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Best E9 Steering Wheel - Options
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Philippe db
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Hi Guys,
Good question. Had the 40cm Petri in the Csi, and the factory leather (also Petri if I'm not mistaken) in the Cs. Liked the sport steering wheel in lot in the Csi but would never want to put it in the Cs. This probably doesn't make much sense but to me the Sport Petri just doesn't fit the Cs character, at least, not my Cs. A wooden Nardi, like the one in Stan's car, for me would be the non factory option.
Good question. Had the 40cm Petri in the Csi, and the factory leather (also Petri if I'm not mistaken) in the Cs. Liked the sport steering wheel in lot in the Csi but would never want to put it in the Cs. This probably doesn't make much sense but to me the Sport Petri just doesn't fit the Cs character, at least, not my Cs. A wooden Nardi, like the one in Stan's car, for me would be the non factory option.
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looks very good, and well combined with the rest of the interior
This is it! I think you've sold me..! Done a little digging and I know the Nardi factory closes for all of August, so hopefully I going to avoid a fake - but it might take a solid six weeks to get hold of the wheel.
I think it's a great combination of the Petri-style, while not being quite as expensive..... well perhaps!
While I have come to agreement on this size assertion of Steve and many, it is rather silly. The difference between a 350 mm wheel and a 380 mm wheel is slightly over an inch. It is hard to imagine that aesthetics can be thrown off that much by an inch. I think the diameter of the wheel grip is more important. Fat wheels, even vintage 70's wheels look a bit out of place. I think the reason why the 380 mm to 400 mm wheels look good is because they have narrow grips.
My personal favorites:
1. 380 mm Petri - I *will find one for under $500 eventually.
2. Vintage Alpina (Momo Prototipo)
2. Vintage Momo Prototipo
3. BMW Motorsport Wheel (Italvolanti) - I only like this one because it is period correct, not a huge fan of the style
4. Wood Momo Daytona
5. 390 mm Wood Nardi - Black (mine yay!)
6. 390 Wood Nardi - Polished Aluminum
How about a Mercedes W111 wheel? You have to admit it looks sharp! Fear not, the spline count is all wrong. I stuck my factory Petri horn button on it for fun. This wheel is also made by Petri and has three plastic plugs holding on the hub cap. I bought this locally for $5. It's going on Ebay today.
Markos - had meant to say thanks for the list and picture. I've been through them all and really appreciate the info. For now I'm going to follow you with the Nardi Classic (but I'll go for the leather!)
I think the Merc wheel looks great. Very period correct, and I like the touch of 'humour' it brings. Without wanting to make the whole thing too personal, I've had a long term itch for a W113, and so this would be putting me too close to the path of temptation!
I think that until my wife has a few happy experiences in the E9, I might end up divorced if put W113 on the cards!
That classic Nardi look, or is it classico?
Thanks for the picture - absolutely loving the red!!
Now that the OP has what he needs, let's post some more cool steering wheels!
This is the 390mm black spoke Nardi that I picked up for my coupe. It was manufactured in 1981. I will be using the vintage Momo BMW button that came on my 1972 Momo Indy, along with a polished aluminum trim ring. The button is a tad small for the opening. Any Ebay ad that states that a button fits Momo and Nardi is BS. Momo buttons are smaller. If you drill new mounting holes in the horn mounting ring, you can center the momo horn button so it fits well. Incidentally, if you want to learn about the difference between a vintage momo horn button and a fake, here is a good Blog Post on the subject. Interestingly enough, there is an avid steering wheel seller (the guy that uses cardboard boxes as backdrops), that is falsely selling a repro BMW button as vintage for $150.
This is the 390mm black spoke Nardi that I picked up for my coupe. It was manufactured in 1981. I will be using the vintage Momo BMW button that came on my 1972 Momo Indy, along with a polished aluminum trim ring. The button is a tad small for the opening. Any Ebay ad that states that a button fits Momo and Nardi is BS. Momo buttons are smaller. If you drill new mounting holes in the horn mounting ring, you can center the momo horn button so it fits well. Incidentally, if you want to learn about the difference between a vintage momo horn button and a fake, here is a good Blog Post on the subject. Interestingly enough, there is an avid steering wheel seller (the guy that uses cardboard boxes as backdrops), that is falsely selling a repro BMW button as vintage for $150.
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Ive never paid more than $150 for a 380mm petri wheel
....??? no way
really ?
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Thanks for the baseline. Now I need to lower by goal by $350.
Yes genuine petri, but theyre a bit of a pieced together hot rod wheel as far as the adapter and horn button goes.
Markos I will text you as I have one I might be willing to sell to you.
Good idea - maybe start a sticky steering wheel photo thread showing the forum members' preferences and how fits and looks? Here's my cherished csl 38cm leather petri with longer hub:
Steve,
Agreed on the concept!
It's possible, but pretty painful to embed Google user photos. You are better off uploading it. I can point you to a blog post that explains how to embed them, but you pretty much have to have each image in its own public folder.
A more recent pic of the Nardi with the short smooth hub.
such a cool wheel! FYI, there has been some recent reviews of a gent that wraps wheels. See the review sextionn
A more recent pic of the Nardi with the short smooth hub.
FYI - I have and extra two of these early hubs, new old stock in box. They are missing the horn ring though. This makes them a good 'upgrade' for accordian style hubs if anyone is interested. The horn ring swaps over, held in place by two screws. I haven't listed them for sale because of the horn caveat.
I made this for someone a few years ago to show how the different styles look in the car.
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I would like to get my hands on this one... Currently I have installed the OEM wood veneered "bus wheel"
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The wooden bus wheel can get hot and slimy in the summer, so I changed mine for a new 38cm leather Alpina. With the new wheel, my hand obstructs the fuel and water temperature gauges. I'd love to find that oem leather wheel too someday.
Leonard
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Leonard
'70 2800CSA