How to change a CSL steering wheel Video - Page 3

**shimmy** · 10-01-2013, 07:13 PM

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are you on drugs dave?

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northernjim · 10-01-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

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he speaks better english than me

**shimmy** · 02-04-2013, 10:04 PM

Ok so today I took the steering wheel off in about 15 minutes and nothing so far broken....it's off to Jack at Royal for a new coat

. Was fooled first by the fact my 16mm socket only fitted my 3/8 rachet but that was cooked so I had to buy a new one and a converter to 1/2 inch for peace of mind.

What I would add to the video and other instructions is:

Definitely disconnect the battery first.
I had trouble getting in to release one of the electrical connectors out but managed to stop myself from pulling on the cables . Feck knows how Mark(hands)CSL got his chubby little digits in there
Use medium size flat head screwdriver, it will go through the holes and much easier find the spring clips. You can sort of feel them if you have the head of the screwdriver flat and hot vertical.
You can do one side spring clip at a time, just get our fingers under the airbag once released to make sure it doesnt re-engage.

All I need to know now is " how do I change the flappy paddles when I get the wheel back.

Bounce · 02-04-2013, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

All I need to know now is " how do I change the flappy paddles when I get the wheel back.

Ask Dunc,it only took him 6 hours to change them.

k00k · 15-04-2013, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

All I need to know now is " how do I change the flappy paddles when I get the wheel back.

Its actually very easy with the wheel off the car, its when the wheel is on the car that it can get tricky. The paddles just need a torx screwdriver to remove, sorry but I cant remember the size. A little spring will be on the end of the paddle. There's some pictures and instructions here

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=103430

All you really have to be aware of is to make sure that your micro switches that the paddles operate are in their correct position. They can slide over and close off the hole for the paddle tab if you're not careful. You probably wont be able to get the paddles into place if they've moved. With the wheel off the car you can easily move them about as needed through the area that the airbag would normally sit in. Also, make sure you put a very small dab of vaseline on each side of the tab on the end of the paddle that actually operate the switches.
If you are changing the paddles with the wheel still mounted, I read that there's less chance of the switches moving if you have each paddle at the 12 o'clock position as you undo the paddle mounting screw.
I changed my paddles out as well when I changed my stock M3 wheel for a CSL one. I just swapped over the trim piece so I still have the multi function stuff working. I now have larger AutoTecknic paddles and I find they are much better than the small standard ones. Much easier for your fingers to actually find the paddles when you're busy at the wheel :D

http://www.autotecknic.com/category_s/91.htm

**shimmy** · 16-04-2013, 03:09 PM

Cheers, very helpful.

Here is my wheel snack from Jack at Royal Steering Wheels. very good job IMHO.

I'll swap the paddles back for better condition OeM ones I think. I've coped this long so I'm sure I can continue to make do with them.

HOWEVER, my two trims (Titan silver) now look awful. I think they are pricey to change for new so want are my options?

73CSL · 16-04-2013, 07:22 PM

how long did they need you wheel for to complete the re-trim ?

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Cheers, very helpful.

Here is my wheel snack from Jack at Royal Steering Wheels. very good job IMHO.

I'll swap the paddles back for better condition OeM ones I think. I've coped this long so I'm sure I can continue to make do with them.

HOWEVER, my two trims (Titan silver) now look awful. I think they are pricey to change for new so want are my options?

**shimmy** · 16-04-2013, 07:51 PM

i think he had it about 12 days

k00k · 17-04-2013, 12:32 AM

Geez, nice work on the re-wrap of the wheel, it looks perfect!
I just had a look at prices for your wheel trim pieces, $370 for those 2 pieces!

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...19&hg=32&fg=35

I bought a whole new wheel for $530 (minus airbag), they were on sale at the time! Sold my old leather bound stock M3 wheel for $200
As to your paint, only options are to buy new pieces, repaint, vinyl wrap or plasti dip them. Personally I'd try repainting them, just make sure you sand well with very fine sandpaper, few coats of primer and few coats of new paint. Just don't try to do it all in one day or your coats wont cure properly.

02-04-2013, 10:04 PM	#23
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Ok so today I took the steering wheel off in about 15 minutes and nothing so far broken....it's off to Jack at Royal for a new coat . Was fooled first by the fact my 16mm socket only fitted my 3/8 rachet but that was cooked so I had to buy a new one and a converter to 1/2 inch for peace of mind. What I would add to the video and other instructions is: Definitely disconnect the battery first. I had trouble getting in to release one of the electrical connectors out but managed to stop myself from pulling on the cables . Feck knows how Mark(hands)CSL got his chubby little digits in there Use medium size flat head screwdriver, it will go through the holes and much easier find the spring clips. You can sort of feel them if you have the head of the screwdriver flat and hot vertical. You can do one side spring clip at a time, just get our fingers under the airbag once released to make sure it doesnt re-engage. All I need to know now is " how do I change the flappy paddles when I get the wheel back. __________________ .

16-04-2013, 03:09 PM	#26
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	Cheers, very helpful. Here is my wheel snack from Jack at Royal Steering Wheels. very good job IMHO. I'll swap the paddles back for better condition OeM ones I think. I've coped this long so I'm sure I can continue to make do with them. HOWEVER, my two trims (Titan silver) now look awful. I think they are pricey to change for new so want are my options? __________________ . Last edited by shimmy; 16-04-2013 at 03:11 PM.

16-04-2013, 07:51 PM	#28
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	i think he had it about 12 days __________________ .

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17-04-2013, 12:32 AM	#29
k00k Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 5 Casino cash: $435	Geez, nice work on the re-wrap of the wheel, it looks perfect! I just had a look at prices for your wheel trim pieces, $370 for those 2 pieces! http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...19&hg=32&fg=35 I bought a whole new wheel for $530 (minus airbag), they were on sale at the time! Sold my old leather bound stock M3 wheel for $200 As to your paint, only options are to buy new pieces, repaint, vinyl wrap or plasti dip them. Personally I'd try repainting them, just make sure you sand well with very fine sandpaper, few coats of primer and few coats of new paint. Just don't try to do it all in one day or your coats wont cure properly.