Wood steering wheel recommendations for my manual steering E9?

[Timothy Wood]

I own a 1972 3.0 CSi. I am looking to buy a wood steering wheel. My E9 has manual steering. As such, the diameter should not be to small. Any recommendations? Thank you, Tim

 

[Keshav]

Hi Tim,
3.0 Csi with manual steering? Power steering was standard on all csi’s which is why I’m wondering?

kind regards
Keshav

 

[sfdon]

Concierge mechanic posts helpful photo for client…..

 

[John-T]

Nardi makes a variety of wood steering wheels for BMW.
If you do a search "show your steering wheels" you'll find a lot of information, as well as couple of authorized dealers that other member have purchased from.

 

[Wobdog]

I love the look of the Nardi Stering wheel. Not the best for driving but looks great

 

[tazio03]

I love my Nardi wheel

 

[Breiti]

For a manual steering I string recommend you a leather one.
If you sweat a little bit, you wil lose the grip.

Breiti

 

[Timothy Wood]

Hi Tim,
3.0 Csi with manual steering? Power steering was standard on all csi’s which is why I’m wondering?

kind regards
Keshav

Keshav, I do not have an answer as to why; nevertheless, it is manual steering. Sold new in Italy where it remained all its life until my recent purchase.

 

[Timothy Wood]

I love my Nardi wheel

thank you

 

[Timothy Wood]

For a manual steering I string recommend you a leather one.
If you sweat a little bit, you wil lose the grip.

Breiti

thank you

Nardi makes a variety of wood steering wheels for BMW.
If you do a search "show your steering wheels" you'll find a lot of information, as well as couple of authorized dealers that other member have purchased from.

thank you

 

[Keshav]

Keshav, I do not have an answer as to why; nevertheless, it is manual steering. Sold new in Italy where it remained all its life until my recent purchase.

Hi Tim,
you‘d definitely want at least a 38cm wheel. If you are running original size tires (195/70/14) you won’t have a problem with a 38cm wheel…..with wider tires, it’s more ‘cumbersome’.

 

[Timothy Wood]

For a manual steering I string recommend you a leather one.
If you sweat a little bit, you wil lose the grip.

Breiti

thank you

 

[Honolulu]

I have the pictured Nardi also. Comment: the edges of the spokes are not "sharp" but will be very unpleasant on a car without power steering. I had a 1969 2500 (E3) sedan without power and it was ... unpleasant.

A person of modest ability can get a strip of leather and use a hammer, nail, and patience to perforate the edges, then hand stitch it over the rim (and spokes if desired) - BTDT. But then you cover the wood, making the change pointless.

Leather and stitch colors and patterns can make for interesting results. Such work is well documented on Youtube.

 

[eriknetherlands]

Just for your enjoyment ; have a look here: https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/show-your-steering-wheel-s.26664/
16 pages of pictures with e9's and e3 with various steering wheel options. It shows tons of options, also in wood variant.

I personally have a (well 4 of them in various state of repair/despair) Petri VDM Wood wheel, an original E9 option. It's 425mm (42,5cm), so very well suited for non-assisted steering:

This website has some nice pics of the details of it:

BMW E9 3.0 CS CSI VDM Wood Steering Wheel SOLD -

Item #BMW-177-5-11-20 SOLD SOLD 5/11/20 BMW E9 3.0 CS CSI VDM Original Wood Steering Wheel $1,350 Click here to see pictures and info

wood-steering-wheels.com

 

[bmw2800cs]

I have a 36" Nardi with adapter, horn button and beauty ring. I recommend a larger wheel but you can have all of it for 275. Also check with @Hans W. for Steering wheels.

 

[Timothy Wood]

I have a 36" Nardi with adapter, horn button and beauty ring. I recommend a larger wheel but you can have all of it for 275. Also check with @Hans W. for Steering wheels.

I am interested in your wheel. My exiting wheel is 390 mm = 15.35". essnetially the same size. Can you please share photos? if easier, [email protected] or by text, 415 518-1985

Thank you, Tim

 

[Timothy Wood]

Just for your enjoyment ; have a look here: https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/show-your-steering-wheel-s.26664/
16 pages of pictures with e9's and e3 with various steering wheel options. It shows tons of options, also in wood variant.

I personally have a (well 4 of them in various state of repair/despair) Petri VDM Wood wheel, an original E9 option. It's 425mm (42,5cm), so very well suited for non-assisted steering:

This website has some nice pics of the details of it:

BMW E9 3.0 CS CSI VDM Wood Steering Wheel SOLD -

Item #BMW-177-5-11-20 SOLD SOLD 5/11/20 BMW E9 3.0 CS CSI VDM Original Wood Steering Wheel $1,350 Click here to see pictures and info

wood-steering-wheels.com

thank you

 

[bmw2800cs]

I am interested in your wheel. My exiting wheel is 390 mm = 15.35". essnetially the same size. Can you please share photos? if easier, [email protected] or by text, 415 518-1985

Thank you, Tim

I'm sorry it is not 36" it is 360mm - smaller that your current wheel. If you are still interested let me know and I'll post a picture. I'll give a call now too.

 

[Arde]

Keshav, I do not have an answer as to why; nevertheless, it is manual steering. Sold new in Italy where it remained all its life until my recent purchase.

I had a Volvo that became manual steering when I blew the pump belt...

 

[deQuincey]

I own a 1972 3.0 CSi. I am looking to buy a wood steering wheel. My E9 has manual steering. As such, the diameter should not be to small. Any recommendations? Thank you, Tim

My recomendation, better no wood, IMHO, E9 And a wood wheel, ….