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Old 08-12-08, 09:44 PM
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Pic Request: Steering Wheel Setup

Looking at Personal wheels specifically, seen a few of them and liked them. I was wondering what sizes were best (330mm - 350mm) to view the stock gauges. Obviously I need a hub or quick release. Post your setups!
Old 08-13-08, 02:07 AM
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Anything under stock (380mm) will block the gauges; I've got a 350, but it doesn't block the gauges too badly. Pictures of my setup are around here, a lot of people have seen it, no need to post it anymore, haha. (It's not a Nardi personal wheel, just a normal Nardi.)
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One thing to be aware of...
The stock steering wheel is offset by @ 1/2" (the hub and rim are not concentric), so even a 380mm aftermarket wheel will obscure the turn signal indicators a little more than the stocker.

Also, if you have a manual steering rack, going to a smaller than stock wheel diameter will have a disproportionate effect on steering effort.
I started with P/S and replaced the worn stock wheel with a 350mm wheel and it was fine. Then I deleted the P/S and soon acclimated to the feel but recently swapped in a FD (380mm) unit and was surprised by how much easier the effort was.
Bigger is better, IMO.
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Good point, I'll mention that my wheel is offset as well, but still blocks some the gauges...Hold on i'll try and grab a perspective shot.

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Old 08-13-08, 03:10 PM
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Thanks, that's not too bad. I figure with a standard hub it'll be able to clear the gauges, not too worried about the turn signals. I have PS and intend to keep it, so smaller is better for me :P




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