Alcantara steering wheel trim

jlipton · 03-16-2009, 10:22 PM

I just noticed this on the getbmw.com site: part 32300430403, on

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...47&startrow=76

I have a black leather/aluminum interior, and this seems like it would look and feel pretty sweet. Has anyone seen this, and if so, what do you think? Also, if I installed this, would I still be able to keep my chrome steering wheel trim?

ska///235i · 03-16-2009, 10:29 PM

it'll look out of place if you dont have other alcantara mods

yes, you can keep whatever you have now, it's just a direct swap

adjmcloon · 03-16-2009, 11:10 PM

Here's a pic of my old steering wheel with the alcantara cover.

montreal red · 03-17-2009, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska325xi

it'll look out of place if you dont have other alcantara mods

yes, you can keep whatever you have now, it's just a direct swap

yea
you'll need to re-wrap your steering wheel in alcantara before you can rock the trim.

wuufer001 · 03-17-2009, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska325xi

it'll look out of place if you dont have other alcantara mods

yes, you can keep whatever you have now, it's just a direct swap

how hard is it to swap out the original? i used to think that it was just a cover that goes over the stock one.

ilidon · 03-17-2009, 04:14 PM

Just get the performance wheel. I don't think it matches great with the stock wheel.

jaxxx · 03-17-2009, 04:16 PM

how do I install this trim?

lpphreakx06 · 03-17-2009, 04:16 PM

Here is mine

If you want I can write a DIY for taking the cover off. I've been pm'd a few times about how to take it off.

SROC3 · 03-17-2009, 04:20 PM

Yes.....please write one soon

jaxxx · 03-17-2009, 04:21 PM

I see the main thing is to figure out how to take the airbag cover off, how do you do that?

lpphreakx06 · 03-17-2009, 04:24 PM

Not even. You can take the trim off without even messing with the air bag cover.

ska///235i · 03-17-2009, 07:20 PM

3 nuts in the back

jlipton · 03-18-2009, 08:37 PM

My current steering wheel has the aluminum (chrome?) trim on it, which I like. Is there any way to keep this and use the alcantara cover?

ska///235i · 03-18-2009, 09:10 PM

slap the alcantara trim on the wheel...are you confused???

wuufer001 · 03-18-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SROC3

Yes.....please write one soon

+1,
i'm thinking of getting this soon cause i got the alcantara shift boot already

NinetyEight740 · 03-18-2009, 10:03 PM

not a fan...

lpphreakx06 · 03-20-2009, 03:04 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...wpost&t=243169

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ska///235i ***** noob 1369 Rep 10,479 Posts Drives: 325xi>M235i>428GCx Mspor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston iTrader: (34) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	3 nuts in the back
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jlipton Private 10 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NoCal iTrader: (0)	My current steering wheel has the aluminum (chrome?) trim on it, which I like. Is there any way to keep this and use the alcantara cover?
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