I want to buy one of these since they're cheap and look right, but I'm afraid that having a replica wheel will make me into a colossal ------
eBay Motors: Nardi NOB TANIGUCHI MODEL CLASSIC STEERING WHEEL SPARCO (item 280328462254 end time Apr-05-09 23:30:29 PDT) |
Slight deviation, but related.
I'd love to find a way to either bring the stock wheel an inch or two closer to me, or an aftermarket wheel with the same diameter as stock. Reason- I'm quite tall, and when I sit in a car with one of these tiny wheels, it completely blocks my view of the OPG, and cuts off the top of the speedo and tach. Thoughts? |
that's why I got the dished wheel. I couldn't use the brakes without my knee hitting the stock wheel. now it's fine. it's almost the same diameter as stock.
this is about eye level: http://gallery.y8s.com/d/801-3/DSC00165.jpg |
Im confused why would the stock wheel hit your knee and this one doesnt. Is this one closer to you then the stock wheel?
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Originally Posted by Saml01
(Post 391751)
Im confused why would the stock wheel hit your knee and this one doesnt. Is this one closer to you then the stock wheel?
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Originally Posted by Saml01
(Post 391751)
Im confused why would the stock wheel hit your knee and this one doesnt. Is this one closer to you then the stock wheel?
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Originally Posted by Braineack
(Post 391758)
correct. my last miata had leather seats and you actually sat lower than the cloth ones, since I got the new one, the first thing I had to do was get a new wheel. Now my knees dont hit the steering wheel and it's closer to me. It makes driving the car that much better, I highly suggest a new wheel.
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Mines slightly smaller in diameter. 300m vs 350mm stock, IIRC. What I I really like the most is that the wheel is closer, but there's something about this one that makes turning easier and more comfortable, especially with no P/S. I can measure both if you give me a few minutes.
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Stock is closer to lik 370mm. My Momo is 350mm, just a tad smaller than stock, but IMO a perfect size.
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My stock is 370mm with a dish of 110mm. Aftermarket is 340mm with a total dish of 140mm. Probably weighs 7-10lbs less than the stock with the airbag.
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Oh yeah, I forgot about the weight. Not even including the airbag, the stock wheel is a porker.
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You guys know me, heres a paranoid question.
Is it safe getting those cheap wheel hubs? Like the one someone mentioned from Sonicmotor.com. Its only 20 bucks. I worry about the wheel coming off in my hands while im driving. |
My knee rubbing up against the wheel when I go to brake is the bane of my existence. I think I've developed a considerable ache in my ankle because of it.
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sam my ebay hub is working great since early 08.....i wouldn't trust the ebay detachable hub tho. as i went to install mine it littereally fell apart. the spring and button for the release fell out of the hub and my wheel woulda fallen off
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I've also been using an ebay hub for 2+ years with no problems.
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Howd you guys kill the airbag indicator? Stick a specific resistor into the leads, or something more clever?
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yep, cheap "zinc" ebay hub here. solid, not detachable.
the link i posted before is my exact wheel/hub... http://boostedmiata.com/projects/cor...akes%20016.JPG |
Originally Posted by Saml01
(Post 391872)
Howd you guys kill the airbag indicator? Stick a specific resistor into the leads, or something more clever?
wire the two wires together. problem solved. 90-93. 94+ requires a 3ohm resistor, just measure whatever the resistance is then try to match it with a resistor. (I used three 10ohms in parallel, but it only worked 50% of the time). |
Well. Thanks for all the tips guys, I guess im gonna have to give this just a bit more thought.
We went to a strip joint friday night and instead of buying a steering wheel today, i spent my money on lap dances. |
Originally Posted by Saml01
(Post 391879)
Well. Thanks for all the tips guys, I guess im gonna have to give this just a bit more thought.
We went to a strip joint friday night and instead of buying a steering wheel today, i spent my money on lap dances. make sure you get a 3 ohm resistor that's pretty tight tolerance. |
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