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Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:46 pm

a question really....

seen as i'm sick of driving round with a giant steering wheel, i was wondering what other people use apart from the Tech2???

Any pics would be appreciated....

also prices would help too...

This is what my car came with...
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quickly replaced by this....
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but the size is still exactly the same...!!!
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Momo 'team'. Available in 280mm which is tiny.

I want one 8)
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 6:58 pm

Try a tech1 before you go smaller, but then I hate steering wheels to be too small.
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:03 pm

Chris-W wrote:Try a tech1 before you go smaller, but then I hate steering wheels to be too small.
The one i have now is supposed to be identical to a Tech1...

i like the Tech2...but they always go upto stupid amounts on ebay, or they have tears in the leather!
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munky30 wrote:Image

Momo 'team'. Available in 280mm which is tiny.

I want one 8)
How much....
Will it go straight onto a e30?
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:08 pm

aceraf wrote:
Chris-W wrote:Try a tech1 before you go smaller, but then I hate steering wheels to be too small.
The one i have now is supposed to be identical to a Tech1...

i like the Tech2...but they always go upto stupid amounts on ebay, or they have tears in the leather!
Tech1 feels a lot smaller than the SE wheel - those wheels seems to have tardis like properties.
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:09 pm

all aftermarket wheels will need a boss to mount to any car.

Boss is about 40 quid, that wheel can be found for 110 online.

150 well spent I say, and if you're feeling flush, get a quick release boss for that added security of taking the wheel with you when you leave the car.
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:15 pm

munky30 wrote:all aftermarket wheels will need a boss to mount to any car.

Boss is about 40 quid, that wheel can be found for 110 online.

150 well spent I say, and if you're feeling flush, get a quick release boss for that added security of taking the wheel with you when you leave the car.
TBH i'm really after a Tech2....or something that looks stock....and is smaller than the bus wheels they seemed to come with standard on the 316's!

I don't like the idea of taking the face of my tape...so taking the wheel off is a no, no for me....although could help with security!!!

TBH for £150...should be able to get a decent Tech2...but i'm open to alternatives!
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Heres my Nardi.
360mm!

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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:21 pm

Here's mine. It's a Raid Type 1, 360mm - ie about an inch smaller diameter than usual on an E30.

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This is why I no longer drive an E30......

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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:25 pm

360mm, thats huge!

And thats smaller than a normal e30 one?

Jesus, I need to get my momo 280mm jobby asap.
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eko wrote:Heres my Nardi.
360mm!

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That I like!!!

Price???
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:30 pm

munky30 wrote:360mm, thats huge!

And thats smaller than a normal e30 one?
10mm smaller than a small Mtec2 winkeye
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:31 pm

aceraf wrote:
eko wrote:Heres my Nardi.
360mm!

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That I like!!!

Price???
£23 posted winkeye

oops i meant around £75-125 on Ebay!
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:32 pm

i quite like the ''driveing a bus'' feel.
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:33 pm

Just look on Ebay buddy and find your self a decent after market Steering wheel.... Then get your self a 'Boss'.

I got a boss for 30 quid from "Rallynuts.co.uk"

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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:33 pm

I hate the tech 1 wheel, it feels like a boat steering wheel! Saying that, i dont want a nasty one thats clearly aftermarket. Whats the difference between the tech 1 and 2 size wise?
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eko wrote:
aceraf wrote:
eko wrote:Heres my Nardi.
360mm!

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That I like!!!

Price???
£23 posted winkeye

oops i meant around £75-125 on Ebay!
Did you get that for £23????? 8O
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e30bmlover wrote:i quite like the ''driveing a bus'' feel.
Not great when going round a tight bend :eek:
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:35 pm

Did you get that for £23?????
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:36 pm

so how big is a standard wheel? (like the very first one aceraf posted a pic of)

I'd measure mine but cant be bothered.
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:37 pm

380mm
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eko wrote:
Did you get that for £23?????
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I'll give you .....................................£24 for it..................






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http://i2.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/96/01/ac24_1.JPG winkeye
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Apart from the lotus badge... :thumb:
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Chris-W wrote:380mm
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Subaru-Impreza-Na ... otohosting

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aceraf wrote:
Apart from the lotus badge... :thumb:
Replaceable? Cheap winkeye
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Would i need a boss kit for that?
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:45 pm

there is a brand new tech 2 wheel on ebay for £169.00 in germany.
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aceraf wrote:
Would i need a boss kit for that?
Yea 36 quid posted.... Unless you get one s/h??
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:48 pm

How can there be originals still about????

surely they'd have all been used by now??? :?
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I have no idea but it is being sold in the original packaging.
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:56 pm

aceraf wrote:How can there be originals still about????

surely they'd have all been used by now??? :?
i priced a brand new tech2 365mm wheel from my dealership...

£170 + VAT or something like that

loadsa brand new parts are available from the dealers, you just gotta be prepared to pay the money
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Fri Apr 06, 2007 7:57 pm

I sold a Zender steering wheel with an e30 boss attached on ebay a couple of weeks ago - 320mm. i find steering wheels that size a bit annoying though, you can't see the top of the rev counter/speedo properly. I quite like the Schnitzer steering wheel to use, it's smaller than the tech 1 but big enough that it doesn't look aftermarket.
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