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| sherifsalem Member Since: 02 Jan 2013 Location: Porto Posts: 96   
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I have the standard steering wheel for my 90 td5 and i am looking into the upgrade for Moto lita but i dont know which to choose 14in or 15in though i am inclined to the 14in (350mm)to feel a difference, i called mudstuff (Kevin) the other day and he said they sell both steering wheels but he recommends personally 15in (380mm) - Just right for a defender as it is still a truck
I have raised seats, i dont do trial but rather overlands twice a year and drive on the highway mainly and some soft offroading . what should i choose ? Is the 14in very different from 15in on a defender, the original steering wheel is about 410mm. appreciate your insights if you have done this upgrade to 14in ? thanx gents..... Happy Travel www.thegippo.wordpress.com Last edited by sherifsalem on 30th Oct 2016 5:21am. Edited 1 time in total |
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29th Oct 2016 9:07pm |
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| bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189  
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Your post made me have another look. Quite like this one in 15inch in black leather and black spokes.
https://www.moto-lita.co.uk/steering-wheels/gt40-oem/ A bit pricey though. |
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29th Oct 2016 9:29pm |
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| sherifsalem Member Since: 02 Jan 2013 Location: Porto Posts: 96
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Hi Bm,
Well this can help you ou, this is the model I am seeking from Mudstuff http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/products/moto-li....html[url] You can't find these here in Portugal so I can't see or try them..... When I see Momo I see them in 350mm and from a standard 410mm it is a difference compared to the 380mm on a 15in... But I never swapped before so I don't know what is the feeling of a smaller 14in steering wheel on a defender What should I expect thanx[/url] Happy Travel www.thegippo.wordpress.com |
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30th Oct 2016 5:19am |
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| DSB Member Since: 02 Mar 2014 Location: Rutland Posts: 55 
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I went for the black spoke with holes and 15 inch, but went for the dished shape. It does feel quite a bit smaller when you first swap and it feels comfortable. The only thing with the dished is the indicator stalk seems a long way from the wheel.
 Click image to enlarge [/img] |
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30th Oct 2016 8:47am |
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| dantastic Member Since: 04 May 2010 Location: London Posts: 367
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I have the exact same steering wheel as DSB. A dished 15".
I have a 2015MY Defender with DSC and the boss is slimmer so the stalks are not further away than on the standard wheel. You can bend the stalks into position if you want though. Personally I think 15" is perfect. I wouldn't want any smaller. |
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30th Oct 2016 2:03pm |
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| sherifsalem Member Since: 02 Jan 2013 Location: Porto Posts: 96
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Hi DSB,
What you mean is that the 15in is a bit smaller and comfortable but you thinktgat moto Lita are normally dished ? As I thougghtit was flat from mudstuff but indeed Kevin told me that it might be needed to bend a little the indicators to be closer any thoughts on the 14in..? Happy Travel www.thegippo.wordpress.com |
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30th Oct 2016 2:38pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610 
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 Click image to enlarge 15" Moto-Lita flat as fitted to mine. No stalk bending required. If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!! Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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30th Oct 2016 3:54pm |
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| DSB Member Since: 02 Mar 2014 Location: Rutland Posts: 55
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The stalk position isn't uncomfortable or bad, just a little further away - I'm used to it now. Flat or dished both look fine, I just chose dished (bought the boss from MUD as well), mine is a MY13 and I am very happy with the steering wheel set up. Steve |
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30th Oct 2016 4:14pm |
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| Stiff1 Member Since: 09 Dec 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 595 
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K9F, can I ask where you got those stalks, any clearer pictures?
Thanks |
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30th Oct 2016 6:12pm |
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| K9F Member Since: 12 Nov 2009 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 9610
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http://www.croytec.co.uk/all-products/prod...-end-caps/ If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!
Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!! |
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30th Oct 2016 6:44pm |
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| sherifsalem Member Since: 02 Jan 2013 Location: Porto Posts: 96
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I received today the 15inch Moto-Lita......what a quality !! Will fit it on the weekend......
Wanted to share opening the box and what you find inside... https://thegippo.wordpress.com/2016/10/25/...ender-td5/ Happy Travel www.thegippo.wordpress.com |
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10th Nov 2016 9:07pm |
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| sherifsalem Member Since: 02 Jan 2013 Location: Porto Posts: 96
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Already fit and uploaded a video on it......thank you for all your input
My First YouTube in fact..... Happy Travel www.thegippo.wordpress.com |
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13th Nov 2016 9:54am |
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| DSB Member Since: 02 Mar 2014 Location: Rutland Posts: 55
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I put a bit of glue on the centre cap as it spins, not an OCD thing bit it is annoying, not enough to fix it permanently though.
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13th Nov 2016 6:10pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10731 
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Nice steering wheel
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up.
Keeper. Clayton. |
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13th Nov 2016 9:40pm |
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