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Well, I just sent a request for a quote to Nardi about this, with the appropriate hub:

nardi-personal.com

ND Classic - 5051.39.6300

nardi-personal.com nardi-personal.com

I expect 390mm is the appropriate size.

I realized I’d probably be better off looking over here in Europe.

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There are essentially 3 parts to an aftermarket steering wheel The hub ( which is particular to each car and to each wheel manufacture ) , the actual steering wheel and lastly, the horn button You don' always have to buy everything from one source. I would decide on what wheel that I would like ( the Nardi for instance ) and you can get older original ones or new ones, then I would get a hub that fits both the wheel and the E9, then decide on what I want for a horn button, I prefer BMW logo ones I have a couple of cars in my shop with Nardis in them, ( but they are 2002's, not E9's ) I will take some pictures for you and post them up here so you can see some of the differences

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Here are some pictures of 2 different Nardi wheels, 2 different horn buttons but same hubs

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@Hans W. & Bouke Vournman are Vintage Volante & are purveyors of vintage BMW steering wheels.

I have purchased a majority of mine from them for years. From a 1965 Personal, 380 Petri, 400 Petri & several others. Their prices are very fair & affordable compared to others.

I had the beautiful wood & polished spoke 1965 Personal in my Coupe from 2016-2017. Wood rim steering wheels are definitely aesthetically appealing. They are great for short drives. I tend to drive my CSi more than most Coupe owners & after days of driving my hands would be hurting.

Your experience may vary. I have the same experience with my other wood steering wheel 1914 KisselKar which I drive 50 miles or less a year it’s always a real workout to drive.


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Thanks a lot for the tips and the beautiful pictures. Congrats on the lovely cars.

I’ll see what Nardi quotes for a dark oak wheel with satin spokes + E9 hub. I’ll have to see about the horn button and how they all fit together.

I’ve driven long distances with a wooden wheel in a Peugeot 504 Coupé, no assisted steering, without much bother, but it is fairly light, unlike anything from 1914.

There’s always these guys:

I don’t know them, but it looks like they’re a daytrip by ferry from Helsinki, so I could easily check them out in the spring. They seem have Nardi and Momo wheels and BMW horn buttons.

I will also check out Vintage Volante.

BR Memo
 
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Memo said:
Hello,

Has anyone here done business with Wood Steering Wheels (https://wood-steering-wheels.com/)? How was the experience?

I’m looking to buy a wooden wheel for my E9 and it looks like vendors are few and far between.

Recommendations welcome.

BR Memo
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Bonjour!

I would't recommend wood-steering-wheels.
To be honest, I think she ( yes, she ) is one of the greatest online scammers. I don't understand she's still allowed to sell her overpriced steering wheels at ebay, she makes a lot of false claims.
For example, she's offering a '1600 1800 2002 Steering Wheel PETRI BMW Vintage Hub BMW Horn Button NOS' for $2,000.
This "NOS" steering wheel used to be mine. I restored it and had the BMW emblem custom made for it.
She's also offering new Nardi's, claiming they are NOS ( adding $1,000 or more to the retail price ).

Anyway, if you want a new Nardi, send an email to Personal-Nardi and ask for a dealer nearby.
If you prefer something period correct, let me know. Maybe my buddy Bouke and me can help you. We are Vintage Volante.

Best, Hans
 
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Hans W. said:
Bonjour!

I would't recommend wood-steering-wheels.
To be honest, I think she ( yes, she ) is one of the greatest online scammers. I don't understand she's still allowed to sell her overpriced steering wheels at ebay, she makes a lot of false claims.
For example, she's offering a '1600 1800 2002 Steering Wheel PETRI BMW Vintage Hub BMW Horn Button NOS' for $2,000.
This "NOS" steering wheel used to be mine. I restored it and had the BMW emblem custom made for it.
She's also offering new Nardi's, claiming they are NOS ( adding $1,000 or more to the retail price ).

Anyway, if you want a new Nardi, send an email to Personal-Nardi and ask for a dealer nearby.
If you prefer something period correct, let me know. Maybe my buddy Bouke and me can help you. We are Vintage Volante.

Best, Hans
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Hello,

Thanks for the tip off. I gathered as much from here and having a more thorough look on the web. After searching a bit more I found there are plenty of reasonably priced options closer to home, yourselves included.

I already received a quote from a Nardi representative in Sweden and I have exchanged messages with you on messenger. I tnd to use an alias on forums ;)

BR Memo
 
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I have a 360mm wood Nardi, hub and horn button if you are interested. $350. I recommend you get a 380mm or larger but if you want a 360 let me know.
 
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I have a 390 wood Nardi, hub and horn button as well that I would part with for the same $350. I have no idea what shipping would cost.
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The crazy woman @Wood Steering Wheels, has me automatically on a 'no reply' basis,
as once I asked a question that really bugged as I caught her in a big fat lie.
Stay away from her. I understand she is very ill, too bad, feel sorry for her and hope her the best.
Maybe she wills the wheels to someone a bit more honest.

Regards, Alberto
 
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