Steering Wheel Placement

[Colorado S14]

I am having a tough time tracking down info on wheel placement for aftermarket steering wheels.

I have been wanting a MOMO Race for awhile, for a wheel such at this with little dish how does it sit with the following combos?

Momo hub, no QR
Momo Hub, NRG 2.5 QR
NRG Shorty Hub, 2.5 QR

[Logan]

I am having a tough time tracking down info on wheel placement for aftermarket steering wheels.

I have been wanting a MOMO Race for awhile, for a wheel such at this with little dish how does it sit with the following combos?

Momo hub, no QR
Momo Hub, NRG 2.5 QR
NRG Shorty Hub, 2.5 QR

Momo hub, no QR - at or around OEM stock position
Momo Hub, NRG 2.5 QR - closer to you by about 2-3 inches than stock
NRG Shorty Hub, 2.5 QR - half or so of stock position + 2-3 inches

I can't say I'd recommend getting NRG though LOL

[Chernobyl]

Momo hub, no QR - at or around OEM stock position


This is pretty much true.

Blake if you'd like to give my wheel a try, I have a very low-dish nardi (probably the same as the momo you want) on a momo hub in my car. That might give you an idea of wheel placement. Come over...

[Enna]

Yeah I wouldn't trust the NRG setup. I have it, its not 'bad', but you can seriously tell the quality isn't there.

[Colorado S14]

Alex, that would be great if you still have my number shoot me a text.

Is there a better option to the NRG which is similar to the 2.5 QR? I know the works bell is nice stuff, but the style of the WB is similar to the original NRG which I like less. Who else makes a quality QR? Are any of the shorty hubs good? I would like a stock placement or perhaps a bit closer to the driver, which seems like a QR plus a shorty hub may accomplish. The QR is not a necessity but it would be neat.

[mmdb]

Momo makes a really nice quick release which has zero play. Search for "MOMO Rally Quick Release". It's approved for racing and the quality is awesome. It's about 2.5" inches long. I'd recommend that with a MOMO hub. It does space out the wheel about 2 inches, which isn't too close, but comfortable. If you're a stickler about wanting stock location you can use a short hub made by Works Bell. Although, in contrast with the Momo hub, the works bell short hub does NOT have a crush structure to absorb impact and is rather a billet aluminum piece. If I were you I'd consider using a Momo hub and bolt on steering wheel. It's pretty much OEM placement and you're better off safety wise.

Picture of Momo QR. You can find it on ebay for ~230 dollars.

http://www.b-gdirect.com/user/products/quick-release3.gif

Works bell short hub. Notice how it's a solid unit.

http://www.frsport.com/images/detailed_images/Splash_NISSAN618S_1.jpg

Momo Hub with crush structure...

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/ltbmotorsport_2039_9723322

[Chernobyl]

Ah so that's why Momo hubs look all weird on the inside. You learn a new thing every day...

[Def]

Solution to no crash structure is to just get harnesses. All belted in my car there is no way my head is hitting the steering wheel without it coming off my neck. Which also makes me want a HANS for the track.

[mmdb]

Solution to no crash structure is to just get harnesses. All belted in my car there is no way my head is hitting the steering wheel without it coming off my neck. Which also makes me want a HANS for the track.

yeap, cept i believe in cali 4-5 point harnesses aren't DOT approved and can't be used while driving on the street. And although these parts are race approved there's a slim chance most of us will be using these quick releases on dedicated track cars so it's safer to go with a hub that'll crush during impact on public roads.

[Def]

That was slightly tongue in cheek. If some cop has an issue with your harnesses, I'm sure he'll have issue with the fact that your steering wheel can be removed with a small movement.

[MrChow]

Alex, that would be great if you still have my number shoot me a text.

Is there a better option to the NRG which is similar to the 2.5 QR? I know the works bell is nice stuff, but the style of the WB is similar to the original NRG which I like less. Who else makes a quality QR? Are any of the shorty hubs good? I would like a stock placement or perhaps a bit closer to the driver, which seems like a QR plus a shorty hub may accomplish. The QR is not a necessity but it would be neat.
Note that WB is the original and NRG is the copy. Search it. I peronally have all WB. My friend has NRG stuff and his stuff is falling apart...
If you want it closer you can always get a spacer for it. That's what I did.

[Def]

Yep, I just got a 2" spacer for my wheel for like $20-25. Works great, and I can still squeeze out of my seat with the wheel tilted up.

[ayuaddict]

yea i hd the huge ass hub extender on mine.

i loved it.

but thats because i'm practically a midget.

[!Zar!]

I used a standard size boss, nrg ball type quick release, 30mm spacer and, dished wheel.

So close wheels aren't only for Yuta sized people. haha.

[Def]

yea i hd the huge ass hub extender on mine.

i loved it.

but thats because i'm practically a midget.

I'm 6' 3", without the 2" spacer the wheel is too far away to reach when strapped into the harness. The steering wheel is too far away stock period for hard driving - for everybody.

[murda-c]

I'm 6' 3", without the 2" spacer the wheel is too far away to reach when strapped into the harness. The steering wheel is too far away stock period for hard driving - for everybody.

There is alot of personal preference involved.

diffrent people have different arm lengths and seat angles.

[JVDSKYRINE]

There is alot of personal preference involved.

diffrent people have different arm lengths and seat angles.

You also got to look at the steering wheel you are using as well!

I have a concave wheel and WB qr and once I got the works bell installed the steering wheel was too close to me and I am a midget. I had a 350mm deep corn and switched to a personal with less dish