[WOPALX]

Hi All,

I've been thinking of getting one of these, re trimming the alacantra portion in matching lemon leather (to my upholstery) and using my existing center cover which is just the normal black plastic finish.

Figured I'd ask for peoples opinions, concern I have is it might look out of place in a luxury sedan when compared to a 135.

Pic of the wheel can be found here;

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...7&postcount=16

Cheers,

S

[Chris.G]

I really love that steering wheel, apparently it will be available on the e9#'s soon as an performance option. I read somewhere on this forum that its already available in the Euro nations (Possibly available to us late this year). Re trimming the sides into Lemon leather will look good but will be a bitch to maintain. I love the suede leather look as it reminds me of gallardo's steering wheel.

[1q2w3e4r]

I think its a bit wanky on anything less than a Ferrari, but that's just me.

[VGR00]

Each to their own but does nothing for me.

[WOPALX]

Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

I think its a bit wanky on anything less than a Ferrari, but that's just me.

That was my concern too. And given it won't be cheap I thought I'd get some others thoughts before I make my decision.

[amberzombie]

i reckon it's only nice when paired with a body kit, sports exhaust and recaro style seats.

if it's a standard 335i sedan that you have, then not worth the money.

but like vgr02 said - to each his own. most people won't notice from the outside the car. only you would as you're the one driving it everyday.

[Chris.G]

DO IT!!! Seriously i think it will look great but i do agree about having a more aggressive bodykit on the car to go with the sports looking steering wheel.

[WOPALX]

Originally Posted by amberzombie

recaro style seats

If I wanted recaro seat's I'd have bought a STI

[astra]

Originally Posted by WOPALX

If I wanted recaro seat's I'd have bought a STI

Does that make the M3 CSL's seats ? Or the BMW performance seats in the 135?

[amberzombie]

Originally Posted by astra

Does that make the M3 CSL's seats ? Or the BMW performance seats in the 135?

i actually did mean the BMW performance seats for the 135. i'm not too sure if they're actually recaro or not but that's the look that will go well with the furry steering wheel

[astra]

Originally Posted by amberzombie

i actually did mean the BMW performance seats for the 135. i'm not too sure if they're actually recaro or not but that's the look that will go well with the furry steering wheel

Yes, they are Recaro Sportsters.

So by your reasoning, race cars should also have furry steering wheels? I mean, they have recaros too right? Sorry, just trying to see your logic.

[WOPALX]

Originally Posted by astra

Does that make the M3 CSL's seats ? Or the BMW performance seats in the 135?

No the BMW performance seats in a 335 would be .

In a 135 with all the other kit they would look

[astra]

Originally Posted by WOPALX

No the BMW performance seats in a 335 would be .

In a 335 with all the other kit they would look

Exactly, they just complete a hardcore look

[amberzombie]

Originally Posted by astra

Yes, they are Recaro Sportsters.

So by your reasoning, race cars should also have furry steering wheels? I mean, they have recaros too right? Sorry, just trying to see your logic.

hmm... well my original logic was because the performance steering wheel was "racey" looking, then it might fit better with "racey" looking sports seats you know?

for me personally i would feel that a steering wheel like that would look out place in a "luxury" styled car. if the performance wheel was in LEATHER however, that'd be a very interesting proposition even for me

that's why i was going on vgr's to each his own vibe.

in the end it's down to individual preference. i mean i put M3 style wheels even though mine's just a lowly 320i. i like em and in the end that just justifies it for me.

ok i'm going on too long in this post HAHAHAHA i'll stop now