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Steering Wheel Survey

FM Former Member
Hello folks. I sincerely hope this isn't perceived as an advertisement. Rather, I'm hoping to receive feedback from this forum as a way of helping me offer the designs of most interest for Speedster, Spyder, and other replica owners. I'm working on a few steering wheel designs and am considering replicating a rare Les Leston. My thinking is that the unique downward slanted spokes on this wheel will provide a less obstructed view of the gauges (a common problem with standard configurations) while at the same time providing a correct period look. There were both solid spoke and drilled spoke versions of this wheel. I would offer both, but first I need to test whether my thinking is consistent with the market. Your feedback is much appreciated. The designs can be seen here:
http://www.pbase.com/image/73761268
http://www.pbase.com/image/73761313

Thanks much.

Mike Lempert

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FM Former Member
Hello folks. I sincerely hope this isn't perceived as an advertisement. Rather, I'm hoping to receive feedback from this forum as a way of helping me offer the designs of most interest for Speedster, Spyder, and other replica owners. I'm working on a few steering wheel designs and am considering replicating a rare Les Leston. My thinking is that the unique downward slanted spokes on this wheel will provide a less obstructed view of the gauges (a common problem with standard configurations) while at the same time providing a correct period look. There were both solid spoke and drilled spoke versions of this wheel. I would offer both, but first I need to test whether my thinking is consistent with the market. Your feedback is much appreciated. The designs can be seen here:
http://www.pbase.com/image/73761268
http://www.pbase.com/image/73761313

Thanks much.

Mike Lempert

FM Former Member
We've had three different steering wheels on the spyder. Don't love any of them. Two of them blocked view of the guages. One of them needed a thinner rim.

On these two wheels, I like the thin wooden rim. Looks classy and allows good visibility. Probably can get the size I want also (big plus). Of the two shown, I prefer the one with the holes in the spoke. But I definately dislike the downward slope on the spokes. I think it would be comfortable to drive as I keep my hands at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions. This is probably ideal for that. Its just that it looks "droopy" and I don't care for it.

Just one dissenting opinion.
angela
Lane AndersonLane AndersonMt. Pleasant, SC Supporting Member
Hey Mike, I'd be more than willing to be a guinea pig if you need a car to try them out on :-). As for the two design, I prefer the one with the holes as well. The downward sloping spokes would probably improve visibility and I have no problem with the look. I'm serious if you want to try it on mine to check out guage positions, etc.

Oh yeah, I'm still working on that door trim. It's been on the back burner for a few weeks.
FM Former Member
Thanks to those that provided feedback. My take is that the slanted spokes, while functional, may not be a popular design otherwise. It seems the Derrington is desireable, which I already produce. By the way, the Derrington may be mounted with a spoke in either the 6 o'clock position or the 12 o'clock position. Unfortunately, either choice will block instruments. While you may be most accustomed to seeing the spoke at 6 o'clock, cars that do not have instruments in the middle of the panel would have a spoke at 12 o'clock. The Healey is a good example of that, and can be seen here:
http://www.pbase.com/mdlempert/image/31905129

I will probably make a handfull of the slanted spoke wheels to test market. Thanks for your help.

Mike Lempert
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