Hey guys, I have a 78' ke35 and was wondering people's opinions on sport steering wheels. I've had a Isotta steering wheel for about 5 years and just fitted it to the rolla, but don't know if it's to 'try hardyish' or does it make it more acceptable to 'window shoppers'. It feels a bit better when driving but not sure if I'm coming off as a tool or not.....

Mate who cares what people think.. if you like it, hit it up! Ke35 are kinda sporty anyway. Pretty sure they are defectable though if thats something your worried about... not sure about window shoppers, I doubt it would make a difference. I guess it depends on what kind of steering wheel it is though. Some of them are pretty wack looking IMO :)

Actually that was another thing, it came with a compliance sheet and sticker, but was filled out for the original car (a toyota Camry...i was young....). Is it still compliant with this car or does it depend on age of car and stuff like that.

 

 

This is like it, but instead of red it's silver:

 

Period correctness and/or continuity is the key to making any car look 'better' than stock.

 

Ricey shiney multicoloured Isotta wheel on 32 year old car = FAIL

 

If you had a WRX with hektik dolce DC-12's and neons, then it'd be perfect :)

 

Go for a Nardi classic or similar. Old design, yet timeless and classy.

As long as its not chrome and pink I think its cool. It should be up to you and your tastes. I reckon a sports wheel will work in any older car as long as its simple.

Edited July 8, 201016 yr by blzbub666

i read that the steering wheel has to be within an inch size of the old steering wheel. also if you have airbags then you can't replace your wheel unless its with one that has a compatible air bag system.

 

i am in qld and don't hold me to it. i put a smaller wheel on my car (just plain blue sporty 80s looking on) and i've been pulled over multi times and have coppers look over my car (happens when you cruise with turbo imports they think your car is off the hook haha). Instead of questioning the steering wheel they did me for a deflated spare tyre.

i know a certian ke20 running a 1000hp 2jz using the standard steering wheel :)

Period correctness and/or continuity is the key to making any car look 'better' than stock.

 

Ricey shiney multicoloured Isotta wheel on 32 year old car = FAIL

 

If you had a WRX with hektik dolce DC-12's and neons, then it'd be perfect :)

 

Go for a Nardi classic or similar. Old design, yet timeless and classy.

I 100% agree with 7shades i'll be running a nardi on my 20

So much of it has too be personal preference, for me most standard wheels are often to thin, but that is just my choice, but if you want to have a replacement wheel then make sure it is in keeping with the rest of the style of the car, to me that is the most important.

 

On the choice of the wheel and boss kit make sure that they are Australian standards approved, that you choose the right boss kit that fits. A poor fitting one is very very dangerous.

Personally had no-name aftermarket steering wheels (cheap 2nd hand) and Nardi / Momo's

 

Found the Nardi (350mm deep corn because I have long legs) to be the best one so far. Personally feels so much better and have more confidence in it, but you won't know / understand till you try it out yourself

 

Cheers Ross

Nardi deep dish (^^^) - red stiching goes with anything, pricey but 100% win.

Edited July 8, 201016 yr by Jason

I got a nice tidy Momo on my 911 it's an awesome wheel.

I have a red momo trek on my KE55. The 55 is blue with silver stripes, but the engine block is red and my sparco seat is red so I got a red wheel. I think it looks a little toolish, but I love it. I've also got blue plastic checker-plate on my dash, so it sorta gives it that ricer feel. Love the feel of it much more than the KE55 wheel that was covered in 30 years of gunk and I think because it's leather and a little thicker it doesn't heat up so much on hot days.

 

I agree with Oh-KE, it's your car, do what you like :P

 

Edited July 9, 201016 yr by Sloth

I put something simple in. Although I totally redid my interior as beige isn't my thing.

 

I agree that this is a personal preference thing... but I cringe when I see an old car (edit: pre Ke70) with one of those tacky looking sports wheels. Ruins the whole look in my opinion.

Edited July 9, 201016 yr by 67Rolla-Ken