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08-11-2013, 07:27 PM | #1 |
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Steering Wheel Upgrade
Trying to upgrade the steering wheel situation on our Z. I'm looking to do an M Sport wheel and, ideally, go with 2012-style shifters that are single function (downshift on left, upshift on right).
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When does the heated aspect of steering wheel turn on? Same time you do the driver's side seat warmer? |
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08-12-2013, 09:40 AM | #4 |
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This is the link to the paddle shifter upgrade:
http://e89.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=825480 The heated steering wheel is controlled by a button on the right side of the steering column. |
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08-12-2013, 11:00 AM | #5 |
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Yes. If you had the cold weather package, that's exactly how it would work. Also, the side view mirrors get heated at the same time to melt off ice.
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08-13-2013, 08:27 PM | #7 |
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Retrofitting the heated steering wheel might not be possible. I am not so sure the wiring harness is there and you will be missing the buttons too so you you will need to make a cutout to accommodate the button.
I installed the new paddle shifter on my 5GT and actually like the ones on my old Z4 better (ability to downshift/upshift with the same hand). I even bought the parts to replace the shifters but can't find the motivation to change it anymore... I don't know, to each his own.
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