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      07-16-2012, 11:28 AM   #1
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Z4 sport wheel hurts

I don't know about you guys but when I drive this Z for long trips, my hand starts to hurt holding the hard plastic of the sport steering wheel. Coming from the M performance wheel when I had my M, I guess I got use to the softer wheel or the fullness of the M wheel.

For those who have the M 35is wheel, is it a thicker softer feel than the hard plastic sport wheel? Does anyone know if there are any alacantara wheels out there that will fit a 09 Z4 35i?

I searched but all I find are wheels for 135, 335, and M cars.
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      07-16-2012, 11:37 AM   #2
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i like the M wheel that came with my 35is, very similar to M3 thinkness and softness
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Get the wheel re trimmed, softer leather and get it padded up a little...we have people that do it in the UK
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No need to hold the wheel with a GI Joe Kung Fu grip. Relax!!!
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No need to hold the wheel with a GI Joe Kung Fu grip. Relax!!!
Yeah, steer with your knees...

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i like the M wheel that came with my 35is, very similar to M3 thinkness and softness
Thanks for the feedback. I was hoping it would come with the same feel as the M wheel but wasn't sure. I wonder if it is a just a simple exchange to make it fit on my car.
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      07-16-2012, 10:34 PM   #7
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Simple exchange

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      07-17-2012, 01:16 PM   #8
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thanks a bunch guys...now I got to find a good deal on one. I'm sold. =)
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I got mine for a bargain, it's used but came from a written off car....had the error message reset this morning by the dealer for $50....
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Try to drive Mr Bean style, you will not hurt your hands any more
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then my feet would hurt...mainly because I have a stress fracture right now on my right foot.
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