This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 32347919217 (32-34-7-919-217) and is described as BMW Motorsport E46 Sport Alcantara Steering Wheel, without multi-function button controls. It can be used to replace a worn alcantara wheel OR as an upgrade for an E46 that came with a different wheel (2001+ E46 models only).
This gorgeous Alcantara suede steering wheel feels as good as it looks, and was originally used on the E46 M3 CSL, E46 M3 competition package as well as some of the E46 330i/330Ci "ZHP" Performance package equipped cars. If you like the clean look of NO BUTTONS on your steering wheel (some of us hardly use them anyways), this is a pretty nice solution. (If you want the version that comes with the multi-function, please see our part # 32347919218.) This steering wheel is also quite a bit thicker than the non-M wheel, and has a rich and velvety feeling suede which gives you great driving feel and grip, with a very posh touch.
After many years of use, it's very common for these wheels to wear out and look ugly over time. After years of driving the suede leather surface gets worn, tattered, matted and ripped. If your original suede "M" wheel has seen better days, the fix is a fresh new alcantara steering wheel. You can get that perfect luxurious grip of the stock suede wheel, resetting the clock and adding value back into your car.
If you are retrofitting this wheel into a non-M3 E46 model, all you need to make the swap is the round / circular shaped "Sport Package" airbag. If your 2001+ E46 already has this round Sport air bag, then this steering wheel is plug and play! If you don't have this wheel, you'll need to locate one to make this alcantara steering wheel work for you.
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BMW Fitments:
3 Series
E46 (99-05) > 320i
E46 (99-05) > 323Ci
E46 (99-05) > 323i
E46 (99-05) > 325Ci
E46 (99-05) > 325i
E46 (99-05) > 325xi
E46 (99-05) > 328Ci
E46 (99-05) > 328i
E46 (99-05) > 330Ci
E46 (99-05) > 330i
E46 (99-05) > 330xi
E46 (99-05) > M3