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    How to disable steering wheel lock?

    Does anybody know how to disable the steering wheel lock on the E36? So far I've only been able to find this one picture from Bimmerworld (http://www.bimmerworld.com/Tech/Steering_Lock.jpg) and I don't want to go drilling around in the steering column area without first having a clear idea of what I'm doing.

    As usual, TIA!

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    that pic is correct, EXCEPT, DO NOT drill where the hole in the pic is. drill where the red square is.

    it really is that simple.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mlytle
    that pic is correct, EXCEPT, DO NOT drill where the hole in the pic is. drill where the red square is.

    it really is that simple.

    marshall
    I'm sure glad I asked!

    I didn't even see the red square until you mentioned it...

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    Quote Originally Posted by snk328is
    I'm sure glad I asked!

    I didn't even see the red square until you mentioned it...
    i didn't see it either when i did mine...i have two holes in my ignition lock...

    no harm done, it is faster since it is lighter and i now have the desireable flow through ventilation feature!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mlytle
    i didn't see it either when i did mine...i have two holes in my ignition lock...

    no harm done, it is faster since it is lighter and i now have the desireable flow through ventilation feature!
    Yeah, not to mention your car is 0.01 oz lighter as well!

    Thanks again!

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    Have you had a chance to schedule your annual inspection before getting to the school? If not, it may be too late, but I'd check into it anyway.

    I'm still not sure about my schedule this weekend.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Geo31
    Have you had a chance to schedule your annual inspection before getting to the school? If not, it may be too late, but I'd check into it anyway.

    I'm still not sure about my schedule this weekend.
    George, yes I did call the local scrutineer the week before Thanksgiving and he was supposed to get back to me last week but he didn't, most probably because of the holidays.

    I left him a voicemail this morning but he hasn't called me back. Perhaps he is out of town...

    In any case, the supps state that there will be tech on site so I plan on being there early on Friday (took Thurs. and Fri. off) to get my car tech'ed if I can't get a hold of the scrutineer.

    If you can make it, that would be great. If not, shouldn't be a big deal. Please email me at snk328is@comcast.net if it looks like you can make it.

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    Digging up an old thread - does anyone have this pic anymore, the one that shows where to drill? I can't find it on the new BW site, and I'd like to do this while I have my interior apart. Thanks in advance! My email is vernon_anderson@yahoo.com

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    Be sure to drill where the red box is... not where the 'practice holes' are.
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    Thanks Chris!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by ceegeezM3 View Post
    Be sure to drill where the red box is... not where the 'practice holes' are.


    I need to do this too. So just drill a hole where that red box is? Am I drilling through a mechanism or notch or something?

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    Once you drill the hole, there is a spring behind it... That's the part that needs to be removed, IIRC.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ceegeezM3 View Post
    Once you drill the hole, there is a spring behind it... That's the part that needs to be removed, IIRC.
    Oh ok. What size drill bit should I use? Thanks.

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    glad you brought up this old thread. I need to do it also.
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    From wannabe to has been in a few short years..... the older I get, the faster I was

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    I used a 3/8" bit. I didn't have to remove the spring.

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    Dumb question... why?

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    Quote Originally Posted by PMiranda View Post
    Dumb question... why?
    Safety for race cars...and it's even required by some sanctioning bodies if I'm not mistaken.

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    i kno wits required for NASA. Not sure about BMWCCA.

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    CCA CR's rules only recommend steering lock disabling, apparently for all classes including stock. It's not mandated.

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    Gilbert's more interested in the lesson on hot-wiring !!!

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    ummm - the car would need a motor to get hot-wired!! still has the steering column though...

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    I've seen some of those pieces you drive and RARELY did they have a motor (functioning style!)

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