tech 1 v 2 steering wheel

[gra325i]

forgive my niaveity fellas but what is the difference btween the two any pics would be good

[cliffybabe]

tec 1 wheel



tec 2

[m3ben05]

is there a size difference (diamiter wise)

[cliffybabe]

na they both come in either the 370 or 380 diameter, im sure someone will comfirm the exact sizes

[Francisco]

Nop! Only M Tec 2 came in 2 sizes, M Tec 1 was only produced on the larger size.

[Cloggy Saint]

Not so, both came in both sizes

[Francisco]

After checking realoem I stand corrected. Although it makes no reference to the larger M tech 1 as it was probably designed to the e34.

The reason I said there was no smaller size than 370 on Mtec 1 is the fact I had NEVER seen one not even fotos and the fact my Evo 2 came originally with the 380 which wouldn't make sense if there was a smaller version. Nonetheless I stand corrected.

[Cloggy Saint]

They're as rare as rocking horse shite, but they're out there.

[gra325i]

so what have i got then i thought it was a tech 2 but am obviosly wrong

[dazleeds]

so what have i got then i thought it was a tech 2 but am obviosly wrong

the one in your pic i think is whats called a sport wheel usualy found in se models

[gra325i]

just goes to show how much i have still to learn i took off my tech 1 wheel to put the "sport" wheel on think ill just nip out to the garage and swap them back

[gra325i]

tec 1 wheel



tec 2

what interior is that as its completly different to any of the 5 e30s ive owned

[MrDazzle]

That's because it's not an E30 interior...looks like it's from a 5 series, dunno the E numbers for 5's though.

[Ritchie]

E28 5 series i reckon.

[tomson]

E28 5 series i reckon.

for sure

[slinky2000]

tech 1 looks 100 times nicer!

[tomson]

tech 1 looks 100 times nicer!

no chance there, tech II is far nicer and has a better feel too.

[Frenchy]

Found meself a cracking M-Tec 2 wheel in the scrappy nearly wet meself!shot off sharpish for some tools and told the yard lads who i know not to let anyone near it whilst i was away.

Took the piss bigstyle when i got back saying the gaffer had told them to crush the car!

Anyways got it and a shit load of other bits for 20 squids.

It replaces the Tec 1 on my iS which i like the look of but is too skinny for my liking i like something chunky.

Bit like Birds really like sumat to get hold of!

[hubble]

no chance there, tech II is far nicer and has a better feel too.[/quote]

must agree. The M Technic II is far more attractive, better quality and feel.
That's just my opinion though

[slinky2000]

mmm I dunno lads, maybe it doe feel better but personally the tech II looks a bit bulky for me, lol

[SamE30]

Tech II Everytime

[MrDazzle]

Tech 1 suits the car better I reckon...be hard pushed to find one with a decent colour on the M-Stripes though...

[gra325i]

yeah thats why i took mine off the stripes are scratched and chipped...not pretty

[Jay07]

Tech II for me, Looks great and feels the same.....

[slowman]

The M stripe band on Tech I's are replaceable, and for about $3USD. I don't know what sort of parts suppliers you all have access to over there though...

[Taylor325i]

The Daddy of all steering wheels!








Taylor.

[Frenchy]

You can get them here from dealers a couple of quid,you can still get 95% E30 parts here.

[Bob_S]

I know of a tech 1 with decent colours on the stripes

I do prefer the tech1 to be honest but the tech 2 looks more complete in the M

[gra325i]

cheers slowman ill do a search me thinks

[StuBeeDoo]

IMO, MTech2 wheel doesn't suit E30. 370mm MTech1 all the way.

[MrDazzle]

The Daddy of all steering wheels!








Taylor.

Nope, that title belongs to this one....

[OllieB]

Two pages on a thread about steering wheels.......

[MrDazzle]

S'the most fundemental contact point with the car innit? The vein through which all car joy flows...

Or something like that.

[irish-e30]

im looking for one meself, the MTEC 2 if any of you have one, I have an Isotta sports steering wheel with a hub if any of u were interested in a swap!

[jamesh1977]

when i went to see my sport it had the tec2 on it but when i went to buy it the boy had put the tec1 back on which didint really bother me as i prefer the tec1 but was kinda gutted as must admit i had a spare tec1 so was hoping to sell the tec2 to get some pennies back