wood steering wheel

[joncon]

hi, i would like to replace my steering wheel with a wooden one.
recommendations wanted please...
photos welcome.

[MADMAX2]

theres one on pistonheads tvr parts/plates bit pricey though

[joncon]

i was expecting to pay that for a new one !!!
what make do people recommend ?

[V8 Animal]

Ive got one for sale and i won't rip you off as the ebay one.
V8 Animal

[GAVC]

If joncon is not interested can you let me know what it looks like and cost, thanks?

[V8 Animal]

This is the one.
The only reason im unhappy with it is the colour match is a bit off with my dash.
Excellent condition.

[joncon]

Thats the type i want, but in darker wood to match the dash.
could you tell me the manufacturer ?

[Blues]

Something like this?

As far as i am aware, this was made by Personal, and they don't make them anymore

Edited by Blues on Saturday 1st November 10:45

[V8 Animal]

joncon said:

Thats the type i want, but in darker wood to match the dash.
could you tell me the manufacturer ?

Personal.
The same as what youv'e got allready.
Also the same reason i took it off just a bit light which is a shame it's a nice wheel and comphy grip.

[joncon]

cheers chaps.
v8 animal, if gavc wants your wheel , do the deal.
i will try and find a darker one.
i have driven tvrs fitted with this wheel and i do like it, my old 400se had one fitted,
only downsides were how hot it got in the sun, and the reflection off the metal.
but it looks good !!

[Blues]

TBH the wooden wheel is a little thinner, and also a tad larger than the standard wheel. When i go on track or out for a serious hoon, i swap the wheel back, as the standard one just "feels" that much better manoevering at speed.

But it does look the dogs

[T4Tiv]

If you are looking for a Personal wood wheel, you may want to take a look here

http://www.deltamotor.ch/GER/produkte/pdf_nardiper...

The site shows two wheel types which are direct replacements for the current black leather jobbie. The Monza wheel is exactly the same as the TVR option that was offered (except for a small inscription of the monza racetrack), & is a good colour to match the wood dash i.e. not too light. The size is as noted, a little larger than the existing wheel.
As has often been stated with wooden wheels, the grip and size of the wheel put some people off. To address these two issues, I have gone with the Tornado wheel (think its page 6 on the .pdf) which is the same size as the TVR leather wheel (350mill - I think) and has a chunkier grip - best of both worlds in my book.

I'm sure that there are other sites on the net that will help, but this was the first I found.

HTH

Peter

[MoreSteam]

I recently fitted a Nardi one, which is similar but nicer imho. There was no need for bosses as it was a perfect fit. I had to change the screws as the new wheel wasn't countersunk. I think its the same size as an MX5 wheel.

[GreenV8S]

Wooden wheels fell out of favour because they get slippery with the slightest amount of moisture, and because in an accident they tend to splinter and send shards of wood into your wrists. They're pretty, but not a good idea from the safety point of view.

[GAVC]

V8Animal YHM;)