Steering wheel Questions - 74

There is a sweet-spot for diameter of wheels based on your preferred driving position and more importantly how you fit in the car and how large you are.  Some people prefer a smaller 13" whereas others like larger say 15" wheels.   Remember, the bigger you go, the more likely the wheel will hit your thighs as you sit in the car and or turn the wheel.  Yes, you need a Momo adapter and the 6 metric Allen headed screws to mount it.  Not sure if Steve still has them.  I searched for along time and found a vintage Momo "GT" wheel which I really liked.  I think it was 15".

https://pantera.infopop.cc/top...s-of-steering-wheels

I bought this:

https://races-shop.com/capri/7...ord-capri-to-72.html

PanterraPat, PanteraDoug, and Rene446 -

Thanks for the helpful info and pics - very helpful, appreciate your time and knowledge.

Rene4406 - can you confirm that the hub adapter you used and [helpfully] linked will work with a Momo steering wheel?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16712...ZEh_RCIaAlbQEALw_wcB

Yes, it works with Momo steering wheel.

Be SURE your adapter fits the Pantera steering shaft spline tightly. There's a common metric (?) spline that slides right onto a Pantera steering shaft but is very slightly oversized and fits loosely. So you're essentially steering with only the tips of the splines. These have stripped out when used "vigorously" in big-tire Panteras driven hard. Driven sedately, they can last for years but what fun is that?

There is a long thread on this forum regarding the spline and taper on the adapter.  Bosswrench is correct to follow that advice.

Here's the wheel you need to buy:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/26506...332490.c102020.m5276

This is the adapter I used on my Nardi

if fits perfectly… Snug but not too snug

The length of the adapter, and if the steering wheel is dished does make quite a difference. This adapter is cast aluminum .

I consider my set up perfect… turn signal stock, Reach, legroom and distance from dashboard

I chose this steering wheel because the spokes are turning down left and right and give a better of view of the Gauges on my two pod Dashboard

@panterapatt posted:

There is a long thread on this forum regarding the spline and taper on the adapter.  Bosswrench is correct to follow that advice.

Here's the wheel you need to buy:  https://www.ebay.com/itm/26506...332490.c102020.m5276

OK, that steering wheel you linked on ebay is a straight up classic !

Thanks for all of the info, issues to consider and ideas

I ended up going with a Momo Prototipo with black spokes, 350mm (13.75"). Got the idea for the Prototipo here.

I wanted to keep the cockpit fairly consistent, so while I really like the fresher Momo wheels, the Prototipo was an upgrade that wouldn't look out of place. As for size, I now get it (after having a 6" tall friend sit in the car) but I'm 5'7" so the wheel on my thighs thing isn't too bad.

I'll save the Ford Capri parts bin wheel for the next guy should he want to go back.

Good choice although difficult to make a bad one. Just lots to pick from depending on your taste.

I could still use some ideas regarding the center button - no offense to the good people at Momo, but I would like to swap in something with the Detomaso logo. Any ideas on where to get that? I see most folks sporting a center button with the Detomaso logo on their aftermarket whhels

@CTJackster posted:

I could still use some ideas regarding the center button - no offense to the good people at Momo, but I would like to swap in something with the Detomaso logo. Any ideas on where to get that? I see most folks sporting a center button with the Detomaso logo on their aftermarket whhels

They have become difficult to find. Some are attempting to create their own.

Ron McCall has made some for his application but they differ in that they are intended to resemble the original center caps on the Ford GT40 race cars.

This may be a lead:

https://pantera.infopop.cc/top...teering-wheel-center

I made this one from a too big button from Germany  where I used the logo part and added aluminum ring spacers plus some work to get it to fit a standard Momo part. The piece in photo on right side is on the car now.

Using the Ghia emblem from the front fender is an interesting idea. I think that mounting it externally would offer a really nice three dimensional touch.

The originals had two pins that stuck through the fender and used a little hex nut on the pins. The current replacements have a peel and stick adhesive that would simplify the mounting.

@LeMans850i posted:

This is the adapter I used on my Nardi

if fits perfectly… Snug but not too snug

The length of the adapter, and if the steering wheel is dished does make quite a difference. This adapter is cast aluminum .

Do you have a part number for that hub adapter, or a link you can post to where you bought it?  Thanks!

@garth66 posted:

Do you have a part number for that hub adapter, or a link you can post to where you bought it?  Thanks!

https://www.crowderscustomizin...asp?action=contactus

like Roland I purchased my adapter from them and also my MOMO steering wheel from this company about 8 years ago.  I did a quick search tonight but didn’t find the hub on their site.  I went through my folder and found the receipt.  Part number is 534.  I would try calling them directly.  

This is what I used on my car. Fits Momo and the Ferrero wheels. I have mounted both. https://www.cafr.ebay.ca/itm/332663352859   And looks good.

@garth66 posted:

Do you have a part number for that hub adapter, or a link you can post to where you bought it?  Thanks!

Here is a current link on ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/19221...;hash=item2cc0b7620e