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Old 03-12-2009, 06:56 AM
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3 mysterious holes in the steering wheel
I discovered 3 holes at the back of the sports-steering wheel of my X5.
There's one on each spoke, about 1/4" in diameter
Any idea what these are for? retrofit shift paddles?
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Old 03-12-2009, 09:43 AM
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screws? Haven't looked for it.
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uh... i have felt them before.. are they covered by the leather?
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uh... i have felt them before.. are they covered by the leather?
nope, just 3 open holes
I can't stop trying to put my fingers in when at a stop...
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Old 03-12-2009, 11:53 AM
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oh. lol.. yeah thats how i figured out that they were there too.. i havent really looked at them, but they feel LIKE they are covered. i think they are just there to attach the wheel to the steering column
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Here are a couple of pics off ebay. Looks like the holes are for the screws that hold the trim on the front in place. So stop playing with it and find something else to put your fingers in!
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Here are a couple of pics off ebay. Looks like the holes are for the screws that hold the trim on the front in place. So stop playing with it and find something else to put your fingers in!
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great!
it's back to picking my nose then...
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I have them to in my M Sport wheel. They are screws to hold the front trim like King said.
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