I got a wheel in good condition, it needs the cover that goes over the mount bracket. Right now you will just see a metal frame that mounts the wheel to the column.
What are my options? Is this something that would work?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Rai...p2047675.l2557
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No it will not work because what you are looking at is an actual hub adapter the steering wheel screws into. BMW cover is just a cover that goes over the steering wheel hub.
I think you can get a new cover from BMW or W&N, I recently replaced mine. I also got a new horn button part. I still have the old parts if you are interested but the tabs are broken on the cover and it needs to be attached/glued to work.
Max
Wallothsech doesn't have it. Have no idea to find it from BMW. Is there a site for that? I just get new stuff, or dealer sites.
Are you talking about this part?
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...r/32331120194/
Yeehaw! Yes that's it!
I just went to that site. I didn't realize there was a sub menu after steering to find more stuff! I missed it. Thanks a lot!
Max - would your collar make noise if it isn't glued?
(I'm pretty sure I will remove this wheel at some point in the near future so I don't want to use glue."
Last edited by mcgee; 04-11-2019 at 07:04 PM.
If it’s new it’ll clip in. Most of us glue the old ones because the tabs are long gone
-John
without the tabs it would rattle. There is a way to tie it to the wheel (mine was attached that way) but it was still rattly.
OK, I'll get a new one. Thanks for the info guys, and offer, Max.
If it does for some unknown reason rattle, a dab or two of black RTV wouldn’t hurt.
-John
The new one won't need anything- it just snaps into place.
Max
Mine is missing a tab or two and rattles a little. It doesn't prevent you from removing the wheel. I think a few dabs of hot glue or RTV would work fine.
By the way, what size socket do I need for an E21. I read 22mm for E30 but that might not work for E21. I have an 81
deep 22mm, same as for e30.
Max
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