Custom steering wheel wrap

BEM-S4 · 02-20-2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by lukeiswright

I want to order one but I'm afraid I'll screw it up installing it lmao

I mean it's more buy not insane - doesn't Cody do a full job for like $200?

lukeiswright · 02-20-2018, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by lukeiswright

I want to order one but I'm afraid I'll screw it up installing it lmao

I mean it's more buy not insane - doesn't Cody do a full job for like $200?

Cody?

BEM-S4 · 02-20-2018, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by lukeiswright

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by lukeiswright

I want to order one but I'm afraid I'll screw it up installing it lmao

I mean it's more buy not insane - doesn't Cody do a full job for like $200?

Cody?

Sorry Coby with a B. Cobywheel.com

He only works with alcantara but check out his F30 wheel it looks very nice and it's $200 plus a little if you want stripes. Not sure on extra for m stitching vs one color etc.

You can either send your wheel in or do a core exchange.

lukeiswright · 02-20-2018, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by lukeiswright

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by lukeiswright

I want to order one but I'm afraid I'll screw it up installing it lmao

I mean it's more buy not insane - doesn't Cody do a full job for like $200?

Cody?

Sorry Coby with a B. Cobywheel.com

He only works with alcantara but check out his F30 wheel it looks very nice and it's $200 plus a little if you want stripes. Not sure on extra for m stitching vs one color etc.

You can either send your wheel in or do a core exchange.

Thanks for the reference, just sent them an email. $200 is a steal as if I bought the $50 kit that OP installed I'd most definitely mess it up and waste a lot of time.

BEM-S4 · 02-20-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lukeiswright

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by lukeiswright

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

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Originally Posted by lukeiswright

I want to order one but I'm afraid I'll screw it up installing it lmao

I mean it's more buy not insane - doesn't Cody do a full job for like $200?

Cody?

Sorry Coby with a B. Cobywheel.com

He only works with alcantara but check out his F30 wheel it looks very nice and it's $200 plus a little if you want stripes. Not sure on extra for m stitching vs one color etc.

You can either send your wheel in or do a core exchange.

Thanks for the reference, just sent them an email. $200 is a steal as if I bought the $50 kit that OP installed I'd most definitely mess it up and waste a lot of time.

Was thinking the same thing. I'd rather spend $200 for something good than $50 on something I fuck up and throw in the trash.

Atiqofsweden · 02-21-2018, 06:48 AM

I did my wheel a couple of weeks ago, the sportline steering wheel, not m-sport, it has flaps wich cover the leather that is above the buttons on the sides of the wheel, these came loose after a couple of days using the adhesive strips that came with it, i cleaned the whole wheel thoroughly before application, so it seems that it is the adhesive that is not sticky enough.

is there some kind of glue or tape i could use to hold these flaps down without damaging the original leather?

thanks in advance!

Mountain_Commando · 02-21-2018, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Atiqofsweden

I did my wheel a couple of weeks ago, the sportline steering wheel, not m-sport, it has flaps wich cover the leather that is above the buttons on the sides of the wheel, these came loose after a couple of days using the adhesive strips that came with it, i cleaned the whole wheel thoroughly before application, so it seems that it is the adhesive that is not sticky enough.

is there some kind of glue or tape i could use to hold these flaps down without damaging the original leather?

thanks in advance!

I used regular super glue (CA i.e. cyanoacrylate) to secure the tips and edges to the plastic. Works really well BUT be extra careful to not get CA stains anywhere on the visible surfaces. Though if you do, 100% pure acetone is the magic antidote to clear those (but must be used very conservatively since it can discolour).

Who? · 02-23-2018, 06:54 AM

just bought one of these, any chance i can avoid using the double sided tape?

after a few years, i can see the tape ruining the leather beneath..

jh_f30 · 03-01-2018, 10:39 AM

I did this a few months ago. Went with the suede/alcantara feel, with red stripe and red stitching on my 335i Sportline. I actually took the steering wheel off and removed all the trim to try to get everything tucked as well as I could. I think the relatively easy process of removing the wheel is worth the ease of access when trying to stitch in the awkward areas. Also, little hack I did, the edges of the flaps that you tuck are folded over and glued, I pulled them apart for a little more area to work with and a flatter profile to tuck under the trim.

It's not absolutely perfect, but worth it IMO compared to spending $800 on the M Performance alcantara wheel (although, the flat bottom on that is pretty sweet). The added wheel thickness (a sore point for me on the std sport line wheel) and the alcantara grip/feel are huge advantages for me. And for about $50-70 and a few hours of time, well worth it!

