Steering wheel fitment

[northloop]

I need to get rid of the bus steering wheel on my 325i SE.

I assume that changing the wheel on it will be the same as on other cars? Nothing querky to look out for?

Gary

[Theo]

All you need to do is pop out the bmw emblem in the centre of the wheel, or if its an se 3 spoke wheel, pop out the round plastic horn button surrounding the bmw emblem, and there will be a 22mm nut, take this and the washer off, and the wheel is off.

[northloop]

Great stuff, pretty much standard then.

I assume if I want to fit an after market wheel I will need a new adaptor boss?

There are a couple of guys on here selling M-tech wheels are they are straight replacement without a boss change?

Gary

[Theo]

Yeah, aftermarket wheels will require a boss. The m-tech wheels will fit straight on as long as they are from an E30/E34. E36 steering wheels don't fit as I understand it. If you are getting an mtech wheel try and get a 370mm diameter rather than the larger 385mm, will help on those laps of the ring!

Theo

[Geeman]

I have a nice condition E34 Mtech 1 wheel for sale that is a direct replacement for the E30 rim. £50 or there abouts + P&P

Can post pics if you're interested.

[northloop]

Can you post a picture please Geeman, also what diameter is it?

[Geeman]

Not sure on diameter... will check tonight. It's the same size as the 3-spoke leather SE type wheel.

Here are some pics...

[northloop]

Thanks for that Geeman I will have a think about it, but its a suede sparco type affair I really need. I know where you are though

Gary

[Geeman]

Okay fella... no problems. You want what you want!