[gilbertfg]

Installed this today. Everything works, including the heater 😀. This is the fully loaded version and only took about 3 weeks from ordering to having it installed by me. They had an extra one that’s why it only took 3 week. It was going to take longer if I had it shipped to APO/USA. So I just had it sent to Germany instead.

[m3cs76]

Originally Posted by gilbertfg

Installed this today. Everything works, including the heater 😀. This is the fully loaded version and only took about 3 weeks from ordering to having it installed by me. They had an extra one that’s why it only took 3 week. It was going to take longer if I had it shipped to APO/USA. So I just had it sent to Germany instead.

Driver assistance work also?

[gilbertfg]

Originally Posted by m3cs76

Driver assistance work also?

Yes. I have a little video clip I made while on the autobahn and I’ll post it later. I went with AZA because of the review.

[m3cs76]

Originally Posted by gilbertfg

Yes. I have a little video clip I made while on the autobahn and I’ll post it later. I went with AZA because of the review.

Nice! Did they provide an emulator to make it work? So the car thinks you have your hands on the wheel the whole time?

[gilbertfg]

Originally Posted by m3cs76

Nice! Did they provide an emulator to make it work? So the car thinks you have your hands on the wheel the whole time?

No emulator. It just came with an OBD2 dongle for the vehicle stat in the steering display. I paid $3,000 for it, other companies I talked to couldn’t do the heater and other factory options.

[Fugazii]

I didn't realize how nice the OEM wheel was until I saw the comparison.

[gilbertfg]

Originally Posted by Fugazii

I didn't realize how nice the OEM wheel was until I saw the comparison.

Indeed but I just wanted to waste my money on something useless. Nothing beats OEM. There’s marginal gaps on the carbon pieces due to not having leathers like the OEM.

[gilbertfg]

Originally Posted by m3cs76

Driver assistance work also?

So, I lied. It doesn’t work 😂. I don’t actually use it, just the distance control. I’m going to ask AZA why.

[m3cs76]

Originally Posted by gilbertfg

So, I lied. It doesn’t work ��. I don’t actually use it, just the distance control. I’m going to ask AZA why.

Let us know if you get it figured out. I'm guessing there is an emulator that you have to activate/code somehow. There's another post about it somewhere on here. I don't know how else they would bypass the oem system since it's capacitive (touch).

[gilbertfg]

Originally Posted by m3cs76

Let us know if you get it figured out. I'm guessing there is an emulator that you have to activate/code somehow. There's another post about it somewhere on it. I don't know how else they would bypass the oem system since it's capacitive (touch).

I contacted AZA about it and they said they’re going to look into it. I’m about to put the stock back on to see if any of the electronics was messed up on my end. If not, I’m still going to put it back.

[m3cs76]

Originally Posted by gilbertfg

I contacted AZA about it and they said they’re going to look into it. I’m about to put the stock back on to see if any of the electronics waa messed up on my end. If not, I’m still going to put it back.

How easy is the swap? I've done it on an F80 before, but haven't looked at how it's done on the G80 yet. Do you still just release the airbag with a screwdriver through the access holes and pop the airbag out?

[gilbertfg]

Originally Posted by m3cs76

How easy is the swap? I've done it on an F80 before, but haven't looked at how it's done on the G80 yet. Do you still just release the airbag with a screwdriver through the access holes and pop the airbag out?

First time it took me 1.5 hrs and now in 30 minutes.

[element56]

I love ny AZA wheel too. had them make one that looks identical to the M Performance wheel and keep Driver Asssit and Heated functionality. All works perfectly.

[Forzanerazzurri]

Originally Posted by element56

I love ny AZA wheel too. had them make one that looks identical to the M Performance wheel and keep Driver Asssit and Heated functionality. All works perfectly.

Amazing! Good option for those of us who want the heating to stay but want the m performance wheel.

[emthreepa]

Originally Posted by gilbertfg

Installed this today. Everything works, including the heater 😀. This is the fully loaded version and only took about 3 weeks from ordering to having it installed by me. They had an extra one that’s why it only took 3 week. It was going to take longer if I had it shipped to APO/USA. So I just had it sent to Germany instead.

Where did you get what's hanging from your rear view?

[gilbertfg]

Originally Posted by emthreepa

Where did you get what's hanging from your rear view?

Red Hat Ent Hanging Car Mirror... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q33L1Y5...p_mob_ap_share

[gilbertfg]

I sent the steering wheel back to AZA in Poland. Just waiting on their end.

[Technic]

Originally Posted by gilbertfg

So, I lied. It doesn’t work 😂. I don’t actually use it, just the distance control. I’m going to ask AZA why.

Steering wheel hand sensor will not work thru carbon fiber.

[gilbertfg]

Originally Posted by Technic

Steering wheel hand sensor will not work thru carbon fiber.

The grip portion is alcantara. I’ll wait what they say, supposedly they’ve done it and couple guys have swear it worked.

[aktif8]

Originally Posted by gilbertfg

The grip portion is alcantara. I’ll wait what they say, supposedly they’ve done it and couple guys have swear it worked.

Fwiw - it never worked on mine. First, they told me they would replace my wheel and were building me a new one. A few months later, they said that they knew how to fix it, (solder a resistor in to the sensor wire) but required that I send them the wheel back.

I didn't feel like dealing with that - disassembling this wheel is not only a pain, it's also fraught with some risk, as more than a few people have borked their wheels in the process. Didn't feel like doing the whole process over again.

Anyway, I bought an emulator, and it works perfectly. Bit upsetting that a $3k wheel doesn't work properly, but I do love it regardless.

[Technic]

Originally Posted by gilbertfg

The grip portion is alcantara. I’ll wait what they say, supposedly they’ve done it and couple guys have swear it worked.

The sensor goes around the rim under the leather - it can't go on CF.

[Sp2pilot]

Originally Posted by gilbertfg

Installed this today. Everything works, including the heater 😀. This is the fully loaded version and only took about 3 weeks from ordering to having it installed by me. They had an extra one that’s why it only took 3 week. It was going to take longer if I had it shipped to APO/USA. So I just had it sent to Germany instead.

This wheel looks so fuggin good. How is it driving with your hand on the CF portions? Do your hands tend to get a little slippery/sweaty since it's a solid surface and not a type of fabric/leather?