07-07-2016, 11:29 AM | #23 |
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07-07-2016, 11:37 AM | #24 | |
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I don't seem to understand what you're saying sorry, but welcome here. You have -5 rep points? How 's that? So I gave you one point lol. Dunno what's going on here but anyway. I wanted the alcantara wheel incl the carbon middlesection(2 separate parts) that's almost €1000,- at my $tealer.... Cheers Robin |
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07-07-2016, 01:14 PM | #25 | |
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07-07-2016, 03:54 PM | #26 |
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Alcantara wheels are designed to be used with driving gloves. They provide more grip than a leather wheel for the track.
The only con is you look like a bit of a tool when putting on driving gloves to go to the grocery store. Last edited by ClothSeats; 07-07-2016 at 04:05 PM.. |
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07-07-2016, 08:20 PM | #28 |
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I had the opportunity get my hands on this steering wheel in an M2 and all I can say is it's FANTASTIC. The thick feel, especially at 10 and 2 is perfect. I had an alcantara covered steering wheel in a previous car, but this is soooo much better. For those in cold climates its worth giving up the heating function.
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07-08-2016, 08:44 AM | #29 | |
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Heated steering function becomes ineffective (no wiring inside the MP Pro steering wheel). Airbag and 'Lane Departure Warning' still function (airbag + LDW vibration engine are transferred). For a couple of pictures of mine: here Just a word of caution, price-wise: the MP Pro steering wheel ain't a bargain if you know that it's supplied 'naked' (bareback metal frame with leather/alcantara fabric all around): the middle/inner part of the steering wheel is just bare metal: zero electronics, no buttons, no airbag, no airbag cover with BMW logo, no vertical inlay cover, no plastic frame. Nada. You got to transfer all that jazz from your stock M2 steering wheel to the MP Pro steering wheel. And the MP open-pore CF inlay cover is not included either - it's sold separately. MP Pro steering wheel: Here is how my stock M2 steering wheel looks after being 'stripped'. The MP Pro steering wheel is supplied this way. So don't think that the price is a bit steep because you think of getting a full-blown plug-and-play steering wheel - you don't. So, actually, it's pretty "CSL": Coupé (bottom part is cut/flat) - Sport (leather/alcantara + blue 12h marker + chunky) + Leichtbau/lightweight (stripped of all peripherals). Stock M2 steering wheel:
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07-08-2016, 02:46 PM | #31 |
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I'm surprised people want the m performance one or to change the wheel at all. I think it's the best wheel BMW has ever made. I'm not a fan of flat bottoms. The small airbag is my favorite post 1990 steering wheel period.
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Will the m perf steering wheel with lights work on the m2?
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07-09-2016, 07:38 AM | #33 |
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From another post: part # 32 30 2 413 015 = steering wheel with race display (leather + LEDs) part # 32 30 2 413 014 = steering wheel without race display (leather/alcantara + blue 12h marker) part # 32 30 2 413 480 = CF cover - steering wheel Last edited by Dabozo; 07-09-2016 at 07:52 AM.. |
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07-09-2016, 09:03 AM | #34 | |
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07-09-2016, 10:19 AM | #35 |
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I've never had alacantara. Does it have a spongy feel or is it still firm? Some say it can act like a sponge if you are not wearing gloves ie your Palms get sweaty.
I play a lot of hockey and despite showering etc that hockey glove smell can linger on your hands for a bit-wouldn't want that transferring. |
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07-09-2016, 10:53 AM | #37 | |
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Definitely more maintenance than regular leather but not that big of a deal.
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07-09-2016, 03:40 PM | #38 |
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Open-pore CF for the M2.
But should be possible to get the classic CF (wet look) from the M3/M4 (see pictures below). But that would conflict with the open-pore CF in the M2 interior.
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07-09-2016, 05:41 PM | #40 |
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Could the CF trim be installed on the stock steering wheel?
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