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Post Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:18 pm

http://www.gbdriver.co.uk/acatalog/Onli ... ls_13.html

The steering wheel that is third from top [Sparco Extreme 2], how could I find out if it would fit my E30 325 cab? I know it aint the best looking thing in the world!!! but my current 350mm Mtech1 wheel is just to big and I reckon the flat bottom of this Sparco design would give my legs loads more room?

Cheers for any help guys.
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Post Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:31 pm

i'm sure it will fit as long as you have the boss kit
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Post Thu Jan 05, 2006 6:13 pm

as nav said, the wheels are universal. its the adapter boos that makes it fit. the boss will add about Ԛ£40 to the price of the wheel.

would the "ring" wheel not be a better choice? and its Ԛ£40 cheaper so that covers the boss?

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Post Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:08 am

Yeah I do prefer the look of that 'Ring' wheel, but although it has got a flat bottom its only a little smaller than my current steering wheel. What I need is a try 'n' buy!

In the select section it gives me the option of buying with the boss or not. Are these universal or would they need to supply me the kit to fit my 325?
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Post Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:14 am

The boss would be car specific, I got mine from the zone shop.
The only thing is, does you cab have the 13 button OBC with the different indicator stalk?
Mine does, and having changed the steering wheel over, its soo tight against the indicator lever that nearly every time I turn, the indicators come on. This didnt happen on my coupe with the normal stalk.

Are you going to ACE on the 30th? If so, ill be there and you can see what I mean.
Ive got the momo millenium evo wheel in mine and that gives a load more leg room but you cant see the speedo!
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Post Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:24 am

i thhink the measurement is taken across (left to right) so the flat section is smaller (top to bottom) best thing is to call someone like demon tweeks and see if they have one they could measure for you.

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Post Fri Jan 06, 2006 11:20 am

Nah, I aint going to ACE Stevec but thanks for the advice about hitting the indicator stalk, I shall have a look.

Cheers d6dph, I couldn't think of any big name car accessory places, who would have a good selection of wheels - will check out Demon Tweeks.
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Post Fri Jan 06, 2006 11:28 am

no probs, ive just had a look thru my catalogues i have here at work, but they dont tell me the dimensions. sorry
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Post Fri Jan 06, 2006 12:52 pm

I just looked at their website and they got a massive selection - with some sizes, so I'll definetly be able to find what I need.
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Post Fri Jan 06, 2006 1:25 pm

More can be found here: http://www.a1cat.co.uk/ and yes you can get spacers to bring them a bit further out. Although I might get the Snap-Off kit which also allows you to remove the steering wheel from the car for Ԛ£87.99.