» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | 08-03-2009, 06:16 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 | M Steering Wheel So, I have sort of been looking at M steering wheels for a while and somehow, nobody noticed this awesome deal: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=280380120743 That's right, I just bought an M3 3-spoke wheel with airbag (and stupid M decal that's getting removed ASAP) for $120. And I got $8 cashback from Microsoft Bing search and $2 back from eBay. AWESOME!! | | | 08-03-2009, 07:09 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 | meh. if i was looking for one i would've spotted it long time ago and not said anything. lol. but i got a 3 spoke euro steering wheel better with the tri-color stitching. anyway, awesome deal. those things go for $300+ sometimes which is rediculous for a used/old wheel IMO. Does this have the plug for the horn? __________________ -Theta Chi- Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER .... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit! Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ... Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | 08-03-2009, 07:20 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charlotte / Thomasville NC Posts: 240 | Nice! That's a great find. I'm lusting of a RAID wheel personally. http://www.bigbendmiataclub.org/miat...teer/newdh.jpg they retain the airbag and look/feel amazing. Seems pretty hard to get one though! I can't find them! Just saw one on a Miata once and feel in love. | | | 08-03-2009, 08:59 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 | Quote: Originally Posted by mgbman69 Nice! That's a great find. I'm lusting of a RAID wheel personally. http://www.bigbendmiataclub.org/miat...teer/newdh.jpg they retain the airbag and look/feel amazing. Seems pretty hard to get one though! I can't find them! Just saw one on a Miata once and feel in love. | eh, not a big fan about that one. __________________ -Theta Chi- Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER .... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit! Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ... Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | 08-03-2009, 04:57 PM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 | It does have a horn plug in. It should be 100% compatible with the current slip ring. How much was your euro wheel? | | | 08-04-2009, 04:05 AM | #6 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 | I have the same one, and paid a lot more....congrats. Quote: Originally Posted by pnosker It does have a horn plug in. It should be 100% compatible with the current slip ring. How much was your euro wheel? | __________________ 1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | 08-03-2009, 05:11 PM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 | not going to lie, the euro wheel was a bit more. but it was worth it. feels good. good grip. looks good. and feels sporty. __________________ -Theta Chi- Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER .... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit! Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ... Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | 08-04-2009, 03:58 AM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 | sweet deal, not a fan of the US-spec 3-spoke wheels but for that price I think I could make do | | | 08-04-2009, 06:32 AM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 245 | Correct me if im wrong, but isnt there something in the column that has to be changed as well? I have a 4spoke M wheel/slipring, but i need an airbag, and i understand that part of the column has to be changed with it? | | | 08-04-2009, 06:43 AM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Central NJ Posts: 2,440 | 1995 and earlier can accept 1995 M3 and earlier wheels with no modifications. 1996 they changed the slipring design and all e36 1996+ wheels/bags fit with no changes. | | | 08-04-2009, 06:53 AM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 245 | Hmm.. Ok, well im reading around a bit right now.. I have a 95, and the wheel came from i believe a 98. Looks like i will have to replace the steering column switch bracket? | | | 09-19-2009, 05:24 AM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Jax, FL Posts: 541 | I'd love to see a 3 spoke, E46 wheel (with audio/cruise controls on wheel) installed on a ti. | | | 10-13-2009, 05:39 PM | #14 | Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin Tx. Posts: 92 | Quote: Originally Posted by Shellback I'd love to see a 3 spoke, E46 wheel (with audio/cruise controls on wheel) installed on a ti. | +1 can anyone explain what i need to install it on my baby? the three spoke with the buttons... i was told it was a limited production wheel??? is this true? | | | 10-13-2009, 06:13 PM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 3,877 | Looks like you can install the E46 wheel but the airbag and buttons won't work without some major modifications. http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum...d.php?t=332632 __________________ ~Dave~ 98 328ti Morea Grun slicktop 11 128i space gray slicktop 13 JGC WK2 Deep Cherry Search | RealOEM | | | | | Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | | Posting Rules | You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts HTML code is Off | | | |