Steering column standard or telescopic

Wladek

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Hi Guys,
wanted to ask about telescopic steering column. I know that this type was available in E9 from 74'. Just wonder - is it desirable or is it worth of assembling in my 72'CSI? Or standard non-telescopic steering column in your opinion will be a better choice (have both of types)?

Also wanted to ask if anybody know the difference between standard steering columns showed on photo - one have wall another one don't (marked with red arrows)? Saw 3x E9 standard steering columns without the wall, so don't think it was just someones modification.
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No big deal, have one on my 72 coupe ( retrofitted by PO). It only telescopes up and down, but there is no tilt feature. The column adjustment lock lever necessitates a different lower steering column cover.
 
I HAVE THE 74 OEM AND I LOVE IT AS I CAN SET IT FOR DIFFERENT CONDITIONS EVEN THOUGH ITS ONLY IN OUT
IT MAKES A POSITIVE
DIFFEREENCE
 
Out of curiosity, the telescopic SC has the blinker stalk on the left, basically opposite setup for both stalks compared to the pre 74 cars. So is the wiring/ connectors also just plug and play? As simple as that?
 
The question is - telescopic steering wheel is a good/valuable retrofit in 72' car or not? Because someone can say that it's not stock.
Thank you aearch for reply:)
 
Wladek said:
The question is - telescopic steering wheel is a good/valuable retrofit in 72' car or not? Because someone can say that it's not stock.
Thank you aearch for reply:)
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That question gets into the "OEM+" discussion that was in another thread. By using factory parts from different models or years the aim is to subtly upgrade your car for safety or performance without changing it in a major way. An example is installing a 5 speed transmission in place of a 4 speed. Visually there isn't any difference inside the car, but you now have a 5th gear.

I think it makes sense to have a term for those cars that aren't perfectly restored to factory new condition, but aren't customized in radical ways that really don't suit the original design. I'm all for better seat belts, brighter lights, better brakes and other improvements that upgrade the driving experience. Where the line is between OEM+ and Restomod is something that will depend on your outlook and what you favor.

You are working on your car, for your enjoyment. When the change you are contemplating can be unbolted and the original parts installed with no issues, I wouldn't worry about what some hypothetical buyer might say at some future date.

For me, I expect that my car will be sold by my widow, or given to my children so I have no concern about its future market value, only it's value to me, now.

Ian
 
mulberryworks said:
That question gets into the "OEM+" discussion that was in another thread. By using factory parts from different models or years the aim is to subtly upgrade your car for safety or performance without changing it in a major way. An example is installing a 5 speed transmission in place of a 4 speed. Visually there isn't any difference inside the car, but you now have a 5th gear.

I think it makes sense to have a term for those cars that aren't perfectly restored to factory new condition, but aren't customized in radical ways that really don't suit the original design. I'm all for better seat belts, brighter lights, better brakes and other improvements that upgrade the driving experience. Where the line is between OEM+ and Restomod is something that will depend on your outlook and what you favor.

You are working on your car, for your enjoyment. When the change you are contemplating can be unbolted and the original parts installed with no issues, I wouldn't worry about what some hypothetical buyer might say at some future date.

For me, I expect that my car will be sold by my widow, or given to my children so I have no concern about its future market value, only it's value to me, now.

Ian
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You help me a lot to sort out the mess in my head, really great input, much appreciate!
If someone ask me - wtf with the upgrades? I will reply - f.ck you, that's my dream car, factory is in trunk:cool:
 
one word of caution to anybody thinking about this - you need a different underdash panel for the telescoping column. it is different than the standard '73 and older panel. they are hard to find in good shape. it makes no difference if you use '74 turn signal switches or '73 and older ... the steering column cannot tell the difference. the PO put a telescoping column on my 2800cs and it has the old style switches ... and they work fine.
 
rsporsche said:
one word of caution to anybody thinking about this - you need a different underdash panel for the telescoping column. it is different than the standard '73 and older panel. they are hard to find in good shape. it makes no difference if you use '74 turn signal switches or '73 and older ... the steering column cannot tell the difference. the PO put a telescoping column on my 2800cs and it has the old style switches ... and they work fine.
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Can't you get those new from say...ECSTuning?
 
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Here is the lower 74> steering column cover. Not mine (web pic), although when first viewed, I thought it was my coupe when it sported this 4 spoke Alpina years ago.
 
In my old e9 parts book, i found only this part numbers for steering column lower cover:
1. 51451826396 + 51451810963 (marked as set)
2. 51451831010 (marked as from April 73').
 
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