Project Purple Nurple

WankelsRevenge · 09-04-2013, 09:15 PM

Well been awhile since any update, but sadly due to work, and bills haven't had much time or money to do anything to the FC.

This abruptly changed when I noticed some small cracks in the ebay special steering wheel that came with the car. Went ahead and took some initiative and just ordered a cheap replacement off amazon. The new wheel is a 350mm with a 3inch offset. Went this route because I wanted a bigger wheel due to no power steering, and something that was offset from the hub a bit because Im always hitting my fingers on my turn signal stalk. I definitely like the turn out, and will help me pick out a better quality wheel in the future.

RETed · 01-17-2014, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WankelsRevenge

This abruptly changed when I noticed some small cracks in the ebay special steering wheel that came with the car. Went ahead and took some initiative and just ordered a cheap replacement off amazon. The new wheel is a 350mm with a 3inch offset. Went this route because I wanted a bigger wheel due to no power steering, and something that was offset from the hub a bit because Im always hitting my fingers on my turn signal stalk. I definitely like the turn out, and will help me pick out a better quality wheel in the future.

Excuse the late reply, since I only came across this just now...

Yeah, I hate that cheap-ass China crap which *I* think should be BANNED, since it's a safety issue!
It's sad that eBay allows such BULLSH!T... *sigh*
I only run steering wheels that are MOMO, Personal, Nardi, Sparco, or anything made in Japan (i.e. ATC).
I understand it's tempting to grab one of those $30 specials when an entry-level steering wheel from any of the above is at least $100 - $200!
I've been in that scraping-by-with-lunch-money phase, but my first purchase was a MOMO Race 350mm that I paid $220 for...

Also, I agree with the fingers hitting everything on the instrument cluster problem...
Since "Deep Corn" type steering wheels command a premium, you can always go with a steering wheel spacer.
In addition to the MOMO hub adapter, I run a 2" spacer on top of the Tekniq Snap-Off quick release system.
With my body dimensions, this works really well for me in a comfortable seating position with the steering wheel that far back - stock was too far forward.

-Ted

WankelsRevenge · 01-17-2014, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RETed

Excuse the late reply, since I only came across this just now...

Yeah, I hate that cheap-ass China crap which *I* think should be BANNED, since it's a safety issue!
It's sad that eBay allows such BULLSH!T... *sigh*
I only run steering wheels that are MOMO, Personal, Nardi, Sparco, or anything made in Japan (i.e. ATC).
I understand it's tempting to grab one of those $30 specials when an entry-level steering wheel from any of the above is at least $100 - $200!
I've been in that scraping-by-with-lunch-money phase, but my first purchase was a MOMO Race 350mm that I paid $220 for...

Also, I agree with the fingers hitting everything on the instrument cluster problem...
Since "Deep Corn" type steering wheels command a premium, you can always go with a steering wheel spacer.
In addition to the MOMO hub adapter, I run a 2" spacer on top of the Tekniq Snap-Off quick release system.
With my body dimensions, this works really well for me in a comfortable seating position with the steering wheel that far back - stock was too far forward.

-Ted

Yeah the one I got wasnt quite Momo quality, but it was loads better t hen my original one. Once I got it all bolted on and everything I gave it a good amount of push/pull force with no noticeable amount of flex to it.

The Three inch offset had deff been a huge plus as well once I got used to it. The only real big is I have to reach a bit more when activating my high beams, though this just leads to me flashing people less to let them know they can pass me.