Springalex dark wood steering wheel: 2500M
Discussion
Guys, since installing a dark burlwood dash in my 2500M, I've been looking for a similar looking dark wood steering wheel, preferably a 13" one.
I've seen this Springlex one advertised in few places. Since it's a UK product, I'm wondering if any of you can suggest a stockist that might offer the best price. From my brief investigation, they seem to be selling for about 70 to 90 pounds.
Ron
I've seen this Springlex one advertised in few places. Since it's a UK product, I'm wondering if any of you can suggest a stockist that might offer the best price. From my brief investigation, they seem to be selling for about 70 to 90 pounds.
Ron
Renaldo said:
Guys, since installing a dark burlwood dash in my 2500M, I've been looking for a similar looking dark wood steering wheel, preferably a 13" one.
I've seen this Springlex one advertised in few places. Since it's a UK product, I'm wondering if any of you can suggest a stockist that might offer the best price. From my brief investigation, they seem to be selling for about 70 to 90 pounds.
Ron
Hi Ron not seen Springlex but why not get a Moto Lita wheel they will darken the wood to whatever your dash will be at no extra charge send them a picture of your dash and they will match the colour.I've seen this Springlex one advertised in few places. Since it's a UK product, I'm wondering if any of you can suggest a stockist that might offer the best price. From my brief investigation, they seem to be selling for about 70 to 90 pounds.
Ron
And a very good name in wheels
Andrew
Renaldo said:
Andrew, forgive my faulty spelling: it's actually Springalex.
And yes, I was definitely considering the Moto Lita wheel -- it's a beauty.
Only thing is it also seems to be more pricey. Maybe better quality too, of course.
Ron
Don't worry my spelling is far worse yes they are but a great product funny I rang and ordered mine for the Tuscan today a 15in flat Dorington stained to match the Burr Walnut Dash Panels I am having done so they will stain to match and then engineered turned pattern with plain polished cap and polished boss.And yes, I was definitely considering the Moto Lita wheel -- it's a beauty.
Only thing is it also seems to be more pricey. Maybe better quality too, of course.
Ron
So strange that you asked today I looked around at a number at the NEC on Saturday and the cheaper wheels I say just felt that way.
Aiming for a look a bit like this but with a plain centre cap.
You may already have a boss and cap and only need the wheel there are a number of springalex on e bay here with a number to call for other sizes no idea of the quality though.
A
Edited by prideaux on Monday 18th November 20:14
Ron,
To my eye, you've selected a lovely wheel, but it will look a little bit out of place.
By the early seventies, riveted steering wheels had gone the way of high buckle shoes. Most of the top manufacturers, by then, were using laminated wood, exclusively. The biggest difference was in the detail of how the spokes and wood were joined. By the mid-late seventies, they started getting thicker, too.
I would find, or refurbish a period correct piece, not to look too far off the mark.
All just personal taste and opinion, though. Like I said, it's a great looking item.
Best,
B.
To my eye, you've selected a lovely wheel, but it will look a little bit out of place.
By the early seventies, riveted steering wheels had gone the way of high buckle shoes. Most of the top manufacturers, by then, were using laminated wood, exclusively. The biggest difference was in the detail of how the spokes and wood were joined. By the mid-late seventies, they started getting thicker, too.
I would find, or refurbish a period correct piece, not to look too far off the mark.
All just personal taste and opinion, though. Like I said, it's a great looking item.
Best,
B.
Slow M said:
Ron,
To my eye, you've selected a lovely wheel, but it will look a little bit out of place.
By the early seventies, riveted steering wheels had gone the way of high buckle shoes. Most of the top manufacturers, by then, were using laminated wood, exclusively. The biggest difference was in the detail of how the spokes and wood were joined. By the mid-late seventies, they started getting thicker, too.
I would find, or refurbish a period correct piece, not to look too far off the mark.
All just personal taste and opinion, though. Like I said, it's a great looking item.
Best,
B.
Hi Bernard To my eye, you've selected a lovely wheel, but it will look a little bit out of place.
By the early seventies, riveted steering wheels had gone the way of high buckle shoes. Most of the top manufacturers, by then, were using laminated wood, exclusively. The biggest difference was in the detail of how the spokes and wood were joined. By the mid-late seventies, they started getting thicker, too.
I would find, or refurbish a period correct piece, not to look too far off the mark.
All just personal taste and opinion, though. Like I said, it's a great looking item.
Best,
B.
I many ways I agree however the classic look that I am creating with the two colour paint and wires and the SE style walnut dash but real wood rather that the plastic wood effect that was OE and Black leather interior etc I think it should all come together.
However a wheel is a very personal item and I have a 14inch leather Moto lita in the spares box as an option to put on if selling as a steering wheel is often the first thing people change when they buy a new car.
