» Site Navigation | | » Recent Threads | | | | | | | 09-29-2008, 03:19 AM | #1 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oxnard, CA - SoCal Posts: 258 | PICS >>> New to me MTechII Steering Wheel. I picked up the steering wheel from Npavs - my original wheel, although functional, was pretty beat up. the leather was literally barely holding on. I've had this wheel before on my E30 and just love the feel of it. Just like I did with my previous mtech wheel, I took it all apart and freshened it up. Stripped the oils with rubbing alcohol, then used some sandpaper to smoothen any scrapes (yes, you can sand leather very carefully!) then applied a coat of paint. Learned this trick from an old friend that does leather work for dealers. I'm really happy with the results! Special thanks to Jess - I guess I did everything right without having the airbag deploy! lol Anyhow here's the pics... My original wheel with the leather removed - so skinny! Taking the M-Tech II apart You can see the leather was shiny and had a few blemishes All done.. Different angle. __________________ - David | | | 09-29-2008, 03:24 AM | #2 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 | Dang, that's sexy! How much did it cost you? __________________ Come get a ti-shirt Quote: From the e30 M3, evolved the e36. They were "Keepin it Real" when they introduced the 318ti ClubSport in '95 and the 318ti Sports from '96 to '99. After that... well nothing else really matters. ~Jess | | | | 09-29-2008, 03:26 AM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oxnard, CA - SoCal Posts: 258 | picked up the wheel for $200 __________________ - David | | | 09-29-2008, 03:33 AM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 3,059 | You made it look better than new! __________________ Come get a ti-shirt Quote: From the e30 M3, evolved the e36. They were "Keepin it Real" when they introduced the 318ti ClubSport in '95 and the 318ti Sports from '96 to '99. After that... well nothing else really matters. ~Jess | | | | 09-29-2008, 03:35 AM | #5 | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Central, MN Posts: 1,065 | Very clean look. Turned out great! __________________ | | | 09-29-2008, 03:55 AM | #6 | Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal318ti Posts: 1,574 | I like it a lot Dave!! Did you take care of the light? or who cares? | | | 09-29-2008, 04:13 AM | #7 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Globally Posts: 1,162 | Want to do three more Tech II or post a quick how to? Thinking 1000 grit paper or better? Mine are shiny as well. | | | 09-29-2008, 06:15 AM | #8 | NOBODY F's with the Jesus Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ventura California Posts: 7,824 | Lookin pretty spiffy there David, keep up the good work! __________________ 4 MORE YEARS BABY!!! | | | 09-29-2008, 06:58 AM | #9 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oxnard, CA - SoCal Posts: 258 | Thanks for the compliments.. Lazoh - Right now I'm not to concerned about the airbag light, I need to figure out the horn first! lol. Sanding the leather with 1000 grit is about right. you may have to go 600 depending on the damage... make sure you clean it with rubbing alcohol. There's really not much to it. You can use leather dye, but it looks a little purplish and I don't like that look at all. Go with the spray instead. Hey Jess, we need to hook up soon. I've been meaning to drive over to check out your swap! __________________ - David | | | 09-29-2008, 01:31 PM | #10 | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 3,877 | Very sexy, that is a mod I would love to do. You really did make it look amazing too. __________________ ~Dave~ 98 328ti Morea Grun slicktop 11 128i space gray slicktop 13 JGC WK2 Deep Cherry Search | RealOEM | | | 09-29-2008, 04:15 PM | #11 | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Globally Posts: 1,162 | Might look for an early E36 EU non airbag slip ring for horn issues. | | | 09-30-2008, 12:40 AM | #12 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: asdfasdf Posts: 10,002 | wow, that looks great, most people probably wouldn't have even bothered going through that much trouble | | | 09-30-2008, 01:08 AM | #13 | Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Calgary/Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 379 | Dude that looks so good I thought it was a completely different style of wheel. Props man. __________________ http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p...ignature-2.jpg Current Mods: DASC, Depo 5000K Projector Headlights with 6000K Predator Chromiums, BavAuto Sport Springs, 17" Mille Miglia rims, 225/40 Falkens, 10" JL W3 Sub, Clarion APX1300 Amp, M3 Shifter (33% Less Throw), 8% Tint, M Lip, AC Schnitzer pedals, Carbon Gauge Bezel, Black Emblems, Clears All Around, Doubled up Break Lamps, Corner Light Delete, License Plate Delete. Waiting to be installed: Bilstein Shocks/Struts with Heavy Duty Supports, Head Gasket and Spark Plug Seals, New ABS Sensors. Future Plans: Smaller Dasc Pulley, NickG Stage 2, Supersprint Exhaust, Lower Temp. Spark Plugs, Heat Wrapped Hoses, Self Designed/Made Rear Spacers, Interior Swithches for Angel eyes and DRL's, Carbon Engine Panels, Custom Sub Box Located in Tool Kit, and anything else I come up with. | | | 10-02-2008, 09:19 PM | #14 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 | wow david. that looks really good. i wasnt a fan of the m-tech II wheel but i think its growing on me. BUT my all time favorite is the triangular wheel. believe its the m-tech one. good work. __________________ -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...? | | | 10-02-2008, 09:58 PM | #15 | Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oxnard, CA - SoCal Posts: 258 | Quote: Originally Posted by Marv17 wow david. that looks really good. i wasnt a fan of the m-tech II wheel but i think its growing on me. BUT my all time favorite is the triangular wheel. believe its the m-tech one. good work. | thanks. I'm getting so good at this maybe I should start a side-business. or it would be great project for a tech day meet!! __________________ - David | | | | | 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 | | | |