As an acknowledgement of my appreciation for those who joined and supported this site early on, I gave the first 100 members of the site a 1969 join date. That's as far as back the software will allow. It signifies that they are OGs.

Thanks for the compliment on my car. Much appreciated.

As for the steering wheel, that's OEM -- straight from the factory.

Check out this thread: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the BMW E46 330 ZHP Performance Package Option. I constantly find myself referring to that page. I hope you get some use out of it.

You'll see why I ended up with the leather steering wheel instead of the alcantara. My car has a build date of August 2005.