Our Mustang wore a wood-rimmed steering wheel when it came into our lives. It looked period-correct but wouldn’t cut it for today’s on-track activities.
While the Mustang originally had a 15.25-inch wheel, our expert on this project, Curt Vogt, was adamant that we use a 13-inch wheel. Going this small would require power steering, and soon we’ll talk about adding a KRC …
Sorta related, years ago I bought a CRX that had received an aftermarket wheel–and it was a flexible piece of crap. Buy a good wheel.
No Grant GT steering wheel?
Good.
a bit cliche and it's 14", but the Momo Retro fits the Mustang
Why wouldn't an old school wood wheel be sufficient again? I mean...just going to point out that Shelby used a 16" wood wheel in the 289 Cobras to great effect, winning many a race without even having power steering(probably why it was 16" to begin with). I personally opted for a 14" woodgrain wheel myself paired with a 16:1 box and Shelby quick steer arms...no power steering. It wouldn't be good for autocross, but is just fine for any road-course type track.
Wicked93gs said:Why wouldn't an old school wood wheel be sufficient again? I mean...just going to point out that Shelby used a 16" wood wheel in the 289 Cobras to great effect, winning many a race without even having power steering(probably why it was 16" to begin with). I personally opted for a 14" woodgrain wheel myself paired with a 16:1 box and Shelby quick steer arms...no power steering. It wouldn't be good for autocross, but is just fine for any road-course type track.
It would fail most tech inspections. Doesn't matter if it's original or not.
Wicked93gs said:Why wouldn't an old school wood wheel be sufficient again? *snip*
In a crash a wood rimmed steering wheel can become hand splinters. Big ones.
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