Carbon and leather steering wheel cover

Xlittlejohnx · 11-14-2020, 03:26 PM

Has anyone installed this M performance steering wheel cover? Is it easy to install? I like the look and ordered this along with the carbon fiber paddles. Dealer said they come direct from Germany, so 3-4 week lead time in case anyone else is considering ordering. Thanks!

MystroX5 · 11-14-2020, 06:32 PM

I believe you loose the heated steering wheel function with that.

Xlittlejohnx · 11-14-2020, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

I believe you loose the heated steering wheel function with that.

They have part numbers for with or without heated

mitch57 · 11-14-2020, 06:42 PM

It's a cover correct? Man, I just can't imagine making the steering wheel any bigger around than it already is. This thing probably makes the steering wheel as big around as the handle on a baseball bat. Maybe bigger.

Russamur · 11-14-2020, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Xlittlejohnx

Has anyone installed this M performance steering wheel cover? Is it easy to install? I like the look and ordered this along with the carbon fiber paddles. Dealer said they come direct from Germany, so 3-4 week lead time in case anyone else is considering ordering. Thanks!

Interesting. Definitely post here once you get it and install it. Found some install videos online and looks like you have to remove the steering wheel to properly install it.

Xlittlejohnx · 11-14-2020, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mitch57

It's a cover correct? Man, I just can't imagine making the steering wheel any bigger around than it already is. This thing probably makes the steering wheel as big around as the handle on a baseball bat. Maybe bigger.

Good point, because I was worried it would be too thick. I'll check the online videos mentioned.

r33_RGSport · 11-16-2020, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

I believe you loose the heated steering wheel function with that.

They have part numbers for with or without heated

That's just for the button placement.
With Alcantara, you'll lose the heating.
If you have Traffic Jam Assist, you will lose that too since the steering wheel touch sensor is no longer available.

Xlittlejohnx · 11-16-2020, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Xlittlejohnx

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Originally Posted by MystroX5

I believe you loose the heated steering wheel function with that.

They have part numbers for with or without heated

That's just for the button placement.
With Alcantara, you'll lose the heating.
If you have Traffic Jam Assist, you will lose that too since the steering wheel touch sensor is no longer available.

Thank you for letting me know! I guess I'll put it up for sale when it arrives. Got you checklist vis email the other day and will get back to you when the car arrives. Thanks again!

fchen0125 · 11-23-2020, 01:49 PM

I believe this is only the steering wheel cover piece ( Carbon fiber with the Alcantara) , doesn't include the steering wheel.
so you will not lose functions of the steering wheel. Its a cosmetic upgrade

you need to disconnect battery , remove airbag and swap out the cover , pretty easy

here is a non oem one for reference
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001...c00ChHZgQ&mp=1

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mitch57 Lieutenant Colonel 805 Rep 1,790 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	It's a cover correct? Man, I just can't imagine making the steering wheel any bigger around than it already is. This thing probably makes the steering wheel as big around as the handle on a baseball bat. Maybe bigger.
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fchen0125 Private 58 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2015 435xi GC, 2020 X7-40i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	I believe this is only the steering wheel cover piece ( Carbon fiber with the Alcantara) , doesn't include the steering wheel. so you will not lose functions of the steering wheel. Its a cosmetic upgrade you need to disconnect battery , remove airbag and swap out the cover , pretty easy here is a non oem one for reference https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001...c00ChHZgQ&mp=1
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