What kind of steering wheel is this?

[JudoDecker]

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Saw this steering wheel on a z3, I wanted it for my z3. Does anyone know which steering wheel it is? Would it just be plug and play or would mods have to be made to fit / make the buttons work?

[healeydays]

Someone is selling one on a Z3 sale list on Facebook. They say it fits the E46 E39 E38 E53 and is asking $310

[JudoDecker]

Someone is selling one on a Z3 sale list on Facebook. They say it fits the E46 E39 E38 E53 and is asking $310

Any chance you can either pm me link it here? Would appreciate it

[healeydays]

It looks like he has them on Ebay
http://www.ebay.com/sch/andri-zakus/...1&_ipg=&_from=

[BimmerBreaker]

E46 wheel. May be easier or harder to retrofit depending on what year Z3 you have. Those wheels did come on some later year euro spec Z3's.

[healeydays]

Hi Graham,

Looks like from his post he's got a 98.

BTW, what controls were you able to use off that wheel on the Euro Z3s and are you staying out of the heat??

Mike

[Muzz258]

A variety of multi function steering wheel posts have come up over the years. Early model single stage air bag models are easier. Most note that if you have a 2 stage airbag, even after fitting the "slip ring/clock spring" with the most wires, it is short of one wire to get everything working. The work around is using the metalwork of the steering wheel/bearings/column for the earth or horn and not a wire.

It comes down to your personal set of values as to weather you are happy with the work around or not.

Do a search and you'll find the posts.

[deni2s]

I had seen many posts and many attempts, but never seen anyone who would solve the problem of making all buttons to work.