Has anyone ever...

Ozzy_UK · Post by **Ozzy_UK** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 08:57

i know this may not be the "correct" thing to do to a classic but...

has anyone ever fitted an elise steering wheel to an excel?

if so is it pretty much a straight swap with the right adapter kit?

or am i destroying this classic?

advice appreciated...

Oz

GARY1958 · Post by **GARY1958** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 09:10

If I am bored i could try this at home. If the splines are the same the wheel should fit, but think the Elise wheel is smaller and will further obscure the dials on the Excel.

Ozzy_UK · Post by **Ozzy_UK** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 15:34

thats ok, im short... i will still see them

JonK · Post by **JonK** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 17:24

You can definately get a Momo steering boss for the excel so if the elise wheel does not fit there is still plenty of choice.

I have a slightly smaller momo wheel in my excel and it is fine.

I would be surprised if the elise is the same as old toyota but you never know.

Ozzy_UK · Post by **Ozzy_UK** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 09:46

dont suppose you got a part number?

i was something that looks reasonably original, is leather/alcantara but isnt all chrome-y and boyracer ish...

any ideas?

jimmybondi · Post by **jimmybondi** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 11:26

Ozzy_UK wrote:dont suppose you got a part number?

i was something that looks reasonably original, is leather/alcantara but isnt all chrome-y and boyracer ish...

any ideas?

Momo wheels will fit straight on the G-Esprit boss - should be the same with the Excel boss, but could check tonight when I am back home...

MOMO Corse are nice wheels...

amarshall · Post by **amarshall** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:07

Discussion of Momo wheels on Excel last sighted here : http://www.lotusexcel.net/phpbb/viewtop ... =momo+boss

jonno · Post by **jonno** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:08

Just a thought . . . . would elise wheels bolt on to the Excel? They are both 4-stud pattern.

Steve C · Post by **Steve C** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:11

Well, they're the wrong stud spacing, centre bore and offset .. apart from that they're perfect

jonno · Post by **jonno** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:19

I'll take that as a no then. . . . .

Ozzy_UK · Post by **Ozzy_UK** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 17:02

i was refering to the steering wheel not the actual hubs/wheels...

Steve C · Post by **Steve C** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 17:06

That'll teach me to read the rest of the thread!

JonK · Post by **JonK** » Sun Apr 29, 2007 13:47

MOMO kit number for the Excel (Supra) is MC7713

I got mine from Halfords for 40 quid.

Hope that helps

Ozzy_UK · Post by **Ozzy_UK** » Sun May 13, 2007 16:47

just thought i would finish this thread with:

http://www.lotus-register.com/garage/ga ... age_id=311

I found a brand new "personal" steering wheel, which i fitted, so should keep the purists happy, and i have a lovely new wheel.

thanks though guys!