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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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any body know if these wheels are any good.i was thinking cant go wrong for 20-25 shipped.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BRIDE...55462927QQrdZ1

my interior is very boring.
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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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My little bro had one that said Mazdaspeed and it was decent.
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 03:03 AM
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Ya, my good buddy has one of the sparco ones in his 99 miata and it looks like the real thing. As a matter of fact, I didnt even know it was a knock-off untill he told me. I have been meaning to get one for myself, I just havent gotten around to it yet.
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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i have one that is like it, and once i got it to fit, it looked good. But i live in AZ and it gets 9,000,000 degrees in your car. The wheel i have had partial rubber grips and they started to ooooze out some kind of resin lookin stuff that was real stickey.. it looked good up until that point.
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 06:54 PM
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i have a blue bride one - looks great
Old Nov 30, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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i think i got that exact one for the new miata. i was expecting somthing not very nice. it is durable and well finish stiching is nice and its a great size and the ergonomics are good too. i threw away the horn button haha and just left it open i highly recommend it.

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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 12:41 AM
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I looks silly without the button. Why would you recommend it?
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 12:55 AM
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they just look "cheap" to me
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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thats the point.. thats 100$ i can throw into somthign that accually matter unlike a stupid steering wheel. put things in proportion.
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 11:51 AM
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is that aftermarket wheel closer to the driver? I need to push the steeringwheel location back some, but want a quick release adapter too.
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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Becareful with alot of those Ebay wheels. You'll find them soon flexing. The top half will begin to get loose and flex forward/back. Ive seen it happen to a few locals.

Its hit or miss though....

If you want a nice "cheap" new wheel... check for dealers carrying the momo Tuner... its a cheap version of the higher end Corse. Great wheel and almost the cheapest Momo wheel (except for the monte carlo).
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Are the knock offs like quick release w/ hubs or do they bolt into the existing setup? To be honest I've bought the knock off seats..and they get constant compliments...can't kill me to buy a cheapo wheel.. cause I sure as hell dont want an air bag
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i just cant justify spending 150+ on a steering wheel, thats like spending 700 on a seat and 100 for a shift **** thats just retarded.

my quick release is the same thickness as the adaptor hubs. the difference i believe is in the wheel depth.
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Originally Posted by mxv
i just cant justify spending 150+ on a steering wheel, thats like spending 700 on a seat and 100 for a shift **** thats just retarded.

my quick release is the same thickness as the adaptor hubs. the difference i believe is in the wheel depth.
It can be quite worth it though. Difference in thickness, material, design, size etc... can all contribute to driver fatigue/comfort etc...

My last wheel was a momo tuner... great wheel and I loved it. The miata is getting a tiny momo team though, i got it for about 60bucks in trade.

A nice wheel is worth it... mid 100s is my cutoff though.
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mxv
i just cant justify spending 150+ on a steering wheel, thats like spending 700 on a seat and 100 for a shift **** thats just retarded.

my quick release is the same thickness as the adaptor hubs. the difference i believe is in the wheel depth.
If you have ever sat in a 700 dollar seat you would know why it's 700 dollars.
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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if i had all the money in the world id go all out on everything,but since i am not rich i have to find my areas to cut my corners and i feel that the seats and steering wheel is two sections that i can skimp on. so i am just saying the ebay wheels are impressive for the money they cost.. .thats all i am saying not looking for a 50 post arguement.
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by getsidewaysd1
If you have ever sat in a 700 dollar seat you would know why it's 700 dollars.
aside from the weight, my sparco sprint gets the job done just fine.
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by mxv
if i had all the money in the world id go all out on everything,but since i am not rich i have to find my areas to cut my corners and i feel that the seats and steering wheel is two sections that i can skimp on. so i am just saying the ebay wheels are impressive for the money they cost.. .thats all i am saying not looking for a 50 post arguement.
I'm not trying to argue at all. You make an extremely valuable point and I know exactly where your coming from.
Old Dec 1, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by hustler
aside from the weight, my sparco sprint gets the job done just fine.
I bet they do and there awesome seats, but you still payed a pretty penny for them.
Old Dec 2, 2006 | 02:02 AM
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my steering wheel new is like a dirt bike.the top half is a throttle.
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