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Old 02-01-2007, 05:37 PM
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Don't know, I wish, with paddles.
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Old 02-01-2007, 05:38 PM
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yeah, if you're going to change the wheel, might as well add paddle shifter...so cool
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Old 02-01-2007, 05:39 PM
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I have that M wheel right now on my X5. It feels exactly the same as the sport wheel IMO.
M-wheel has softer leather feel and is more cushy.
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Old 02-01-2007, 06:02 PM
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I have that M wheel right now on my X5. It feels exactly the same as the sport wheel IMO.
That's just because it's been so damn cold in this part of the country lately...
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Old 02-02-2007, 12:01 AM
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I'm in. I just ordered mine today. Damn...I'm getting SO damned predictable in my golden years.

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Ordered mine, install next week. I'll post pics next week. Thanks to Chris who helped me find a BMW parts guy, appreciate it bro! Also, thanks to everyone else who provided me with detailed info/help etc. I don't know what I'd do without this board.
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Old 02-02-2007, 01:13 PM
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M-wheel has softer leather feel and is more cushy.
yea you're right, it was when I took it out of the box at least, will it feel like that again when it warms up or do I need to clean/condition it a lot?
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Old 02-02-2007, 01:16 PM
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I called the dealer, no ///M steering wheel with heat! ARG! Maybe, just maybe if I wait long enough they will have a suede ///M steering wheel with heat for the X.
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Old 02-02-2007, 02:01 PM
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Don't know, I wish, with paddles.
Like this?

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...ort-wheel.html
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Old 02-02-2007, 02:24 PM
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Yea, but no heat? Bummer.
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