Old / New Steering Wheel

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Old / New Steering Wheel

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I'm thinking about switching from a smaller wooden wheel to the original one. Which do you prefer?

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I am a little biased to the wood one :mrgreen:

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wow - that wooden one is gorgeous! Who makes it??
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How tall are you? I'm 6'4" and have to have a smaller wheel so I can shift between 1st and 2nd and use the clutch.
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I like my smaller wheel as well.
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aslives wrote:wow - that wooden one is gorgeous! Who makes it??
It is a Momo, which is a direct bolt on 8)
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I happy with my new one.


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doug - yours came out great. worth the wait?

4uall - nice wheel. :)
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aslives wrote:I'm thinking about switching from a smaller wooden wheel to the original one. Which do you prefer?

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IMO stuck with the wooden one. Nice look, and just feels right, too!

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Where is a good place to get a smaller wheel? Yes I need one!! I am 6'8" and yes I fit. I have the same issue my left knee hits the wheel when I shift gears. I am open and wanting any suggestions and advice.
The steering wheels on the post are beautiful.
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jschlegel51 wrote:Where is a good place to get a smaller wheel? Yes I need one!! I am 6'8" and yes I fit. I have the same issue my left knee hits the wheel when I shift gears. I am open and wanting any suggestions and advice.
The steering wheels on the post are beautiful.
Try these folks. They are a direct bolt on. I have a 12" diameter wheel and it provides all the room I need to shift gears.
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No offense courtenay. Try what folks?
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Sorry 'bout that....suffering from old-timers disease...

Here's the link I meant to attach: http://momousa.com/racing/steering-wheels.html
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