m-tech2 wheel opinions

[Curt Hayes]

Da Parts Pimp (what the mye28 guys call him) is legit, don't worry.

Glad to hear it. I wasn't all that worried, anyhow. There were plenty of good responses to his ad.

[Gooch]

Thanks for all the opinions, guys. Enough M-tech2 lovers popped up to convince me to buy one. Bought one from this guy new for $285: http://www.s14.net/forums/showthread.php?t=48577
Seems almost too good, but there were plenty of replies on that thread that had received the wheel, so I went for it. Should show up sometime next week. Can't wait!

Da Parts Pimp (what the mye28 guys call him) is legit, don't worry.

[Curt Hayes]

I'll make sure I report back when I get it.

[evilnickwong]

I found that the opposite is true. With the momo and most aftermarket wheels, it's small and blocks the gauges, certainly screams aftermarket (high likelihood of getting stolen) and you need to get a hub adapter which adds to the cost of the wheel. When it's all said and done, for the same money you can pick up a used or new M Tech 2 wheel that's OEM original quality and matches the interior. If it were a track car, I would certainly go with aftermarket but for street/track/car shows the M tech 2 is hard to beat.

I agree on the aftermarket look, however I personally liked the look of this one, and together with the hub, was still cheaper than a used mtech2 here.

altho yes, if i could get a new 370mm mtech2 for the same price, it would be a no-brainer. :D

[Curt Hayes]

Thanks for all the opinions, guys. Enough M-tech2 lovers popped up to convince me to buy one. Bought one from this guy new for $285: http://www.s14.net/forums/showthread.php?t=48577
Seems almost too good, but there were plenty of replies on that thread that had received the wheel, so I went for it. Should show up sometime next week. Can't wait!

[reelizmpro]

I like the M-Tech II, but honestly the prices put me off.
I got this 350mm Momo for less than half the price of a small diamater M-Tech II and really like it. It does block the gauges tho.

I found that the opposite is true. With the momo and most aftermarket wheels, it's small and blocks the gauges, certainly screams aftermarket (high likelihood of getting stolen) and you need to get a hub adapter which adds to the cost of the wheel. When it's all said and done, for the same money you can pick up a used or new M Tech 2 wheel that's OEM original quality and matches the interior. If it were a track car, I would certainly go with aftermarket but for street/track/car shows the M tech 2 is hard to beat.

[MrSlacker]

I absolutely LOVE my 370mm (smaller) M-Tech 2 wheel. I am looking to pick one up for my E36 as well!

[evilnickwong]

I like the M-Tech II, but honestly the prices put me off.
I got this 350mm Momo for less than half the price of a small diamater M-Tech II and really like it. It does block the gauges tho.

[straight6pwr]

mtech II wheel has great ergonomics. you can hold it at 10/2, 3/9, or across the spokes and all three positions are comfortable. for spirited driving, the shape also helps you get firm grip. i went from mtech I to mtech II and i'm glad i did.

[EN318isPDX]

[archie]

Mtech II Wheel is awesome!

[CallmasterIV]

Ditto here, i managed to pick up the smaller one ...now just need to get a $$ acceptable steerign rack, for cutting edge ;-)

Lovign it..

Please ignore the gauge cluster, not my fault/crime..

[Steve Zissou]

I like mtech 1 better personally

[EN318isPDX]

how so? is the grip thicker? softer? harder?

The way you hold the wheel feels much more natural, the indents for your thumb feel perfect! completely transformed my driving experience

[CorvallisBMW]

The hands down, best wheel I've EVER EVER used was the Racing Dynamics one.

This. It was the steering wheel of the gods.