M4 GTS Steering Wheel in my M2

chrispraeger · 03-15-2018, 01:00 AM

So - I'm finally home now and can tell you in detail about my day today.

The plan was to replace my steering wheel with the one from the M4 GTS just like IND has done it in their "Gelbgrün" project. Also a new bezel, the red start button and shift gate, and the handbrake handle has to be replaced with M Performance parts.

Since my car is still in Andernach, I've packed all my stuff and I'm driven there.

By the way: working in a garage is really a lot more fun than in the local garage at home ...
I appreciated that very much.

But before I started, I had another assignment: Brake in the new brake pads

We already installed the PAGID RSL29 the day before - but had not driven yet.
This was my first ride in 2018 with Little Blue - and it was AWESOME!
Sound, steering, car and the new brake were a pleasure.
I purposely say new brake: with the RSL29, the Brembo feels so awesome!
Hope my enthusiasm is visible here.
Gorgeous bite-resistant, steadfast, linear, and only minimally squeaky.

I did not know what I wanted to do: slow down or accelerate - or drift ...
The M2 is so gorgeous.
And the sound from the Akra - BEAUTIFUL !!

After my little lap, it went to the interior.
I first disconnected the negative pole of the battery.
For safety also the plus.
Then leave the trunk open, otherwise it will be difficult without power to reconnect the battery.

Then first I removed the steering wheel.
Without steering wheel it works much better in the interior...
That's why I first installed the red start button.
For this, the entire switching unit leveraged out, button changed and everything back.
Then the floor setting of the switching unit changed to Alcantara, in order to then continue with the selector lever.
As you know, that is a bit tricky.
But with patience that was also changed.
Handbrake handle needs a little more force.
But was not a problem.

Then the steering wheel had to be rebuilt.
I'll tell you right away: the first time you do that, the cables can confuse you a bit.
For this I know for the second time now ...
What I've noticed: the open-pore Carbon Blend is a bit stiffer than the series aperture, which is probably due to the carbon fiber.
So do not be surprised if you are a bit quarrelsome about the accuracy.

And finally here are some pictures:

Hameed · 03-15-2018, 03:38 AM

such a beautiful setup, well done. Does your car have a line departure warning option? still working on the new steering wheel?

03-15-2018, 01:00 AM	#1
chrispraeger Second Lieutenant 761 Rep 220 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nuerburgring / Germany iTrader: (0)	M4 GTS Steering Wheel in my M2 So - I'm finally home now and can tell you in detail about my day today. The plan was to replace my steering wheel with the one from the M4 GTS just like IND has done it in their "Gelbgrün" project. Also a new bezel, the red start button and shift gate, and the handbrake handle has to be replaced with M Performance parts. Since my car is still in Andernach, I've packed all my stuff and I'm driven there. By the way: working in a garage is really a lot more fun than in the local garage at home ... I appreciated that very much. But before I started, I had another assignment: Brake in the new brake pads We already installed the PAGID RSL29 the day before - but had not driven yet. This was my first ride in 2018 with Little Blue - and it was AWESOME! Sound, steering, car and the new brake were a pleasure. I purposely say new brake: with the RSL29, the Brembo feels so awesome! Hope my enthusiasm is visible here. Gorgeous bite-resistant, steadfast, linear, and only minimally squeaky. I did not know what I wanted to do: slow down or accelerate - or drift ... The M2 is so gorgeous. And the sound from the Akra - BEAUTIFUL !! After my little lap, it went to the interior. I first disconnected the negative pole of the battery. For safety also the plus. Then leave the trunk open, otherwise it will be difficult without power to reconnect the battery. Then first I removed the steering wheel. Without steering wheel it works much better in the interior... That's why I first installed the red start button. For this, the entire switching unit leveraged out, button changed and everything back. Then the floor setting of the switching unit changed to Alcantara, in order to then continue with the selector lever. As you know, that is a bit tricky. But with patience that was also changed. Handbrake handle needs a little more force. But was not a problem. Then the steering wheel had to be rebuilt. I'll tell you right away: the first time you do that, the cables can confuse you a bit. For this I know for the second time now ... What I've noticed: the open-pore Carbon Blend is a bit stiffer than the series aperture, which is probably due to the carbon fiber. So do not be surprised if you are a bit quarrelsome about the accuracy. And finally here are some pictures: __________________ >>> my pictures on Instagram
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03-15-2018, 03:38 AM	#2
Hameed Private 29 Rep 49 Posts Drives: AW F87 M2 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Saudi Arabia iTrader: (0)	such a beautiful setup, well done. Does your car have a line departure warning option? still working on the new steering wheel?
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