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  • reelizmpro
    R3V OG
    • Dec 2003
    • 9453

    #1

    Those who replaced airbag wheel with standard wheel

    I just replaced my airbag wheel with M Tech 2 on my convertible. I used 4 washers behind the nut to get it to work. It seems the wheel is cocked to the left a bit. I have heard of this before but was wondering if it's an airbag car thing or what? The M tech 2 in my 88 M3 seems fine but its a non airbag car.
    "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

    85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
    88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
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  • tomkate28
    Advanced Member
    • Dec 2007
    • 140

    #2
    I used an extra spacer,not washers and it fit great.

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    • IRON-E
      I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
      • Dec 2007
      • 16548

      #3
      Originally posted by tomkate28
      I used an extra spacer,not washers and it fit great.
      Please lead me to the spacers you speak of...
      @IRON-E30 aka Edwin:D

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      • der affe
        Moderator
        Technical
        • Dec 2005
        • 8452

        #4
        it is the regular spacer that is on the air bag wheel already. you can see it in the parts breakdown of realoem.

        just order one from the dealer or blunt. IIRC it was around $10.
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        • tomkate28
          Advanced Member
          • Dec 2007
          • 140

          #5
          Its the spacer behind steering wheel on all e30s,i grabbed a few extras at picknpull. Part # 32311120260

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          • der affe
            Moderator
            Technical
            • Dec 2005
            • 8452

            #6
            you could do that too, but around here at most of the PNP's the keys are gone so the steering wheel locks are stuck so you can't get the wheel off. i have had to leave several nice MT-1 wheels behind because of this.

            you also may need to pull out 2 plastic contact pegs/springs to stop a rubbing/squeeking noise after you do it too.

            if you search, there are a couple of threads that show you where they are so you can just pull them when you switch the wheels.
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            • tomkate28
              Advanced Member
              • Dec 2007
              • 140

              #7
              I dont need a key to pull any e23,e24,e28 or e30 fine spline wheel.;-)

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              • bmwstephen
                R3VLimited
                • May 2009
                • 2463

                #8
                did u not use the spacer that came with the wheel?

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                • der affe
                  Moderator
                  Technical
                  • Dec 2005
                  • 8452

                  #9
                  you need 2 of them. the stock one + it's twin.
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                  • Matt-B
                    The Waffler
                    • Jun 2009
                    • 3856

                    #10
                    spacer_____wheel_____washer_spacer_ NUT

                    < front of car


                    Please leave feedback below, thanks

                    http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=358170

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                    • der affe
                      Moderator
                      Technical
                      • Dec 2005
                      • 8452

                      #11
                      yep, that's how it goes.
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                      • tomkate28
                        Advanced Member
                        • Dec 2007
                        • 140

                        #12
                        I did spacer,spacer,wheel,washer,nut and it functions perfectly.

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                        • Matt-B
                          The Waffler
                          • Jun 2009
                          • 3856

                          #13
                          and you have an annoying gap between column an wheel right?


                          Please leave feedback below, thanks

                          http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=358170

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                          • tomkate28
                            Advanced Member
                            • Dec 2007
                            • 140

                            #14
                            Havent noticed any gap,ill check tomorrow. It functions and feels perfect.

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                            • ethree
                              E30 Fanatic
                              • Aug 2007
                              • 1213

                              #15
                              Originally posted by der affe
                              you could do that too, but around here at most of the PNP's the keys are gone so the steering wheel locks are stuck so you can't get the wheel off. i have had to leave several nice MT-1 wheels behind because of this.
                              Next time try your key, It will get one out of three or so columns unlocked.

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