E30 Zone

Posted: **Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:20 pm**

It's opinion time again please folks!
I've been looking around (here and fleaGay) for a 370mm MTech1 steering wheel ever since I bought my Touring. In all those 18 months, I've only found one and the Dude let me down on it.
I know that these are as rare as hens teeth and no longer available from BMW, so I've decided to cast my net elsewhere and go for an aftermarket 'wheel of around 350/360mm.
I want something that looks "period", so buying a new one is out of the question as the latest offerings will look out of place.
I'd prefer 4 spokes (like the Alpina 'wheel) but will settle for 3 if that's all I can find.

How about this Momo??

Any other suggestions please (photo's would be appreciated)?? Only one no-no I can think of - not Mountney/Astrali please!
TIA
Stuart.

Posted: **Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:28 pm**

i no each to there own n that

but please can ppl stop putting momo wheels on there bmw lol!

tech ones and twos are so much nicer

personally mate id wait for a tec 1 or two or a alpina'

just my opinion tho

Posted: **Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:29 pm**

Tech Is are always about, and cheap too!

I'm sure jonb must have one!

I haven't yet seen a Momo wheel that I like

Posted: **Tue Aug 30, 2005 10:30 pm**

i like my mono too

Posted: **Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:05 pm**

318-is wrote:i no each to there own n that

Exactly! That's why I asked. Some of you guys may be able to come up with an idea that I hadn't thought of.

318-is wrote:tech ones and twos are so much nicer

Strangely.... I know MTech2's are popular, but personally I don't like them.

Zayyan wrote:Tech Is are always about, and cheap too!

I know they're always about, but not in 370mm. They're not always cheap either. One 385mm went on fleaGay the other day for over Ãƒ”šÃ‚£60!

Posted: **Tue Aug 30, 2005 11:11 pm**

what u got on there at the moment mate?

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:02 am**

mtec 2 style alpina

or this gt style alpina

both faakin sext, i want the 3 spoke

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:03 am**

and theyÃƒ”šÃ‚´re made by ..... momo

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2005 1:14 am**

essbee wrote:
Zayyan wrote:Tech Is are always about, and cheap too!
I know they're always about, but not in 370mm. They're not always cheap either. One 385mm went on fleaGay the other day for over Ãƒ”šÃ‚£60!

Oops didn't realise there were 2 sizes

I stand by my "they always seem cheap" statement though, like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MTec-1-Steering-w ... dZViewItem

And I'm sure I've seen a few on the Zone for about 20 quid as well.

Anyway on second thoughts, I suppose it doesn't matter what the wheel looks like; feel is most important so go for the Momo if it's the right size

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2005 12:57 pm**

johnono wrote:

or this gt style alpina

:drool::drool:
Dude.... You have the 3-spoker and I'll gladly take the 4-spoke. That's gotta be rarer than the 370mm MTech1 - I've never seen one that stylee afore.

johnono wrote: and theyÃƒ”šÃ‚´re made by ..... momo

I know! If it's good enough for Alpina, Hartge (and Schnitzer, I believe) it's good enough for me!

318-is wrote:what u got on there at the moment mate?

The SE "sports" stylee 3-spoke leather 'wheel - standard fit on 320i Tourings.

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:39 pm**

theyÃƒ”šÃ‚´re both available to buy, cost abit though.. 236 notes

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2005 9:49 pm**

i have 2 of both sizes!! :lol:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... %3AIT&rd=1

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:19 pm**

E327UKL wrote:i have 2 of both sizes!!

Was me who asked the question about diameter!

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:21 pm**

lol, ah bless

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:22 pm**

johnono wrote:theyÃƒ”šÃ‚´re both available to buy, cost abit though.. 236 notes

I don't want a steering wheel that badly! Not as if it makes the car go any better, is it??

Posted: **Wed Aug 31, 2005 10:29 pm**

I'm torn now.........
Do I go for Dan's 370mm MTech1 or a 350mm Momo?

Haven't bid on either yet, but watching closely.

Posted: **Fri Sep 02, 2005 11:55 am**

essbee wrote:
Haven't bid on either yet, but watching closely.

I've also been watching this...
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... %3AIT&rd=1
.... But as I suspected it's going through the roof! Much as I like it,

I'm not investing that sort of money in the car just for the look.

Posted: **Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:00 pm**

318-is wrote:what u got on there at the moment mate?

One of these.....

Posted: **Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:46 pm**

My 323i had that wheel ^ . What is it? Standard E30 wheel? I have a Personal steering wheel now with a carbon fiber look centre which I normally would like but it matches the carbon fiber look on the Momo gear knob I have and fits in with the dark interior ok. I also had no choice when I got them, I needed new ones because mine were broken and I got those second hand fairly cheap.

http://www.members.westnet.com.au/astondg/interior.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/astondg/interior1.jpg
http://www.members.westnet.com.au/aston ... 49_IMG.JPG

Also please excuse the pedals in those pictures. I normally wouldn't have them, they are actually worse than standard to drive with, but I was trying to increase the brake pedal height for heel & toe when I brake hard.

Aston

Posted: **Fri Sep 02, 2005 12:53 pm**

astondg wrote:I have a Personal steering wheel now

Mmmm...... That's quite a nice wheel.

The wheel in my car is what BMW call a "Sports" 'wheel. .....Well, I guess it is sporty compared to the plastic 4-spoke thing fitted to the poverty spec cars.

Posted: **Sat Sep 03, 2005 12:07 am**

stu! ive seen mtecII sell for more than that alpina, i would have it if i were u , anything under 150 and u got a deal mate

Posted: **Sat Sep 03, 2005 12:10 am**

astondg wrote:What is it? Standard E30 wheel?

It was standard on SE (6-pot) and Lux (4-pot) models

Posted: **Thu Sep 08, 2005 5:47 am**

Ok, thanks essbee & Zayyan. If it was classified as a sport type wheel I guess that is why it was on my car, it's a type of special edition 323i with LSD and Recaros and stuff.

The wheel I have now says Personal on it and I think that is a brand of steering wheel. Not sure where to get them or if they still make them, I got mine secondhand. Those MTech II wheels look nice.

Aston

Posted: **Fri Sep 30, 2005 10:51 pm**

I won this on eGay........

It's a Raid, 360mm.

I've got the boss from Tng21,

ordered a Raid horn button, and am just waiting for the 'wheel to arrive. Ãƒ”šÃ‚£38.95 all in - Result! (Not that I'm tight or anything.....!)

Posted: **Sun Oct 02, 2005 3:38 pm**

But.........
I could have another plan up me sleeve

essbee wrote:I'd prefer 4 spokes

I'm still looking on fleaGay (Wor Lass says I'm addicted!). I've just found a 4-spoker I'd really like, but it'll need re-leathering. These things always come at the wrong times, don't they?
I might put the Raid 'wheel on, get the 4-spoker (assuming I win it!) done-up and then punt the Raid on again.

Posted: **Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:23 am**

Tng21 wrote:ive been tryin to contact you about a wheel

Hi Gareth. I did reply to the PM that I recieved, it seems there are problems with the system at the moment.

Thanks for the offer, but I don't really fancy a D-shape wheel.
Cheers

Stuart.

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