New Nardi wheel for the Mazda 323 GTX is in

"MarquetteLa" (marquettela) 12/22/2014 at 13:29 • Filed to: marqgtx, mazda, 323gtx, steering wheel, nardi

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The GTX's original steering wheel was, well, a little ugly. The previous owner re-covered the rim (pretty well, I might add- it's actually stitched all the way around), but I've never been crazy about the two-spoke design, the horn buttons' positioning, or the large diameter.

So I bought a new 360mm black Classic Nardi wheel with grey stitching.

It took about four weeks for it to get here from Italy, but it was very much worth the wait. The leather feels impossibly soft. The black spokes match the rest of my black/grey interior quite well. The slightly smaller diameter makes getting the wheel to lock much easier & faster. On the whole, it's making the driving experience much more enjoyable.

Now I just need to do something about this shift knob.

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Big Bubba Ray > MarquetteLa 12/22/2014 at 13:34

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That wheel is beautiful! I can't wait to snag a Nardi for my Z.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > MarquetteLa 12/22/2014 at 13:38

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gotta love the eyetalians

MarquetteLa > Big Bubba Ray 12/22/2014 at 13:38

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Thank you! My 2002 Miata has a Nardi-designed factory wheel that is the best steering wheel I've ever used. It's as if the wheel was molded to my hands. The great experience I've had with that wheel has made me a loyal Nardi customer.

Funktheduck > MarquetteLa 12/22/2014 at 15:04

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idea for your shifter. Adds color to the interior.

MarquetteLa > Funktheduck 12/22/2014 at 15:07

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Ooo, curved for ergonomics!

jsemerica > MarquetteLa 12/22/2014 at 15:08

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Looks good! I found myself debating spending a pretty penny on a steering wheel but when it's something you have to look at and feel everytime you drive the car, it's definitely worth it.

Also, let's see that gauge cluster lit up!

Funktheduck > MarquetteLa 12/22/2014 at 15:08

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Textured for your pleasure

MarquetteLa > jsemerica 12/22/2014 at 15:13

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Thanks! That's my line of thought, too.

Here's the dashboard sitting at an idle:

And here it is with everything lit up (notice the boost gauge in the center of the tach):

It's fun. Looks cool at night. :)

jsemerica > MarquetteLa 12/22/2014 at 16:08

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Hell yes, probably not that practical but I don't think it would ever get old looking at it. Is 8000 the redline?!

MarquetteLa > jsemerica 12/22/2014 at 16:17

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6500rpm redline. The tach's scale is weird, check it out:

INDYDFX- Daily FiSTer > MarquetteLa 12/22/2014 at 17:42

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That cluster is awesome! Why can't my ST have something like that??

MarquetteLa > INDYDFX- Daily FiSTer 12/22/2014 at 17:44

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Because your ST was not a child of the 80's. Enjoy your airbags. ;)

INDYDFX- Daily FiSTer > MarquetteLa 12/23/2014 at 20:34

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I'm willing to trade you two of my four airbags for your dash.