Catalog of factory and aftermarket steering wheels

[Anatol]

Yes, I started with an adjustable extension from OMP. This extension was very comfortable to dial in the optimum reach but it was not very stylish designwise in an old 911.

Then I switched to a custom fabricated extension in black annodized aluminum that I combine with a black Momo/Raid adapter if I use flat steering wheels to gain an extra 2 cm.

I feel that optimum reach adjustment is one of the major elements of car control, so finding the proper spacer is the first thing I do in any classic car. There are many unobtrusive spacers on the market for your individual choice. I strongly recommend looking into this!

[Darren65]

It took me a while to realise.......

....looks like it was well worth the wait!

Truly stunning collection Anatol......once in the car I doubt I could ever let go of that gorgeous Proto!

[Sun888]

Anatol - agree a 100%: optimum reach adjustment is one of the major elements of car control.

I am running a 40 mm dished 380 mm RS Repro from Mittelmotor at the moment. Feels good and does wonders for reach. But I am not a 100% happy with how it looks - it just looks too new. I have a 70s Raid and a Momo that I want to try but they only make sense with an extension. However, ideally more than 20 mm. Where did you find yours?

Oh, and by the way: envious of your collection. The Elite 375 is FANTASTIC!

[Mark Morrissey]

Anatol, I had a 380 first gen prototipo back in 2009...it was a beautiful thing but way, way too big for my tastes.
I mean... it looked gigantic, but then, I think 370s are too big too.

I agree its a great idea to use a less expensive wheel as a daily runner... nothing worse than finding a crack in an old MOMO you spent a small fortune on... ask me how I know...

[Anatol]

Mark, agree with you as far as an LWB is concerned. On an SWB, I feel that 350mm is way too small. The car steers with me rather than the other way round, with a small diameter wheel.

I felt uncomfortable with a 390mm Nardi which was too large for fast hairpins. The 380mm Momo is fine and has a wonderful feel to it. But 370mm may be the sweet spot.

Mark, I need to repeat myself: what a nice interior you have! Really looks the business!

[911pcars]

.......I agree its a great idea to use a less expensive wheel as a daily runner...

Some of you guys use different steering wheels for daily driving and for special events (e.g. dressing for the occasion)? How far do you take this - wheels, seats?

Sherwood

[Anatol]

Sherwood, you mean, you only have one pair of seats? 8-(

And you use the same pair all the time??

Eeeehh!!






Yes, indeed, apart from the steering wheel collection I also have two sets of seats: correct 68 sports seats and perfect R replica seats.

[37yrold911]

I only have a few steering wheels. Since others have more, that proves I am not crazy.

[NickP]

3 sets of seats, a few sets of wheels a small boxful of gear shift knobs and about 30 steering wheels for me. ahhh....that feels better.

[SD Swede]

Into the car, (not the 911), today. Thanks again to Mark M. for his work on the history behind these.