New steering wheel installed (pic)

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Originally Posted by jaylebo

What am I missing here? What've you got, Jon? Pics?

Very nice choice, Interceptor. It certainly does look NEW! I'd never have guessed that it isn't.

IMVHO, my wheel is the best looking (:)), but I'd love to see pics of others' choices. I'm always open to suggestions.

Interceptor, do you know if your wheel is appreciably smaller than mine (see pic below)? I find what you said about increased steering effort intriguing.

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Thanks!

The wheel diameter is 385 mm where my old wheel was 395 mm. That's 1 cm smaller in diameter - it doesn't sound much, but it sure is noticable in the steering feel, maybe also due to the thickness.

According to RealOEM, your wheel is also 385 mm:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...70&hg=32&fg=35

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Originally Posted by Interceptor

Thanks!

The wheel diameter is 385 mm where my old wheel was 395 mm. That's 1 cm smaller in diameter - it doesn't sound much, but it sure is noticable in the steering feel, maybe also due to the thickness.

According to RealOEM, your wheel is also 385 mm:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...70&hg=32&fg=35

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Cheers! :)

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Originally Posted by jaylebo

What am I missing here? What've you got, Jon? Pics?

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Nothin really.

http://e34.digital7.com/Interior%20and%20Wheel/1.jpg

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Originally Posted by Jon K

Nothin really.

http://e34.digital7.com/Interior%20and%20Wheel/1.jpg

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Uh, bu, wha, huh!?

How?

How much?

Do all the buttons work?

I love Jon's modesty.............. :p What model and year of wheel ??
...............Vinny

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Originally Posted by Interceptor

In my opinion, the best looking steering wheel you can get for your E34.

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Very nice upgrade. In my opinion though, this is the best looking wheel i've seen on an E34.

http://bmwmregistry.com/userimages/2...60bb452dd9.jpg

I have only seen it on a few late model Euro M5's ( I found this pic on BMW M Registry) . I think it has the best blend of modern looks with a style that fits in great with the rest of the E34 interior.

Nice. Now you need an ///M knob to match ;)

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Originally Posted by Jimbo

Very nice upgrade. In my opinion though, this is the best looking wheel i've seen on an E34.

I have only seen it on a few late model Euro M5's ( I found this pic on BMW M Registry) . I think it has the best blend of modern looks with a style that fits in great with the rest of the E34 interior.

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That's a standard M-Tech Airbag wheel for M5 3.8. Some E36s have it, too. Since I don't have an airbag, M-Tech II was the sportiest wheel I could fit in.

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Originally Posted by Qube

Nice. Now you need an ///M knob to match ;)

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I'm planning the following:
- M-Tech sway bars
- M-Tech springs
- M-Tech rear wing
- M-Tech side skirts
- M-Tech illuminated leather shift knob
- 540i brake ducts + paint all the bumbers in car color
- newer style rear view mirrors
- auto-chromatic inner rear view mirror
- Style 5 rims with 235/45-R17 tyres

As you can see, the list is quite long - it will keep me busy for the next few years :)

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Originally Posted by Johntee540

Did you use your original Slip ring when you changed out the wheel?
Also - do you have the part # for the wheel?
Looks like a sweet mod. - JT

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John,
http://homepage.interaccess.com/~mot...8helg_whl3.jpg

Ignore the part number given here; that only applies 89-92/93. Look at the links for the whole story.
http://www.bimmernut.com/wwwboard/e3...ges/82506.html
http://www.bimmernut.com/wwwboard/e3...ges/39869.html

But yes it is a sweet mod. Any e36 wheel will fit, even the airbag ///M will have the smaller diameter and the thumb bumps. They can be rare though and i do like the simple look of the 3 spoke better anyway.

http://homepage.interaccess.com/~mot...f_st_wheel.jpg

Here's one on fleaBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...QQcmdZViewItem

This one pops right on. Even though the ad does not mention e34 fitment. No other parts needed.
http://i12.ebayimg.com/02/i/05/7a/8d/ee_12.JPG
If that black plastic tab on the back side breaks in shipment, all you'll lose is the turn signal return. It's a $15 part (maybe $30 i forgot).

Jon K's is from an e46 and i'm not sure if all the buttons the airbag or even the horn werk (horn probably). The airbag from an e36 ///M3 should be totally compatible........again, good luck finding one used.

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