steering wheel on airbag car

[skaterjosh]

What modifications do I need to make to put an aftermarket steering wheel on an airbag car?

[atomic]

I have just today responded to a thread on this very content...

:up:

[skaterjosh]

Thanks! I'm new to the forum. Still finding my way around.

[Bey]

This thread should help.. click here

[skaterjosh]

Are these spacers dealer items?

[atomic]

The best spacers you can use yes are dealer items or find them by taking off the non airbag steering wheel on some e30's in a salvage yard. You can use fender washers as well but you will have to make the center hole larger while staying with a washer that is not very large in outside diameter. Plus if you went with the washers they make a ton of noise when turning the wheel. The oem spacers are best as only two are needed and do not make any noise.

There are some other threads on here about how to take the airbag wheel off as well.

Didn't mean to sound so harsh with my search comment, but honestly everything e30 has been discussed in great depth on here, so you should find the answers to everything with some searching and reading.

Good Luck and welcome aboard.

[Bey]

Are these spacers dealer items?

Yup at the Parts Counter. Part # 32 31 1 120 260 $7.87
I ordered this spacer a few weeks ago so the price is current... unless they charge you the List price which would be $12.79.

[skaterjosh]

Thanks everyone. I'm really excited about getting this car(91 318is).It's due in about a week. I've been a Datsun 510 guy for the past 35 years, so I'm really looking forward to having some comfort and the same type of handling and performance.

[T3rd Ferguson]

Sell me a 510.

[akorcovelos]

510 pics or BAN!

[-Jelko-]

There is aftermarket steering i know,Raid,expensive:

[skaterjosh]

Busy the rest of the day today. I'll try for some 510 pics tomorrow.