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Steering wheel m-tech 1 vs m-tech 2?

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:24 am
by AndyMack
Hello,

how much better is a m-tech 2 steering wheel than the m-tech 1? Just the wheel on mine just now is the horrible 4 spoke square thing, but dont really want to pay Ԛ£50+ for a nice wheel for it. Is there any difference in thickness or diameter? What about the momo alpina wheel? or will that just make me look like an arse? lol

when did they change to the m-tech 2's from 1? Mines an 88 325i SE would that have been the right age for m-tech 1 or 2 kit?

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 1:22 am
by Dominitry
87 for tech 1, they were only in production for 12 months iirc?

But out of the tech 1 or tech 2 steering wheel go with the tech 2, it looks and feels so much nicer, the steering wheel was the first thing to go on my tech 1.

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:40 am
by Jhonno
tech 2 feels nicer than the tech 1... altho the tech 1 feels alot nicer than the horrid 4 spoke original

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 3:43 am
by Toby_Unna
yeah that

i like em both, tech 1 on the m535 and tech 2 on the e30

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 4:47 am
by mrLEE30
got a tech 1 on my sport and a tech 2 on my cab, personally i prefer the tech 1, its a slightly bigger diameter and feels a bit thicker, but for looks the tech 2 is better.


there is aslo the three spoke non mtech wheel to consider to.

mrlee

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 10:56 am
by andyp
ive got both on 2 of my cars and think the tec 2 is better in looks and feel.

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:14 pm
by zaust
Tech 1 on a metal bumper and tech 2 on plastic, the way it should be..

winkeye

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:15 pm
by Dominitry
zaust wrote:Tech 1 on a metal bumper and tech 2 on plastic, the way it should be..

winkeye
Neither for me, something different winkeye

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:20 pm
by BenE30
I have a Tech 1 and it feels like i am steering a barge sometimes!! really want a Tech 2!!

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:23 pm
by dazleeds
got tech 1s on both of mine but will upgrade to tec 2s when i have the cash to spare :cool:

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 12:38 pm
by zaust
Dominitry wrote:
zaust wrote:Tech 1 on a metal bumper and tech 2 on plastic, the way it should be..

winkeye
Neither for me, something different winkeye
me 2..

early e28 m5 wheel hehe..

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:08 pm
by JoeP
Tech I for me, really don't like the look of the tech II.

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:21 pm
by jonbuoy
I like the look of the tec 2 personally but i have'nt got either on mine, racing stylie

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:23 pm
by Dan318-is
zaust wrote:Tech 1 on a metal bumper and tech 2 on plastic, the way it should be..
couldnt agree more

tec one an any 5 series also

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:44 pm
by hoshy
I've got me an e34 (I think) leather wheel. same diameter as e30 four spoke but thinker and much much much nicer to drive with. I think the orig 4spoke wheels are dangerous almost. A couple of times they've really slipped out of my hands.

j

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 11:12 pm
by panesar_e30
tec 2 rules! ive got a tec 1 and looking dor a tec 2, maybe after christmas.

should have the leather horn push for the mtec 2 in the garage somwhere. :roll:

Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2005 11:17 pm
by 6potWil6pot
Tech-IIs are the daddy, ive had Tech-I, some Alpina 4 spoke and Tech-II but prefered the 'II by far! Almost fell off the road once tho cause i caught my thumb in the grip during an attempted drift! Ouch! :oops:

Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 8:17 am
by MISSY30
I'm always pressing the horn by accident on my Tech 1, I'd like to have a three spoke I think.

Tech 1 & 2 s. wheels

Posted: Fri Nov 11, 2005 12:31 pm
by jesmond
zaust wrote:
Tech 1 on a metal bumper and tech 2 on plastic, the way it should be..

Also would agree with this. My '87 sport looks and feels fine with the Mk 1. Don't like the look of the Mk 2 as much after seeing them both together, and in situ.