2-29-09 BMW 320is Steering wheel conversion.

Guys, this is stupid easy.  I read the article ( http://www.bayarea02.com/techtips/320_wheel/index.html )and was nervous about it.  No, seriously.  Its easy.  And should be the same process for any year car that has the stamped steel turn signal cancellation tab.  I believe that would be ALL years..
I would have taken more photos, but it went so fast that I didn't think to.

The before shot:



The new guy arrives!!!




1. On the new wheel.  Gently removed the horn/signal cancellation ring via the three mounting holes on the wheel side of the hub. (See above picture) This takes the longest, if you care to save the item for reuse later. It requires 4 hands, a pair of needle nose vise grips, a flat head screw driver and some patience.  If you don't care to save this,  whack off the locking..nubs (?) on the wheel side of the hub and discard.
2. Snag the old horn plunger from the stock wheel.  Extend the wire a touch with a piece from the original horn mini-harness with a spade on it.  Put a few layers of electrical tape around the plunger and back it into one of the three holes from the original horn/sig ring.
3. Position the stock stamped steel  signal cancellation piece centered on the switch in the column. Explore, you'll get it.
4. Make a spacer to bring the wheel out 1/8" so the cover will clear the column pads and bolt it on!

The final product:




Love it!