Banpei's two door panda Trueno from Japan

[banpei]

I went to the garage today and fired up the AE86 for the first time this year.

I took the opportunity to swap the current steering wheel for a Moto Prototypo I bought in December:

It was sold to me as 350mm, but I think it's closer to 340. It's definitely bigger than the Luis (330mm)i, but smaller than the OEM steering wheel (360mm).

For comparison, this is the Luisi:

The readability of the gauges with the Momo is much better. I think I'll settle with the Momo for now.

My plans for the upcoming weeks are:
1. Swap the speedometer cable
2. Rebuild the shifter
3. Repair the roof side rail garnish with a plastic welder

[ondafly]

lovely looking wheel - I reckon you are right about 340mm - a 330mm is a non runner really though; you made the right decision. I have the shifter refurb kit also, but waiting on the gasket from toyota.

[DarkSupra]

Not sure if the prototipo came in 340 tho.
I like the look more of the Luisi
The leather Momo uses on the rereleased prototipo looks to modern to me.

[banpei]

I just checked and you're right: the prototypo is only available in 320mm and 350mm. In that case, it's just a smallish 350mm and I should stop complaining.
I also agree that the leather looks too modern, certainly compared to the Luisi. Maybe one day I'll find a Luisi in 350mm and swap it.

[jomme_mega]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z9L5Ouun0M isnt this you car.
btw i found this at random and i saw it was your car

[banpei]

Yes, you are right! That's my car when it was purchased from an auction in Japan.

[jomme_mega]

(Yesterday 09:57 PM)banpei Wrote:  Yes, you are right! That's my car when it was purchased from an auction in Japan.

cool
did you know about this video tho?

[banpei]

(Yesterday 10:17 PM)jomme_mega Wrote:  cool
did you know about this video tho?

Yes, of course, I gave them permission to post it to their channel.