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      07-19-2018, 10:29 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by Flying Ace View Post
It's a custom modification. I know of a shop in my area that does this. It requires cutting the wheel and inserting the carbon and alcantara pieces (depending on if you start with a stock leather wheel). They also offer a flat bottom section too. Everything is customizable, the alcantara, where the carbon is, even the color of the center stripe if you so choose.

let me know if you're interested I can put you in touch with him. It won't be cheap. About $700 or so, and for 6 and 5 series there may be some down time as he needs a core exchange
anything that involves cutting of the steering wheel could effect safety in the event of a crash. How thick is the carbon fiber inserts? could they crack and break in a collision? do you want shards of carbon fiber in the cockpit, potentially being forced at you by the airbag?

While I agree it looks great, there is more to consider.
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