 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  03-02-2005, 03:31 PM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 |  Will these fit?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT "Purchase includes a brand new wheel rim without the airbag cap in original BMW packaging" Where would I get this airbag cap, if it didn't come with it? Is this worth the effort? __________________ 
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood |  |  | | 03-02-2005, 03:49 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cola. SC Posts: 344 |
Hey L8... well if I'm correct.. you can get the airbag from the very same company/seller. Ebay doesn't allow airbags to be sold in their auctions... so technically the advertiser has to work around that. As you can see in his ad, he's emphasizing that IF YOU NEED anything else call him.... He'll probably hook you up with one. I'd call first before bidding.... I'm sure it will fit as long as it has the ring/disk that attaches the s.wheel to the car. | | | | | 03-02-2005, 04:18 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
I don't think that is an air bag capable wheel. I don't even think it's OEM e36. Looks like mid-80's vintage. Look elsewhere- thought I saw a real '99 M3 3-spoke wheel on ebay a couple days ago....at $475 and counting but it did have the airbag which TMK can go for $500 alone. And just my unsolicited opinion but to me that retro wheel will look fugly in a ti. Sorry.  __________________
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1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
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| | | | | 03-03-2005, 02:17 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 148 |
It IS an OEM e36 wheel. It doesn't come with an airbag so there is no really point of getting it, plus that price is way too high. There is also a similiar one available that does come with the airbag (not the M3 3-spoke one). SL Quote: | Originally Posted by 96cali I don't think that is an air bag capable wheel. I don't even think it's OEM e36. Looks like mid-80's vintage. Look elsewhere- thought I saw a real '99 M3 3-spoke wheel on ebay a couple days ago....at $475 and counting but it did have the airbag which TMK can go for $500 alone. And just my unsolicited opinion but to me that retro wheel will look fugly in a ti. Sorry. | __________________ 1996 318ti Active Garrett aspirated...
1996 318ti Sport | | | | | 03-03-2005, 04:30 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 |
This is a wheel out of a 1999 318ti I almost bought. It is the one I really want. http://www.geocities.com/l84thsky/1999tiWheel.jpg Quote: | Originally Posted by KIRASIR It IS an OEM e36 wheel. It doesn't come with an airbag so there is no really point of getting it, plus that price is way too high. There is also a similiar one available that does come with the airbag (not the M3 3-spoke one).
SL | __________________
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 03-03-2005, 04:41 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cola. SC Posts: 344 |
Yeah I want one too  Missed it by one year.... (bought my 98 brand spankin new).... my car was actually made in 10/97... so I also missed out on side air bags... :/ But enough of that... I want that steering wheel as well... however those ebay auctions go up REAL HIGH for those things. And most are without the airbag... a few break the rules and say they're giving the air bag for free.. hehehe. My wife says I'll have to wait on it because I got the vaders.... poop on me. | | | | | 03-03-2005, 05:23 PM | #7 | | Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bouncing off the rev limiter in CT! Posts: 3,156 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by 96cali I don't think that is an air bag capable wheel. I don't even think it's OEM e36. Looks like mid-80's vintage. And just my unsolicited opinion but to me that retro wheel will look fugly in a ti. Sorry. | Just to clarify for everyone: that wheel is Euro-only E36, and DOES have an air bag. Not made available in the US, but probably could be ordered from your dealer if you had a part number. Ben Liaw had that same wheel in his ti, which was my first exposure to it outside of Europe. It look nice, because it does look like there is no air bag for that retro-look. A non-air big wheel was also available, but the one shown in the first post is an air bag wheel (if you look closely you can see the 'SRS' emblem on it too). The wheel shown in the later post was available in the US, and I have that wheel in my car as a replacement for the original (which is available if anyone wants it). | | | | | 03-03-2005, 07:34 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Saint Paul, MN Posts: 3,244 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by J!m Just to clarify for everyone: that wheel is Euro-only E36, and DOES have an air bag. Not made available in the US, but probably could be ordered from your dealer if you had a part number. | I have been schooled. Still think it be fugly. The 3 spoke M wheel/99ti wheel is sweet. I sat in a 99ti f/s here and was blown away by how much better it feels. Makes teh 4 spoke feel like it should be in a Camry.  __________________
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1999 318ti Alpine White, Cali Roof, Dinan goodies
1996 318ti Hellrot California Edition
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it should.  | | | | | 03-04-2005, 02:10 PM | #10 | | Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bouncing off the rev limiter in CT! Posts: 3,156 |
My 4-spoke wheel is in my basement... | | | | | 03-08-2005, 02:51 AM | #11 | | Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 30 |
awsome finds l8 .. keep posting!!!
do u have aim or anything ? | | | | | 03-08-2005, 05:42 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 |
I use Yahoo messenger ID: L84THSKY Lot's of time to surf the web @ work....... Quote: | Originally Posted by BMWaffectSean awsome finds l8 .. keep posting!!!
do u have aim or anything ? | __________________
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 03-09-2005, 03:33 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 153 |
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Program Manager Quote: | Originally Posted by gadgetphreak What do you do? | __________________
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 03-09-2005, 05:21 AM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 153 |
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