Steering wheel mod

Serjames · 09-10-2007, 05:35 PM

Ok, here's a good one for you.

The only think that's really ugly on my BMW is the horrible vinyl cover that sits in the middle of the steering wheel, you know. The horrible shiny cheap looking bit.

Now what do you recommend I can do to fix this ?

SJ

dxb335d · 09-10-2007, 05:37 PM

where is this ''shiny'' bit?? i aint seen it? but then again i do look where i am going when driving

and not admiring BMW's wonderful interior with wood:rocks:

Carlos

Serjames · 09-10-2007, 05:46 PM

well the steering wheel is leather, all good so far, then the centre is vinyl, I'm probably gonna get hated, but I bet you all notice this now !

The reason I raised it is that even the mighty M3 has the same cheap looking part. There must be some way to cover/replace this.

??

SJ

ChrisMWard · 09-11-2007, 01:19 AM

I think the air bag cover / horn push looks all right in black. It's the horrible silver three spoke cover around it that looks naff (non M Sport models).

Regards

Chris

BC4J · 09-12-2007, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

where is this ''shiny'' bit?? i aint seen it? but then again i do look where i am going when driving

and not admiring BMW's wonderful interior with wood:rocks:

Carlos

Carlos & I love that wood.

dxb335d · 09-12-2007, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BC4J

Carlos & I love that wood.

man, we have some seriously QUALITY taste bud

silverbmwz3 · 09-12-2007, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BC4J

Carlos & I love that wood.

Make sure you have a clear understanding that Carlos doesn't love your wood

dxb335d · 09-12-2007, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

Make sure you have a clear understanding that Carlos doesn't love your wood

he loves my wood tho, WE LOVE each others wood

NFS · 09-12-2007, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Serjames

Ok, here's a good one for you.

The only think that's really ugly on my BMW is the horrible vinyl cover that sits in the middle of the steering wheel, you know. The horrible shiny cheap looking bit.

Now what do you recommend I can do to fix this ?

SJ

I recommend that you learn to love your cheap shiny vinyls bits.

silverbmwz3 · 09-12-2007, 06:49 AM

If I change my plastic bits I refuse to get my car remapped in case BMW throw out the warranty

In fact, I'm so annoyed with them, they've ruined the engine by putting cheap plastic bits on the steering wheel.

dxb335d · 09-12-2007, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by needforspeed

I recommend that you learn to love your cheap shiny vinyls bits.

or buy a boat, made out of wood

Z4 Beemer · 09-12-2007, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by silverbmwz3

If I change my plastic bits I refuse to get my car remapped in case BMW throw out the warranty

In fact, I'm so annoyed with them, they've ruined the engine by putting cheap plastic bits on the steering wheel.

Hate to mention also, but every time you fold the mirrors in and out you lose 1 bhp

silverbmwz3 · 09-12-2007, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4 Beemer

Hate to mention also, but every time you fold the mirrors in and out you lose 1 bhp

OMG, really ?! I'm going to stop that now. Either that or check my mirrors every other day. Some days they are in and some they are out. I'm definitely not getting it remapped now

NFS · 09-12-2007, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

or buy a boat, made out of wood

How would buying a boat help ?

BC4J · 09-12-2007, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

or buy a boat, made out of wood

Woodn't it be love-a-ley? Love-a-ley...Love-a-ley...

I always liked My Fair Lady.

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ChrisMWard Captain 14 Rep 686 Posts Drives: E93 320d M Sport, E81 116d SE Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Epsom UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 120d SE [0.00] 2007 335d A M Sport [0.00] 1998 M3 Evo [0.00] 2002 330d Sport [0.00] 2004 330d Sport [0.00]	I think the air bag cover / horn push looks all right in black. It's the horrible silver three spoke cover around it that looks naff (non M Sport models). Regards Chris __________________ Previously: 2007 335D MSport E90 Le Mans Blue, 2004 330D A Sport Silver Grey, 2002 330D A Sport Saphire Black, 2001 320D SE Touring Titanium Silver, 1998 M3 Evo Techno Violet, 1996 328i Sport Montreal Blue, 1994 325i Coupe Red, 1989 325i Sport 2 door Dolphin Grey,1986 325i SE 4 door Lachs
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