----- Original Message -----
From: <corey.sherman@RCN.COM>
To: <owner-triumphs@autox.team.net>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>; "Alan"
<asalvato@tampabay.rr.com>
Sent: Friday, May 31, 2002 7:28 AM
Subject: Re: Aftermarket Steering Wheels
> I purchased a flat 15" Moto-Lita Mark 3 Thin Slot wheel (coincidentally,
> also from trshop.com.uk - at a great price). While the look of the wood
> and metal rivets is quite nice, I found the overall quality to be far
> lower than expected.
>
> The selection and quality of the laminated wood is low; consider the solid
> walnut or mahogany instead (may be better); also, keep in mind that the
> color of the wood is very light, almost blond and will fade over time in
> the sun.
>
> The metal finish was most disappointing; the "Polished" aluminium metal
> had all sorts of scratches and was not as polished as shown in pictures,
> nor as one would like - I could have done a better job on my own buffing
> wheel. The factory suggested that I polish it out myself to address this
> shortcoming.
>
> The wheel feels very nice when driving - solid and not too thick around my
> fingers - and the horn button options are nicely varied. I opted for black
> hub and button with a 'triumph' button.
>
> As for Lecarra, I believe I read somewhere, they are the US relation of
> Moto-Lita. Regardless, their wheels are almost identical, except for the
> engraved signature, although I don;t think they offer a "thin slot"
> version of the Mark 3. Considering the postage back to the UK, I decided
> to lived with the low quality of my Moto-Lita rather than return it back
> to the UK. I would think about the LeCarra given any customer service
> issue could be more readily addressed being that they operate in Tennessee
> (used to be Florida).
>
> Finally, I would consider investing in a "premium" wheel such as Nardi
> (great picture: http://store6.yimg.com/I/gomiata_1688_698450), before
> recommending the Moto-Lita/LeCarra. But do prefer it over the Monterey
> (which appear to be a thicker wheel). Talk to Randy Keller of Prestige
> AutoWood - I recently purchased a new custom dashboard - this man know his
> wood!
>
> Lastly, Check out Moto-Lita new website:
> http://www.moto-lita.com
>
Do you have the web sight for Prestige Auto wood?
Thanks,
Phil Smith
TR5
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