Replaced all plastic buttons with galvanized ones

Mr.Pringle · 01-27-2022, 04:36 PM

Hey guys, thought I do a post on this as I haven't seen it here.

I replaced the steering wheel buttons and window switches with galvanized ones, makes such a difference!

nZtiZia · 01-27-2022, 06:07 PM

Noyce! can you provide some deets?

parkstr8 · 01-27-2022, 06:16 PM

WOW!!!

FullFatDoom · 01-27-2022, 07:32 PM

Are the galvanized ones illuminated?

Auricom · 01-27-2022, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FullFatDoom

Are the galvanized ones illuminated?

Yes

BobsM3Coupe · 01-27-2022, 08:17 PM

I don't know. While it's different, the replacement buttons don't match the rest of the black buttons in the vehicle. The new replacement buttons would probably look fine on the non M Sport steering wheel with the ugly looking airbag/horn cover.

Mr.Pringle · 01-28-2022, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nZtiZia

Noyce! can you provide some deets?

So the window switches are from an X7 (make sure to get the ones without the rear privacy window blinds) I walked into a showroom and just ordered it to the vin of an X7 in the showroom 🙈
I'm pretty sure the steering wheel buttons are from a 7 series.

Mr.Pringle · 01-28-2022, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by BobsM3Coupe

I don't know. While it's different, the replacement buttons don't match the rest of the black buttons in the vehicle. The new replacement buttons would probably look fine on the non M Sport steering wheel with the ugly looking airbag/horn cover.

They all have black plastic present, even the wheels you're talking about on the 7 series has the black plastic switch for the steering wheel heating.

skindoc · 03-04-2022, 07:56 PM

Did you install yourself or did the dealer?

amphiprion · 03-05-2022, 01:14 PM

Mmmm full merino

Mr.Pringle · 03-05-2022, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by skindoc

Did you install yourself or did the dealer?

A company that fits aftermarket parts for BMW's did it for me.

skindoc · 03-05-2022, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Pringle

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Originally Posted by skindoc

Did you install yourself or did the dealer?

A company that fits aftermarket parts for BMW's did it for me.

How much did they charge?

Mr.Pringle · 03-05-2022, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by skindoc

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Originally Posted by Mr.Pringle

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Originally Posted by skindoc

Did you install yourself or did the dealer?

A company that fits aftermarket parts for BMW's did it for me.

How much did they charge?

I can't remember exactly anymore, but I think for the steering wheel buttons I paid $100-150 and $100 for all the window switches. Sourced and fitted.

motex · 04-12-2022, 10:55 AM

they look great, can you provide a link to the seller please

Mr.Pringle · 04-12-2022, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by motex

they look great, can you provide a link to the seller please

Thanks, they're oem so just get them from your BMW dealership, X7 buttons.

motex · 04-24-2022, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Pringle

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Originally Posted by motex

they look great, can you provide a link to the seller please

Thanks, they're oem so just get them from your BMW dealership, X7 buttons.

PinkNinja400Guy · 01-10-2023, 09:45 PM

Mr.Pringle do you by any chance have the part number for the exact 7 series steering wheel buttons that you purchased?

Spiker01 · 01-10-2023, 10:09 PM

It looks really classy and gives it a high end look.
Nice job

elite-fusion · 01-12-2023, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by PinkNinja400Guy

Mr.Pringle do you by any chance have the part number for the exact 7 series steering wheel buttons that you purchased?

Found some...
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803958058291.html

denaliman · 01-12-2023, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by elite-fusion

Found some...
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803958058291.html

Those look like "stick ons" They are not the button replacements the OP has.

Itslouiev · 03-07-2023, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PinkNinja400Guy

Mr.Pringle do you by any chance have the part number for the exact 7 series steering wheel buttons that you purchased?

+1 Would be super appreciated

PinkNinja400Guy · 03-07-2023, 01:16 PM

I ordered the steering wheel buttons from the M760 (M-Sport steering wheel). Part number 61319461243. It should work. They just got delivered yesterday so I haven't gotten around to installing them yet. I'll post an update once I have more info.

I just noticed elite-fusion's link to the stick ons... those seem like a much more cost effective option. $14 instead of almost $300. The stick ons look pretty good in the photos.

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