BMW Performance Steering Wheel Swap

RaptorKTM · 05-09-2012, 03:24 PM

Anyone swapped there wheel to BMW performance wheel with blue stripe. Just curious how hard it is to swap and if they prefer that wheel to stock. Im looking at taking up a vendor on a deal they have on the wheel but wanted to get some insight prior.

int2str · 05-09-2012, 03:31 PM

I swapped mine on my 135i (see below). Can't comment on the comparison to the stock 1M wheel, but I can comment on the swap.

Installation is very simple:
1. Remove airbag (two hidden push-tabs inside the steering wheel); then disconnect two cables
2. Unplug multi-function wires
3. Remove steering wheel (One central hex-nut)
4. Swap trim and buttons (needs T15 torx driver if I remember correctly; 3 screws for the trim 2 or so for the buttons
5. Put in new wheel (1 nut); replace wires and click airbag back in place.

I was very excited when I got mine so I did it before work and it took me exactly 15 minutes all told - it's really easy.

Just saw you're in San Diego!
Come out on Saturday to Qualcomm stadium (autocross) and you can check out my steering wheel. I can also help you with the install if you have any questions or just want a 2nd set of hands.

Picture (just because)

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RaptorKTM · 05-09-2012, 03:41 PM

perfect, awesome to know. Thank you for that

bdaddylo · 05-09-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by int2str

I swapped mine on my 135i (see below). Can't comment on the comparison to the stock 1M wheel, but I can comment on the swap.

Installation is very simple:
1. Remove airbag (two hidden push-tabs inside the steering wheel); then disconnect two cables
2. Unplug multi-function wires
3. Remove steering wheel (One central hex-nut)
4. Swap trim and buttons (needs T15 torx driver if I remember correctly; 3 screws for the trim 2 or so for the buttons
5. Put in new wheel (1 nut); replace wires and click airbag back in place.

I was very excited when I got mine so I did it before work and it took me exactly 15 minutes all told - it's really easy.

Just saw you're in San Diego!
Come out on Saturday to Qualcomm stadium (autocross) and you can check out my steering wheel. I can also help you with the install if you have any questions or just want a 2nd set of hands.

Picture (just because)

:

Can you pull a fuse instead of disconnecting the battery?

int2str · 05-09-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by bdaddylo

Can you pull a fuse instead of disconnecting the battery?

Ok, this is bad mojo and definitely in the "Kids, don't try this at home" category, but I didn't pull any fuses OR disconnect the battery. This only occurred to me after I started whistling to a tune on the radio while I was doing the work

Again, don't be me, pull the battery. I didn't though and I'm still alive to tell the storry

Dan Parker · 05-09-2012, 06:47 PM

Doesn't the ABS light have to be reset?

Everfly · 05-09-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Parker

Doesn't the ABS light have to be reset?

Nothing need to be reset. I just installed the V2 electronic and could not happier. I would say go with the electronic one instead

wolfbane1967 · 10-11-2013, 03:32 PM

Hi

I swapped my steering wheel to an performance today.
After that my airbag light came on

Will it go away if i leave the -cable off on the battery for some houers?

Thanks in adwance

LukeM3 · 10-11-2013, 04:26 PM

No, disconnecting the battery won't help. The airbag module has it in its memory that there was a voltage interruption and now you'll need to have that reset.

scotth944 · 10-11-2013, 09:15 PM

I've had my v2 electronic I installed for over a year now with no issues other than it turning off the display on hot days out in the sun. I just disconnected the battery to disable the air bag and then had to reset date/time info when I reconnected the battery to reset the car, nothing else was required for me.

ozinaldo · 10-12-2013, 09:23 AM

This is interesting issue. I also did not have any issues with my performance wheel install, it is almost a year now. And this is despite the fact that we did not disconnect the battery at the time, it seems to be I got lucky in that one

