E30 Mtech 1/2 Steering Wheel

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E30 Mtech 1/2 Steering Wheel

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I like the look of the E30 Mtech 1 and Mtech 2 steering wheels, I assume they don't fit straight onto the splines of the E21 column?

If not, how is best to make it fit?


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I switched the whole steering column over
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Ha! I guess that's one option, surely that's a ballache though?...
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It was just the inner I changed. Only problem was that the steering lock on the E30 operates on the steering wheel while the E21 has a bit welded on the shaft. It was easy enough to weld to the new shaft though
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Have you got photos of the steering wheel in place?
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Sorry I don't, and can't get near the car for now
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Post by Manitoba »

Don't know for sure if this is the kind of steering wheel you're looking for, but this is the one fitted in my car. It was already there when I bought the car, so I do not know what changes were made to make it fit. Would be happy to provide other pics or help of any kind:

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