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by **Fubar1764** » Mon 10.10.2005, 23:11

I'm getting tired of the crummy (and ugly) steering wheel on the Federal M100. Any thoughts on steering wheels (with airbag) that might fit? I wonder if any other makes/models fit the M100.

by **Doug** » Tue 11.10.2005, 00:54

Well Rich L. is the only one I have ever even heard of with an aftermarket airbag wheel on his Elan - - he posted the info in the old forum which may still be searchable--or email him for the info.

by **Fubar1764** » Tue 11.10.2005, 01:25

Is the old site still around?! I'll search over there if I can. I emailed him a ways back but didn't get a response.
I assume the SE wheel will fit a Federal M100?

by **Doc Fizzix** » Tue 11.10.2005, 05:10

I have heard that the Elise wheel will fit but I have no experiance with this, anyone know if this is true? I like the looks of the Elise wheel much better

by **Fubar1764** » Tue 11.10.2005, 06:09

Now THAT would be pretty damn cool!

by **Doug** » Tue 11.10.2005, 19:45

well, with rear drive, the offset of the Elise wheel would make it stick out of the car like a ghetto low-rider!

all M100 OE wheels with fit all M100s

what are you looking for, Jack?

There's a few people with S2 wheels for sale around if you look around here . . . they do look VERY nice on the Elan -- nicer than in pictures!

by **Monty** » Tue 11.10.2005, 20:45

Doug i think LotusM100 is on about the steering wheel and not the alloys:?

The Airbag steering wheel does spoil the looks of the car, what about fitting a UK SE spec steering wheel and just fitting the original for u`r yearly MOT/inspection.

Mine u were`s the horn on the Fed spec :?:

by **Doug** » Tue 11.10.2005, 20:57

doh, forgot to read the topic

by **F1 LOTUS** » Tue 11.10.2005, 21:22

Monty wrote:
yearly MOT/inspection.

Good one Monty :lol:

by **Monty** » Tue 11.10.2005, 22:22

Brian_MDB wrote:
Monty wrote:
yearly MOT/inspection.

Good one Monty

LOL i couldn`t think of what u guys call it on u`r side of the pond :roll:

by **Fubar1764** » Tue 11.10.2005, 22:36

Just saw an SE steering wheel go for GBP65. Of course, I'm looking at some of the BMW wheels, thinking, "Come on, they look so similar, how hard could it be to find a collar to fit?!"

Just don't feel like dropping $800 on a Raid Daytona. . . Grr. . .

by **Doug** » Tue 11.10.2005, 23:15

well an airbag wheel will cost 10X more than one without . . . simple.

by **Fubar1764** » Wed 12.10.2005, 00:08

Damn lawyers. . . :evil:

by **Doc Fizzix** » Sun 16.10.2005, 03:24

Fubar1764 wrote:Damn lawyers. . .

Yes, Damn lawyers :lol:

But, I do love my personal attorney, he has saved my as* many-a-time and made me a ton of money :wink:

by **Fubar1764** » Sun 16.10.2005, 19:36

LotusM100 wrote:But, I do love my personal attorney, he has saved my as* many-a-time and made me a ton of money

Same rationale on legislators!

Back on topic: (since this isn't the Drunken Rage thread)
Does a '90 Esprit wheel fit onto the M100?

by **DeeAitch** » Sun 16.10.2005, 20:09

I picked up a Momo Corsa from eBay for £45. No airbag tho'

. Fits no problem with a Nardi etc to Momo adaptor

by **John_W** » Sun 16.10.2005, 20:52

Mine's also a Momo. I think it's nice - red stitching matches well. No airbag, though.
John

by **Enright** » Sun 16.10.2005, 21:17

Wow, that looks really good!
In fact I think it's the best aftermarket wheel I've seen.

by **Fubar1764** » Mon 17.10.2005, 00:38

Grr. You're all just trying to make me jealous! Well, it won't work. . .much. . . :wink:

How did you figure out fitment and collars? Is there a guide out there that's instructive? Will other manufacturer's wheels fit?

by **Sy V** » Mon 17.10.2005, 05:16

John

What's that green thing - is there writing on it?

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