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 Post subject: Steering wheels for Z31s
PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 8:53 pm 
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Has anybody ever changed their steering wheel on a Z31 to something besides OEM? How much of a pain/project is it?


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:14 pm 
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Yup. It's easy! Just got to make sure you have the correct hub for the aftermarket wheel to fit right. Took me about 10 minutes.

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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 9:36 pm 
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Any chance you know what the "correct hub" is?


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PostPosted: Wed Apr 17, 2013 10:03 pm 
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Each brand of wheel will have many hubs to fit various different cars. Each brand has their own internal part #s. Best bet is to go to the manufacturer's website and search their application guides.

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Aha! Thank you for a starting point.

I'm considering a light-colored wood grain replacement. I'm not a big fan of the OEM, and it's got it's fair share of wear(ware??). The wood should go well with the tan interior.

Thanks!


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I think Grant makes a bunch of wood grain wheels. I'm running a Momo wheel.

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Hmm. I'll check them out.

I've looked at Nardi (super pricey) and NRG (not so bad).

I've heard good things about Momo.


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I have a used Nardi wood rim wheel, which I found didn't fit my 1970 240Z after I bought it. :x
The box lists a bunch of Zs the wheel was supposed to fit, and my car was on the list. The wheel came off a 1971 Z but it just won't match the unique splines on the '70 steering shaft. Might fit yours, tho.

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Frank,

Do you know the name of the model or any pictures? I can try to look it up to see if it will fit.

Filipe


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I'll dig it out of the garage today and respond.

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Thanks, bud. :wink:


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The wheel only lists S30 cars, and a few overseas Datsuns/Nissans I've never seen here in the states.
Says it should fit mine, but it doesn't.

Sorry bud.

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Not a problem, Frank. I'll keep looking ;)


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Frank what does the nardi wheel look like?

A lot of these wheels have separate wheel parts and hub parts. I.e. a nardi wheel is interchangeable with all nardi hubs (unless it's some kind of 1-piece design). Does it have the 6 small bolts in the center of the wheel around the horn button? Those bolts attach the wheel to the hub. If Filipe really likes that wheel he can always buy a hub separately :)

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