[Chaz17]

Would this wheel be a direct fit for my 95 m3? Would it just require wire splicing or a new clock spring/other parts?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/112499728042

[westopher]

The second post in the thread explains in detail what you need to know.
All I know for sure without reading through all of it is you need a new turn signal bracket, slip ring, wheel, and airbag.

[Chaz17]

Originally Posted by westopher

The second post in the thread explains in detail what you need to know.
All I know for sure without reading through all of it is you need a new turn signal bracket, slip ring, wheel, and airbag.

I read that through a few times and am still not positive lol.

[Oogie_M]

Originally Posted by Chaz17

I read that through a few times and am still not positive lol.

None are a direct fit unless you have a 95+ non-M3 or M3 with 3/98+ build date.

For 94 and all M3's
(cars using slip ring '804):

These cars use a slightly different stock slip ring (airbag connectors are different from 92-93 but same as '95-on). However, the horn circuits are the same as the 92-93 E36's.

This means you'll only need to splice into the horn wire on the new '111 slip ring and replace the steering column switch bracket. The airbag connector will be a direct plug-in, saving time.

The procedure is the same as above, omitting airbag wire splicing (most of steps 6-9). Easy!

Exceptions to the '95-on procedures: some convertibles thru '97 may have used slip ring '804, and M3's from 3/98 use slip ring '111 and are therefore plug-n-play.

[Chaz17]

Originally Posted by Oogie_M

None are a direct fit unless you have a 95+ non-M3 or M3 with 3/98+ build date.

So for a 95 M3 I'd just need to splice in the horn wiring and get a new switch bracket then?

I'll understand this soon, I swear.

[qwkslvrnsx]

Originally Posted by Chaz17

So for a 95 M3 I'd just need to splice in the horn wiring and get a new switch bracket then?

I'll understand this soon, I swear.

From my understanding, YES, as long as the upgraded 3 spoke wheel comes with its clock spring.

[Chaz17]

Originally Posted by qwkslvrnsx

From my understanding, YES, as long as the upgraded 3 spoke wheel comes with its clock spring.

Awesome.

[M3n00b]

Originally Posted by NNJL

I think I got everything figured out. The clicking noise turned out to be the wire from the clock spring was a little loose.

shitty iphone pics but,

before:



after:


The wheel tired turned out better than expected, after 15 minutes of cleaning all the grime off.

I have the same wheel/airbag sitting in a box...can anyone tell me which parts I need to buy?


Do the following only apply to the euro wheel?
Slip ring, p/n 32 34 1 162 111, $175 list
Steering column switch bracket, p/n 32 31 1 162 088, $3.79 list

[westopher]

They apply to any 4 spoke to 3 spoke swap.