Anyone have this steering cover? (Stitching)

Dreamvillainz · 12-27-2018, 03:38 PM

there is 2 different kinds but does any of you have something like this? if so, does it effect the heated steering wheel feature? does it take longer to warm up or it's not that warm as before?

Thanks

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F323179565724

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F222819290377

jmg · 12-27-2018, 03:45 PM

Good thing they censored the emblem.

Billfitz · 12-27-2018, 05:26 PM

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1445310

BigJack75 · 12-27-2018, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamvillainz

there is 2 different kinds but does any of you have something like this? if so, does it effect the heated steering wheel feature? does it take longer to warm up or it's not that warm as before?

Thanks

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F323179565724

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F222819290377

Wow I really like the look of the 3rd wheel you show. The red and blue stiching is nice detail. I will check out your link.

Dreamvillainz · 12-27-2018, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jack10525

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Originally Posted by Dreamvillainz

there is 2 different kinds but does any of you have something like this? if so, does it effect the heated steering wheel feature? does it take longer to warm up or it's not that warm as before?

Thanks

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F323179565724

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F222819290377

Wow I really like the look of the 3rd wheel you show. The red and blue stiching is nice detail. I will check out your link.

Seems like a big ass headache to put on but I want that so bad haha

bimmer456 · 12-27-2018, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Good thing they censored the emblem.

I was gonna ask why the bmw roundel is grayed out lol

jmg · 12-28-2018, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreamvillainz

Seems like a big ass headache to put on but I want that so bad haha

They look really nice but the final result is most probably directly proportional to the buyer's sewing skills. So in my case it will look ass.

kingmonkey8 · 12-28-2018, 06:12 AM

I would rather go full alcantara than the half leather half alcantara.
The cover makes the wheel look too thick IMO.

JDTX · 12-28-2018, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer456

I was gonna ask why the bmw roundel is grayed out lol

I wonder if they have received warnings from BMW IP lawyers?

1QuikWS6 · 12-28-2018, 01:48 PM

If you removed the original OEM covering & replaced it with these the heat rate/output would be the same

If you add this cover on top of your factory covering it would definitely take longer to heat + would prolly not look good with so many layers and stitching on top of stitching

Version with Alcantara sections may not hold up under heating function - there is a reason BMW does not have heating function available on ANY of it's wheels with Alcantara - I'm guessing alcantara + heat = don't play well

BEM-S4 · 12-28-2018, 03:19 PM

Coby will do whatever kind of alcantara wrap you want - professional job for ~$200 if memory serves. More than DIY but no chance of getting annoyed or doing a shit job and wasting the money.

https://www.cobywheel.com

Billfitz · 12-28-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 1QuikWS6

If you removed the original OEM covering & replaced it with these the heat rate/output would be the same

If you do it won't fit, being sized to go over the original covering. It warns against that in the instructions, and when you put one on you can see why. I found it necessary to remove the original covering in the wells that the switches fit into, but otherwise left the original cover untouched.

jeffthx · 12-28-2018, 10:37 PM

If it helps at all, I did get a Coby alcantara wheel earlier this year, and now that the weather has cooled down, I can say that the heating function is definitely retained (and quite effective). I have been very happy with the material and stitching quality, and I feel confident that it was worth the price premium over a DIY option.

--Jeff

rjd_F30 · 12-28-2018, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreamvillainz

Seems like a big ass headache to put on but I want that so bad haha

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Originally Posted by jmg

They look really nice but the final result is most probably directly proportional to the buyer's sewing skills. So in my case it will look ass.

I got one of these for my non-M wheel. It was a pain to put on, took forever, and ended up not being perfect, so I took it off after a few months. Unless you're good at sewing for some reason, it won't turn out well.

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