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Hi guys. I am looking to buy a new steering wheel for my NA8 LE. It has got the factory fitted MOMO thing but being 360mm diameter is to big for my liking and I dont like the feel of it on track.

What steering wheels have you guys fitted and what size are they? I am thinking I will go for something that is around 320mm and dished...example....



$99 from Just Jap by the way.

Any advice to give?

Oh and what would the MOMO wheel from an LE be worth? It's in good condition but has a slight scuff on it in one spot. $100?

Nardi Gara Sport

Momo Race 350mm. I tried the 320mm but with no power steering some tight low speed turns were too tough. 350mm gave me a crucial 10-15mm more leg room.

Ooooo the MOMO one is nice! Maybe I will make up a template and see which size I like. The car has power steer but I only really use it on track so arm twirling room is quite important

Nardi deep corn. And no need to buy a boss kit as it fits on all na's with the stock Nardi wheel.

Sparco 330 with 50mm sparco spacer
Is great on the track
Get a fat one better grip



Having the spacer bring the wheel away from knees and a better feel when driving

I 2nd the Momo Race, Mine is a 320mm one. Great with power steering

How tall are you RWF? I am just under 6 foot but my legs are quite long. When I have the seat positioned for my legs and feet to be comfortable I'm to far off the wheel. When I position myself for the wheel to be in the right spot my legs are to crammed in. I think a spacer could be good so I can sit further back but still get the wheel in the right spot.

I'm 1750 and that is why I did the spacer
Gives me leg room and the wheel in the right place

I found the standard wheel to hard to jump on the brakes

Jeo wrote:Nardi Gara Sport

Now THAT is a steering wheel I like!

It may be too small for a Clubman and lady driver, I'm not sure.

My pics aren't that interesting but here's what I did upon getting the car - trying three looks:

Standard


Standard, naked


An old Nardi Classic


(and here's how it should look: Bauer's response on this car's Garage Chat thread)

I wonder if anyone has seen a good job of an alcantara-wrapped wheel on a NA?

I have a standard naked one. The one posted in the first post is very nice in a 5 for the price, a mate has one in his na6.

Dann

I had a Momo Race in one of my past cars. It is a very nice, quality wheel with a nice section of suede. A lot of people fitted them to their cars.
I do like the Nardi Classic with the brushed aluminium arms.
That $99 one looks a bit cheap. Is the covering leather?

Of course not, but its the right shape size and dish. So who cares.

Dann

Momo, 330mm. Came with the car, feels good but suede has gone all flat though =/