Tech 1 to Tech 2 Steering Wheel

[jon-m42]

afternoon zoners,

I am looking to change my standard steering wheel which is the Tech 1 which came with the car from factory.

Its slim and well feels as if hough I have a steering wheel of a London bus.

A friend of mine has the Tech 2 steering wheel which looks and feels better to me. I took his 325 for a quick spin and seriously it feels so much more better. I understand its no only the steering wheel which makes it feel better but also the extra ponies under the hood with the added weight. If im honest it feels far better then my 4 pot m42b18.

I understand they come in 2 sizes but don know which one to get. My friend mentioned he had the smaller size out the 2 sizes.

after driving my friends 325 e30 and e46 i must admit that they both feel much beter then mine.

Having recently driven the e46 325 sport the wheel feels thick and chunky in turn which makes the whole drive feel that much better.

I am aware that the e46 wheel will some what look out of place in the old girl however the e0 tech 2 wheel will look and feel good.

which size is most desirable and why ?

which size should i be looking to get ?

how much do they cost ?

apart from the bmw steering wheels i have also looked at the momo millennium evo sport style which feels a far bit more chunkier hen my tech 1

is there any pictures here people can post up of the tech 2 and momo .... which 1 to g for my hearts set on tech 2 e30 original.

Thanks in advanced
Jono

[iDreamBeemer]

No idea if the e46 wheel will fit (I very much doubt it..) but bear in mind it is much chunkier than the tech2 e30 wheel.

Go for the smaller diameter if you can 375mm I think but that's £80-150 for 2nd hand. You can get smaller diameter such as some of the Alpina ones but very rare.

Can't help you with momo though.

Wiki can help...
http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/inde ... ing_Wheels

[andyp]

this is what you want and need.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-M3-M- ... 3cd2a14698

[jon-m42]

is this is the smallest size it comes in just looking at t seems as if it is the same size as my tech 1 ?

[andyp]

just double checked the advert and its the smaller one and yes the smallest they made

[pacerpete]

is this is the smallest size it comes in just looking at t seems as if it is the same size as my tech 1 ?

That's a lovely wheel !

Jon, are you sure your Tech 1 is not a 385 ? Most are.

[polsta]

is this is the smallest size it comes in just looking at t seems as if it is the same size as my tech 1 ?

theres only 15mm difference so they wouldnt look any different, but in "steering feel" and thigh room, the difference seems a lot bigger

both 370mml versions are super to use, tech 2 only looks/feels right in facelift cars really

[andyp]

tec 2 wheel feels so much better on any e30

[Jimbob]

Andy has Pete got you on the payroll?

Jon, polsta is right the difference in feel is a lot larger than 15mm suggests.

[andyp]

no but its a good point I should ask about the payroll,

yes as said it is only 15mm but the feel difference is mega

[pacerpete]

no but its a good point I should ask about the payroll,

yes as said it is only 15mm but the feel difference is mega

I'm frantically hunting for reduced biscuits as we speak !

[B7]

Reminds me Pete, I have that tech 11 here and it is indeed a 370mm. Need your man with a needle to work his magic

[jon-m42]

Thank you guys looks as if though I will be in the market for a 370mm Mtech 2 steering wheel for the old girl.

Any suggestions to where to look o hunt this down?

Ebay, gymtree and or any actual companies in the uk who still sell these ? (im guessing no companies sock these any more)

[joeyb]

Just bid on the one in the link above! You won't find too many around elsewhere unless you are lucky.

[Rich320I]

pretty sure BMW will serve you a new one for £600

[jon-m42]

Cheers bud How much would i be expecting to pay for it?

Money is an issue as im sure it is with most of us here however i so do wish i was not.

A price i should nto pay more than?

[Rav335uk]

I have one to sell.
Tech 2 370mm.

And new from BMW is £572 + vat without center pad.

[jon-m42]

Rav ho much would you want for the one you are selling?

what condition is it in?

is the centre pad included ?

can you send me any pictures ?

Thanks
Jono

[sunnyr83]

1 recently went on eBay for £240 iirc so look to budget around that price.

Gone are the days these could be had for under £130 for mint ones.

[Rav335uk]

Pics tomight.
At work atm....

[jon-m42]

Hi Rav,

any pictures ?

thanks

[Rav335uk]

Ten mins.

[Rav335uk]

PM sent Jon.

[jon-m42]

check PM Rav

[iDreamBeemer]

And new from BMW is £572 + vat without center pad.

that's just nuts!

[jon-m42]

I dont suppose it costs them more then £50 to £80 to make the damm thing.

Most dealers are a space for daylight robbery. You thin 600+ with the center pad for a 20+ year old steering wheel. Sounds a littl nuts to me

[iDreamBeemer]

There is a nice alpina wheel in the for sale section...

[pony]

I have a new M3 SE steering wheel

[billgatese30]

And new from BMW is £572 + vat without center pad.

that's just nuts!

When I bought mine it was only 200 and odd I am sure (250 rings a bell but I could be wrong...it was quite a few years ago).

Nearly £600 Does it have a small blowjob pixie that lives in the centre badge for those boring motorway journeys?