What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

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Originally Posted by usinjin

Correct. It's a little hard to tell from the photo, but I'm pretty sure the bottom trim is the same. Just remember to pull negative connection to the battery before disconnecting the airbag.

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Pull it and let it for 15 minutes before you so the airbag. You don't want that airbag light.

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Originally Posted by johnrando

Pull it and let it for 15 minutes before you so the airbag. You don't want that airbag light.

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Thanks Rando - noted!

I just pulled the trigger and ordered it! I contacted the ebay seller (https://www.ebay.com/str/AZA-AUTO-LL...p2047675.l2563) with a picture of the wheel and he confirmed that this was it:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-MSport-...0AAOSwdHBaZkLP

As you said, it will take some time to get here (projected in mid April), but that's about when the vert comes out of storage! Can't wait

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Originally Posted by johnrando

Pull it and let it for 15 minutes before you so the airbag. You don't want that airbag light.

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Not necessary -- I hot swap them all the time just like they do at the dealership (car off, battery connected). Just don't do it while you're driving into a wall and the airbag won't blow up.

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Originally Posted by ZHPizza

Just don't do it while you're driving into a wall and the airbag won't blow up.

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Always good advice:dunno

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Originally Posted by ZHPizza

Not necessary -- I hot swap them all the time just like they do at the dealership (car off, battery connected). Just don't do it while you're driving into a wall and the airbag won't blow up.

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Same. No need to disconnect the battery, just make sure you don't turn on the ignition.

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Originally Posted by az3579

Same. No need to disconnect the battery, just make sure you don't turn on the ignition.

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Well noted, thanks! If it arrives while my car is in storage (with no battery in it), I may make this a storage unit Saturday project! Can't wait for it to come!

Then the dilemma will be whether to sell the original mint alcantara wheel or keep it

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Originally Posted by usinjin

New wheel installed today.

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Looks good, I had the exact same wheel for 6-8ish months.

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Originally Posted by JPMo

I've only seen that wheel on eBay and I'm curious as well because it looks great and would be a nice update to the zhp. In for the details.

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Originally Posted by usinjin

Exactly. He has quite a few variants, such as some wheels do come with lower trim/upper controls, but that one appears to just be wheel only. That one looks to be the same as mine—can you tell what it originally was from?

Also, bear in mind it is a little bigger than stock, by maybe 3/4” total. If you want exact measurements just let me know and I’ll measure mine.

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It felt very similar in thickness to my Coby rewrapped wheel, which is a little meatier than the OE ZHP and M3 wheels, but not a huge margin. Or do you mean the diameter of the wheel is bigger?

I was really impressed with the quality of the wheel, but I just couldn't get used to the flat bottom when I was making turns. Grabbing a straight piece (or worse, the angled portion) when you're expecting a curve was just really weird. The super aggressive thumb slots were awesome on the track since your hands never leave 3 and 9. The easier ingress/egress from the driver seat was also great.

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Originally Posted by 704sw

The super aggressive thumb slots were awesome. The easier ingress/egress from the driver seat was also great.

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+1 on added fun driving and improve ingress/egress. And really like the look

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Originally Posted by 704sw

Looks good, I had the exact same wheel for 6-8ish months.





It felt very similar in thickness to my Coby rewrapped wheel, which is a little meatier than the OE ZHP and M3 wheels, but not a huge margin. Or do you mean the diameter of the wheel is bigger?

I was really impressed with the quality of the wheel, but I just couldn't get used to the flat bottom when I was making turns. Grabbing a straight piece (or worse, the angled portion) when you're expecting a curve was just really weird. The super aggressive thumb slots were awesome on the track since your hands never leave 3 and 9. The easier ingress/egress from the driver seat was also great.

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I'm weird, grabbing the flat part while turning feels amazing to me :D

Glad there is an easier way. I was always told to disconnect for 15 mins, I did, and it worked! Lol

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