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What's the ideal aftermarket steering wheel? >size?

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Old 01-03-2013, 07:44 AM
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So I'm wavering over the idea of installing a new aftermarket steering wheel on my car.

I used to have a Momo wheel with quick release hub but forgot the brand. Looking for a clean looking steering wheel, the thickness or material is not as important since I plan to have my upholstery shop do some custom work on it to match the rest of my interior

What are you guys running or what's popular?

Feel free to post up a picture of your setup and why you chose it would be nice!


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I prefer a 320-330mm wheel.
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P.S. I must have my OEM horn function and cruise control working this time, what have you done to enable the OEM cruise control buttons?

I plan to upgrade my horns too!


Looking for something like this:
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P.S. I must have my OEM horn function and cruise control working this time, what have you done to enable the OEM cruise control buttons?

I plan to upgrade my horns too!


Looking for something like this:
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The horn is quite easy to make work. The cruise control control module will need to be removed from your oem steering wheels and wired back in with a different mounting location.
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I have the "deep dish" 330mm Momo. My seat is lowered 2" and I'm 6'0" and it blocks the top part of the guage cluster.
Ideally, I'd want 340mm if its available and in leather since suede gets old fast.
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I think the only aftermarket wheel I would use is the leather Personal Neo Grinta. Looks stock and feels great.
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Doesn't the s2000 need a special short hub? What brand/model do you guys use? I heard Mugen makes one that is super nice

Looking for a wheel that can be interchanged between my NSX and s2000.

I do like the Personal Neo Grinta, pictures of your setup guys?
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I had a very nice OMP wheel on my old '06 last year. Probably one of the nicest ones I have ever seen/used. It was a 350mm, same size as an OEM S2000 wheel. Very nice suede. And was hollow, so it was super light and felt great. I think it was around $400 with a 3 week wait time, so a little pricey. I had it mounted with a WB hub and Sparco 50mm spacer. Was a perfect setup!

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I also had a nice Sparco wheel for a bit, but it was a 330mm and cut off the top of the cluster(I'm 6'1"). My favorite part was that it was nice and thick(that's what she said).

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I have a lowered stock seat and am 6'4". A 320mm wheel blocks basically yhe entire cluster, as did a 350mm momo competition. I now have a spoon steering wheel and it is perfect. Around 355mm,nice thick grip, more than a regular monte carlo.
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That OMP wheel that FISH had was a seriously nice wheel.


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