DanH Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 I am thinking lately to replace my steering wheel with a suede deep dish one. Can you recommend one that its not too expensive and also is good quality? I was also thinking to go for snap-off boss but I don't know if it's worth it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazi Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 I've had/got both. suede is lovely when its brand new but gets really slippery when its worn. mine wore out in 8 months and that was from weekend driving so not sure what it would be like for everyday driving. I had a Kode racing one and replaced it for a Nardi from a MX5 and if far better IMO. snap-off boss wise I have a NRG boss fitting at the moment. if you like touching the stalks with your fingers then deepdish and a snap off are a bad combo. Its great if you do track days or even have bucketseats fitted and its a bit tight to get in and out the car. and plus the cool factor at shows other than that they are a pain in the arse. if Mr police man pulls you over with one you'll get nailed, cant have them on for MOTs and the horns are a pain to get working properly. That saying i wouldn't take it off now. BE WARNED!! avoid the unbranded ebay bosses. they are utter shit. anything over 60mph your sterring wheel is all over the place. if you are going to put one on, do it right and spent some money on it. NRG and D1 are pretty good this is my snap off boss when before i fitted it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgtt Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Why is a snap off boss an mot fail? Mine went through with one no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanH Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Thanks Kazi..very helpful info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazi Posted October 12, 2014 Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 Why is a snap off boss an mot fail? Mine went through with one no problem because you can take it off while driving lol. its meant to be fixed. OH and Dan your hand will go black when its new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanH Posted October 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2014 because you can take it off while driving lol. its meant to be fixed. OH and Dan your hand will go black when its new! I almost don't want one now lol I think I'll stick to my OEM red stitched one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4jw Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 i second the "dont ebay it" senitment. i had to do some simple but irritatingly ugly rewiring as a result of my boss kit not being built to standard in every sense of that phrase. as with everything, dont skimp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serratia Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 I'll just throw this in here as a cheap bit of promo; flocked steering wheel, £25 one colour or £35 for a two colour combination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor4460 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Kode Deep dish leather on mine, easy enough to wire in, resistor for airbag, pic when fitted but still wiring up. Ebay fixed boss. quality of Kode is excellent and a good price, driving with wheel is so much better imo than standard, defo a good mod and looks good too. Edited October 29, 2014 by Trebor4460 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottChester Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 Airbags are pretty important, whilst some of the above look nice in a head on of rather have the airbag ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4jw Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Tasty interior! This is my suede rebuffed Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk Edited October 29, 2014 by 4jw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor4460 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Airbags are pretty important, whilst some of the above look nice in a head on of rather have the airbag !Personell choice on the airbags I spose.. If you inclined to worry bout things like that then yep, best steer clear of dished wheels.. Me, I ride motorcycles, last thing I worry bout is if an airbag is fitted.. Edited October 29, 2014 by Trebor4460 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J03 Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 (edited) Fitting an aftermarket wheel has been one of THE best changes I've made, there's nothing to mull over mate just do it. They completely transform the drive & steering feel. Not a fan of the dished look myself so opted for an adjustable extension. 320mm wheel in grey alc with red stitch.... Edited October 29, 2014 by J03 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynxdoor Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Nice steering Jo3 but what's with the Gear knob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulgtt Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Bit blurry but here's mine, Sparco wheel (300mm I think) with Lifeline motorsport snap off boss. Horn button is mounted on the side of the steering coloumn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 This is my Kode dished wheel with ebay boss. I agree with Joe, such a transformation to the driving experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J03 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Nice steering Jo3 but what's with the Gear knob? Better gear shifting, I hated the low short shift it spoiled the drive. I have a custom kit still to fit that will reduce throw, hopefully get it fitted soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boynxdoor Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Totally agree Mate... Seen some serious 1/4 Drag Cars having the same set up as Yours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanH Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 This is my Kode dished wheel with ebay boss. h I agree with Joe, such a transformation to the driving experience. do you have a link with the boss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booth Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 This what I have http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181240259741?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%257CR40%26_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D181240259741%26_rdc%3D1 But thats for the Gen 7. This seems to be the right one for the gen 6 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Supra-Camry-Celica-MR2-Yaris-Rav4-boss-kit-fits-Momo-OMP-steering-wheel-/170961809868?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27ce1e31cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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