Part of the fun in owning one of these cars is adding doodads.
Whether it's modifying the drivetrain, changing the wheels/tires, modifying the suspension...yeah, done all that.
Another area that has room for a personal touch is the steering wheel.
There are a lot of choices; Nardi, Momo, Petri, Derrington, Les Leston, Moto Lita. Banjo or Wood, Dished or Flat. Large or small, fat or skinny... you see my point.
I experimented with a few. I started with a Nardi Personal, then tried a Momo. Dale Bates gave me an Izumi that he picked up for practically nothing at Bugorama.
After seeing Lane Anderson's wheel I decided to commission a custom wheel from Mike Lempert. He was open to collaborating on a design so I sent him a deposit and began the process.
I decided the the design needed to flow with the interior so I opted for drilled holes over slots. I wanted the wood to work with my unusual color scheme, so I chose Bolivian Rosewood. Fifteen inch diameter, no dish. Nardi pattern so I could use my existing horn button and adapter.
It was a long wait but, thanks to Lane, I have my new wheel. After a few modifications the wheel is in. I love the looks of it.
How about the rest of you? Sporting anything unusual in the steering department?
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