"TurboSloth" (TheTurboSloth)
11/13/2013 at 08:08 • Filed to: None
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"TurboSloth" (TheTurboSloth)
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So I went to pep-boys with my dad the other day (my dad forgot to buy an oil filter), and I went around and I found the aftermarket section. I usually like to look around at the pretty crappy products and have a few lols. I saw an aftermarket steering wheel which looked like this, but it was an off-brand (didn't know what the brand was), and it seemed pretty okay. It was cheap too. It was like 40 dollars. The part of the wheel where you hold was hard rubber, which I prefer over suede which got me thinking. Besides the brand name and the racing pedigree how come brands like Momo and Sparco charge like 300 dollars for a wheel, while this brand is like 40 dollars. Hell, is this wheel even safe? I mean, it being a wheel, I really dont see a difference between this 40 dollar wheel and a Sparco wheel besides the name. Am I wrong?
6cyl
> TurboSloth
11/13/2013 at 08:14 |
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Don't buy a cheap POS. I have seen images of them snapping or bending while being used. You can often find a perfectly good (in decent condition) momo or sparco on ebay for under $80. You just have to search for a while.
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TurboSloth
> 6cyl
11/13/2013 at 08:18 |
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Well, snapping and bending does seem like a problem. Duly noted.
LeadfootYT
> TurboSloth
11/13/2013 at 08:32 |
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As someone who does use "eBay" parts on certain applications, I would avoid swapping out with a cheap wheel. Aside from being less ergonomic and not looking as nice when actually fitted to the car, there's a lot of build quality risks that could result in unfortunate (or downright dangerous) malfunctions while driving, especially in a vehicle where you're bracing yourself against the wheel. It won't happen in all cases, and you'll probably be fine, but save yourself the worry (and the discomfort of use) and get yourself a used name brand wheel.
davedave1111
> TurboSloth
11/13/2013 at 08:32 |
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I don't know about steering wheels particularly, but there are two sides to it. Sometimes you just get a cheap copy in fairly good materials, where they're saving on a proper manufacturer's design and marketing costs and so-on. Sometimes you get a cheap knockoff in inappropriate materials.
Casper
> TurboSloth
11/13/2013 at 10:02 |
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The most likely downside would be catastrophic failure. You can't tell if the metal center structure is just a Y shape with plastic molded around the outside or is a proper ring with plastic molded around it. The difference is significant. Likewise you would need to spend some time trying to figure out what the metal was and what quality it was. Last thing you want is to be in a crash braced against the wheel, and have the whole outer ring just push off. Getting the inside of your arms cut open on shitty Chinese, lead filled, pot metal would not make the crash better.
DocWalt
> Casper
11/13/2013 at 10:13 |
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My brother had a well made OMP wheel and it didn't have the metal ring. The outer rim exploded in his accident and he ended up destroying the dash with his fists and chest planted the steering column.
Louros
> TurboSloth
11/13/2013 at 10:31 |
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Yeah, a steering wheel (or steering wheel hub) is not a place to cut costs. It amazes how many Miata guys run no-name ebay hub adapters/quick releases and generic steering wheels.
Stick with a used/vintage Momo, Nardi or Personal. There are plenty to be had on ebay.
King Ginger, not writing for Business Insider
> TurboSloth
11/13/2013 at 12:59 |
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Typically, having an approved aftermarket steering wheel (Nardi, Momo, Sparco, etc.) means paying more but being less likely to have the wheel rip off in your hands during braking, impaling your chest on the steering column.
Again, that is typically why.
Also, depending on the car, there really isn't much of a reason to swap out an OEM wheel with an airbag (assuming you have one...if not, more power to you) for an aftermarket unless you are going racing and a) need to save weight and b) need to have the quick release hub in case your car crashes and you need to extricate.
tshshshs
> TurboSloth
07/30/2014 at 05:11 |
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http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=70…
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tshshshs
> TurboSloth
07/30/2014 at 05:11 |
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http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=70…
angelaelliot
> TurboSloth
07/31/2014 at 08:21 |
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