E39/E46 Steering wheel eligibility

[ChrisLux]

Hi ,

Does anyone know if the E39/E46 M Sport steering wheel fits the E53 X5 pls ??

Chris

[Sanj]

Got any pictures? Most likely will fit but you would have to swap the airbag too.

[x555]

Yes it will Chris there's a how too here for the paddleshift version .....
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread ... adid=63211
i presume it's the same for the non paddleshift.
And with yours being a facelift model you already have the airbag

there is a couple more how too's over on x5outpost aswell.

[Sanj]

I see pics now! Is that the same airbag as ours x555?

[x555]

Dooohhhh! just re looked mate and it's the old type airbag
I was thinking back to when i changed my trim on the other x but of course the facelift model has the 'bulkier' airbag.
Sorry chris but you would need to buy an airbag after all.
Well spoted Sanj .... it's either way to early for me or i had too much vino last night

[ChrisLux]

Thxvm for the replies guyz .

Yeah my standard wheel is the horrible bus like affair , and I want smthg a bit nicer feel .

I've seen some Alcantara re-covered wheel's on another forum site , and was thinking about
trying one out .

http://forum.bmw5.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=62441

Here's the link if you want to have a look at them .

Cheers , Chris

[phill]

I have the M5 version in mine see picture thingy below