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Steering wheel with buttons
MarcV - 28/12/12 at 01:30 PM

I am looking for a steering wheel (6 bolt mounting preferred) with some switches on (more than just the horn). I am sure I have seen an example in one of the CKC magazines, but can't seem to find it now. Thought it was a plate to mount to either momo or sparco (and maybe it'll fit mountney as well).

I'd like to use the buttons for horn, but also some gearbox functions and I want to include paddles for shifting. The BMW steering column I'm using has enough wires on the slipring to get the info across.

Any ideas out there?


RK - 28/12/12 at 02:07 PM

I have been under the impression that the "locost" versions were switch plates bolted to the wheels. Either that, or switches directly drilled into the spokes of the wheel. Doesn't look that hard to do.


Charlie_Zetec - 28/12/12 at 06:37 PM

You can buy aftermarket steering wheels with a single red push button on either side - I've seen them on eBay and Demon Tweeks from memory, made by OMP.

I wanted a different shape wheel though, so bought a small adaptor ring from Demon Tweeks with two push buttons that sits just above the centre horn push button. This is by Sparco and costs about £30 I think? I believe there's two types for the different 6-bolt patterns.


johnny chimpo - 29/12/12 at 12:21 AM

I think I've got exactly what your looking for and it's about to be put up for sale!

I will post a pic tomorrow!


MarcV - 29/12/12 at 06:43 PM

Hmm, yeah those switchplates seem to be the ones. Also not too hard to make yourself I guess, little design and CNC the thing. I also see different ones available and will await the pic of Johnny.

Now I'll need to find some paddles to fit.


jacko - 29/12/12 at 08:21 PM

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Mine came from Halfords

[Edited on 29/12/12 by jacko]