[noushy]

I was not going to post this but I remember a forum member complaining about BMW M vs MB AMG and no perforated leather wheel or D flat bottom. My wish as well and also wanted CF in the rim like Porsche and AMG offer so here it is. Complete with heated wheel, vibration motor, and touch sensor for drivers assistance pro... installed this afternoon

[RJC-1]

Originally Posted by noushy

I was not going to post this but I remember a forum member complaining about BMW M vs MB AMG and no perforated leather wheel or D flat bottom. My wish as well and also wanted CF in the rim like Porsche and AMG offer so here it is. Complete with heated wheel, vibration motor, and touch sensor for drivers assistance pro... installed this afternoon

That was me, the wheel on th S coupes (and may lesser MB's even with just the amg app pkg's) are both D shaped and perforated, why this isn't standard or even an option for the M850 let alone an M8 is beyond me. Very nice and thanks for posting.

[Miko M]

Nice touch to the by color interior.

Another thing that BMW can improve on is paddle shifters are so short man :

[noushy]

Originally Posted by Miko M

Nice touch to the by color interior.

Another thing that BMW can improve on is paddle shifters are so short man :

Originally Posted by Miko M

Nice touch to the by color interior.

Another thing that BMW can improve on is paddle shifters are so short man :

Yes I agree. I have some different ones in mind, the 3D design ones are amazing and just the right size.

Noushy

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by noushy

Yes I agree. I have some different ones in mind, the 3D design ones are amazing and just the right size.

Noushy

I did 3D on mine F90

[Reliable1]

Where did you get that steering wheel?! It’s awesome!
I’d love one in Taruma Brown and piano black!

[noushy]

Originally Posted by Reliable1

Where did you get that steering wheel?! It's awesome!
I'd love one in Taruma Brown and piano black!

Message me it was custom built

Noushy

[F85MTuNED]

Very nice!

[noushy]

Here is an updated picture with the m performance paddles. I may go with 3D design next we will see.

[noushy]

Changed out the paddles to larger CF ones from Autotecknic like I had on my X5M and going to use the m performance ones on the X3M

[limeypride]

Originally Posted by noushy

Changed out the paddles to larger CF ones from Autotecknic like I had on my X5M and going to use the m performance ones on the X3M

OK, that's F#CKIN' yummy! Nice job.

BMW should come to you for steering wheel design...

[Resjudicata]

dude, that's awesome. I don't think I want to know how much it costs, but it's worth it!!!

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by Resjudicata

dude, that's awesome. I don't think I want to know how much it costs, but it's worth it!!!

My exact thoughts as well especially knowing Noushy's eye for detail and what he spent on getting his ALP installed!

[Resjudicata]

Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ

My exact thoughts as well especially knowing Noushy's eye for detail and what he spent on getting his ALP installed!

I think when noushy is done with his car, bloozemanAZ and I will partner together to buy it from noushy .

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by Resjudicata

I think when noushy is done with his car, bloozemanAZ and I will partner together to buy it from noushy .

I'm in!

[noushy]

Originally Posted by Resjudicata

dude, that's awesome. I don't think I want to know how much it costs, but it's worth it!!!

Complete with all the parts and labor around $4500. But if you were to by the M performance wheel and add all the parts it would be $4000 and no heat and no touch sensor and no cf paddles. Plus the full carbon paddles from autotecknic are $400 and there are not a lot of choices for the G series cars. Even 3D design charges $800 for theirs and you still need the factory paddle set to take apart.

Noushy

[noushy]

Oh and dont worry when the Akra comes out here goes another $9k... and then maybe wheels... then again maybe not

Noushy

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by noushy

Complete with all the parts and labor around $4500. But if you were to by the M oerformance wheel and add all the parts it would be $4000 and no heat and no touch sensor and no cf paddles

Noushy

Holy crap! I was thinking along the lines of $2K to $2500 not knowing any better. However, I get it though as that is a total commitment to the passion for having something not only unique but also fitting a desired purpose outside of what stock can deliver. I for one can truly appreciate that as I'm currently sitting on the proverbial pins and needles waiting on the latest update from my watch broker regarding my bid for a GENUS GNS1.2. I'm in it to win it given the same passion so if need be we'll be going into round 27 of the ongoing bidding war.

[noushy]

Originally Posted by bloozemanAZ

Holy crap! I was thinking along the lines of $2K to $2500 not knowing any better. However, I get it though as that is a total commitment to the passion for having something not only unique but also fitting a desired purpose outside of what stock can deliver. I for one can truly appreciate that as I'm currently sitting on the proverbial pins and needles waiting on the latest update from my watch broker regarding my bid for a GENUS GNS1.2. I'm in it to win it given the same passion so if need be we'll be going into round 27 of the ongoing bidding war.

The bare wheel is about $2500. The parts are expensive. Those M1 and M2 buttons list for $750 for example, the front buttons are $400, the bezel is $400, the paddles about $350, and the control module in the wheel is $400 plus vibrating motor around $60. I think there is a top cover that's $200 and the airbag is $1000. I have the midland beige airbag but went back to the black one since it matched better.

Noushy

[noushy]

Here is something cool. They are an OE wheel manufacturer and they are making me one for the X3M. You can see the carbon top cover in process and the wheel with the touch and heat installed.

[noushy]

Here are some finished parts. The alcantara part is only on the M5/M8 but they made it for the X3M to match since I am doing perforated leather and alcantara and a red stripe instead of blue. Basically inverted design to M performance wheel with alcantara center and top that is not available and CF trim to match paddles. It also has heat and the touch sensor which BMW performance part does not.

Noushy

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by noushy

The bare wheel is about $2500. The parts are expensive. Those M1 and M2 buttons list for $750 for example, the front buttons are $400, the bezel is $400, the paddles about $350, and the control module in the wheel is $400 plus vibrating motor around $60. I think there is a top cover that's $200 and the airbag is $1000. I have the midland beige airbag but went back to the black one since it matched better.

Noushy

Appreciate the detail. If I keep the M850i for the long haul (my track record with cars) it is all good info for planning some customizations (learning a lot from the other thread on chip tuning, etc.). My only shortfall on my decision from a M850i vs M8C is the lack of the M1/M2 buttons for more granular settings. For the most part the M850i's Sport Individual meets my needs along with toggling the sport button to "Plus" when needed. Just wish I could dial in additional settings with quick button access like the M8 has.