nardi steering wheel or stock?

[joelj]

Hi Group,

I have a nardi steering wheel, circa late 60's, and I am thinking of putting it in my 280sl. I haven't done so since I am also thinking that he 280sl looks better stock.

If I don't install it in my 280sl, i'll put it in my w123 280 coupe.

What you guys think?

Joel-j

[Vince Canepa]

I like the Nardi wheels.  I never put one on mine because even the early ones restrict view of the instruments somewhat.  On the plus side it makes the car nicer to drive - the smaller diameter is easier to deal with on tight corners.  Some will argue that the Nardi has no impact pad, but without an airbag I belt myself tightly to prevent impact with the wheel (which is why I have never fitted the belts on a reel).

Vince Canepa
1967 250SL
113.043-10-001543
568H Signal Red
116 Caviar MB-Tex

[JimVillers]

I am the opposite.  I have a Nardi wheel that I do not like on my 230SL because of the dished aluminum holds the wheel a little too far from the dash.

To each his own.

Jim Villers
190SL, 230SL 5-Speed, 190E 2.3-16 Kompressor

[Vince Canepa]

JIm brings up another point.  In my case it works in my favor.  In order to get the right reach to the steering wheel I either have to sit with my legs slightly too cloe or to far away from the pedals.  I would rather the wheel were slightly dished.

Vince Canepa
1967 250SL
113.043-10-001543
568H Signal Red
116 Caviar MB-Tex

[TheEngineer]

I recently made a hub to fit a flat Nardi wheel like the style used on Jaguar. The client didn't like the dished one, but is very happy with the flat one and thinks it looks great.