At 08:39 AM 1/19/2001 -0500, Edwin McCarroll wrote:
>I was looking to replace my beaten up original steering wheel on my MGA
with one of those listed in the Vicky Brit catalogue. I was thinking of
the leather bound with polished spokes. ....
I would recommend against that particularsteering wheel. I bought one
several years ago and felt compelled to promptly return it. I casually
overlooked the note in the ad stating clearly that it is 14" diameter. At
least now the picture in the ad shows someone holding it, so is is a little
more obvious how small it is. The original MGA steering wheel is 16-1/2"
diameter. Otherwise I also thought the quality and appearance was not so
great.
A primary concern of mine was that SCCA allows a change of 1" in diameter
of the steering wheel to remain in Stock class for autocross (which I do a
lot). The Moto Lita steering wheels sold by Moss are available with either
wood or padded leather rims in 14" or 15" sizes. The 15" padded leather
wheel is in fact 15-1/2" outside diameter, which makes the SCCA folks very
happy (and myself doubly so). Aside from price considerations, this one is
my absolute favorite choice. I like the strength of the steel wheel, the
non-reflective black spokes, and the padded leather grip. And of course
the Moto Lita quality is tops. Only negative comment I have is that the
black screws around the perriphery of the hub are going a little rusty.
For reference pictures of the installation check here:
http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/members/barneymg/ak/pic4/4-14.htm
http://www.chicagolandmgclub.com/members/barneymg/pic10/10-19.htm
Barney Gaylord
1958 MGA with an attitude
http://www.ntsource.com/~barneymg
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