When I bought my e21 it came with a pretty tattered leather 3 spoke wheel.
in the boot was also a 4 spoke larger steering wheel.
is the 4 spoke one the original?
i have a 316 1981
trying to establish whether its worth re-trimming the leather one.
if i get chance i'l post a pic of my leather one so people can tell me what it's worth.
on the car is this type:
http://www.google.com/imgres?um=1&hl=en ... x=92&ty=93
in the boot was this one:
http://s1047.photobucket.com/albums/b48 ... ter=images
Identifying my steering wheel
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Reck
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Re: Identifying my steering wheel
The 4 spoke one you found in the boot is the original for the 316. I like it because it's like piloting a boat with a helm. Also because it has 4 nicely placed horn buttons to allow me to quickly and easily express my anger at the vast number of morons on the roads. 
Perhaps someone else can help you with info on the 3 spoke..
Perhaps someone else can help you with info on the 3 spoke..
Re: Identifying my steering wheel
I believe 4 spoke came on all cars as standard.
3 spoke sports wheel was an optional extra. Worth re-trimming as they're getting rare now...
I couldn't go back to a 4 spoke...
3 spoke sports wheel was an optional extra. Worth re-trimming as they're getting rare now...
I couldn't go back to a 4 spoke...
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Re: Identifying my steering wheel
I have a scruffy Genuine Alpina 4 spoke steering wheel that would do someone very well - if only I could photo same and post details etc
there is an earlier thread heresabouts on someone retrimming these for about £120 in soft calf etc
there is an earlier thread heresabouts on someone retrimming these for about £120 in soft calf etc
Regards
Topcat
Isle of Man Inverness
1980 BMW E21 Alpina B6 2.8
1991 BMW E30 Hartge H26
Topcat
Isle of Man Inverness
1980 BMW E21 Alpina B6 2.8
1991 BMW E30 Hartge H26
Re: Identifying my steering wheel
can anyway help me with this part
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mod ... g=32&fg=30
i need part number 22 in number
the horn contact switch
thanks
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mod ... g=32&fg=30
i need part number 22 in number
the horn contact switch
thanks
Re: Identifying my steering wheel
hmmmmm i think I have one laying around some where in my garage.............