flat bottom vs. round steering wheel, please help - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

babyjesus · 12-17-2008, 09:19 PM

looking to purchase one, unfortunatley can't test them before i buy...but wanted to know the advantages of one or the other...gonna buy 2moro, need as much feedback as possible...please

this is the flat bottom.....i dont think its all that flat, but....

http://www.streetstyler.com/St...2.jpg

this is the round i was thinkin bout

http://www.streetstyler.com/Steering...mi/13-1805.jpg

greddyguy · 12-17-2008, 09:26 PM

unless you have a fixed steering column without a quick-release and a bucket seat while being 6'7"....you dont really need the flat bottom. they are flat to make it easier to get in and out.

buuuttt if you dig them, go for it dude. its YOUR decision.

drftwerks · 12-17-2008, 09:27 PM

flat bottom makes baby jesus cry cause its so ugly.

LongGrain · 12-17-2008, 09:34 PM

hope your not drifting with one of those...

firelizard · 12-17-2008, 10:24 PM

D shaped wheels look really uncomfortable for a car that you need to turn lock to lock often, like a DD, or a drifter.

240trainee · 12-18-2008, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firelizard

D shaped wheels look really uncomfortable for a car that you need to turn lock to lock often, like a DD, or a drifter.

Yep, this is pretty much it.

They look cool and make sense in cars that you aren't turning hand over hand.

ericcastro · 12-18-2008, 11:03 AM

both those wheels dont work for drifting. Just so you know.
And flat bottom will definatly not work.
and is ugly.

projectRDM · 12-18-2008, 11:36 AM

A round wheel is a better choice for most all applications. Not everyone drifts their cars though. Some people actually drive them.

bbejj123 · 12-18-2008, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

A round wheel is a better choice for most all applications. Not everyone drifts their cars though. Some people actually drive them.

what!?!?! people drive cars!?

but picture a go cart steering wheel and imagine having to turn that more than 360 degrees it would suck!!

OBEEWON · 12-18-2008, 12:48 PM

I got a super cheap Momo D and its really not that bad, I bet most havn't even used one before. It is fugly tho.

Def · 12-18-2008, 10:35 PM

Flat bottom wheels are primarily used in formula cars to give extra leg clearance on a low mounted steering column.

slider2828 · 12-18-2008, 11:00 PM

I thought he was talking about ass.... lol

garbury · 12-18-2008, 11:16 PM

I have been DDing on a flat bottom momo wheel for over two years. I've never had an issue with it, actually i love the extra room it gives me for my legs (I'm 6'3 230 lbs). It also sits nicely on my desk when i remove it at night. For drifting I could see it being more of a challenge, but once you get used to the wheel its fine, way better than stock for comfort. Its fatter, has better ridges and if you use your palm to move the wheel (not hand over hand), it doesnt slow you down at all.

OBEEWON · 12-19-2008, 05:54 AM

I slide with mine no prob.

A Spec Products · 12-19-2008, 06:29 PM

I like feeling the steering wheel shuffle

It would feel weird when the wheel kicks back and it smacks you in the hand

12-17-2008, 09:19 PM	#1
babyjesus Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: moreno valley Posts: 716 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	flat bottom vs. round steering wheel, please help looking to purchase one, unfortunatley can't test them before i buy...but wanted to know the advantages of one or the other...gonna buy 2moro, need as much feedback as possible...please this is the flat bottom.....i dont think its all that flat, but.... http://www.streetstyler.com/St...2.jpg this is the round i was thinkin bout http://www.streetstyler.com/Steering...mi/13-1805.jpg

12-17-2008, 09:27 PM	#3
drftwerks Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: california Posts: 2,343 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	flat bottom makes baby jesus cry cause its so ugly. __________________ giantroboteyes.wordpress.com/

12-17-2008, 10:24 PM	#5
firelizard Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Age: 36 Posts: 705 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: firelizard Feedback Score: 1 reviews	D shaped wheels look really uncomfortable for a car that you need to turn lock to lock often, like a DD, or a drifter. __________________

12-18-2008, 11:36 AM	#8
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	A round wheel is a better choice for most all applications. Not everyone drifts their cars though. Some people actually drive them. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

12-18-2008, 12:48 PM	#10
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,053 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I got a super cheap Momo D and its really not that bad, I bet most havn't even used one before. It is fugly tho. __________________

12-17-2008, 09:26 PM	#2
greddyguy Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: boise idaho Age: 37 Posts: 175 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	unless you have a fixed steering column without a quick-release and a bucket seat while being 6'7"....you dont really need the flat bottom. they are flat to make it easier to get in and out. buuuttt if you dig them, go for it dude. its YOUR decision.

12-17-2008, 09:34 PM	#4
LongGrain Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 2,741 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	hope your not drifting with one of those...

12-18-2008, 10:35 PM	#11
Def Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,701 Trader Rating: (16) Feedback Score: 16 reviews	Flat bottom wheels are primarily used in formula cars to give extra leg clearance on a low mounted steering column.

12-18-2008, 11:00 PM	#12
slider2828 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 6,040 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	I thought he was talking about ass.... lol __________________ Turn and Burn!

12-18-2008, 11:16 PM	#13
garbury Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have been DDing on a flat bottom momo wheel for over two years. I've never had an issue with it, actually i love the extra room it gives me for my legs (I'm 6'3 230 lbs). It also sits nicely on my desk when i remove it at night. For drifting I could see it being more of a challenge, but once you get used to the wheel its fine, way better than stock for comfort. Its fatter, has better ridges and if you use your palm to move the wheel (not hand over hand), it doesnt slow you down at all.

12-19-2008, 05:54 AM	#14
OBEEWON Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hightened State of Emergency Posts: 6,053 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I slide with mine no prob. __________________

12-19-2008, 06:29 PM	#15
A Spec Products Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Socal! Off 60/605 Posts: 7,256 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	I like feeling the steering wheel shuffle It would feel weird when the wheel kicks back and it smacks you in the hand __________________ A SPEC PRODUCTS CORP AME Wheels, Advan, ARC, Gram Lights, Nardi, Personal, Recaro, Works Bell, Work Wheels, Volk Racing, 5Zigen, & more! 626.618.1100 x 103 / aim: aspectuan Advertiser's Specials! Read / Give Feedback! Please Rate Us!