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philiper
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by philiper Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:16 am
Guys,
out of the choices of these steering wheels, which one is a straight swap for a standard e21? and how does the horn connect to the new one? and what sort of prices do these go for? seen a few on ebay but the prices are varied.
from this:
possibly to this:
or this:
or if I can save money, one of these:
thanks.
jimbob
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by jimbob Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:56 pm
The first one down fits straight on with just one wire for the centre horn push.
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Sean
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by Sean Thu Apr 24, 2014 5:31 pm
First one will go on, second will no as its from an e30, third is a momo and will go on with a boss. The boss will set you back about £50.00..
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by Mihajlo Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:22 pm
second one will fit but only a very veRY VERY early model.
Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car. Oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you.
philiper
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by philiper Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:40 pm
Fantastic, appreciate the input, might go for the 1st one to start with and then later on the alpina one
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by niall Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:56 pm
the 3rd one pictured is the often unwanted e34 "bus wheel" i had one in very good condition to use but the splines are wrong.
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Sean
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by Sean Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:58 pm
Sharp eyes..ive never seen one in the flesh
philiper
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by philiper Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:56 am
is the original wheel (pic1) plastic or thin leather? might get that re-trimmed in leather
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by Jeroen Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:57 am
Should be leather but appears to be missing on the photo
Regards/groeten, Jeroen
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by croma_man Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:48 pm
Jeroen wrote: Should be leather but appears to be missing on the photo
mine was rubbery/plastic...but can check later in the workshop. I also have no.2 for the days that I'll want my car stock looking
I had no.3 also, cnc machined the splines out of a no.1 steering wheel and pressed in the no.3...currently I have a E30 MT1 steering wheel which suits the car I think the best.
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by Jeroen Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:26 pm
Oops my bad, the original one on pic 1 is plastic only indeed, the nr 2 3-spoke is 'the E21' leather sports steering wheel
Regards/groeten, Jeroen
philiper
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by philiper Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:29 pm
Jeroen wrote: Oops my bad, the original one on pic 1 is plastic only indeed, the nr 2 3-spoke is 'the E21' leather sports steering wheel
so do you think the 1st one can be re-trimmed in leather? would be nice to keep the classic look of the car.
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by 3771489 Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:39 am
philiper wrote: is the original wheel (pic1) plastic or thin leather? might get that re-trimmed in leather
Mostly plastic but was available in leather also.
philiper
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by philiper Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:48 pm
Thanks
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by brennon Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:40 pm
Jeroen wrote: Oops my bad, the original one on pic 1 is plastic only indeed, the nr 2 3-spoke is 'the E21' leather sports steering wheel
I've got one in my spares pile and it's plastic not leather?!?
I had no.3 also, cnc machined the splines out of a no.1 steering wheel and pressed in the no.3...currently I have a E30 MT1 steering wheel which suits the car I think the best.
