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Old 01-05-2006, 12:00 PM
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Ha! Funny you should say that... I haven't told Linda (my lovely las) yet - I'm curious to see if she even notices. :p When I do tell her (or when she notices), she'll think I'm nuts for even thinking it's a big deal! At least I get some comfort knowing that my fellow X5worldinians will understand and share the same sickness, uh.., um..., I mean enthusiasm...
Hey, we must be married to the same gal.....my wife wouldn't notice a mod unless I painted the whole car FLUORESCENT PINK!!! (a good thing I guess).

btw- great mod!
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Old 01-05-2006, 01:10 PM
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nice one , is this wheel the same you get in the sport package models minus the M badge
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That's sweet!
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Old 01-05-2006, 02:00 PM
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Looks nice, Jay! Glad it was so easy for you, man!

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Old 01-05-2006, 02:16 PM
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Congrats on the install, that looks awesome! It is exactly what I want on my X3. Can you let me know what you paid for the wheel and airbag?
I didn't need to buy an airbag since I have an '04 - a major plus for sure! Rob_ is the guy to contact if you're interested! (my new parts guy!:p )

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nice one , is this wheel the same you get in the sport package models minus the M badge
No - quite different actually - much thicker rim, oblong cross-section (rather than round), better/softer leather, more pronounced thumb-rests, skinnier bottom spoke. Overall a much better feel. This is the M-Sport wheel that is available only on European X3's (as far as I know) right now. Originally got the idea from SteveD. who posted his install a while back... Which reminds me - Thanks to you too, Steve - for measuring with me!!!
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Congrats! X5Jay, Wheel looks great!

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nice one , is this wheel the same you get in the sport package models minus the M badge
No, its not the same wheel. The wheel with sport package has a very plastic feel. This wheel has different leather and shape to it. Its used for M-sport package on X3 in Europe.

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Congrats on the install, that looks awesome! It is exactly what I want on my X3. Can you let me know what you paid for the wheel and airbag?
I don't think you should need the airbag if you have sport package.
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Nice job Jay!!! Why don't you come to Knoxville & help me install one on mine!!! My wife would never notice either...........she noticed my 87's, but not too much excitement over them though.............I couldn't believe it.......
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Nice job Jay!!! Why don't you come to Knoxville & help me install one on mine!!! My wife would never notice either...........she noticed my 87's, but not too much excitement over them though.............I couldn't believe it.......
I'd do it for you in a heartbeat if you were close by! It's really pretty easy if you read the excellent write-ups carefully. One thing that helped immensely is that I was able to look at the new wheel carefully before installing it to find out how the springs worked for the airbag. It really helped to get a feel for it on the new wheel before attempting to remove the airbag from the old wheel. With that & the connector-release knowledge, it's a P-O-C! Go for it my man!
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Ha! Funny you should say that... I haven't told Linda (my lovely las) yet - I'm curious to see if she even notices. :p When I do tell her (or when she notices), she'll think I'm nuts for even thinking it's a big deal! At least I get some comfort knowing that my fellow X5worldinians will understand and share the same sickness, uh.., um..., I mean enthusiasm...
Ya, my wife thought I was nuts when she asked me "what do you want for your birthday" and I said "a steering wheel."
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Ya, my wife thought I was nuts when she asked me "what do you want for your birthday" and I said "a steering wheel."
You are not alone. When my wife found out about the m-sport wheel she said 'what's wrong with the existing one' and gave me a look as if I have lost my head.
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