Steering Wheel question

[330blast]

Hey folks,

I am thinking of a leather steering wheel. Will a M3 wheel fit in ZHP?

What is the difference between the two? On Tischer BMW site, the ZHP wheel is $400 more.

Thanks in advance.

[ItsMeScottG]

Yes they are interchangeable. My perforated leather ZHP steering wheel started to show signs of wear so I bought a new e46 //M perforated leather Motorsport stitching steering wheel. I ordered it from Germany, I'll have it any day now. The swap is a direct fit so the install should be fairly easy. Can't wait to install my new steering wheel. I'll post pics once it's installed.

[wsmeyer]

Both the ZHP and M3 wheel are smooth leather on the top / bottom and perforated leather on the sides. The difference is the seam where the two meet. On the M3 wheel the seam is perpendicular to the wheel where as on the ZHP wheel the seem is angled almost parallel to the dash line.

[ItsMeScottG]

Good to know, the seller told me that it's an m3 steering wheel so I'm interested to see the difference in person once I receive the wheel. Can't wait lol

[az3579]

Hey folks,

I am thinking of a leather steering wheel. Will a M3 wheel fit in ZHP?

They are one in the same for fitment.



What is the difference between the two? On Tischer BMW site, the ZHP wheel is $400 more.



Both the ZHP and M3 wheel are smooth leather on the top / bottom and perforated leather on the sides. The difference is the seam where the two meet. On the M3 wheel the seam is perpendicular to the wheel where as on the ZHP wheel the seem is angled almost parallel to the dash line.

Not entirely.

ZHP sedans all came with alcantara wheels standard. A lot of them got replaced under warranty, some with alcantara and some with leather. The leather wheels supplied under warranty were pretty much whatever was in stock at the time. Mine received an M3 leather wheel with tri-stitch, but it is Montana (grained) leather, not the smooth leather (I think it's Nappa) you mentioned. The vast majority of the regular M3's received this type of wheel, not the smooth/perforated combo.

The perforated/smooth wheel was supplied on 05/06 coupes/convertibles as standard, if I'm not mistaken. Not sure about M3's having received this as standard.

[johnrando]

I REALLY REALLY like the perforated leather zhp wheel over the M3 wheel. But I had to get an M3 wheel for mine for the paddle shifts, thus Charlie has my perforated zhp wheel. Hopefully you'll get a chance to check them both out for yourself. Of course, Alcantara would be completely different.

[danewilson77]

Go for it. Post pics when completed.

[cakM3]

I REALLY REALLY like the perforated leather zhp wheel over the M3 wheel. But I had to get an M3 wheel for mine for the paddle shifts, thus Charlie has my perforated zhp wheel. Hopefully you'll get a chance to check them both out for yourself. Of course, Alcantara would be completely different.

John, I want you to know just how much I love having your leather/preforated ZHP wheel on my car :) It will be mounted on the ///M before the next reunion meet ;)

[330blast]

I really like the perforated leather, too. Thinking of this one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E46-E39-M3-M-Power-steering-wheel-Nappa-Perforated-Leather-12-o-clock-RING-/281316695040?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item417fc81c00&vxp=mtr

Anyone has experience with this seller?

[cakM3]

I really like the perforated leather, too. Thinking of this one

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E46-E39-M3-M-Power-steering-wheel-Nappa-Perforated-Leather-12-o-clock-RING-/281316695040?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item417fc81c00&vxp=mtr

Anyone has experience with this seller?

I have heard good things about this seller over at M3 Forum. :thumbsup Almost went that route until I decided to go with Rando's wheel :)

[ItsMeScottG]

I bought one from a seller on eBay, his name is "Tainik" and he is in Germany. I'll post pics and review his product when I receive it.

[illirep]

Or you guys can buy my like new oem M3 for the same price. Check classifieds section.

[az3579]

Or you guys can buy my like new oem M3 for the same price. Check classifieds section.

For reference, here is the thread. The wheel is listed at $450.
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?13739-Parting-out-my-ZHP-OEM-Performance-strut-bar-intake-exhaust-much-more!

[ItsMeScottG]

I got my new steering wheel from a seller named "tainik" on eBay. Black Napa / perforated genuine bmw leather m3 steering wheel with Motorsport (tri color stitching). Got a steal on it, $370 USD shipped from Germany.

[illirep]

His prices in the link above are $400 plus $40 shipping and these are rewrapped wheels, not factory fit and finish. Just FYI for others that are not aware.

[ItsMeScottG]

I got this steering wheel for $370 shipped from Germany. Came in the mail today and it's amazing quality.

http://i61.tinypic.com/fkpab9.jpg

[az3579]

His prices in the link above are $400 plus $40 shipping and these are rewrapped wheels, not factory fit and finish. Just FYI for others that are not aware.

Actually I've seen a few rewrapped leather wheels in person. They are identical to OEM quality. No wrinkles, no "extra" thread anywhere; everything is just perfect. Granted, this is only a comparison for a wheel using the same grained leather with tri-stitch as the factory wheel. I was very impressed by the quality of work. Unfortunately I don't remember who the seller was; I'll have to ask one of my buddies that had it done.

Pretty much the quality depends on who you get it from.

[ItsMeScottG]

Tainik is the guy who you are talking about. I got my steering wheel from him on eBay and it came in perfect

[Bello-Bmw]

:jawdrop, awesome wheel, hmmm , i might order one.

[ELCID86]

I got this steering wheel for $370 shipped from Germany. Came in the mail today and it's amazing quality.



Nice Scott.


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