I did look at some vintage Les Leston wheels that came up but missed these so decided on this.
The wheel in my 3000s is not in period as she is 10 years older but I think works for me at least.
either car can be changed in 10min so not an issue.
A
I love the wheels you both have posted pictures of, just not in the particular vintage of cars they're (going) in. Like I said, it's just personal taste.
Don't discount the Italians! Momo and Nardi made fine wheels as well.
Funny thing about the LL wheel. That just came up in conversation a couple of weeks ago. I saw a pair of LL trumpets poking out of a box, at DZ's (Grantura MKI), and mentioned that I had a similar pair, and a matching LL wheel. These days, very few people recognize the name, or the logo.
Best,
B.
Don't discount the Italians! Momo and Nardi made fine wheels as well.
Funny thing about the LL wheel. That just came up in conversation a couple of weeks ago. I saw a pair of LL trumpets poking out of a box, at DZ's (Grantura MKI), and mentioned that I had a similar pair, and a matching LL wheel. These days, very few people recognize the name, or the logo.
Best,
B.
Bernard and Andrew, one thing I'm contending with is steering-wheel diameter. At 6'3", I find a 13" diameter wheel is about right. Anything larger, and my knees are hitting it.
Beautiful as the LL wheels are (I love them), most tend to be larger diameter. Of course, we know they ain't cheap. Also, I haven't seen one yet that was in a dark burl wood, which would match my new burl dash
But I haven't yet looked at MOMO or Nardi wheels. Worth checking out.
To me, the Springalex wheel looked like pretty good value for the money. It's a step down from Moto Lita, but still looks like decent quality. And it comes in 13" diameter, and a dark wood closely matching my dash.
Ron
Beautiful as the LL wheels are (I love them), most tend to be larger diameter. Of course, we know they ain't cheap. Also, I haven't seen one yet that was in a dark burl wood, which would match my new burl dash
But I haven't yet looked at MOMO or Nardi wheels. Worth checking out.
To me, the Springalex wheel looked like pretty good value for the money. It's a step down from Moto Lita, but still looks like decent quality. And it comes in 13" diameter, and a dark wood closely matching my dash.
Ron
Renaldo said:
Bernard and Andrew, one thing I'm contending with is steering-wheel diameter. At 6'3", I find a 13" diameter wheel is about right. Anything larger, and my knees are hitting it.
Beautiful as the LL wheels are (I love them), most tend to be larger diameter. Of course, we know they ain't cheap. Also, I haven't seen one yet that was in a dark burl wood, which would match my new burl dash
But I haven't yet looked at MOMO or Nardi wheels. Worth checking out.
To me, the Springalex wheel looked like pretty good value for the money. It's a step down from Moto Lita, but still looks like decent quality. And it comes in 13" diameter, and a dark wood closely matching my dash.
Ron
Remember its your car mate so do what works for you they are easy things to change if someone wants to at a later date.Beautiful as the LL wheels are (I love them), most tend to be larger diameter. Of course, we know they ain't cheap. Also, I haven't seen one yet that was in a dark burl wood, which would match my new burl dash
But I haven't yet looked at MOMO or Nardi wheels. Worth checking out.
To me, the Springalex wheel looked like pretty good value for the money. It's a step down from Moto Lita, but still looks like decent quality. And it comes in 13" diameter, and a dark wood closely matching my dash.
Ron
Just like the £500 000 Aston DB5 i saw at the NEC last week end with plastic reflective number plates with a number plate chrome frame Why oh why i have no idea but the owner either liked them or was skint and could not afford the £60 to put the right ones on
A
Slow M said:
Slow M said:
I agree it's all personal but these are so 'bling' they make me 
at the thought of putting one in a classic TVR. 
I guess it's easy to stray a bit too far with the luxury look -- but those burl wood steering wheels look scrumptious to me. Much as I love Jags, I don't think I'll try to turn my M into one.
Can't afford one of those wheels anyway (my wife has an eye on my purchases), so I'll just admire from a distance.
And D, you say you have a Nardi in your loft. Could you post a picture?
Ron
Can't afford one of those wheels anyway (my wife has an eye on my purchases), so I'll just admire from a distance.
And D, you say you have a Nardi in your loft. Could you post a picture?
Ron
Moto said:
I agree it's all personal but these are so 'bling' they make me at the thought of putting one in a classic TVR.
Well as I say personal CHOICE from my side its not as bad a wrong wheels and low profile tyres and that's a lot harder or at least expensive to change at the thought of putting one in a classic TVR. The wheel I posted earlier is what was fitted to some early Griffith models if they where OE fitted I am still not sure.
A
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