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Steering wheels
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:16 am
by philiper
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.
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:56 pm
by jimbob
The first one down fits straight on with just one wire for the centre horn push.
i dont know about the other two though
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 5:31 pm
by Sean
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..
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:22 pm
by Mihajlo
second one will fit but only a very veRY VERY early model.
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 6:40 pm
by philiper
Fantastic, appreciate the input, might go for the 1st one to start with and then later on the alpina one
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:56 pm
by niall
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.
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:58 pm
by Sean
Sharp eyes..ive never seen one in the flesh
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:56 am
by philiper
is the original wheel (pic1) plastic or thin leather? might get that re-trimmed in leather
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 11:57 am
by Jeroen
Should be leather but appears to be missing on the photo
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:48 pm
by croma_man
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.
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:26 pm
by Jeroen
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
Apologise for causing confusion!
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:29 pm
by philiper
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
Apologise for causing confusion!
so do you think the 1st one can be re-trimmed in leather? would be nice to keep the classic look of the car.
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 11:39 am
by 3771489
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.
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 12:48 pm
by philiper
Thanks
Re: Steering wheels
Posted: Mon Apr 28, 2014 5:40 pm
by brennon
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
Apologise for causing confusion!
I've got one in my spares pile and it's plastic not leather?!?