TheSamba.com :: View topic - Steering Wheel from Mid America Motorworks

Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:19 pm

Has anyone purchased a steering wheel like this one from Mid America Motorworks?

http://www.mamotorworks.com/acvw-1-26-4130.html

If so, is the horn button pictured a hard plastic? I called and they couldn't answer that for me.

Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:21 pm

looks like hard plastic.

It's typical their customer service people are clueless about their products.

Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:42 pm

I have one of these on my 64. Nice wheel for the money, and yes the horn button is a hard plastic.

Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:49 pm

Glenn wrote: looks like hard plastic.

It's typical their customer service people are clueless about their products.

Yes, I asked if there was anyway they could find out for me and was told no.

drscope wrote: I have one of these on my 64. Nice wheel for the money, and yes the horn button is a hard plastic.

Thanks. The problem I have with the Formuling wheel that's on my car now is that the rubber horn button has broken twice already. It's time to move on to something that won't break. The only thing I'm not too keen on is the 3 spoke setup on the wheel. My current wheel is 4 spoke and I tend to hold my steering wheel bottom center. Replacing it with a 3 spoke would mean that I'd have to change the comfortable way that I hold my steering wheel.

Wed Jul 02, 2008 6:51 pm

You mean you would have to hold the wheel in a more correct and safe position?

Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:15 pm

drscope wrote: You mean you would have to hold the wheel in a more correct and safe position?
Just be happy he is holding the wheel :wink:

Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:40 pm

Am I missing something or does it not say what size that wheel is?

What size is it?

Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:44 pm

According to their catalog, they are 12" wheels.

Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:10 pm

drscope wrote: You mean you would have to hold the wheel in a more correct and safe position?

Ummmm...yes, I guess so. :)

2002sportside wrote: Just be happy he is holding the wheel :wink:

That "he" would be a "she" :lol:

JeffDeWitt wrote: Am I missing something or does it not say what size that wheel is?

What size is it?

No, you're not. The catalog does not state the size. I had to ask and I was told it was 14" o.d.

peace,
sophie

Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:23 pm

74volks wrote:
2002sportside wrote: Just be happy he is holding the wheel :wink:

That "he" would be a "she" :lol:
Oops, sorry. You shouldn't have said that though, now everyone will want a picture...

74volks wrote:
JeffDeWitt wrote: Am I missing something or does it not say what size that wheel is?

What size is it?

No, you're not. The catalog does not state the size. I had to ask and I was told it was 14" o.d.

peace,
sophie
Odd, the catalog I have lists it as 12 inches. Typical MAM...

Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:23 pm

2002sportside wrote: Oops, sorry. You shouldn't have said that though, now everyone will want a picture...

Picture? I can do a picture......... :lol: :lol:

Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:25 pm

I like red 74 Standards ;)

Thu Jul 03, 2008 6:36 pm

Glenn wrote: I like red 74 Standards ;)

I can't imagine why :D

That is a sharp looking Bug..

Thu Jul 03, 2008 7:47 pm

No kidding, is it as solid as it is nice looking?

Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:29 pm

2002sportside wrote: No kidding, is it as solid as it is nice looking?

Thanks guys. It is far from perfect, but I think it's a pretty solid little car. It was my daily driver for 5 years. Now I drive it at least once a week.

Sat Jul 05, 2008 2:08 am

I too have that steering wheel and can attest to the size being 12". It is comfortable and well made. The lil Wolfsburg logo is a thin sheet of aluminum glued to a plastic horn button. I suggest spraying a quick coat of clear on it or putting a piece of clear 3M protector over it. It scratches SUPER easily and mind looks like crap. :(

Other than that one little foible it's been fantastic. :)