Hi
I have an original series 3 steering wheel that I would like to replace as I am not a big fan of its look or its feel
Any suggestions for a better looking replacement?
I would ideally like a wooden wheel as the earlier marques but the thin rim on most of these puts me off.
Alternatively has anyone actually fitted a leather cover on the original wheel that fits and doesn't look naff?
Regards
Dean
S3 OTS Opalescent Dairy Milk
series 3 steering wheel replacement
#2 Re: series 3 steering wheel replacement
I fitted a dished Moto-Lita 13.5" steering wheel to my OTS. Should rather have gone for a 14" wheel. Did not feel like I had sufficient control with the small wheel at high speeds (10mph or more)
Best Regards
Philip
Jag: 72 S3 XKE, 74 S3 XKE OTS, 80 XJS (Megasquirt + 5sp manual O/D)
Jensen: 74 Interceptor (EFI by Megasquirt + O/D 4sp auto)
Chev: 59 Apache std, 70 C10 (350V8, 700R4)
Philip
Jag: 72 S3 XKE, 74 S3 XKE OTS, 80 XJS (Megasquirt + 5sp manual O/D)
Jensen: 74 Interceptor (EFI by Megasquirt + O/D 4sp auto)
Chev: 59 Apache std, 70 C10 (350V8, 700R4)
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#3 Re: series 3 steering wheel replacement
Check out Moto Lita. They make a steering wheel that looks exactly like original, but has a big fat leather grip....picture original on steroids !! Looks great, feels even better !!
John
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#4 Re: series 3 steering wheel replacement
John Mann
1972 S3 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
1976 Jaguar XJ4.2C
2007 Jaguar XKR Portfolio
1972 S3 Jaguar E-Type 2+2
1976 Jaguar XJ4.2C
2007 Jaguar XKR Portfolio
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John
S3 2+2 1971
Aston V8 Vantage 2006
Caterham Supersprint 1.7 1989
Jeep Wrangler TJ
S3 2+2 1971
Aston V8 Vantage 2006
Caterham Supersprint 1.7 1989
Jeep Wrangler TJ
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#6 Re: series 3 steering wheel replacement
A friend has a Moss Motors leather cover on his Etype Series 3. I really does change the look and feel of the steering, and is a much cheaper option than Moto Lita, and preserves the originality of the car, and improves the look and feel.
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#7 Re: series 3 steering wheel replacement
Two options: the Motolita wheel, as has already been suggested, or the rather splendid Nardi wheel Eagle fitted to my V12. Its all down to individual preference.
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#8 Re: series 3 steering wheel replacement
I had this MotoLita lying around waiting to be used. I like the thin rim and small diameter, but that's a matter of personal taste. I also reduced the power steering pump pressure to get less assist and more feel.
1974 SIII E-Type w. XJ S2 4sp w. O/D
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