DIY M3 Steering Wheel Install

Paul180 · 05-08-2008, 04:25 PM

I haven't seen a good DIY for installing a M3 steering wheel so I thought I'd write one up as I installed mine. Hopefully it will help some of you out.

http://www.bmw330ci.net/projects/m3wheel.php

Enjoy! - Paul

tony325ci_51 · 05-12-2008, 07:05 AM

Brilliant info.

Just one mod you need to make: "Ensure that the battery is disconnected before working on the battery" ?

Well done, many thanks.

Paul180 · 05-13-2008, 07:26 AM

Thanks for the tip, fixed it so no one will get confused.

madchef · 05-13-2008, 07:53 AM

nice job

minimalist · 05-27-2008, 08:08 PM

Paul180,

Thanks for the DIY. This was my first work on the car and you did a great job detailing the step by step. Took me less than 30min to do.

Hrvat · 05-27-2008, 09:18 PM

Awesome site Paul. Def bookmarked!

Autobot325i · 05-27-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul180

I haven't seen a good DIY for installing a M3 steering wheel so I thought I'd write one up as I installed mine. Hopefully it will help some of you out.

http://www.bmw330ci.net/projects/m3wheel.php

Enjoy! - Paul

Q. where did you get your steering wheel for $325

pelican sells them for $486.50?

thanks

greentrbo95gst · 05-27-2008, 11:15 PM

Great link. I wanna know where to get them from for $350.
Do you have a link for Pellican?

greentrbo95gst · 05-27-2008, 11:22 PM

I found Pelican, but I can't find the steering wheel on their site.

Born Again · 05-27-2008, 11:32 PM

tischer used to sell them for $305

where are they anyways

Autobot325i · 05-27-2008, 11:45 PM

found it at circle bmw

FRANCO · 05-28-2008, 12:50 AM

I got mine from Tischer for $325 shipped (it used to be $305 shipped)

greentrbo95gst · 05-28-2008, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRANCO

I got mine from Tischer for $325 shipped (it used to be $305 shipped)

Can you give me more info on how to get it from them?
thanks!!!

FRANCO · 05-28-2008, 01:24 PM

try this website...It should take you directly to Tischer's e46fanatics' specials:

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...egoryID=103121

greentrbo95gst · 05-28-2008, 01:43 PM

Thanks!!!
I tried putting an offer of $350 on ebay last night and I guess the seller accepted it, so my new sterring wheel is on the way.

Geken · 05-28-2008, 01:48 PM

Awesome DIY, I couldn't help but notice the chrome portions of your sunglasses holder and ash tray doors are black, did you do that on purpose or did you just paint over them like I did lol. I accidentally sanded down the chrome when I was refinishing them.

Paul180 · 05-29-2008, 05:44 AM

I bought mine from Tischer BMW under their specials section and highly recommend them.

Geken: I believe my sunglass and ash tray doors still have the chrome over them, the camera angles are just a bit off.

Autobot325i · 05-30-2008, 02:46 AM

mine is arriving tomorrow...thanks Paul in advance for making me spend more $$$

No seriously thanks for the diy and spending more $$$

Mafioso68 · 07-23-2008, 01:16 AM

Very extensive and exceptionally helpful, my hat is off to you.

Miko_10 · 07-23-2008, 08:31 AM

Thanx for the DIY. Any airbag codes?

05-08-2008, 04:25 PM	#1
Paul180 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: MD Posts: 191 My Ride: 2003 330ci View My Garage	DIY M3 Steering Wheel Install I haven't seen a good DIY for installing a M3 steering wheel so I thought I'd write one up as I installed mine. Hopefully it will help some of you out. http://www.bmw330ci.net/projects/m3wheel.php Enjoy! - Paul

05-12-2008, 07:05 AM	#2
tony325ci_51 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London UK Posts: 1,225 My Ride: BMW 335i 2007 Coupe View My Garage	Brilliant info. Just one mod you need to make: "Ensure that the battery is disconnected before working on the battery" ? Well done, many thanks. __________________ My gallery is here: http://photos.e46fanatics.com/showga...=59936&cat=500 Last edited by tony325ci_51; 05-12-2008 at 07:12 AM.

