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Old May 7, 2009 | 02:39 PM
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Steering Wheel Replacement

I've been considering replacing the steering wheel on my 85 GS, but I can't seem to find any hubs that will fit.

I think I saw somewhere that a 1st generation Miata uses the same hub but don't remember where I saw it.

What do ya'll recommend for a hub?
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Old May 7, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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I bought a momo steering wheel and adapter together for my sa no problem.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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yeah i think the early miata one and the sa-fb are the same. FC is a slightly different offset, it'll go on, but horn and turn signal thingees dont reach any more
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Old May 7, 2009 | 08:13 PM
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i got an fc one online (ebay) and it works fine
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Old May 9, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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I have one for a VW golf MK5 I haven't got around to seeing if it will fit or not. eyeballing it looks close, but its probably a hair off. If not I'll just make one out of both the MK5, and the stock piece. It would look better anyway. BTW is Grant a good steering wheel or not? Looks alright.
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Old May 9, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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imo the cheap ebay chinese wheels are better than grants, and usually less expensive
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Old May 10, 2009 | 02:46 AM
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well its free, so if i don't like it. who cares. I'm also getting a recaro driver seat from a VW corrado, just need to get the passenger side, or just go with no seat..... You think I can get away with a 5 point harness, strapping a passenger to the floor???
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Old May 11, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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I have one for a VW golf MK5 I haven't got around to seeing if it will fit or not. eyeballing it looks close, but its probably a hair off. If not I'll just make one out of both the MK5, and the stock piece. It would look better anyway. BTW is Grant a good steering wheel or not? Looks alright.
grant isn't metric, so the fit on the splines could be better, ive had one get screwed up before.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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Miata hub is interchangeable, but sits ~1" closer to the driver.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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The cheap eBay ones are a little too cheaply made, in my opinion. They flex quite a bit.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 10:25 AM
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i bought my grant hub from pep boys ($20). if you are putting a grant, get the hub that fits all models. it works with no problems.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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I've seen Grant on Ferraris. I did the basic 3-spoke on one of my 7s. Have a Dino mahogany on the other.
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