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So right now I'm running the suede 320mm Sparco Ring steering wheel. I've run it in 2 other cars, and have always liked it. However, the 320mm size interferes with seeing the gauges! Fairly minor to a certain degree, but even more, I've been REALLY thinking about putting in a Nardi wood steering wheel! I'm actually thinking it may look good in a proper R53.
What do you guys think? Keep the Sparco, or run the Nardi?
Agree with the above post. I see the mini interior as a hodgepodge of plastic bits and not very many mods work inside. I love the exterior designs, to me it's almost like two teams of designers who never talked to each other made these cars. Save the wood for a more classic vehicle (older).
Thanks for the input guys. Yea, I definitely have mixed feelings on the Nardi wheel. However, I would not go back to a stock wheel ever again. The difference in feel that a smaller aftermarket wheel provides in feedback is enormous, and I really like that. Kind of like running those little lightweight 15" wheels
Yes, you are crazy loco.
What you should do is get some chain,weld the links, and then get it chromed.
It's just a matter of personal taste or lack thereof.
Yes, you are crazy loco.
What you should do is get some chain,weld the links, and then get it chromed.
It's just a matter of personal taste or lack thereof.
ISAMIN
I remember my uncle had one of those in an old 60's VW! But eh, not my style
I think I'm definitely leaning towards keeping the Sparco. The FEEL of the Sparco is amazing.
Yes, you are crazy loco.
What you should do is get some chain,weld the links, and then get it chromed.
It's just a matter of personal taste or lack thereof.
I vote no because that Sparco wheel looks so good and goes well with your interior right now. If you did decide to switch, I'd recommend doing some wood accents (similar in color with the wheel) in the car to help tie it in with the rest of your interior.
I vote no because that Sparco wheel looks so good and goes well with your interior right now. If you did decide to switch, I'd recommend doing some wood accents (similar in color with the wheel) in the car to help tie it in with the rest of your interior.
Definitely kind of what I'm thinking with the Sparco. I love the Sparco Ring. I ran it in my M3, VW's,....such a nice feeling wheel.
I just kept looking at the Nardi thinking the wood would be just different enough that it would actually look good....kind of a throwback with the R53. Plus the poised spokes matches the **** perfectly as well. Trying to justify!
If you add wood trim I think it could work, swear I've seen a factory r53 wood wheel...edit found it
Wood, Jerry...wood
Thanks for the photo. I'm just not that much of a fan of an entire wood dash. I like the contrast of the modern interior, with JUST the real wood Nardi wheel. I think I'll stay with the Sparco at this point though.
