Steering Wheel

[John042]

Can anyone identify what looks like an adaptor fitted to my 350i? Is it a distance piece to bring the wheel nearer to the driver. Looks a bit ugly when fitted as it stands proud of the steering plastic shroud. Don't know if I can dispense with it as there are 6 screw holes in the wheel and only 4 in the alloy housing that fits the steering shaft. Any thoughts appreciate. J C.

[SEvans]

I think the standard wheel was deeper so it does look like someone has fitted a spacer. Suspect the one in your picture should have a bellows style cover over the metal as per this
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/simoni-racing-stee...
I would have thought you could get something to replace it if you wish.
Cheers Steve

[SLB]

I have the same set-up on my 350i but with bellows fitted as per the previous link. It has a BL steering column, TR7 I think.

[phillpot]

Looks like a crude and basic safety feature, collapsible spacer?

[John042]

Thanks for the replies. The bellows is probably the answer, expensive though. J C.

[adam quantrill]

Maybe you could get Zig to run up a leather cover I'm sure his rates are very reasonable.

[John042]

Thanks Adam. It would certainly look more attractive. Any thoughts Zig if it could be feasible please? J C.

[gmw9666]

On the chimaera there is a rubber boss cover

Just have a search online, something like this

https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/153177330564?chn=ps&u...

[mrzigazaga]

Hi John.

Adam is right..my rates are very reasonable.....But as Glen say's, there is already a solution and will probably involve less faffing around...

[adam quantrill]

Interesting, I had a look on the flea the other day, but couln't find them. Maybe I just don't have "boss eyes"???

[John042]

Thanks Glen, found it on fleebay. At work at the moment but from the advert they make 3 sizes so will measure tonight. Thanks again J C.

[John042]

Thanks Zig for the offer but as posts indicate the bellows would be the answer. Cheers. John C.

[John042]

Thanks Zig for the offer but as posts indicate the bellows would be the answer. Cheers. John C.