M performance steering wheel?

thatass · 08-31-2016, 09:55 AM

Hi!

I have a X1 XDrive 20d with M-Sport package (Euro Spec), and I am wonder if it is possible to install the M performance steering wheel, its only differences from the one I have are the Carbon Fiber trims and Alcantara instead of leather.

Which parts should I buy?

For example, this would work?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M-Perfor...-/171679874190

stefan · 08-31-2016, 10:35 AM

I don't think so, there may be some customization needed. That said I can tell you at least in build the steering wheel is identical to the F8x M3.

E90Fleet · 08-31-2016, 11:01 AM

Unfortunately the F48 X1 has a steering wheel that is different from most other models.
It is shared with only the 2 Series Active Tourer and 2 Series Gran Tourer.

So that steering wheel will not work.

MineralKnight · 08-31-2016, 05:27 PM

I was quoted £150 to Retrim the X1 wheel in alcantara. Then just wrap the trims in carbon?

Ed_rx7 · 08-31-2016, 05:35 PM

Any pics of your car mineralsknight?

VTECaddict · 09-01-2016, 01:41 AM

The easiest way would probably to get the wheel re-wrapped with alcantara and buy aftermarket CF trim for it.

BMW does list a different part number for the F48 M-sport wheel compared to the rest of the car lineup, but it's anyone's guess as to what the actual differences are. It could be a simple a difference as a different grade of leather or different stitching pattern - in which case the Performance wheel should fit no problem, or something bigger like a difference in the splines where it mates to the steering column that would make the Performance wheel physically incompatible

MineralKnight · 09-01-2016, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ed_rx7

Any pics of your car mineralsknight?

Not yet, eagerly awaiting delivery, about 3 weeks off now

thatass · 09-01-2016, 01:33 PM

Does Alcantara degrades too fast compared to leather?

Ed_rx7 · 09-01-2016, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MineralKnight

Not yet, eagerly awaiting delivery, about 3 weeks off now

Cool..... Picked up mine today in mineral too.....

bmtespar · 09-01-2016, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thatass

Does Alcantara degrades too fast compared to leather?

In my opinion, yes. I had it in my m5 and in a Mini and the parts you regularly touch develop wear marks as the material gets pressed down. It is wonderful to hold but not something I would want for long term use.

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