Steering wheel compatiblity

[BahnE30]

maybe its the installer

j/k :D

[Dave]

Reviving an old thread - what are you guys using for a "spacer"? I am getting an airbag car, but want to swap over a non-airbag wheel.

[Digitalwave]

You know that metal ring that goes behind the steering wheel? I used another one of those from my parts car.

[Dave]

You know that metal ring that goes behind the steering wheel? I used another one of those from my parts car.

Gotcha. I'll have to find one or something similar.

Thanks.

[DaN]

you guys should try the Z4 wheel. I was the first to do it on the E36 and the splines are identical (as im sure they are on E30s) and all E36/E46 wheels (hareware-wise) are swapable. z4 wheel is the smallest diameter of the OEM wheels (even smaller in diameter than E46 M3 wheel). , felt great in the E36. just thought i'd throw that out there. (if yall want pics let me know)

I thought e30 and e36 splines were different, no?
You're saying I could put a z4 wheel on an e30?
I'd like pics.

[DaN]

You know that metal ring that goes behind the steering wheel? I used another one of those from my parts car.

Which ring is it? can you tell me the # from the pic? I'm getting a 3 spoke non mtech wheel for my 90 325i.
Thanks

[DaN]

There should be a FAQ on this.

[fretburnr]

part #4, less than $5 from pelicanparts

[DaN]

Excellent, thanks guy.

[Mastrcruse]

What is the size of the steering wheel in an E30 (convertible if different). I am looking at a 350mm, would that fit with the hub kit or would there be something else I would have to do? To big, to small?

[Mastrcruse]

bump

[asubimmer]

I have a 350..its great...small fell to it but not too small...also I couldn't see the top part of the spedo untill i put in my momo seat. 350 FTW!!!

[DaN]

Just installed the 3 spoke sport in place of my airbag wheel. I'm curious what the little white spring loaded deal is behind the wheel. It was rubbing and catching on the sport wheel, so I wedged it all the way in.

[Febi Guibo]

it's the fail-safe for your car's self-destruct... I hope you're not parked near me!

kidding, I think it has something to do with the airbag... I lopped mine off, no problems since.

[Digitalwave]

Just installed the 3 spoke sport in place of my airbag wheel. I'm curious what the little white spring loaded deal is behind the wheel. It was rubbing and catching on the sport wheel, so I wedged it all the way in.

Just rip it out with some pliers. If you look at the back of the airbag wheel there is a ring that plastic piece rests in. You don't need it.