(2 photos are BMW stock photos of std sportline wheel and the M Performance Alcantara wheel...~$800 and my pics aren't really in the order I intended but I can't figure out how to change it in the mobile app. Sorry!

x328x · 03-01-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

I did this a few months ago. Went with the suede/alcantara feel, with red stripe and red stitching on my 335i Sportline. I actually took the steering wheel off and removed all the trim to try to get everything tucked as well as I could. I think the relatively easy process of removing the wheel is worth the ease of access when trying to stitch in the awkward areas. Also, little hack I did, the edges of the flaps that you tuck are folded over and glued, I pulled them apart for a little more area to work with and a flatter profile to tuck under the trim.

It's not absolutely perfect, but worth it IMO compared to spending $800 on the M Performance alcantara wheel (although, the flat bottom on that is pretty sweet). The added wheel thickness (a sore point for me on the std sport line wheel) and the alcantara grip/feel are huge advantages for me. And for about $50-70 and a few hours of time, well worth it!

(2 photos are BMW stock photos of std sportline wheel and the M Performance Alcantara wheel...~$800 and my pics aren't really in the order I intended but I can't figure out how to change it in the mobile app. Sorry!

Looks pretty good.

Mountain_Commando · 03-01-2018, 05:41 PM

Great job!

Btw I went back and did a second pass to smooth out my edges. Still not perfect, but better than before. This pic should give you an idea. The ridges on the right side are actually due to bumps on the wheel surface below. x328x hope this helps with your OCD

KevDon92 · 03-01-2018, 07:31 PM

Has anybody done this with a Sportline wheel?

Mountain_Commando · 03-01-2018, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by KevDon92

Has anybody done this with a Sportline wheel?

Eh? Is this something different?

KevDon92 · 03-02-2018, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Mountain_Commando

Eh? Is this something different?

Wow how did that go over my head lol. Thanks

jh_f30 · 03-03-2018, 09:38 AM

In response to a request for closeups on what I meant when I said it wasn't absolutely perfect:

lukeiswright · 03-09-2018, 04:56 PM

I just ended up buying a rewrapped wheel from Coby Wheel, only cost around $200 and is perfect

jh_f30 · 03-09-2018, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lukeiswright

I just ended up buying a rewrapped wheel from Coby Wheel, only cost around $200 and is perfect

Looks like mine, except WAY cleaner job! Dope

Now I'm considering taking my wheel off and doing a little touch up...

lukeiswright · 03-10-2018, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jh_f30

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Originally Posted by lukeiswright

I just ended up buying a rewrapped wheel from Coby Wheel, only cost around $200 and is perfect

Looks like mine, except WAY cleaner job! Dope

Now I'm considering taking my wheel off and doing a little touch up...

Thanks man, honestly it feels so nice it's one of my favorite mods so far

F30JetsFan · 03-11-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Imperial328i

It doesn’t bother you that it’s all rumpled on the sides?

That’s unacceptable for me. The leather has to fit tight on there or it will look shitty.

Atiqofsweden · 03-13-2018, 02:52 AM

I ended up getting one with red stitching to match the sport line!

As a perfectionist I invested quite some time in this thing, but there is still some minor flaws, i might fix them when i have the time

Tribalpinoy911 · 07-28-2018, 05:48 PM

Just got mine today in the all suede light gray thread. My interior is saddle brown and I figured it best to go with neutral colors.

EDIT: I am currently in the process of installing this and YOU DO NOT need to remove the airbag and buttons to get a perfect result. I'm about half way through and its perfect no wrinkles. The secret is to push all the access slack around the wheel into the parts where you need to tuck(around the buttons and at the 6 o clock position). Also do not start to apply the tape before hand. Apply tape as you fit and finesse the cover into place. Start at the 12:00 position and sew from that point 12 to 9 and then 12-3. This way you can push all the excess slack into the parts where you need to tuck. Repeat for the bottom half of wheel.

brikabrak · 08-09-2018, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by x328x

So got my steering wheel wrap. Had a mix of alcantara and leather (holes) with the red center line and m stitching.

This tested my patience and sewing skills (which i had none) but the end result was fantastic. It came out close to perfect.

How has this held up over the last few months? Especially the suede?

I have one ready to install, but I'm wondering if I should order an all leather version.

