Steering wheel for FD: 350 vs. 330 mm
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Steering wheel for FD: 350 vs. 330 mm
Hey everyone, I'm in the market for an aftermarket steering wheel. I've seen that most people use a 350mm steering wheel with their FD. Unfortunately, the wheel I want (Personal Grinta, black suede with blue stitching) only comes in that color combo on a 330mm wheel.
What are your opinions on this. Would 330 be functional for mostly street drivng, but hopefully tracking 3 times a year or so? Please keep in mind that the car has a Maval manual steering rack, 9" wide x 18" diameter rims in the front.
Or am I better off finding a poor condition 350mm Grinta in another color and try to have it recovered?
What are your opinions on this. Would 330 be functional for mostly street drivng, but hopefully tracking 3 times a year or so? Please keep in mind that the car has a Maval manual steering rack, 9" wide x 18" diameter rims in the front.
Or am I better off finding a poor condition 350mm Grinta in another color and try to have it recovered?
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Bubblicious DEF.
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i have the personal neo grinta 330mm bought it thinking the stock was 350 so opted with the 330 (lol rookie move) its not BAD. im manual converted rack (same as marvel but i did it myself) 17x9 with toyo r888... i dont mind the turning at all, and i dont HATE the feeling of it but to me what use to **** me off the most was the steering wheel **** blocking the mph.. my .02
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Thanks for all the input, I'll be going with a 350, maybe the red for now until I can find someone to re-stitch it. Then I'll just buy the blue horn button from the pic above.
I've looked at other brands, but nothing really stands out at me. I love the look of the one I posted above, and if I'm going to spend over $150 on a steering wheel it needs to be exactly what I want.
Thanks again for the input.
I've looked at other brands, but nothing really stands out at me. I love the look of the one I posted above, and if I'm going to spend over $150 on a steering wheel it needs to be exactly what I want.
Thanks again for the input.
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Mr. Links
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FWIW, here's a shot of the difference between the stock steering wheel and my 320mm Momo:
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=185
It's really too small for the street but is great for the track. I'm going to get a 350mm to change to when the car is not at the track (I have a quick release). Also, the stock steering wheel is 380mm so 350mm is a good reduction without going overboard.
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=185
It's really too small for the street but is great for the track. I'm going to get a 350mm to change to when the car is not at the track (I have a quick release). Also, the stock steering wheel is 380mm so 350mm is a good reduction without going overboard.
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Bubblicious DEF.
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if u want the 350/blue combo id try ebay and looking for their lower model with the bootleg leather... that model is quiet cheaper so it will save you some when u rip it off to rewrap... did u get a quote on how much it cost to rewrap?
mahjik why is it that the smaller sizes are better for track?
mahjik why is it that the smaller sizes are better for track?
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Naw 330 is fine for a manual rack it's just when you are not moving at all and need to turn ya have to crank on the wheel. Low speeds and high ya don't even notice it's a manual rack. However id stick with the 350 cuz the 330 starts to block the gauge faces and if you have a tilt wheel it blocks em even more. If you are planing on doing auto X id be looking to swap to PS for faster turning.