LukeM3 · 10-12-2013, 10:31 AM

Just to clarify, if you disconnect the airbag connector while the car is turned off (no key in ignition), do the swap and reconnect all the plugs you should be fine. It's only when you have your airbag disconnected and you turn the key on to accessories or start the car the airbag light will illuminate. Then you'll need it reset

wolfbane1967 · 10-12-2013, 12:37 PM

Thanks guys,

We have now reset the codes today with an obd2 tool,

05-09-2012, 03:24 PM	#1
RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	BMW Performance Steering Wheel Swap Anyone swapped there wheel to BMW performance wheel with blue stripe. Just curious how hard it is to swap and if they prefer that wheel to stock. Im looking at taking up a vendor on a deal they have on the wheel but wanted to get some insight prior.
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int2str Captain 80 Rep 655 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (2)	I swapped mine on my 135i (see below). Can't comment on the comparison to the stock 1M wheel, but I can comment on the swap. Installation is very simple: 1. Remove airbag (two hidden push-tabs inside the steering wheel); then disconnect two cables 2. Unplug multi-function wires 3. Remove steering wheel (One central hex-nut) 4. Swap trim and buttons (needs T15 torx driver if I remember correctly; 3 screws for the trim 2 or so for the buttons 5. Put in new wheel (1 nut); replace wires and click airbag back in place. I was very excited when I got mine so I did it before work and it took me exactly 15 minutes all told - it's really easy. Just saw you're in San Diego! Come out on Saturday to Qualcomm stadium (autocross) and you can check out my steering wheel. I can also help you with the install if you have any questions or just want a 2nd set of hands. Picture (just because) :
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RaptorKTM Colonel 236 Rep 2,366 Posts Drives: 1 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 1 M [0.00]	perfect, awesome to know. Thank you for that
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Dan Parker Major 79 Rep 1,421 Posts Drives: 2012 Golf R Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Doesn't the ABS light have to be reset? __________________ Dan Parker
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wolfbane1967 Private First Class 93 Rep 118 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Göteborg/Sweden iTrader: (0)	Hi I swapped my steering wheel to an performance today. After that my airbag light came on Will it go away if i leave the -cable off on the battery for some houers? Thanks in adwance
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10-11-2013, 04:26 PM	#9
LukeM3 Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 271 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	No, disconnecting the battery won't help. The airbag module has it in its memory that there was a voltage interruption and now you'll need to have that reset.
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scotth944 Private First Class 12 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 86' 944, 12' Gulf R Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Springfield iTrader: (0)	I've had my v2 electronic I installed for over a year now with no issues other than it turning off the display on hot days out in the sun. I just disconnected the battery to disable the air bag and then had to reset date/time info when I reconnected the battery to reset the car, nothing else was required for me.
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10-12-2013, 09:23 AM	#11
ozinaldo Brigadier General 116 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lisbon, Portugal iTrader: (0)	This is interesting issue. I also did not have any issues with my performance wheel install, it is almost a year now. And this is despite the fact that we did not disconnect the battery at the time, it seems to be I got lucky in that one __________________ "The mark of a great car is one whose overall competence exceeds what you should expect from its individual components and the 1M does just that", Chris Harris. BMW 1M-SOLD-: TECH: Evolve Race+N55mids, Evolve IC, Michelin PSS, ER cp, aFe filter, CDVx, Vorshlag camber plates, BMS OCC EXTERIOR: trunk spoiler, blacklines, black grills, IND goodies INTERIOR: Alcantara steering wheel, steel pedals, custom mats, MPower e-brake.
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10-12-2013, 10:31 AM	#12
LukeM3 Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 271 Posts Drives: X3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Just to clarify, if you disconnect the airbag connector while the car is turned off (no key in ignition), do the swap and reconnect all the plugs you should be fine. It's only when you have your airbag disconnected and you turn the key on to accessories or start the car the airbag light will illuminate. Then you'll need it reset
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10-12-2013, 12:37 PM	#13
wolfbane1967 Private First Class 93 Rep 118 Posts Drives: BMW M2 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Göteborg/Sweden iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, We have now reset the codes today with an obd2 tool,
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