Another M-Sport Wheel Installed!
 

I just installed it last night - very easy after reading the installation articles 1000 times! :thumbup: I pulled the airbag fuse instead disconnecting the battery. With that, it took me 15 minutes flat to make the swap, and no warning lights after all was buttoned up. However, I did have one glitch... When I took it for it's first test drive, the wheel was just slightly cocked to the right when going straight ahead - perhaps 7 - 10 degrees, although the alignment marks appeared to be just about dead on. I've read a few other posts where folks had the same issue. Well, I was not happy with that at all - it would certainly drive me crazy. So, back into the garage, fuse out, airbag off. I turned the wheel back to the left just one spline on the shaft. It seemed to look like a lot at first and I thought for sure it would be cocked the other way on the next test drive. The alignment marks were actually a little less in line than when I did it the first time, but still really close. Well, I buttoned everything back up for test run 2 and it was dead on - psyched! :dancing:

Thanks for all the help & tips everyone! - especially Rob, Jeff, & JV!

Here's a couple pics...

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Awesome! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have!! I was thinking about turning my wheel 1 notch to get it back to 'center'--I think you have inspired me!

Great job! :thumbup:

Looks great!!

Rangerfan -

...and if you're really careful, you don't need to disconnect the white connector again to do it! - Took less than 10 minutes, maybe even 5, to move it over a notch. Go for it!

I do love it - love the thickness & the leather. My car handles better now, is quieter, runs smoother, and shifts better - all because of this new wheel!

:bustingup
Yep, its a great mod :thumbup:

Not only that, the chicks dig it too. :thumbup:

Looks great Jay! Im glad you are enjoying it :thumbup:

Rob_

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! :dunno: At least I get some comfort knowing that my fellow X5worldinians will understand and share the same sickness, uh.., um..., I mean enthusiasm... :woot: :beerchug:

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?