Deep Dish Steering Wheel Questions

Christopher W. · 02-09-2009, 04:11 PM

Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I just wanted comments that pertain to a second gen.

I am looking for a new steering wheel. I really like to sit up on the wheel but then my legs hit the bottom of the steering wheel. I have found some deep dish ones that I like.

I am just wondering if anyone has any comments, pro or con on using a deep dish steering wheel? I realize the stock wheel has a pretty good dish to it. Does anyone know how deep the dish is on a stock wheel?

I have seen dishes from 35mm to 95mm. The one by Sparco I like is 95mm. The one by Nardi I like is 65mm. I will also be getting some brand of quick release.

I am just trying to gather information before I buy something. It is not like I can walk into a store and look...

Any comments would be helpful.

LegendaryRotary · 02-09-2009, 07:36 PM

I am a huge fan of the Nardi Deep Corn steering wheel in either leather or suede.

It comes in black with red stitch.

It's a pretty deep steering wheel, don't have the numbers on it. It all depends on your driving style.

lcrotaryracer · 02-09-2009, 07:48 PM

also you will have the advange of a smaller wheel that will help to.the stock wheel is about 14 or 15 in.

josh18_2k · 02-09-2009, 08:49 PM

if you dont wanna drop a bunch of money, there are some cheaper deep dishes, or you can just use a spacer. 2" or 3" spacers are common for aftermarket wheels.
i use a gay grant wheel and a 3" spacer. its perfect

Christopher W. · 02-09-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by josh18_2k

if you dont wanna drop a bunch of money, there are some cheaper deep dishes, or you can just use a spacer. 2" or 3" spacers are common for aftermarket wheels.
i use a gay grant wheel and a 3" spacer. its perfect

I am not really trying to save money...more interested in getting exactly what I want the first time.

Anyway, now that I have re-looked at the stock wheel I think all of the ones I am looking at will be fine.

I would really like to get this Momo wheel but I can't deal with the lettering. If these was all black it would be perfect.

Max777 · 02-09-2009, 10:18 PM

well, you gotta consider seating position... a deep dish PLUS a quick release plus a normal depthe hub can put it pretty far back....

what some people do is get a "shorty hub" which alows simmilar placement of the wheel with a quick release as a normal hub would without it.

josh18_2k · 02-10-2009, 12:12 AM

momo mod 08 is probably what you're looking for.

Christopher W. · 02-10-2009, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by josh18_2k

momo mod 08 is probably what you're looking for.

Yea, that might be it. Maybe in leather...I don't know, my hands get pretty sweaty. Suede might be nice. I found it in leather and it has a black horn button which I like better.

By the way, do you have to do anything to make sure that you blinker release mechanism still works?

classicauto · 02-10-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Christopher W.

By the way, do you have to do anything to make sure that you blinker release mechanism still works?

As long as you install the adapter hub correctly, it'll work fine.

Miata_mx5 · 02-11-2009, 01:05 AM

Nardi deep corn too. What you really need to do is sit, and hold each wheel, and see how you like them. I like nardi wheels due to the way they feel and drive.

Unless you are going to wear racing gloves, you don't want a suede wheel either, you want a leather one.

RETed · 02-11-2009, 11:39 AM

I don't get it...
First you asking about clearances, and when someone mentions spacers, you then tell them you want to look of a deep steering wheel?

So, now it just comes down to the way the steering wheel looks?

I run an R.E. Amemiya D-cut steering wheel, and I currently use a 50mm + 25mm spacer to fit my seating position.
I'll eventually pick up a Snap-Off detachment system and play with the spacers.

-Ted

RETed · 02-12-2009, 04:46 AM

Okay, you start out by asking about dished steering wheels in your first post...

josh18_2k mentions using spacers...

To which you replied that you don't mind spending money (which doesn't make any sense, cause there are a lot of EXPENSIVE flat steering wheels out there)...

So, basically, you WANT a deep dish steering wheel because of the look and the position, but you are not willing to get a flat steering wheel and just use spacers (which you stated you are against)...?

