Z4MC with Aftermarket race steering wheel + Quick Release!!

Platfawrm · 06-18-2011, 05:42 AM

We installed this wheel setup so that the driver can get in and out of the car easier when you have race seats installed directly to your floormounts.

Current seat setup:
Recaro SPG
VAC Sidemount
VAC Floormount

As you notice he is not running any sliders, we removed them since they cause to seat to flex/shift under load, even with a brand new slider the play was already present. There was enough play in the slider to cause the shoulder bolster to touch the door panel. This shifting of the seat gets very annoying when you're at the track trying to concentrate on your driving.

Now that the seat is bolted directly to the floor mounts you can no longer slide the seat back to climb in and out of the vehicle easier. So we chose to setup the car with a race hub, quick release, and the steering wheel of his choice. Not only does the quick release help him climb in and out of the car easier but he now also has a great steering wheel with more grip that he can enjoy.

This is probably one of the first ones done since no one currently makes a real complete hub kit for the Z4M that is a bolt on plug-and-play kit(air bag resistors/horn setup 100% plug and play). We also wanted it to mimic the distance from the control stalks even with the quick release installed so the hub is shorter than your average hub

ZStig · 06-18-2011, 08:47 AM

show us the seat, I'm not a fan of the branding on the steering wheel

z4mnyc · 06-18-2011, 09:48 AM

Can you provid details on the quick release hardware and hub.

BTM · 06-18-2011, 11:20 AM

interested in more details as well

VinnieAces · 06-18-2011, 08:15 PM

pics of the seats please,

nice work by the way,

wouldnt mind the steering wheel if it didnt have the keys racing stiched on the top

Finnegan · 06-18-2011, 08:20 PM

The options for the hardcore track set keep getting more interesting around here....

Samjam927 · 06-18-2011, 08:42 PM

Very cool

Platfawrm · 06-19-2011, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

show us the seat, I'm not a fan of the branding on the steering wheel

Branding on the steering wheel was their choice, of course you can choose any race steering wheel that is available on the market.

Quote:

Originally Posted by z4mnyc

Can you provide details on the quick release hardware and hub.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTM

interested in more details as well

Hub/Quick release is by Worksbell, Steering wheel is by Keys Racing.

The hub not an off the shelf unit has been modified to fit the Z4M. PM me if you would like to get setup with a complete kit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VinnieAces

pics of the seats please,

nice work by the way,

wouldnt mind the steering wheel if it didnt have the keys racing stiched on the top

You can choose any wheel on the market.. Sparco, OMP, Momo... etc.

My friend just chose Keys Racing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finnegan

The options for the hardcore track set keep getting more interesting around here....

We're all about hardcore track!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samjam927

Very cool

For those requesting a shot of the seats, here is a shot of the interior prior to the steering wheel setup.

F360C · 07-02-2011, 08:14 PM

Are these regular SPG's or are they SPG XL's?

dorifto88 · 07-02-2011, 09:33 PM

i want your seats! do they rub at all? I want to get a set soon.

Platfawrm · 07-08-2011, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F360C

Are these regular SPG's or are they SPG XL's?

Regular.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dorifto88

i want your seats! do they rub at all? I want to get a set soon.

No rubbing.

3002 tii · 01-09-2012, 12:57 PM

Interested for more info but I see OP's banned...?

esqu1re · 01-09-2012, 01:04 PM

Not trying to be difficult, but really out of curiosity, what does a removable aftermarket steering wheel do better than the stock one? You lose the airbag and a couple of pounds--ok. Is the airbag a liability when racing? Just curious.

dubsesd · 01-09-2012, 01:18 PM

^its easier to get in and out of the car with race seats....

M-Power M3 · 01-09-2012, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esqu1re

Not trying to be difficult, but really out of curiosity, what does a removable aftermarket steering wheel do better than the stock one? You lose the airbag and a couple of pounds--ok. Is the airbag a liability when racing? Just curious.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubsesd

^its easier to get in and out of the car with race seats....

This and with most race setups you wouldn't need an airbag since you would have harnesses and a roll cage to protect you in an accident.

Beedub · 01-10-2012, 10:13 AM

really pleased to say i think the o.e steering wheel is one of the nicest bmw have ever offered, it really feels great and looks even better.... it works really well when drifting!!

esqu1re · 01-10-2012, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

really pleased to say i think the o.e steering wheel is one of the nicest bmw have ever offered, it really feels great and looks even better.... it works really well when drifting!!

I used to think ours was the nicest (for an obtainable car), until I played with my buddy's R32 GTi's. I think that steering wheel has ours beat as it's texturized, slightly skinnier, and has a flat bottom (gimmicky, but I like it).

Beedub · 01-31-2016, 12:06 PM

this is really old but.....

did anyone ever try to mimic the steering wheel/ steering boss setup show above, i love the O.E staring wheel but after all these years, i think something slightly slimmer , quick release would be very cool and hopefully add to the driving experience teamed with a race Seat.

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Platfawrm Banned 4 Rep 48 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	Z4MC with Aftermarket race steering wheel + Quick Release!! We installed this wheel setup so that the driver can get in and out of the car easier when you have race seats installed directly to your floormounts. Current seat setup: Recaro SPG VAC Sidemount VAC Floormount As you notice he is not running any sliders, we removed them since they cause to seat to flex/shift under load, even with a brand new slider the play was already present. There was enough play in the slider to cause the shoulder bolster to touch the door panel. This shifting of the seat gets very annoying when you're at the track trying to concentrate on your driving. Now that the seat is bolted directly to the floor mounts you can no longer slide the seat back to climb in and out of the vehicle easier. So we chose to setup the car with a race hub, quick release, and the steering wheel of his choice. Not only does the quick release help him climb in and out of the car easier but he now also has a great steering wheel with more grip that he can enjoy. This is probably one of the first ones done since no one currently makes a real complete hub kit for the Z4M that is a bolt on plug-and-play kit(air bag resistors/horn setup 100% plug and play). We also wanted it to mimic the distance from the control stalks even with the quick release installed so the hub is shorter than your average hub Last edited by Platfawrm; 06-18-2011 at 05:52 AM..
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