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240meowth · 03-01-2002, 09:27 PM

i found this momo steering wheel that i like, it's the momo "power", it's like $160, the only draw back is that it's 11.8", i am looking for a smaller diameter steeringwheel, but will 11.8" cover my view of the gauges?

mrfly · 03-01-2002, 10:56 PM

I hate how I can't see the top of the tach with my stock steering wheel. that would likely cover it up, unless you adjust your tilt

240meowth · 03-01-2002, 11:01 PM

what size do you guys suggest?

mike240 · 03-02-2002, 12:57 AM

yeah,  mrfly is right.  i have a 13 inch or so grant gt wheel and i can't see my gauges(but that's because i like the wheel right in my lap.  if you adjust the tilt up a little,  you can see the gauges better.  it also depends on how tall you are too.  i'm right at 6 feet, so if you're shorter chances are you can see the gauges better.

240meowth · 03-02-2002, 01:05 AM

that sucks... i might as well go w/ a silvia steering wheel <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>  get me one from oosaka, please.

just go to a shop and say:
"konnichwa, buku no atama wa todemo chisai desu."

<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

mike240 · 03-02-2002, 04:34 AM

...or i could just go to any junkyard and get a silvia steering wheel for like $10.  they are all over the place here.   even with those,  the top will still block part of the gauges if you have the wheel in your lap.  my stock one did that as well.  

DJ Machine · 03-02-2002, 09:15 AM

What sucks is that if WE wanted a silvia steering wheel we'd have to go to ebay and pay like $60, plus shipping.

240sxracer · 03-02-2002, 01:57 PM

why dont you get a tape measure put it in the center of the steering coloum and pull it to about what it would be and you might get a better picture if it will obscure your view of the gauges

(Edited by 240sxracer at 3<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>2 pm on Mar. 2, 2002)

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03-01-2002, 09:27 PM	#1
240meowth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: torrance, ca Age: 38 Posts: 2,399 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i found this momo steering wheel that i like, it's the momo "power", it's like $160, the only draw back is that it's 11.8", i am looking for a smaller diameter steeringwheel, but will 11.8" cover my view of the gauges?

03-01-2002, 10:56 PM	#2
mrfly Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 39 Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I hate how I can't see the top of the tach with my stock steering wheel. that would likely cover it up, unless you adjust your tilt

03-01-2002, 11:01 PM	#3
240meowth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: torrance, ca Age: 38 Posts: 2,399 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	what size do you guys suggest?

03-02-2002, 12:57 AM	#4
mike240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah,  mrfly is right.  i have a 13 inch or so grant gt wheel and i can't see my gauges(but that's because i like the wheel right in my lap.  if you adjust the tilt up a little,  you can see the gauges better.  it also depends on how tall you are too.  i'm right at 6 feet, so if you're shorter chances are you can see the gauges better.

03-02-2002, 01:05 AM	#5
240meowth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: torrance, ca Age: 38 Posts: 2,399 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	that sucks... i might as well go w/ a silvia steering wheel <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>  get me one from oosaka, please. just go to a shop and say: "konnichwa, buku no atama wa todemo chisai desu." <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':)'>

03-02-2002, 04:34 AM	#6
mike240 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	...or i could just go to any junkyard and get a silvia steering wheel for like $10.  they are all over the place here.   even with those,  the top will still block part of the gauges if you have the wheel in your lap.  my stock one did that as well.

03-02-2002, 09:15 AM	#7
DJ Machine Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What sucks is that if WE wanted a silvia steering wheel we'd have to go to ebay and pay like $60, plus shipping.

03-02-2002, 01:57 PM	#8
240sxracer Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 197 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	why dont you get a tape measure put it in the center of the steering coloum and pull it to about what it would be and you might get a better picture if it will obscure your view of the gauges (Edited by 240sxracer at 3<img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wow.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=':0'>2 pm on Mar. 2, 2002)