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My New Nardi Mahagony Wood Steering Wheel om Mondial 3.2

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  1. soucorp

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    Just wanted to share my new install of a true and classic Italian wood steering wheel.
    I always love wooden steering wheels on sports cars and decided to stray from original equipment. Let me know if you like it also. Pics below.

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    Nardi Mahogany 390 mm wheel, Nardi to Momo hub adaptor, Ferrari Big Horn chrome piece (a work of art).
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  2. soucorp

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  3. davebdave

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    Classic.. can't wait to see the seats...
    Dave
     
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    I like it !! It's extremely elegant.

    Cheers, Hank
     
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  5. soucorp

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    Thanks guys! I'm looking for some good Daytona style seating for the Mondi but within budget, so looking at a few different approaches:

    1st, keep existing seats, create my own inserts that will go in the middle with the stripes across.
    2nd, aftermarket seats and covers from MrMikes.Com
    3rd, cough up $2500 for original Ferrari Dino seat covers
    4th, look for some used Daytona seats $5000 out of the question says wife...
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    I like it! :)
     
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  7. dailyferraridriver

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    The wheel is not my style, but it looks at place - very well done.

    Erik
     
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    I like the steering wheel. Very cool.

    I don't know which seats would be the best but I really like the Daytona look.

    Lino
     
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    I like it too. My OLD Alfa had a wooden wheel and a matching wooden knob.
    so, I would get a matching wood shift knob,,
    with a Ferrari Crest.

    And, the seats will finish the look.
    :)

    Edwardo
     
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    If you don't mine me asking, is there a good inexpensive source for the steering wheel? Other than the high prices on the bay?

    Ace
     
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    Mike - I like the way you think. Best wishes in getting everything settled in fine fettle.
     
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    Hi everyone, here are my mockups, but I'm still searching for a good upholstery guy that I can work with to design inserts to my existing Mondial seats. I will design a prototype before spending hundreds or thousands on this project. stay tuned...
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  13. crazyspeed

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    Love the wheel..good move
     
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    +1 get the wood knob to match
     
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    If you buy the setup from Ebay in whole, its $1200-1700.
    I bought in separate peices, but cheaper if you know what to buy.
    This is the wheel I bought $300, but I also bought the chrome horn button which is $450:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/PORSCHE-NARDI-WOOD-390-CLASSIC-NEW-STEERING-WHEEL-L-K-/380381897125?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item58908721a5#ht_500wt_1413

    You will also need the Nardi to MOMO adaptor to fit the Mondi steering hub. The hardest part was to fit the chrome horn peice on, took me 3 hours to figure it out, its real tricky. Good luck!
     
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    I might be interested in a set, depending on design/price. If it helps buying 2, vs 1. I also have a tan interior, so it would be identical.

    Thanks,
    Erik
     
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    Erik, I'm still deciding on my designs, so it will take some time. It might just be a total custom one of a kind if I have to make it myself, not sure yet but will post a followup when its progressing more along!

    Thanks,
    -Mike
     
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    Loving the steering wheel.
     
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  20. soucorp

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    ...Thanks to all, I'm glad am not the only one that likes the wooden wheel!
    By the way, I actually think it handles and turns much better than the original.
    Because its a little bigger in diameter, therefore much easier to turn and this 3.2 does not have power steering so its a great advantage. The drive home today was awesome with the top down and sun shining on the chrome & wood Nardi and the center piece FERRARI HORN staring at me was just perfect! -Mike
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    The wooden one is similar in size to the Mondial 8 wheel, correct? Those big fat TRXs up front needed the extra leverage!

    Looks great, btw.
     
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    Looking at those photos it appears the instruments are more visible?
     
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    Great question. It is my least favorite thing about the OEM wheel.

    But Mike, I'm sorry I'm not a fan. I think the problem I have is the enormous amount of black dash and tan leather with no other real wood just makes me feel it's a little out of place on a late 80's Ferrari. But as long as you are happy, that is all that really matters. Enjoy.
     
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    Thanks Jay for your honesty, I know the wood steering wheel is not for everyone. I had the same Nardi wheel in my 96 Miata which I loved and had to have it for my Mondi. But in general, I'm just a sucker for a good Italian wooden steering wheel on any car!

    cheers!
     
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    I for one think it looks great. One of the first mods I did after getting my 3.2 was to install a new Nardi wood wheel. I went with the grooved trim ring instead of the big horn button. I think it adds a touch of elegance that was missing from the stock steering wheel. I also added the chrome shift knob that I think helps to balance out all the shininess of the new wheel.
     
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