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Who? Colonel 485 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: F87 LCI Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	just bought one of these, any chance i can avoid using the double sided tape? after a few years, i can see the tape ruining the leather beneath.. __________________ So far: 200cell downpipe, custom exhaust, lifhtweight splitter, m4 comp seats
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jh_f30 Lieutenant Colonel 1306 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sportline Auto RWD Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	I did this a few months ago. Went with the suede/alcantara feel, with red stripe and red stitching on my 335i Sportline. I actually took the steering wheel off and removed all the trim to try to get everything tucked as well as I could. I think the relatively easy process of removing the wheel is worth the ease of access when trying to stitch in the awkward areas. Also, little hack I did, the edges of the flaps that you tuck are folded over and glued, I pulled them apart for a little more area to work with and a flatter profile to tuck under the trim. It's not absolutely perfect, but worth it IMO compared to spending $800 on the M Performance alcantara wheel (although, the flat bottom on that is pretty sweet). The added wheel thickness (a sore point for me on the std sport line wheel) and the alcantara grip/feel are huge advantages for me. And for about $50-70 and a few hours of time, well worth it! (2 photos are BMW stock photos of std sportline wheel and the M Performance Alcantara wheel...~$800 and my pics aren't really in the order I intended but I can't figure out how to change it in the mobile app. Sorry! Attached Images __________________ 2013 F30 335i RWD ZF Melbourne Red ~Remus Sport Axleback~VRSF Chargepipe~VRSF Catless Downpipe~GPlus FMIC~HR Sport Springs~Active Autowerke OBD Flash Tune Stage 2~
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Mountain_Commando Lieutenant 303 Rep 366 Posts Drives: 435i Gran Coupe M-Sport Join Date: May 2017 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Great job! Btw I went back and did a second pass to smooth out my edges. Still not perfect, but better than before. This pic should give you an idea. The ridges on the right side are actually due to bumps on the wheel surface below. x328x hope this helps with your OCD Attached Images __________________ 435i Gran Coupe \| ///M Sport Pkg \| 430hp \| MHD Stage 2+ \| BMS Intake \| Catless Downpipe \| FMIC \| Black Sapphire exterior \| 9H Ceramic Coating \| Black Anthracite interior \| 19" Black ///M Wheels \| Red ///M Brake Calipers \| ///M Steering wheel \| ///M Metal Pedals \| Alcantara dash panel \| Carbon Fiber trims and gear knob \| Angel Eyes LEDs \| Surround Cameras \| Spoiler \| Coded ///M iDrive, Mirrors, HUD \|
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jh_f30 Lieutenant Colonel 1306 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sportline Auto RWD Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	In response to a request for closeups on what I meant when I said it wasn't absolutely perfect: Attached Images __________________ 2013 F30 335i RWD ZF Melbourne Red ~Remus Sport Axleback~VRSF Chargepipe~VRSF Catless Downpipe~GPlus FMIC~HR Sport Springs~Active Autowerke OBD Flash Tune Stage 2~
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lukeiswright Luke Wright 166 Rep 252 Posts Drives: 2012 6mt 328i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	I just ended up buying a rewrapped wheel from Coby Wheel, only cost around $200 and is perfect Attached Images
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Atiqofsweden Private First Class 117 Rep 159 Posts Drives: -18 i3S, -10 E90 320ed Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	I ended up getting one with red stitching to match the sport line! As a perfectionist I invested quite some time in this thing, but there is still some minor flaws, i might fix them when i have the time Attached Images __________________ \|\| BMW F31 Mineral Grey \|\| JOM Coilovers \|\| Supersprint Axleback \|\| BM3 Stage 1 \|\| GFB DV \|\| Old cars: E46 320i, F30 318d celtic tuning stage 1 \|\|
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Tribalpinoy911 First Lieutenant 93 Rep 397 Posts Drives: F34 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NV iTrader: (0)	Just got mine today in the all suede light gray thread. My interior is saddle brown and I figured it best to go with neutral colors. EDIT: I am currently in the process of installing this and YOU DO NOT need to remove the airbag and buttons to get a perfect result. I'm about half way through and its perfect no wrinkles. The secret is to push all the access slack around the wheel into the parts where you need to tuck(around the buttons and at the 6 o clock position). Also do not start to apply the tape before hand. Apply tape as you fit and finesse the cover into place. Start at the 12:00 position and sew from that point 12 to 9 and then 12-3. This way you can push all the excess slack into the parts where you need to tuck. Repeat for the bottom half of wheel.
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