Superbug steering wheel
modnrod - June 12th, 2013 at 09:53 PM
Gday all.
A quick question please.
1973 L Bug, I currently have an old and infirm SAAS wooden wheel (it creaks more than I do........). It's 350mm in diameter, so it also blocks the
speedo from 60kph to 120kph, which is a bit unfortunate.
My options are to replace with another SAAS (to go on the boss kit), I can get one that is 375mm or 15", or try to find the stock wheel (which is
bloody horrible to use), or plonk on a wheel from a '68-72 Beetle (the steering shafts are the same, according to Joel's guide, thanks again
man!).
Has anyone tried a 15" sports wheel on a Superbug, does it still cover the speedo, or is it OK?
I tried to get a Mexican Beetle wheel (REALLY nice too), it was 16"/400mm like stock but modern rim thickness and feel, but it didn't happen. Anyone
know of a wheel from another VW/Audi/Porsche that feels nice to use with larger diameter, that will fit onto the steering splines?
Thanks in advance for any help.
Bizarre - June 13th, 2013 at 07:30 AM
You could go the way some of us are going and put a Heads Up unit in. If you do a search in Members Ride for Marty under Bizarre you will see the one
I have.
So much better than a speedo
AA003 - June 13th, 2013 at 08:28 AM
Porsche wheel fits nice as I had one on my '70 Beetle. (Soft and leather modern feel)
modnrod - June 13th, 2013 at 09:44 AM
Heads Up unit?!?!?!! HAHA! I prefer the old '80s tacky-but-now-cool green LCD displays!
Mr AA, which Porsche wheel? Early 911?
AA003 - June 13th, 2013 at 10:25 AM
I think that mine was around 1972-1974. Once that you look at the back of it you will see.
Joel - June 13th, 2013 at 12:07 PM
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Originally
posted by modnrod
plonk on a wheel from a '68-72 Beetle (the steering shafts are the same, according to Joel's guide, thanks again man!).
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The 2 spoke wheel will fit the splines but it wont turn because the spokes will hit the wiper switch.
There are ways around that though.
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Originally
posted by modnrod
Heads Up unit?!?!?!! HAHA! I prefer the old '80s tacky-but-now-cool green LCD displays!
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Thats what I have in mine.
Head up display projects a green LCD display up onto the windscreen.
It was one of the best additions I've made to my bug as its also a nonoffensive speed alert too.
vlad01 - June 13th, 2013 at 01:19 PM
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Originally
posted by Joel
| Quote: | Originally
posted by modnrod
plonk on a wheel from a '68-72 Beetle (the steering shafts are the same, according to Joel's guide, thanks again man!).
|
The 2 spoke wheel will fit the splines but it wont turn because the spokes will hit the wiper switch.
There are ways around that though.
| Quote: | Originally
posted by modnrod
Heads Up unit?!?!?!! HAHA! I prefer the old '80s tacky-but-now-cool green LCD displays!
|
Thats what I have in mine.
Head up display projects a green LCD display up onto the windscreen.
It was one of the best additions I've made to my bug as its also a nonoffensive speed alert too.
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yep thats right, its a bit misconception that the late wheels and early are not compatible but they do fit, just having the right canceling ring and
indicator switches is key, and slightly machining the recess at the back of the wheel is necessary but no big deal.
tomdelta - November 27th, 2014 at 11:24 AM
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Originally
posted by vlad01
| Quote: | Originally
posted by Joel
| Quote: | Originally
posted by modnrod
plonk on a wheel from a '68-72 Beetle (the steering shafts are the same, according to Joel's guide, thanks again man!).
|
The 2 spoke wheel will fit the splines but it wont turn because the spokes will hit the wiper switch.
There are ways around that though.
| Quote: | Originally
posted by modnrod
Heads Up unit?!?!?!! HAHA! I prefer the old '80s tacky-but-now-cool green LCD displays!
|
Thats what I have in mine.
Head up display projects a green LCD display up onto the windscreen.
It was one of the best additions I've made to my bug as its also a nonoffensive speed alert too.
|
yep thats right, its a bit misconception that the late wheels and early are not compatible but they do fit, just having the right canceling ring and
indicator switches is key, and slightly machining the recess at the back of the wheel is necessary but no big deal.
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Sorry I know this is a real old post but I am putting a 1971 wheel on my 1972 superbug, I also have a new empi indicator switch
fitted, my indicators wont cancel either, you can hear it click but no go. The switch is still really tight and slightly stiff in movement, so maybe
that doesn't help. Just wondering about what you said about slight mavhing of the wheel, I know there is a ridge below the spline on my wheel and a
pic of a 1972 wheel I saw didn't have that ridge, is that what you need to get rid of? This is my first bug so im new at these things. I like the
look that the 71 2 spoke wheel gives the car, hate the 72 4 spoke wheel, the car came with a small sports whell so I don't have an original 72 wheel
to compare. Cheers
BiX - November 28th, 2014 at 09:32 AM
Sparco etc make a few 380mm wheels which will fit your current adapter.
