the coding part but I would think you wouldn’t have to code anything off to get another wheel with out the digital reader to work. Just make,sure the new wheel has the same functions as the one your taking off. Like heated, paddles and vibration for lane departure if equipped.
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HFW003 Brigadier General 5684 Rep 3,225 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0)	As long as you get a wheel with the same airbag it’s a simple 10 minuet swap out.
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1879 Rep 3,860 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	I can fully understand why you don't like it I think it is a winning concept but awful, awful implementation! Get a designer younger than 60, BMW! __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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