I asked the same question of my SA and he said no. Now not all SAa are the brightest bulbs, but this guy has a very good track record and has proven to be very knowledgeable, so I think he is probably correct. It is more than just the wheel as the switch mechanism would need to be wired and installed. Now, of course, for enough money anything can be done.

 

I asked the same question of my SA and he said no. Now not all SAa are the brightest bulbs, but this guy has a very good track record and has proven to be very knowledgeable, so I think he is probably correct. It is more than just the wheel as the switch mechanism would need to be wired and installed. Now, of course, for enough money anything can be done.

Sucks... thanks.

 

Be aware that the leather finish on the heated steering wheel is different from the standard M wheel.

 

Cash is king

 

I am curious to know whether it would be possible to retrofit/install an 08 models heated wheel to an 07. Its a huge option for me and I would really not want to drive a car in this country without it.

A retrofit success:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=51717

 

A retrofit success:
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=51717

Sweet... thanks so much. Wow.

 

See, just costs money.

 

True the leather is different. I like the non-heated steering wheel leather for the '08 models. I have the heated option and the leather does not feel as comfortable.

 

Has this mod ever been successfully replicated as the original poster on the E60 forum? If so can you indicate the part numbers needed etc. I have a 2007 M5 and would love to have heated steering for the winter.

 

This mod has been done, so there's hope. Is the leather different simply to withstand the heat, or just to differentiate the two?

 

The leather in the heater steering wheels will most likely be different than the normal ones in order to withstand the heat etc. What I was hoping to read on a post was the actual part numbers needed to DIY retrofit. If you know that piece of detail, inquiring minds want to know.............

 

Actually I noticed that my car has a heated steering wheel the other day, I didn't even know you could get a heated steering wheel in the M5. To bad I well never use it, the Beast rest for the cold and snowy months.

 

A very nice option to have on the beast..

 

Does anybody on the board actual know the part numbers needed to DIY retrofit. If you know that piece of detail, inquiring minds want to know so don't be shy.............

This is a great upgrade to those of us out in the tundra.