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Title: Steering wheel Post by: hmj on April 27, 2016, 10:08:29 AM Hi, any consensus on fitting an oem steering wheel onto a 1979 beta spyder? I.e. most popular conversion, pitfalls, size etc?
Title: Re: Steering wheel Post by: Hawk on April 27, 2016, 10:34:03 AM do you aftermarket steering wheel? OEM will bolt straight on - and personally I rather like the design.
There are a number of bosses available for not much money which will allow fitting of other wheels Title: Re: Steering wheel Post by: hmj on April 27, 2016, 03:54:10 PM do you aftermarket steering wheel? OEM will bolt straight on - and personally I rather like the design. There are a number of bosses available for not much money which will allow fitting of other wheels I quite fancy a wood rim type Momo or similar I wondered if it were possible and whether it was a straightforward job, what size boss if needed? Title: Re: Steering wheel Post by: Hawk on April 27, 2016, 04:08:31 PM Not tried it myself but if you have a search on here you will find reference to steering wheel bosses. Should be dead easy
Title: Re: Steering wheel Post by: WestonE on April 27, 2016, 06:20:25 PM People used to fit the VX thicker rimmed OE steering wheel to Beta Spyders. Be aware that smaller diameter wheels will make for heavier steering. This works well if you have power steering, but it can get heavy for parking otherwise
Eric Title: Re: Steering wheel Post by: hmj on April 27, 2016, 06:36:26 PM People used to fit the VX thicker rimmed OE steering wheel to Beta Spyders. Be aware that smaller diameter wheels will make for heavier steering. This works well if you have power steering, but it can get heavy for parking otherwise Eric Cheers Eric, have you got any more info on the vx wheel please? I'm afraid I know not of any models so would be valuable. Im after a classic wheel the same size as fitted, not one for these little `Austin mini' types of old. Cheers Title: Re: Steering wheel Post by: Neil-yaj396 on April 28, 2016, 07:20:43 AM Mountney & Momo both do bosses and wheels that fit.
Title: Re: Steering wheel Post by: hmj on April 28, 2016, 09:17:46 AM Mountney & Momo both do bosses and wheels that fit. Thanks Neil, I have heard from both companies who inform me their products will work with the appropriate Boss, however no one could advise on the size required, so appear to be going around in circles? I performed a search on SW boss's on the forum but couldn't find anything about size? Title: Re: Steering wheel Post by: Kevo on April 28, 2016, 12:38:21 PM Mountney & Momo both do bosses and wheels that fit. Thanks Neil, I have heard from both companies who inform me their products will work with the appropriate Boss, however no one could advise on the size required, so appear to be going around in circles? I performed a search on SW boss's on the forum but couldn't find anything about size? I have just ordered one of these, hope this helps. https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/steering-wheel-boss-for-lancia-beta-all-years-from-springalex-sb075 (https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/steering-wheel-boss-for-lancia-beta-all-years-from-springalex-sb075) Title: Re: Steering wheel Post by: Kevo on April 28, 2016, 12:45:02 PM These also look good and reasonable prices.
http://www.scarbro-racing.co.uk/springalex.html (http://www.scarbro-racing.co.uk/springalex.html) Title: Re: Steering wheel Post by: hmj on April 28, 2016, 05:40:40 PM Brilliant! Thanks Kevo :)
Title: Re: Steering wheel Post by: HFStuart on April 28, 2016, 10:10:05 PM I've a Momo Prototipo on mine. An Integrale wheel also works well. With 185 tyres I've also got a spacer fitted to bring the wheel closer and allow my elbows to give it more wellie.
Title: Re: Steering wheel Post by: Kevo on April 30, 2016, 08:07:26 AM Brilliant! Thanks Kevo :) Hi, I replied to your pm, but unsure that it sent.Title: Re: Steering wheel Post by: hmj on April 30, 2016, 08:27:18 PM Brilliant! Thanks Kevo :) Hi, I replied to your pm, but unsure that it sent.Yes replied |