05-13-2008, 07:53 AM	#4
madchef Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,318 My Ride: '04 ZHP Sedan MB/NB View My Garage	nice job __________________ 2004 ZHP Sedan - Mystic Blue/Natural Brown, Sunroof Delete OEM M3 Stress Bar, AFE Intake, OEM Clears, CDV Delete

05-27-2008, 11:15 PM	#8
greentrbo95gst Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 2,593 My Ride: Blown E46, DSM, KAWI View My Garage	Great link. I wanna know where to get them from for $350. Do you have a link for Pellican? __________________ 732 AWHP AWD Eclipse.....Enuff said. 2008 BMW M5 2011 BMW 335D 2001 BMW AA SC'd 2009 Suzuki Gsx-R 2006 BMW x5 4.8is(RIP) 2005 Acura TSX

05-27-2008, 11:22 PM	#9
greentrbo95gst Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 2,593 My Ride: Blown E46, DSM, KAWI View My Garage	I found Pelican, but I can't find the steering wheel on their site. __________________ 732 AWHP AWD Eclipse.....Enuff said. 2008 BMW M5 2011 BMW 335D 2001 BMW AA SC'd 2009 Suzuki Gsx-R 2006 BMW x5 4.8is(RIP) 2005 Acura TSX

05-13-2008, 07:26 AM	#3
Paul180 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: MD Posts: 191 My Ride: 2003 330ci View My Garage	Thanks for the tip, fixed it so no one will get confused.

05-27-2008, 08:08 PM	#5
minimalist Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 1 My Ride: 2004 325Ci View My Garage	Paul180, Thanks for the DIY. This was my first work on the car and you did a great job detailing the step by step. Took me less than 30min to do.

05-27-2008, 11:45 PM	#11
Autobot325i Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York Posts: 843 My Ride: 2003 325i E46 View My Garage	found it at circle bmw __________________ *NEW UPDATE* 1985 318i E30

05-28-2008, 12:50 AM	#12
FRANCO Masterdebator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,607 My Ride: Your Mom View My Garage	I got mine from Tischer for $325 shipped (it used to be $305 shipped) __________________ Mods:p46 6000K Headlights,M3 Steering Wheel,LED Taillights,M Footrest,Smoked Turn Signals,Smoked Sidemarkers,MTech II kit,CS Splitters,Gray Instrument Panel, Red Marker DIY,Ion Yellow Foglights/High Beams,Akebono Brake Pads, Smart Chrome/Leather Gear Selector,18" Staggered CSLs Future Mods:,H&R Sport Springs,Tint,ECIS Intake,M Lip Spoiler,OEM Aluminum Pedal Set,OEM M3 Mirrors

05-28-2008, 01:24 PM	#14
FRANCO Masterdebator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,607 My Ride: Your Mom View My Garage	try this website...It should take you directly to Tischer's e46fanatics' specials: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...egoryID=103121 __________________ Mods:p46 6000K Headlights,M3 Steering Wheel,LED Taillights,M Footrest,Smoked Turn Signals,Smoked Sidemarkers,MTech II kit,CS Splitters,Gray Instrument Panel, Red Marker DIY,Ion Yellow Foglights/High Beams,Akebono Brake Pads, Smart Chrome/Leather Gear Selector,18" Staggered CSLs Future Mods:,H&R Sport Springs,Tint,ECIS Intake,M Lip Spoiler,OEM Aluminum Pedal Set,OEM M3 Mirrors

05-28-2008, 01:43 PM	#15
greentrbo95gst Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 2,593 My Ride: Blown E46, DSM, KAWI View My Garage	Thanks!!! I tried putting an offer of $350 on ebay last night and I guess the seller accepted it, so my new sterring wheel is on the way. __________________ 732 AWHP AWD Eclipse.....Enuff said. 2008 BMW M5 2011 BMW 335D 2001 BMW AA SC'd 2009 Suzuki Gsx-R 2006 BMW x5 4.8is(RIP) 2005 Acura TSX

05-28-2008, 01:48 PM	#16
Geken Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 163 My Ride: 2001 325i Sport Pkg View My Garage	Awesome DIY, I couldn't help but notice the chrome portions of your sunglasses holder and ash tray doors are black, did you do that on purpose or did you just paint over them like I did lol. I accidentally sanded down the chrome when I was refinishing them. __________________ Black on Black 325i Sport Pkg

05-29-2008, 05:44 AM	#17
Paul180 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: MD Posts: 191 My Ride: 2003 330ci View My Garage	I bought mine from Tischer BMW under their specials section and highly recommend them. Geken: I believe my sunglass and ash tray doors still have the chrome over them, the camera angles are just a bit off.

05-30-2008, 02:46 AM	#18
Autobot325i Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York Posts: 843 My Ride: 2003 325i E46 View My Garage	mine is arriving tomorrow...thanks Paul in advance for making me spend more $$$ No seriously thanks for the diy and spending more $$$ __________________ *NEW UPDATE* 1985 318i E30

07-23-2008, 01:16 AM	#19
Mafioso68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: All over Posts: 65 My Ride: 02 E46 325i "Viveka" View My Garage	Very extensive and exceptionally helpful, my hat is off to you. __________________ 02 325i modified to handle like a dream and driven as if it were stolen.

07-23-2008, 08:31 AM	#20
Miko_10 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: MID Atlantic Posts: 1,097 My Ride: 330i 5 Spd View My Garage	Thanx for the DIY. Any airbag codes? __________________

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