new steering wheel

[rich_thor]

hi there was just searching for toys for the car and came across this sexy stearing steering wheel!! but not being official bmw will there be and odd section left where the indicators ect are with a big box

meaning will u see the mechanical part or the black box behind the wheel, stick out like a sore thumb lol

this is the item
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Luxury-Spo...item416e605c10

[rich_thor]

im happy im getting views is it that no 1 has any imput or has no idea wat i mean? as i dont wanna waist my money getting this if wont look right?

[cooljess76]

Aftermarket steering wheels require a steering hub adapter. Most of them come with a ribbed plastic boot that covers the unsightly part of the steering column. Momo, Sparco and NRG are well known hub manufacturers. The 318ti uses a different adapter than other e36's, so make sure you get the correct one. IIRC, we use the same one as the Z3's. That being said, you're compromising safety by removing the airbag. You'll trigger an airbag light on the cluster and the steering wheel itself looks kinda ricer/boy racer-ish.

[rich_thor]

ah thanks jess sounds like it could get expensive for look i might not like! its hard to judge something when u see it alone! and i guess its just me who thinks it look amazing lol il have a better think about it! wats ur opinion?

[teetime4one]

I'd pass. I agree with Jesse. Maybe in a Honda...not a BMW.

[Earl]

We have the same splines as any other e36=) Not sure where that confusion came from.
Here is the one you need: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-16...series-z3.aspx
If you get the right wheel it doesn't look bad. I would only get a Nardi, Momo, Personal, Sparco, or Grip Royal steering wheel. Those offer good looks and nice sizes for better driving feel.

[ExDementia]

I'm not sure of the laws elsewhere, but in California it is illegal to sell a vehicle with the airbags removed unless registered as a non-op or has a salvage title. I ran into this problem with my Jeep.

If you plan to go this route, be sure to keep the old steering wheel and be ready to swap it back in if you decide to sell it.

BUT I really, really don't recommend it. Airbags are now mandated equipment for a reason. If this is your daily driver, there are other (more expensive) options for a nicer looking/feeling steering wheel. The previous owner of my 318ti put on a Euro M-Tech wheel from Germany; very nice, but pretty expensive at around $500.

Good luck!

[Earl]