I have a Nardi steering wheel and really like it. We had historic races at our local track a few weeks back, and I got a chance to drive some parade laps in my IM. Generally, the four laps are slow, but on a few corners I got to take them at speed. Boy, was the Nardi wheel slippery!
I can see why nobody tracks their car with a wooden steering wheel.
For the street it's perfect.
Race car drivers also wear gloves.
All Nardi wheels are the real thing. You must be looking at vintage ones which were on the original cars. It would be a waste to spend
A new Nardi will retail for around $350.00 but you can find them here, on the Samba or Ebay for $150.00. Hell, Kirk will probably change out your banjo for a Nardi as a straight trade.
Of course, you could always contract Mike Lempert to make you a beautiful custom wheel. Prepare to wait awhile.
Like Terry said, Kirk might even change it out for free. The banjo you have might even be a little more expensive than the Nardi. Be aware that the horn button in the picture is custom and does not come with the Nardi. I don't think Vintage sells them, but I bought one from JPS a long time ago.
If Kirk does swap it out for you, the second picture is what the horn button will look like.
I have one like that, but that is Johns Beck in the picture. Try JPS or Fibersteel. Otherwise I don't know where you can get one. That Classico place looks to be pretty expensive and I didn't see any prices posted.
Tom can you send a pic. thx.
Annaliese - The Nardi wheel with the Porsche horn button installed came to right under $600.
Carey Hines built my car at Special Edition, and he is my 'go-to contact' for anything vintage Porsche. Happy Driving!
Annaliese...You had Kirk build you a brand new tub, you will not get better service anywhere to compare with what he will give you....whatever your needs, (concerning your tub, of course)
see him first.....
will do. my car has been delayed until tuesday now. i will ask about the steering wheel when i see him.
I like the look of both wheels but I would have to say that the Banjo is a little more of an old man look. I saw a posting once where they actually grind out the plastic horn button and epoxy in a 10 emblem off of ebayy and I was really impressed with the results. I think the guy on the post actually mentioned that he gave the idea to JPS.
http://www.spyderclub.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=12905
what's the colour on your speedster, it looks like a lighter shade of mine.
supposedly that color is Sahara Beige.
not completely sure though. it's not the color i wanted. i think we had a miscommunication-- one that i didn't feel like bothering with because i cared about the color less than i care about not being difficult or getting my car asap.
I'm just comparing the two side by side and mine is a smidgen darker than yours. Only reason I noticed is that this is the first time that I see a beige interior with this colour and it doesn't look too bad. I wanted off white and got what I currently have. But to respray the car is a quick job and minor money outlay in my country.
btw........keep the banjo.........so much cooler than a nardi.
i haven't seen my car in person yet so i don't know how accurate the pictures are in terms of the color. i will take lots of pictures when i pick it up on tuesday. the interior is a darker 'buck' color. i know because i picked it out in person. the color i wanted is whatever this color is http://www.sunsetclassics.com/...che-912/bodygallery/ if having it painted again isn't a big deal i will probably change the color when it starts to show some wear or when i get bored.
Hmmmmmm, I think that the 912 is Champagne Yellow if I'm not mistaken.
But you're right, cruise it for a while and see what floats your boat. I'm on my 3rd colour already in under a year in my head, but I think I'm sorted now.
i think i will just never know what that color is officially called unless i talk to someone who actually worked in the factory painting porsches during those years. i looked at sooo many champagne yellow porsches, including pictures that kirk sent me of cars painted champagne yellow. most are this paler color:
it's just not the same as the color of that 912.
def not champagne yellow.
Yup, I think that you're right on that one.
deff much more pale than the 912. I'm sucre that there are also subtle changes year on year as well.
i showed kirk at VS the pictures of the 912 and he was certain that it was champagne yellow. i am certain that it is not. i suggested that maybe that color is called sahara beige or sand beige. i received pictures of my car in that cream color. i like the cream more than i like the champagne yellow so it's not a complete wash.
Go on the Porsche forums they will be able to probably get you the paint code.
Good luck while picking up your new car tomorrow, Annaliese. It's now pretty important for ( naw, make that mandatory ) that you post a pic of yourself beside it !
Ana, nice pic's (car looks good to)
I may have a Nardi that I may not be using.
Ana, nice pic's (car looks good to)
I may have a Nardi that I may not be using.