You're right about not being able to hit the turn signals efficiently with an aftermarket flat steering wheel.
This is why I'm using spacers myself...

-Ted

Phoenix7 · 02-12-2009, 02:10 PM

So what issues do you all have with switches?? I have a regular momo wheel with JUST the hub on the NA and neither my wife nor I have issues reaching the turn signals or other buttons.

I just don't understand what you mean and how a steering wheel purchase can be so complicated.

Phoenix7 · 02-10-2009, 02:15 AM

WHat do you mean "deepp dish?"

I have this one and I"m loving it:

Christopher W. · 02-10-2009, 05:50 AM

I mean by deep dish that a lot of steering wheels are almost flat. That for one puts the back of your fingers almost against the turn sign lever. So, then you have to have a spacer of some sort. Plus it makes me reach out to the wheel. I want the wheel to come to me basically. I don't feel comfortable with my arms stretched out to the wheel. I guess I want the effect of having a telescoping wheel.

Max777 is probably getting to the way I am going to go about it. A deep dish wheel with a shortie hub and a quick release.

02-09-2009, 04:11 PM	#1
Christopher W. Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 98 Rep Power: 17	Deep Dish Steering Wheel Questions Sorry if this is in the wrong place. I just wanted comments that pertain to a second gen. I am looking for a new steering wheel. I really like to sit up on the wheel but then my legs hit the bottom of the steering wheel. I have found some deep dish ones that I like. I am just wondering if anyone has any comments, pro or con on using a deep dish steering wheel? I realize the stock wheel has a pretty good dish to it. Does anyone know how deep the dish is on a stock wheel? I have seen dishes from 35mm to 95mm. The one by Sparco I like is 95mm. The one by Nardi I like is 65mm. I will also be getting some brand of quick release. I am just trying to gather information before I buy something. It is not like I can walk into a store and look... Any comments would be helpful. Last edited by Christopher W.; 02-09-2009 at 05:58 PM..

02-09-2009, 07:48 PM	#3
lcrotaryracer Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: lenoir city, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 63 Rep Power: 17	also you will have the advange of a smaller wheel that will help to.the stock wheel is about 14 or 15 in. __________________ you can always have fun in a rx7

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josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR iTrader: (0) Posts: 473 Rep Power: 17	if you dont wanna drop a bunch of money, there are some cheaper deep dishes, or you can just use a spacer. 2" or 3" spacers are common for aftermarket wheels. i use a gay grant wheel and a 3" spacer. its perfect __________________

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Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	well, you gotta consider seating position... a deep dish PLUS a quick release plus a normal depthe hub can put it pretty far back.... what some people do is get a "shorty hub" which alows simmilar placement of the wheel with a quick release as a normal hub would without it. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

02-10-2009, 12:12 AM	#7
josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR iTrader: (0) Posts: 473 Rep Power: 17	momo mod 08 is probably what you're looking for. __________________

02-09-2009, 07:36 PM	#2
LegendaryRotary The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	I am a huge fan of the Nardi Deep Corn steering wheel in either leather or suede. It comes in black with red stitch. It's a pretty deep steering wheel, don't have the numbers on it. It all depends on your driving style.

02-11-2009, 01:05 AM	#10
Miata_mx5 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine, Southern California iTrader: (0) Posts: 99 Rep Power: 17	Nardi deep corn too. What you really need to do is sit, and hold each wheel, and see how you like them. I like nardi wheels due to the way they feel and drive. Unless you are going to wear racing gloves, you don't want a suede wheel either, you want a leather one. __________________ Endless USA My Livejournal Blog

02-10-2009, 05:50 AM	#15
Christopher W. Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 98 Rep Power: 17	I mean by deep dish that a lot of steering wheels are almost flat. That for one puts the back of your fingers almost against the turn sign lever. So, then you have to have a spacer of some sort. Plus it makes me reach out to the wheel. I want the wheel to come to me basically. I don't feel comfortable with my arms stretched out to the wheel. I guess I want the effect of having a telescoping wheel. Max777 is probably getting to the way I am going to go about it. A deep dish wheel with a shortie hub and a quick release.