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need4speed



Member Since: 23 Nov 2012
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What diameter is the star tech? Is it a little smaller than stock?
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RoddyK05



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Scotland 2004 Defender 90 Td5 SW Yellow
I'd say not to go for a dished wheel. Once combined with your choice of boss or quick release, they tend to sit farther out. I would (and did) go for a non dished or flat profile wheel which means reaching the controls is a lot easier and it doesn't come as close to your chest. Mines the same wheel as gilarion has which took a little getting used to after the standard size wheel.
Post #627302 28th May 2017 7:41am
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JOW240725



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
The Startech is 14"/360mm of pure loveliness! James
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Post #627307 28th May 2017 8:18am
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m666blp



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United Kingdom 2000 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Aintree Green
Hi a classic Mini steering wheel has the correct 48 spline and with a bit of work can be used to cancel indicators too. They can be picked up from eBay and scrapyards for a few quid. With the application of a small Land Rover badge I think they look good as a budget option.
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m666blp



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This style , of course I think the Startech are lovely but they are very expensive, they are a quality item though.

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Post #627352 28th May 2017 2:24pm
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Kit



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United Kingdom 1993 Defender 90 200 Tdi SW Scotia Grey
m666blp wrote:
Hi a classic Mini steering wheel has the correct 48 spline and with a bit of work can be used to cancel indicators too. They can be picked up from eBay and scrapyards for a few quid. With the application of a small Land Rover badge I think they look good as a budget option.


I like them as it looks like it fits with the rest of the interior, any guide on how to apply the indicators? Mine doesn't cancel when I turn the well anyway at the moment! 1993 200 Tdi 90 CSW
1956 Series 1 Hard-top
1958 Series 1 Soft-top

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Post #627356 28th May 2017 2:51pm
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m666blp



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I'll whip it off and have a look at what modification I did to make them cancel. I like these for the Td5 interior for sure as they do look factory . I think startech for the Puma interior though.
Post #627360 28th May 2017 3:08pm
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leeds



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Ours have various raid ones but I am very partial to the startech. I keep dropping hints but the have landed yet. I have always thought that a lot of the momo ones look like they should be on novas with stick on flames on the side and loud music blaring. But it is definitely a matter of personal taste.
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Barbara
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dioliahary



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gilarion wrote:
I prefer the leather one, I would think the suede one would nook crap after a while, though each to their own I bought this Momo and I am really pleased with it.





Hi which model of Momo is this one please?
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zsd-puma



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m666blp wrote:
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This style , of course I think the Startech are lovely but they are very expensive, they are a quality item though.


I linked to one of those further up, I think you'll be lucky to find one "for a few quid in a scrap yard" these days, it used to be the case, not anymore though. They are good wheels, about 14" if I recall correctly. I think for the indicators the mini one you had to chop the lug off the back and put a couple of screws in to it to make the self cancel work. I've had a few of them on minis and remember fitting on on a Series 3 years ago.

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Post #631268 14th Jun 2017 9:35am
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Stacey007



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Another vote for the startech, suits the interior and is not blingy..


Lovely to hold and although I got lucky on mine second hand almost new I think given it transforms the way the car feels to drive even at £400 + it would have been done


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imho some of the aftermarket ones look a bit max power.. Embarassed
Post #631271 14th Jun 2017 9:50am
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bankz5152



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2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
Sparco and OMP do nice wheels too from £100 - £250ish

Momo Nero is nice, mainly leather with alcantara inserts
Post #631275 14th Jun 2017 10:12am
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Riverboy



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2014 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Corris Grey
dioliahary wrote:


Hi which model of Momo is this one please?


Its the Momo Jet. Lovely steering wheel. Thumbs Up



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X4SKP



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United Kingdom 2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey
well documented on D2N... the Startech is for me one of the best mods' (IMO)...
one I would not wish to be without now...combined with a quick release boss
system it just feels right on (and off) the vehicle... Thumbs Up


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bankz5152



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2004 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Epsom Green
That is a lovely set up!

One thing to keep in mind when fitting a vinyl or leather steering wheel is, summer time it will be red hot, winter time it will be ice cold. It's the main reason I chose an alcantara/suede one. If your concern is the material fading, it took about 3 years for it to start to wear off on my 90 and it was in my mates track car for 3 years prior to that!
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