Alcantara Steering wheel feedback needed

Needsdecaf · 06-15-2015, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by abuimad

Dct with hud, my grievance with the electronic steering wheel is that the plastic and display are where I normally hold the wheel, the non electronic also looks cleaner

Not an ideal place to hold the wheel....

MKParris · 06-17-2015, 06:05 AM

they had the electronic versions on the vehicles at the performance center and I absolutely love the wheel.

I will probably be getting one of these shortly. Is it hard to install?

MDIVISION · 10-17-2015, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M.Tonee

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Originally Posted by RJVIII

Do these wheels retain the driver assistance vibration?

yes it does, you just need to transfer the module over when you do the install.

The Electric M Performance wheel is one of my favorite mods. Its actually a little bit thicker than the stock wheel and I highly recommend the electric version with the shift indicator lights.

Do you have this in your car?

mc3456 · 10-18-2015, 02:00 PM

I had one on an AMG E63s and found it to be just as slippery as the leather version except it gets grimey really fast. Collects tons of oils and dead skin. Frankly, pretty gross.

Don't get the electronic version at all. Too busy and redundant. Why not just slap a (insert japanese brand) HKS sticker on your BMW as you rice it up.

Zerouali · 10-18-2015, 03:58 PM

I had one on my M3 CS, I loved it. So much so I have just ordered one for my M4.

Coat the alcantara in Gtechniq I1 smart fabric and it stops so much sweat/grease/oil/dirt being absorbed, prolonging the life of it.

edwinm3 · 10-18-2015, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by schnazzy

I went with the electronic one. It was a bit less than 900 for the regular perf wheel and under 1400 hundred for the electronic one. The extra 500 was ok for me and gave me a bit more eye candy.

I still don't know how to use it, I just use it for shift lights.

I see what you did there

dunny247 · 10-18-2015, 05:56 PM

Had one on a m5 f10 and its nice but on long distance it can get uncomfortable.

Sedan_Clan · 02-04-2016, 11:48 PM

I'm considering the non-electric version. I realize that the heating function is lost, but can the original trim be used? I hate the CF steering wheel trim.

Alvinized52 · 02-04-2016, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by vstM3

Feels great and looks great! You will lose the heating option but to me was worth it!

Heating option? I wasnt even aware that existed. Lol.
Not that it reall matters to me being in Socal.

Im debating getting this too btw.

Sedan_Clan · 02-05-2016, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Alvinized52

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Originally Posted by vstM3

Feels great and looks great! You will lose the heating option but to me was worth it!

Heating option? I wasnt even aware that existed. Lol.
Not that it reall matters to me being in Socal.

Im debating getting this too btw.

Yep, our steering wheels are heated. I think it's part of the ZEC package.

JN1 · 02-05-2016, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

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Originally Posted by Alvinized52

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Originally Posted by vstM3

Feels great and looks great! You will lose the heating option but to me was worth it!

Heating option? I wasnt even aware that existed. Lol.
Not that it reall matters to me being in Socal.

Im debating getting this too btw.

Yep, our steering wheels are heated. I think it's part of the ZEC package.

yeah thinking about it as well, but I feel like you have to wear gloves with alcantara

AW BMW · 02-05-2016, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

Yep, our steering wheels are heated. I think it's part of the ZEC package.

I was actually looking at the electronic steering wheel last year around November. Found it for about $1460 but I didn't pull the trigger. Now it went up in price as far as the discount goes to over $1500 but the msrp has always been $1800. I guess I shouldn't have waited but if I ever see a bigger discount maybe I will order this time around. The non eelectronic one is really nice also and those are definitely better priced.

Sedan_Clan · 02-05-2016, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JNM3

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

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Originally Posted by Alvinized52

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Originally Posted by vstM3

Feels great and looks great! You will lose the heating option but to me was worth it!

Heating option? I wasnt even aware that existed. Lol.
Not that it reall matters to me being in Socal.

Im debating getting this too btw.

Yep, our steering wheels are heated. I think it's part of the ZEC package.

yeah thinking about it as well, but I feel like you have to wear gloves with alcantara

I drive with driving gloves on the regular. Have been since 2000.

Brosef · 02-05-2016, 08:29 AM

I've got the non-electric version. absolutely love it.

don't have any great pics of it, but here's the best I've got.

SROC3 · 02-05-2016, 09:48 AM

I'm waiting for this one....I have sweaty palms but FUG iT. I'm getting it anyway. At least this will give me a leather surface if sweaty, alcantara if dry.
It also doesn't hurt that it looks BOMB

KZEVO · 02-05-2016, 01:55 PM

I decided to get the electronic steering wheel. Will see how it is when I take delivery in a few weeks. I have HUD as well but I wanted the other display options that it comes with. Just a heads up , the electronic wheel is no longer on the pricing sheet for VPC. I understand it's been removed due to limited supply. My CA was able to get it added through his contact at VPC.

Would like to hear opinion from folks who have the electronic one and what they use it for and most importantly how the alcantara is holding up. Any advise on how to keep it clean.

Sassicaia · 02-05-2016, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

I'm waiting for this one....I have sweaty palms but FUG iT. I'm getting it anyway. At least this will give me a leather surface if sweaty, alcantara if dry.
It also doesn't hurt that it looks BOMB

+1. This is a way better looking one then the current version. I think I might turn original one into a side table

Sedan_Clan · 02-05-2016, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

I'm waiting for this one....I have sweaty palms but FUG iT. I'm getting it anyway. At least this will give me a leather surface if sweaty, alcantara if dry.
It also doesn't hurt that it looks BOMB

That wheel is sick. When does it come out? How much will it cost? Will you buy it for me?

John Tanglewood · 02-05-2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

I'm waiting for this one....I have sweaty palms but FUG iT. I'm getting it anyway. At least this will give me a leather surface if sweaty, alcantara if dry.
It also doesn't hurt that it looks BOMB

I'm waiting for that one too, ever since it popped up in the M2 performance accessory list.

SROC3 · 02-05-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

That wheel is sick. When does it come out? How much will it cost? Will you buy it for me?

hahahahahaha!!!v

It should be out in several months.....I'm constantly bugging getbmwparts for it. It's likely out in Germany already. I have to find someone who can purchase.....

Sedan_Clan · 02-05-2016, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

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Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

That wheel is sick. When does it come out? How much will it cost? Will you buy it for me?

hahahahahaha!!!v

It should be out in several months.....I'm constantly bugging getbmwparts for it. It's likely out in Germany already. I have to find someone who can purchase.....

As soon as you know, let us know.

xodus · 02-19-2016, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Brosef

I've got the non-electric version. absolutely love it.

don't have any great pics of it, but here's the best I've got.

Looks awesome! How did you get yellow stripe on the wheel? It goes well with your yellow stiching.

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KZEVO Lieutenant 191 Rep 516 Posts Drives: '18 F80 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	I decided to get the electronic steering wheel. Will see how it is when I take delivery in a few weeks. I have HUD as well but I wanted the other display options that it comes with. Just a heads up , the electronic wheel is no longer on the pricing sheet for VPC. I understand it's been removed due to limited supply. My CA was able to get it added through his contact at VPC. Would like to hear opinion from folks who have the electronic one and what they use it for and most importantly how the alcantara is holding up. Any advise on how to keep it clean. Last edited by KZEVO; 02-05-2016 at 02:01 PM..
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