What type of steering wheel do you have?

[BimmerBoyUSMC]

Hey guys,

I'm debating whether or not I want to get a new steering wheel. I like the E46 M3 wheel, but I don't know if theres a way to fit it in the E36. I also like some of the Momo wheels with the suede/alcantra rims. Any advice is welcome.

What steering wheel do you have? Why did you choose it?

[Zuletzt]

If you're into a more modern look, just snag a 3-spoke wheel off of a '99 or something, unless your heart is set on an E46 style wheel. I personally like the stock 4 spoke wheel on my '95. It's clean and simple. One day I may upgrade to the 3 spoke, but who knows.

[97purpM3]

Nrg deep dish swade wheel
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k107/jj_9215/79b5c255.jpg

[RRSperry]

99 3 spoke and airbag, wrapped in Alcantara.

[shaeff]

I've always loved the look of the euro three spoke wheels.

[elliott95]

Yeah i cant stand the HUGE M3 stock wheels they feel so stupid.

I have a OMP 330mm and its perfect the best size and best wheel hands down (bunch of race teams use OMP and thats why i picked it great company).

The debate between 350mm and 330mm is kinda a personal choice in the E36 but i would go 330mm. Its the perfect size in my opinion and it makes the car feels so much better.

Some people wont go with a non airbag wheel but i have race seats and a rollbar etc etc (my 1993 truck is way more dangerous then my M3 with no airbag).

Good luck with the wheel. Also you will want better seats if you get a small race wheel.....

[adamnur]

I really want one of the aftermarket wheels with red stitching and airbag (name escapes me right now). They're the best option for a street driven car imo. Cost prohibitive :shifty

Tidbit of info: The US M3 3 spoke is the smallest diameter steering wheel available on E36 cars (not including non-airbag wheels).

[ESMcBlurM3]

http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/IMG_7490.jpg


http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb35/emcbane/IMG_5375crop2-1.jpg

[BimmerBoyUSMC]

ESMcBlurM3

That wheel, along with your seats, is gorgeous.

[gradon]

Yes, that is a sweet setup. I've had my eyes on that steering wheel for a while--the clunky 4-spoke has got to go.

[CrazyxMidget]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2800/4277260199_3bf427ccb4_o.jpg

[EricP]

Mine's round and was attached to the car when I bought it. I chose it because it makes the car turn left and right. You're welcome?

[jmejia15]

I was on the fence between US and Euro 3 spoke. You guys made that decision so much easier. Euro ftw

I have the stock 4 spoke :shifty:

[3MPowered]

^ I had the 4 spoke too, couldn't stand it. I have an M Tech II jobby now and I love it. May get it thickened and retrimmed in alacantra in the future.

[RRSperry]

Raid steering wheels.

[das borgen]

Hey guys,

I'm debating whether or not I want to get a new steering wheel. I like the E46 M3 wheel, but I don't know if theres a way to fit it in the E36. I also like some of the Momo wheels with the suede/alcantra rims. Any advice is welcome.

Braymond141 did this on his E36

[SchwartzBR]

Can anyone throw up some links to wheels? I've been wanting to change mine just because of how freaking huge it is. Makes me feel like I'm driving a school bus sometimes.

[Snakery]

BOOYAH !

Euro wheel is way to big......problem solved.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_ZcDcPiC0lLw/TVvkRksxn5I/AAAAAAAAAQI/Ab05UzJbxyw/s640/bagwheel.jpg

[Volf]

momo competition

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/the_volfinator/BMW%20stuff/Build%20Thread/IMG_2108.jpg

[adamnur]

^ :eek: gauges, eh? What's in the new M3 :shifty

[NoLastName]

momo competition

I had a 350mm Momo Competition in another car and liked it a lot. It's a simple piece with good feel (IMO) and it's not super flashy like some others. Not OEM, yet it doesn't look out of place. When I get around to swapping wheels in the M3 I'll probably end up with another Competition.

[Moron95M3]

I like (and want) a momo monte carlo wheel. Have one in my truck and really like the feel.

[Volf]

^ :eek: gauges, eh? What's in the new M3 :shifty

:D

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1569078

[das borgen]

BOOYAH !

Euro wheel is way to big......problem solved.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_ZcDcPiC0lLw/TVvkRksxn5I/AAAAAAAAAQI/Ab05UzJbxyw/s640/bagwheel.jpg


that's either a terrible joke or a photoshop

either way that s ugly

[Snakery]

that's either a terrible joke or a photoshop

either way that s ugly

Thanks man.

I just started, thats a test fit, they are not joined yet, spent 2 hours shaving the rubber tonight. Got my suede & Tri color M Thread last week.

Its not that pretty, but there was nothing out there that had what i wanted. A wide grip 350mm Deep dish wheel with Tri color stitching & an Airbag.

And if it doesnt work im going to be pissed because i have a sway bars set worth of dough into this stupid wheel.

Thread:
http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1606091

Here is the photoshopped one : )
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_ZcDcPiC0lLw/TVvvXCkcMvI/AAAAAAAAAQc/oeY9H0HQV08/s800/SPARCO%20TRI%20SPOKE.png

[adamnur]

^Good effort, I want all those things too:

A wide grip 350mm Deep dish wheel with Tri color stitching & an Airbag.

Nothing off the shelf available though.

[Eryan36]

http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg261/davidjgreco/1999%20BMW%20M3/CIMG0015-1.jpg

Regular '99 3-spoke, but re-wrapped all matchy matchy.
http://i250.photobucket.com/albums/gg261/davidjgreco/1999%20BMW%20M3/IMG_0041.jpg