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| iPints Member Since: 15 Jun 2012 Location: SC Posts: 294   
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Ok so my 48 spline steering wheel needs replacing as the rubber has come away from the metal core.
Thing is I have no idea what's good and what's not.....I know either Momo or Sparco is good but they are expensive.... 
So any advice or experiences to be shred would be welcomed..... Thank you all...... |
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18th Nov 2012 10:40pm |
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| Killer90 Site Sponsor Member Since: 09 Oct 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 6478  
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go for a momo- the quality is great
 theres not many aftermarket ones out there omp are a tad cheaper than momo but you could always go for a standard lr one in xs leather  CSK Automotive
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18th Nov 2012 11:41pm |
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| jayaway44 Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 111 
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I have just bought a Momo off fleebay and the quality is good the thing is you need to buy a boss for to fit it and every one I can find looks like it is around 4" deep which must bring the steering wheel very close to you, I have read lost of threads on here about this issue but I have not read of a solution, saying that one guy did make his own from an old steering wheel but that is way above my skill level. I see there are removable bosses out there that look a lot slimmer but I am not sure they are 100% compatible, maybe someone out there can give us some definitive insight into the steering wheel boss dilemma.
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19th Nov 2012 12:21am |
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| jayaway44 Member Since: 04 Nov 2011 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 111
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I have just bought a Momo off fleebay and the quality is good the thing is you need to buy a boss for to fit it and every one I can find looks like it is around 4" deep which must bring the steering wheel very close to you, I have read lost of threads on here about this issue but I have not read of a solution, saying that one guy did make his own from an old steering wheel but that is way above my skill level. I see there are removable bosses out there that look a lot slimmer but I am not sure they are 100% compatible, maybe someone out there can give us some definitive insight into the steering wheel boss dilemma.
Thanks _________ 2.2 2012 110 utility Orkney Grey Also Range Rover Evoque - Surprising but I like it. Previous Freelander 2 SD4 HSE - Black 90 TD5 Discovery 3 Early Discovery. |
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19th Nov 2012 1:56am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5707 
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Got a very nice Moto Lita from mudstuff. Reasonable price loverly quality, and does not have the stupid lumps at 10 & 2 o'clock, as I don't like them.
http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/moto_lita_steering_wheel.shtml Andy |
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19th Nov 2012 9:06pm |
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| sparkylee Member Since: 06 Nov 2010 Location: surrey Posts: 1455 
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PM sent Andy, don't think it's been read
It's good to be back from the dark side
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19th Nov 2012 9:11pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 04 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748  
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Ive replaced mine with a momo. It did need the deep boss that jayaway44 mentions. Ive also got a quick release boss fitted on top of this so I can remove the steering wheel.
Im a big bloke and have the seat pushed right back, but the although the boss's bring the steering wheel closer to me, it doesnt cause me any problems at all. You can see my deeper boss in this picture.. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LAND-ROVER-DEFEN...564ec231e0  Click image to enlarge Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Last edited by WarPig on 19th Nov 2012 11:05pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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19th Nov 2012 11:00pm |
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| bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189 
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i would either go original or get a good quality wheel. made the mistake on my 300 of buying a cheaper one, regretted it and put the old one back on....
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19th Nov 2012 11:05pm |
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| iPints Member Since: 15 Jun 2012 Location: SC Posts: 294
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Really like the fact that the Mota Lita comes in 15" also they do look good.....that's the decision made....thank you all for your comments and advice. |
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19th Nov 2012 11:39pm |
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| yorky Member Since: 25 Aug 2012 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 119 
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I agree with WarPig, the boss + quick release boss brings the wheel closer but that's only an issue if you have the original huge Defender wheel. My Momo Tuner is 350mm dia and that makes it a whole load easier to get in and out of your seat. It is closer but not a problem, I also have seat risers so I can get the seat back further. 90 XS
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20th Nov 2012 3:03pm |
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