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PencilGeek
10-08-2008, 10:04 AM
Here's pictures of every menu and option in the BMW Performance Steering Wheel for the E92 M3.

Application:
E92 M3 6-speed. (Fully DCT compatible.)

Options:
Provided with the alcantara center hub, but that looked cheesy and didn't have the M3 logo, so I kept the original steering wheel hub.

Installation: be ready for a surprise.
The inststallation manual calls for 1.5 hours installation, but the instructions have been changed and now require the installation of a new steering wheel angle sensor. The new installation time is about 4-4.5 hours.

Wheel power-up:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_24.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_1.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_3.jpg

Settings menu:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_5.jpg

Shift meter (adjustable in 100 RPM increments)
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_16.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_12.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_13.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_14.jpg
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_15.jpg

Shift meter brightness adjustment:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_17.jpg

Display brightness adjustment:
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_19.jpg

Speed settings (Kph/Mph):
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_20.jpg

Temperature settings: (C/F):
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_21.jpg

Functions: Stopwatch
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_6.jpg

Functions: Lap Timer
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_7.jpg

Functions: Section Race Timer
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_8.jpg

Functions: 1/4 Mile Timer
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_9.jpg

Functions: G-Meter
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_10.jpg

Functions: Water/Oil Temperature
http://www.rcollins.org/m3/wheel/Wheel_11.jpg
Fartpimpson
10-08-2008, 11:20 AM
This is definitely my next mod.
nismo skyline
10-08-2008, 11:24 AM
damn that thing is nuts
i saw it first hand at the show n shine in vegas and wondered how it would look powered up.
BMW-PRINCE
10-08-2008, 11:27 AM
I am jealous

I love this
I want it man
Phiberglass
10-08-2008, 11:38 AM
Been drooling over this wheel since it was introduced in the catalog. Would love to pick one up, but other mods are first. >.<
PencilGeek
10-08-2008, 11:42 AM
damn that thing is nuts
i saw it first hand at the show n shine in vegas and wondered how it would look powered up.

I'm guessing you saw it on my car there...as I don't recall any others at MFest with the wheel.
BMW-PRINCE
10-08-2008, 11:47 AM
I'm guessing you saw it on my car there...as I don't recall any others at MFest with the wheel.

Hey come on.. I had it on my m3. (In my dreams tho) :D
of course rob, yours is one of a kind.NICE WORK
Laidback
10-08-2008, 12:03 PM
I want one:D
TROLL
10-08-2008, 12:28 PM
SOFA KING NICE!!! I want one
John Photography
10-08-2008, 02:40 PM
i wish this would fit my e60!! otherwise, this would've been done yesterday!!

nice wheel!
greenxeyezz
10-13-2008, 02:43 PM
wow that is actually pretty cool. looks reallly good. wow!
Bimmerlifestyle
10-13-2008, 02:59 PM
Nice
SunnyD
10-13-2008, 05:01 PM
man...looks so good!
mbox
10-13-2008, 05:16 PM
:clap::clap::clap:holy crap!
yellowfever
10-13-2008, 06:30 PM
would that work on e46 m3?
greenxeyezz
10-13-2008, 07:06 PM
hey hey now, dont take my next aesthetic mod!
PencilGeek
10-14-2008, 10:00 AM
would that work on e46 m3?

No it wouldn't work on the E46 because the steering wheel hooks to the CAN bus, and your E46 doesn't have it.
Bimmerlifestyle
10-14-2008, 10:21 AM
No it wouldn't work on the E46 because the steering wheel hooks to the CAN bus, and your E46 doesn't have it.

:( No e46 love
yellowfever
10-14-2008, 12:38 PM
man that bites
roor_m321
10-26-2008, 09:27 PM
bad ass steering wheel....
batman
10-26-2008, 10:00 PM
I would be all over this, very nice mod!
mrtm2008
10-31-2008, 03:04 PM
Well I like it BUT...is it readable when you are turning or going around curvy roads while needing to shift OR is this purely for the straight line shifting?

What would be great is that projected on the front windshield so you can see it all the time.
BuzzedHornet
10-31-2008, 03:53 PM
Might have to buy a E92 M3 just for this wheel =)
mrtm2008
11-12-2008, 10:31 PM
Well I like it BUT...is it readable when you are turning or going around curvy roads while needing to shift OR is this purely for the straight line shifting?

What would be great is that projected on the front windshield so you can see it all the time.

No answer???
Phiberglass
11-12-2008, 11:27 PM
Might have to buy a E92 M3 just for this wheel =)

1 series too, I believe it should work on the e90/92 as well :D
MFIZZLENYC
11-13-2008, 10:57 AM
I need one of those myself
///Gram
11-13-2008, 09:56 PM
Damn I wish they made them for the e46!
PencilGeek
11-21-2008, 09:19 AM
Well I like it BUT...is it readable when you are turning or going around curvy roads while needing to shift OR is this purely for the straight line shifting?

What would be great is that projected on the front windshield so you can see it all the time.

What would you be reading -- the RPM lights? I shift by sound anyways so the lights don't do anything for me. But if I were to guess (since my car is 400 miles away), I'd say the lights and readout will not do you any good in a corner.
PencilGeek
11-21-2008, 09:20 AM
1 series too, I believe it should work on the e90/92 as well :D

All new cars are equipped with the CAN-bus. The steering wheel attaches to this data bus. If the mounting is the same, then there's no reason why it wouldn't work on the 1-series as well.
Laidback
11-21-2008, 07:33 PM
Rob,

Where have you been:rolleyes:All new cars are equipped with the CAN-bus. The steering wheel attaches to this data bus. If the mounting is the same, then there's no reason why it wouldn't work on the 1-series as well.
PencilGeek
11-21-2008, 11:17 PM
Rob,

Where have you been:rolleyes:

Very busy. I was out of town during your NorCal BBQ. But I'm actually back down in SoCal this weekend for a family gathering, and collecting one last dyno run on my car before turning it over for the stroker motor. The car's been down here for 5 weeks already (SEMA prep, etc.), so it will be good to drive it -- even if it's just a little while -- tomorrow.
Phiberglass
11-21-2008, 11:33 PM
All new cars are equipped with the CAN-bus. The steering wheel attaches to this data bus. If the mounting is the same, then there's no reason why it wouldn't work on the 1-series as well.

I believe it was introduced under 1 series performance products. Correct me if I'm wrong if it came out under M3 perf first. Which other models use that interface?
PencilGeek
11-21-2008, 11:37 PM
I believe it was introduced under 1 series performance products. Correct me if I'm wrong if it came out under M3 perf first. Which other models use that interface?

All 2008 and later models should use the CAN-bus...because it's my understanding that (like OBD2 before it), CAN is mandated by the US Government for MY-2008 and later.
Phiberglass
11-21-2008, 11:39 PM
All 2008 and later models should use the CAN-bus...because it's my understanding that (like OBD2 before it), CAN is mandated by the US Government for MY-2008 and later.

Ah I see. Interesting. Thanks! :thumbsup2:
Laidback
11-22-2008, 07:43 AM
Pm me or call me let's meet up :)Very busy. I was out of town during your NorCal BBQ. But I'm actually back down in SoCal this weekend for a family gathering, and collecting one last dyno run on my car before turning it over for the stroker motor. The car's been down here for 5 weeks already (SEMA prep, etc.), so it will be good to drive it -- even if it's just a little while -- tomorrow.