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Considering a mod?

Discuss your latest mods or ideas, and anything to do with the BMW X5 (E70).
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Considering a mod?

Post by Avtar » Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:09 pm

Well, I am considering my first actal modification (small steps), and it is the Performance range Steering Wheel, thoughts....
Current Drives:

Alpina D5 BiTurbo
E70 3.0sD SE (Sold)
E46 330 Convertible
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)

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E39 528 Sport, 530 Sport
E38 735 Sport
E36 318iS, 320, 325

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Re: Considering a mod?

Post by Jalf » Fri Nov 19, 2010 12:32 pm

Is that the new alcantara wheel? I've been fancying that myself.
Not sure how you go about changing them, the airbag sensor thingy might need resetting, I know my brother had an ex BMW mechanic change his wheel for him so everything worked.

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Re: Considering a mod?

Post by lezmtaylor » Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:43 pm

It is a straight forward thing to swop stg wheels, but take out the airbag fuse first.
Also have heard that the alcantara wheels wear out very quickly.
I fitted the 'M' E46 wheel with paddleshift, works and looks great.
No pics, can,t fathom how to load them.
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Re: Considering a mod?

Post by lezmtaylor » Fri Nov 19, 2010 4:45 pm

Sorry Avtar, not sure if will work on your E70
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Re: Considering a mod?

Post by Jalf » Fri Nov 19, 2010 6:55 pm

I'd prefer it in leather but it's really chunky and only in alcantara :(

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Re: Considering a mod?

Post by x555 » Fri Nov 19, 2010 7:02 pm

[quote=""Avtar""]Well, I am considering my first actal modification (small steps), and it is the Performance range Steering Wheel, thoughts....[/quote]
I thought you had the denison thingymajig on there fella!! surely that counts as one :D
I could always ask my cousin to do the a team thing for you if you like :D
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Re: Considering a mod?

Post by Avtar » Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:07 am

[quote=""x555""][quote=""Avtar""]Well, I am considering my first actal modification (small steps), and it is the Performance range Steering Wheel, thoughts....[/quote]
I thought you had the denison thingymajig on there fella!! surely that counts as one :D
I could always ask my cousin to do the a team thing for you if you like :D[/quote]

You are right indeed sir, I did have the Dension thingy but most of that is being ripped out, so let's call it a cancelled mod and I shall start again with my mod count.

Thanks for the offer from your cousin but I know the guy in the local dealer and he uses his discount for me.
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Current Drives:

Alpina D5 BiTurbo
E70 3.0sD SE (Sold)
E46 330 Convertible
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)

History:

E39 528 Sport, 530 Sport
E38 735 Sport
E36 318iS, 320, 325

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Re: Considering a mod?

Post by Avtar » Sat Nov 20, 2010 10:09 am

[quote=""lezmtaylor""]Sorry Avtar, not sure if will work on your E70
Lez[/quote]

This one is for the X5/X6 so will work. I have also heard that it is not a tricky job.
Current Drives:

Alpina D5 BiTurbo
E70 3.0sD SE (Sold)
E46 330 Convertible
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)

History:

E39 528 Sport, 530 Sport
E38 735 Sport
E36 318iS, 320, 325

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Re: Considering a mod?

Post by Avtar » Sat Nov 20, 2010 3:46 pm

I suppose this could be another option if I get a spare steering wheel of ebay;

http://www.bespokeleathering.com/gallery/steeringwheels
Current Drives:

Alpina D5 BiTurbo
E70 3.0sD SE (Sold)
E46 330 Convertible
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)

History:

E39 528 Sport, 530 Sport
E38 735 Sport
E36 318iS, 320, 325

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Re: Considering a mod?

Post by Avtar » Wed Nov 24, 2010 6:24 pm

Looking at a steering wheel on ebay that I could send to get retrimmed. I have got the part number, 6778744, how do I check if that is compatible with my car?
Current Drives:

Alpina D5 BiTurbo
E70 3.0sD SE (Sold)
E46 330 Convertible
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)

History:

E39 528 Sport, 530 Sport
E38 735 Sport
E36 318iS, 320, 325

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Re: Considering a mod?

Post by Minda » Wed Nov 24, 2010 7:48 pm

Hi mate try real oem site
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Re: Considering a mod?

Post by x555 » Wed Nov 24, 2010 8:29 pm

54 PLATE E53 3.0d X5 FACELIFT BLACK WITH BLACK

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Re: Considering a mod?

Post by Avtar » Thu Nov 25, 2010 12:00 pm

Thanks
Current Drives:

Alpina D5 BiTurbo
E70 3.0sD SE (Sold)
E46 330 Convertible
Alpina B3 S BiTurbo (SOLD)

History:

E39 528 Sport, 530 Sport
E38 735 Sport
E36 318iS, 320, 325

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