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Sat May 02, 2009 8:54 pm

e30 steering wheels? my cab is back out for the summer and i have the bus like 4 spoke thingy..

is the mtech 1 wheel smaller or any better? from what i can see mtech 2 ones are expensive and is ebay a good place to pick one up?

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Sat May 02, 2009 9:06 pm

There are 370mm MTech1 'wheels about, but they are hard to find. I waited 4 years for one to come my way. The more common MTech1 is the standard 385mm.

370mm MTech2 'wheels seem to be more common though.

If you want smaller than 370mm you'll have to go for an aftermarket 'wheel.
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Sat May 02, 2009 9:08 pm

Depends on your preference, and i suppose your style of driving to some extent.
Personally, i like my old bus wheel on my cab, i also like my power steering disconected.
Decent small wheels are quite expensive, but here is as good a place as any to get
either the Tec 1 or 2 wheel. Plus, you will also get the added bonus of people who know
these steering wheels inside out, so less likely to be sold something that is,nt what it may be advertised as. Stick up a wanted, good luck.
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Sat May 02, 2009 9:09 pm

mtech 1 wheel is smaller if you manage to find the rarer version (one was for sale on here last week)

tech 2 are available small and large ,keep an eye on ebay one should turn up :D

I will be selling a small leather momo wheel soon will post it in the for sale section when i have pics
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Sat May 02, 2009 9:12 pm

cheers for quick replies
so is the larger mtech 1 the same size as the standard steering wheel?

and its good to get the '30 back out :) well at least when the sun shines
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Sat May 02, 2009 9:13 pm

tech 1/2 wheels even if the large size will feel much better than the 4 spoker
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Sun May 03, 2009 12:40 am

Tech I larger size is still a massive improvement as its thicker rimed.
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Sun May 03, 2009 5:56 am

Blitz wrote:Tech I larger size is still a massive improvement as its thicker rimed.
+1, and it leather not plastic

I like the tech 1 wheel, especially in a chromie. Tech 2 wheel looks a little more modern
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Sun May 03, 2009 8:20 pm

aye thanks all

will look out for a tech 1 thingy

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Sun May 03, 2009 8:24 pm

I have a se three spoke one £10 winkeye
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Sun May 03, 2009 8:52 pm

ill be interested in that mr sweep, pm with a postage cost etc if u are willing to sell unless u are near black pool?

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im in sheffield.
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Sun May 03, 2009 9:15 pm

alpina 3 spoke wheel is smaller than the 370mm tech 2 wheel
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