Nath 1,975 Posted March 31, 2015 Looking into getting an aftermarket steering wheel. I don't mind the original XD one but it's just too big - I'm only 5"8, but find it slightly hard to have my feet close enough to the pedals while also having room for my legs under the wheel. I already have to lean forward to comfortably reach the shifter when it's in park because I'm sitting so far back, which Is not a big drama now but once I do a t5 conversion it could get pretty annoying. Has anyone used smaller aftermarket wheels with manual steering? Want to know if it would be the go or would make it too much of a prick to drive slowly. It's not that bad as is, just wondering how much difference it'd make. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted March 31, 2015 You'll be fine dude I'm same height and have got after market wheel with 5 speed in the XF and perfectly comfortable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXD 2,328 Posted March 31, 2015 Yes I know the feeling, the manual shifter is miles away, and to get close to the pedals the steering is close. I'm 5'8" aswell and went with a smallish 330mm -350mm or similar, I have the windsor over the front, manual steer and 205s on the front, steering is great even moving it around the tight drive way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted March 31, 2015 One of these, autoteknika I think 1 XTREME KARTS XF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nath 1,975 Posted March 31, 2015 Ahk sweet, cheers guys. Might go with one of the Saas Retro style ones in black or something. Just wanted to be sure it wouldn't make it a punish to drive in carparks (already a pain but liveable). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted March 31, 2015 One of these, autoteknika I think Make sure you contact me if you ever want to sell that car bud. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted March 31, 2015 Ha, thanks mate but I doubt I ever will, I get too attached. Really entertaining the idea of find a coupe project, would be a long term one of course, at the moment, and I half sold the idea to the mrs by saying I could maybe sell the xf for half decent coin to help fund the coupe. But really I know I'd just keep both and struggle. 2 SPArKy_Dave and Nath reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ando81 2,949 Posted March 31, 2015 My saas woodgrain wheel on my xf is awesome but when I had the needle speedo, the wheel blocked the view because the wheel diameter was smaller than stock. I fixed that by going to digital dash Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slydog 7,873 Posted March 31, 2015 Oh I won't pay big $$$ for it I just want it LOL. It is a really nice car TBH and how do you really put a price on something thats worth nothing to most but personally the world to you ? You don't you just keep em. Just wish I did the same thing but I know they loved the car too so it wasn't as bad selling it,still sucks though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted March 31, 2015 Cmon I thought you where about to offer me 15k for it. Yeah I spose if it's going to someone you know is gonna give it the same love you do then it makes it a bit easier if the time comes. 1 slydog reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXD 2,328 Posted March 31, 2015 One of these, autoteknika I think Mine is like that but a black centre and spokes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted March 31, 2015 They're a nice simple wheel hey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXD 2,328 Posted March 31, 2015 Yeah that's why I went for black on black, not to ricer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted March 31, 2015 Did it also come with the ring that goes around the horn buton, that looked proper ricer, chucked that straight out. The plainer the better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXD 2,328 Posted March 31, 2015 Yip it did, mine looks how yours is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nath 1,975 Posted March 31, 2015 I can't stand those fake wood grain ones unless the rest of the interior is the same colour... People just slap them in grey/black interiors and it just looks horrible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nath 1,975 Posted March 31, 2015 Gonna pick up a wheel today. Anyone know what Boss kit I need to mount it? Edit: Nevermind, found a part no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wagoon 2,429 Posted March 31, 2015 What part number is it and what brand Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLO247 1,713 Posted April 1, 2015 I like the wood wheels. Not sure why. 1 steve mcqueen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nath 1,975 Posted April 1, 2015 Saas retro black Bk19bl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SLO247 1,713 Posted April 1, 2015 I like that one too, keen to see it in an XD. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nath 1,975 Posted April 1, 2015 Ive seen it in black/grey monaro interior and it looked shit hot. Hopefully it looks good in mine too. Should be able to push my seat forward and not feel like I'm driving a bus now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,288 Posted April 1, 2015 this is sort of classic retro should be nice to use and not look crap in an XDhttp://rallyways.com/specialty/miata-nardi-deep-corn-330mm-steering-wheel/ 4 wagoon, TUFE, XTREME KARTS XF and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nath 1,975 Posted April 1, 2015 Already ordered and chucked a deposit on this one. Was either this or the 380mm classic one but that looks more 60s style, and is bigger so won't solve my space issues. 1 NZXD reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deankxf 20,288 Posted April 1, 2015 looks good, they are a pain if too small to see the guages Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
