Which steering wheel suits the E34 best?

[Jay 535i]

Okay, I've narrowed my exhaustive (and exhausting) steering wheel search down to two choices, neither of which I'd previously considered. These are Momo wheels with BMW horn buttons.

Which one suits the E34 best?

BTW, the wheels differ in price by a margin of 100%. Can you guess which is the expensive one?

1.


2.


Here's where the wheel will live:

[BMWDriver]

What, no airbag ?

N° 1 kinda looks like my Thrustmaster 360 Modena

[BMWDriver]

If you figure a way of putting some silver or aluminum trim besides the wheel (knob ?) N°1 might work.

[mholbrook]

Why not consider the M-Tech II wheel if you are going to go without an airbag. It is a bolt on, internal hub, made for E34 and can be found in excellent condition for under $200. And.....drum roll....has an actual BMW part number on it for the purists.

[rreimund]

Well don't leave us hanging.. what wheels are they and where do you get them?
I like #1 myself.. Where and how much?

[Jay 535i]

Well don't leave us hanging.. what wheels are they and where do you get them?
I like #1 myself.. Where and how much?

They're both from Momo. #1 is called the "Driver" and #2 is called the "Fighter". The Fighter is about $200 and the Driver is double that.

You can get them almost anywhere.

The BMW horn button, on the other hand, is very hard to come by. I snagged one off ebay, but had to pay over $70 for it. I wouldn't use a non-OE wheel without one, though.

I'm really surprised at the poll results. I prefer #2 myself, and I'm the only person who voted for it. Y'all don't think it sucks, do ya?

[Jay 535i]

If you figure a way of putting some silver or aluminum trim besides the wheel (knob ?) N°1 might work.

Yes, if that silver strip wasn't there it would make the decision easier. I'm not about it.

Regardless of which wheel I get, I'll make an effort to get a matching shifter knob -- after my 5-speed conversion.

Why not consider the M-Tech II wheel

Because it's not any better than the wheel I have now, IMVHO.

Here's a quick photoshop mockup of wheel #2 in place. I'm really surprised nobody voted for it, because I love it.

Note that both Momo wheels are 350mm, versus 380mm for my stock wheel.

[rreimund]

Good heavens.. you weren't kidding..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOMO-...spagenameZWDVW

$415 - with free shipping..

Still a fantastic wheel IMHO..That little strip could probably be made wood grain with some paint techniques. I think someone mentioned someone who did that for a living.

[Anton CH.]

Have you considered an e46 m3 wheel? They are comfortable and fit the car well.

[Jay 535i]

Good heavens.. you weren't kidding..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MOMO-...spagenameZWDVW

$415 - with free shipping..

Still a fantastic wheel IMHO..That little strip could probably be made wood grain with some paint techniques. I think someone mentioned someone who did that for a living.

I've considered painting that strip, but for half the price I prefer the other wheel (#2).

Anton, yes, I have, but that would be even more money and IMHO it's too modern looking for the E34.

Somebody tell me they like #2, cuz that's the one I'm getting!