Steering Wheels/Hubs
#46
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Do these do a decent job of gripping a leather wheel?
http://www.saferacer.com/sparco-arro...productid=2143
http://www.saferacer.com/sparco-arro...productid=2143
#47
This is the wheel I have. Its comfortable, clean looking and wasn't too expensive.
http://www.gomiata.com/mocostwh.html
http://www.gomiata.com/mocostwh.html
#49
Do these do a decent job of gripping a leather wheel?
http://www.saferacer.com/sparco-arro...productid=2143
http://www.saferacer.com/sparco-arro...productid=2143
Suede/alcantara is for track cars and you use proper racing gloves with them.
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330mm is a good diameter for me but the slightly smaller size can definitely create issues seeing parts of the cluster depending on your viewing angle. If you're tall and using stock seats, your eye level will be high enough that the tops of the speedo and tach will probably be cut off. Aluminum seats bolted to the floor get my eyes low enough to see the full cluster through the wheel. The ebay adapter hub combined with the NRG knockoff quick release space the wheel a couple of inches closer to me (I have to make a concerted reach to hit the signal/wiper stalks) which probably also increases the view through the wheel just a little bit.
Do these do a decent job of gripping a leather wheel?
http://www.saferacer.com/sparco-arro...productid=2143
http://www.saferacer.com/sparco-arro...productid=2143
I have Sparco Blizzards which listed around $150 but I got them for $60 at OG Racing's Black Friday sale a few years ago. I use them 100% of the time when on track and they do provide a nice increase in grip on the leather wheel. Then again, I don't have any issues with lack of grip when street driving with bare hands. Mine also have the external seams like those, makes for a real comfy glove. I'm happy with my Sparcos but there's no way I would spend that much coin on gloves when there are decent grippy nomex options for $60-70.
#51
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330mm is a good diameter for me but the slightly smaller size can definitely create issues seeing parts of the cluster depending on your viewing angle. If you're tall and using stock seats, your eye level will be high enough that the tops of the speedo and tach will probably be cut off. Aluminum seats bolted to the floor get my eyes low enough to see the full cluster through the wheel. The ebay adapter hub combined with the NRG knockoff quick release space the wheel a couple of inches closer to me (I have to make a concerted reach to hit the signal/wiper stalks) which probably also increases the view through the wheel just a little bit.
For $180 they damn well better.
I have Sparco Blizzards which listed around $150 but I got them for $60 at OG Racing's Black Friday sale a few years ago. I use them 100% of the time when on track and they do provide a nice increase in grip on the leather wheel. Then again, I don't have any issues with lack of grip when street driving with bare hands. Mine also have the external seams like those, makes for a real comfy glove. I'm happy with my Sparcos but there's no way I would spend that much coin on gloves when there are decent grippy nomex options for $60-70.
For $180 they damn well better.
I have Sparco Blizzards which listed around $150 but I got them for $60 at OG Racing's Black Friday sale a few years ago. I use them 100% of the time when on track and they do provide a nice increase in grip on the leather wheel. Then again, I don't have any issues with lack of grip when street driving with bare hands. Mine also have the external seams like those, makes for a real comfy glove. I'm happy with my Sparcos but there's no way I would spend that much coin on gloves when there are decent grippy nomex options for $60-70.
#54
I don't get all the hype for suede wheels. I have never once had an issue gripping my leather wheel and 95% of all the suede wheels I see are worn to the point that they are slicker than snot.
I will say that having a stripe of contrasting color at the top of the wheel is actually very useful. When studying tape It makes it a lot easier to tell exactly how much steering angle I had dialed in. (eventually I will invest in data logging and a sensor)
I will say that having a stripe of contrasting color at the top of the wheel is actually very useful. When studying tape It makes it a lot easier to tell exactly how much steering angle I had dialed in. (eventually I will invest in data logging and a sensor)
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My Sparco Grip gloves are external seam and they used to grip the leather Momo that I sold to chpmnsws6 just fine (for me - Nick refused to drive my car with the leather wheel). They are a bit worn in a couple of places on the palm/fingers, though, and I suspect that's from the grippy material on the palm being required to work overtime.
The other option is to just have two steering wheels and swap them for the street/track. I do vastly prefer the suede Sparco 383 to the leather Momo.
The other option is to just have two steering wheels and swap them for the street/track. I do vastly prefer the suede Sparco 383 to the leather Momo.
#59
I don't get all the hype for suede wheels. I have never once had an issue gripping my leather wheel and 95% of all the suede wheels I see are worn to the point that they are slicker than snot.
I will say that having a stripe of contrasting color at the top of the wheel is actually very useful. When studying tape It makes it a lot easier to tell exactly how much steering angle I had dialed in. (eventually I will invest in data logging and a sensor)
I will say that having a stripe of contrasting color at the top of the wheel is actually very useful. When studying tape It makes it a lot easier to tell exactly how much steering angle I had dialed in. (eventually I will invest in data logging and a sensor)