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Author:  stevenb [ Tue May 23, 2006 9:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Steering wheel size
Guys.
I'm looking for an aftermarket steering wheel.
The stock wheel on my CS seems too large at times.
What size would you recommend going for though?
I want to keep the steering easy and near to standard as possible.
330mm or 350mm?

Thanks

Steve
Author:  Gary ST165 [ Tue May 23, 2006 9:12 pm ]
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I used a 330mm for a while, a bit too small IMO

350mm is nice, when i sneeze or go over a bump i no longer end up in the hedge :D
Author:  stevenb [ Tue May 23, 2006 9:16 pm ]
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Lol.....cheers Gary.
seems like the norm.
have seen some of those outrageous 300 F1 looking thinks....death traps..:lol:
Author:  Gary ST165 [ Tue May 23, 2006 9:27 pm ]
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have you tried the feel of an alcantara /suede wheel?

i'd recommend one; they are perhaps not as durable as a smooth leather, but much more tactile :D
Author:  stevenb [ Tue May 23, 2006 9:42 pm ]
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the problem is money. i was considering a polyurethane one. :oops:....
Author:  DIV [ Tue May 23, 2006 10:36 pm ]
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I picked up a lovely OMP velocita 350ml wheel at japfest for quite a good price and its finished in suede.... its luuuurvely 8)

Just got to wait for the boss kit now :lol:

DAVE
Author:  Gary ST165 [ Wed May 24, 2006 1:19 am ]
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The Momo Corse 350mm Model O2 deep dished suede steering wheel works well for me.
Author:  Meurz [ Wed May 24, 2006 1:28 am ]
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I'm after a oem RC (Momo) wheel, so if anybody wants to get rid of theirs, lemme know! :wink:

And +1 re: small wheels.. They aren't practical at all.
Author:  kYOTO [ Wed May 24, 2006 5:43 am ]
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I thought about getting a smaller wheel to give a more direct feel to the fornt end, then i thought, why would i want t replace the current tiller? I mean it says GT-Four on it!
Author:  Diceman [ Wed May 24, 2006 10:20 am ]
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Agree with Gary. I ran a 320mm wheel for a year on my S185 and I couldnt smoke & Drive as the would go into a bush on every bump. I sold teh wheel to Gary and bought a 350mm :-)
Author:  stevenb [ Wed May 24, 2006 10:37 am ]
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Thanks guys. 350mm it'll be.

Steve
Author:  andycaca [ Wed May 24, 2006 1:32 pm ]
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i have a 320mm steering wheel and its great. very precise direct steering, with no flailing arms when turning hard :)

i dont commute in my car however, its only for pleasure so my attitude may well be different if i had to drive it everywhere...
Author:  stevenb [ Wed May 24, 2006 6:20 pm ]
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Not sure what the turning cirlce on a 165 is compared to a CS though Andy.
Plenty of 330mm wheels about too.....I'll have to see what the stock size diameter is then roughly compare what each size would be like.
I have a tape measure in the car. :p
Author:  Kris [ Wed May 24, 2006 10:58 pm ]
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Another vote for not getting a 320mm wheel - just too small. A 350 is a much better piece of kit imho.

If you want a 320 to try then I have one spare I think...
Author:  stevenb [ Thu May 25, 2006 11:47 am ]
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Have been offered a 2 month old 330mm for 25 inc boss. looks good too. just deciding if that will be ok negotiatiing the MK roundabouts...luckily I dont encounter many now I'bve moved work.
It's the sharp bend cornering im worried about.

Cheers Kris.

Steve
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