Coose Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Has anyone any ideas where I can get a nice, shiny new steering wheel without paying Demon-Tweeks prices? I'm after something less than 12" dia., flat bottom and suede (preferably blue). Has anyone seen any reasonable deals anywhere? Cheers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Coose The only two wheels that suit your criteria are 1)Spa design 255mm flat bottom 2)Sparco Formula 260mm the sparco is std in blue alcantara,the spa design available to order only, BTW do you ask for discount on your shopping at Tesco/Sainsbury's etc biggrin.gif Dave "The Shop Assistant" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coose Posted January 21, 2002 Author Share Posted January 21, 2002 Dave, Why thankyou for that! I've got the Demon-Tweeks catalogue and have seen both of the wheels you mention (very nice), but we all know how inflated their prices are... I'm just after finding someone who can sell me a wheel for a more sensible price, that's all! I spoke to a very nice lady today at James Whiting's abode who honestly said that theirs would be no cheaper, so I may be struggling! And no, I don't ask for a discount at Tesco's, but I would if I was buying my pies from Fortnam & Mason! (Queenies supermarket on Piccadilly in London Village for those who don't know!!!!). Ta for your help anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Coose, DT had the 260mm momo model 28 in leather for about £70 inc vat. Worth thinking about I bought one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS CLARK Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Coose. The very nice lady at James Whitings abode would be Ruth his wife. If the s/wheels are about the same in cost, I would put my money in their hands as they are great ambassadors for the club. J W is the club (L7C of GB)technical information specialist after all!!! ps. No, not on any percentage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted January 21, 2002 Share Posted January 21, 2002 Coose, Look in the front of your DT catalogue....... See that nice red Caterham???? See who's driving it???? Be nice to him and he might be nice to you, but I doubt it now !!!! tongue.gif Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ward Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Dave K I've had one of those nice blue alcantara flat bottom Sparco wheels on back order for "ages" from DT - where are you hiding them?! I go to Waitrose and normally pay full price.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Hey Alex, I'm sure that small photo shows the other driver name on the side of Daves car as Jamie Oliver.....?? Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILL FLY Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Must be a 'Pukka' Racing car then smile.gif BTW does anyone know if 'chopped top' wheels are road legal in the UK ? Just thinking because my currnet Momo obscures half of the speedo and rev counter, but you can't use that as an excuse to plod when you get pulled sad.gif Do Momo do 'Chopped Top' wheels in leather or just suede ? Never met Dave K but I bought a diff and CWP off him, cheers Dave. Roy See willfly.net for more info. If you don't spin you ain't trying smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Dave made some very good prices for me for several DT-parts, so that it was cheaper for me to buy them in GB and get them shipped to Germany than buying them directly over here. Thanks for that first !! All parts arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Give him a ring and I´m sure he´ll quote you the best price DT can afford. Marius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coose Posted January 22, 2002 Author Share Posted January 22, 2002 Ooooops! Should I now burn my D-T catalogue or is it not too late to save myself? wink.gif My next question is: - Is a boss which will fit a race type wheel (such as the two DaveK mentioned, and also the Momo Type28)which will also fit a Mk2 Escort steering column (dia. 5/8")? I took a trip to Mr & Mrs Whitings' pad today and they had Caterham bosses (which, of course are different) but couldn't really help me. I think I'm gonna have to call D-T with my tail between my legs..... Edited by - Coose on 22 Jan 2002 19:50:44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morls Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Cooose, How's tricksquestion.gif I too am looking for a flat bottom. I am hoping wathing "Fat Camp" tonite will help stop me eating the leftover Xmas chokkys. Why not get a QA weld on boss, then you can take it into the house at nightsmile.gif. Mine's on top of the bookshelf in the living room. Dave K, Can't the L7C use our yellow cards at DTs like the blue ones at Sainsburysquestion.gifsmile.gif Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Roy DT has always been advised that the open top momo wheels are illegal for road use as the open section is deemed to be dangerous as a driver could "miss" the wheel when turning corners and lose control. The blue book lists that the wheel is only suitable for drag racing as any racing wheel needs to have a 360 degree rim. Coose Give me a ring if you can get through on my ddi number and i'll see what I can do. The boss situation is bit more difficult as although I can supply a boss to suit a Mk2 spline this is to suit the std 6 bolt momo fitting which is too big to fit to a race wheel ctr. An adaptor is available to convert 6 bolt to race wheel,but this only brings the wheel closer to you which may not be suitable in your car. Arnie BTW i'm noting all the sarcastic remarks. cheers dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted January 22, 2002 Share Posted January 22, 2002 Oh dear..... Fat Arn The NOW PROVEN R500 Eaterid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coose Posted January 24, 2002 Author Share Posted January 24, 2002 Mark... Have done! Momo Type 27 and SPA's finest... Took me spare wheel off yesterday and Bart looks a lot better. I'll give yer a bell next week...biggrin.gif Coooooooooooooooose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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