Which Steering Wheel? HELP me decide ?

[Phatmiata]

So I have this uber rare M2-1001 Steering wheel, something like 300 or less made for the Cafe Roadster in Japan. Super minty fresh, that I had bought back in 2006 from Garage Hundred-One in Japan. They had a Cafe Roadster they were parting. Then I sold it to Adam for a while, but finally scored an M2-1001 front bumper and had buyers remorse on the steering wheel, and Adam was kind enough to sell it back to me.

I kinda want to keep it to match with the M2-1001 bumper I have, but I just installed a Nardi Classico on the car to see how it would look, and it just fits the over all look better. What do you guys think?

Use the MOMO M2-1001 Steering wheel? or Sell it?

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[Phatmiata]

Use the Nardi Classico Steering wheel? or sell it?

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[Demon I Am]

M2 all day long

[RustRat]

Keep the Nardi for yourself, and sell the M2 to me ^_^ (kidding of course, but I am truely interested in buying an M2 wheel)

Better see it installed though, before we can express our opinions.

[94R]

Install M2, and sell Nardi to me.

[Quigs]

I think they both look awesome. I've always liked the Nardi Classic, but the M2 is also a fantastic looking wheel.

[OBD1 kenobi]

I believe that the Nardi goes better with the theme in your car (lots of shiny metal there) and retromod vibe. I would keep the M2 and use it in another future project. In the meantime it can become awesome wall art like what Adam does. If not, As you can see, there is plenty of interest here for either wheel. Either way you win.

[Inspecta]

+1 for the NARDI! It has a classic vibe to it.

[Agent☣Orange]

Nardi.

[Dandy]

They both look good. It kind of depends on your build. I think the M2 is a touch more conservative (if that makes any sense to anyone but me). Or just be like RevLimiter . . . why settle for only one?

I have an M2-1001 that needs some work that I hope to use someday. I also have a brand new Nardi Anni 50 (wood) that I was considering using along with a Mazdaspeed and a Momo. I expect I will use the M2 as my primary wheel if it looks good after a refinish.

[fwdtamiya]

Install 1001, keep Nardi tucked away.

I was just going through this, because 3 steering wheels. Gonna sell my OEM JDM Momo.

[Bruce]

I think the Nardi looks better but why not keep both?

Where/how did you find a 1001 front bumper??? That's like winning the Lotto TWICE!

[MightyM]

Nardi all the way!

[fwdtamiya]

This needs a poll

[speedypenguin]

Nardi

[revlimiter]

I switch wheels around every few months. I now have eight for my two Roadsters.

KEEP BOTH.

[mx54life]

M2 is functionally simple while the Nardi is functionally classy. Now the blings in the cockpit depends on the finish. If they are anodize, brush or semi-polished then M2 but if they are highly polished or chrome then the Nardi will tie then up.

[bada55mofo]

Be like me, use the Nardi!

[Rogue]

Every 93LE should have come with a 350 Nardi Classico and 15" BBSs
I bought my Classico from Papa Joe back in 2001 IIRC.
I saw the one in Martins Italia and had to have one.

That said I just got a Nardi Deep corn for my new build from Rev9.

[crispher]

Another vote for Nardi. Classic yet not boring.

[Martin]

I saw the one in Martins Italia and had to have one.
Back when it was X-Wing's Italia :)

I vote use the Nardi most of the time, but swap in the M2 when you feel the need for something different.

[freedomgli]

I think you should keep the M2-1001 wheel no matter what you end up installing in your car. If you sell it you will regret it again. And you change your mind a lot on what your plan is for your Miata build. So do what Adam did and build some cool shadow boxes to display your extra steering wheels that aren't currently in use. That's what I plan to do to dress up my garage area.

Or, if you must sell it, then sell it to me :lol:

[CLUBNA-Products]

Randy-san.

Value that mazda genuine M2 tuning is attractive.
M2 is the item for the core fans.
Other Eunos owner, for carrying out the tuning and dress up yourself, not importance to M2 owner.
so maybe nardi or momo is fine, both nice looking.
If to sell M2 Club Japan, M2 Mania owner might buy in 70,000JPY.

M2 1001 Used good purchase price is 700,000JPY from 800,000JPY. New condition is higher, maybe rare to fine good condition like new.

[revlimiter]

Or, if you must sell it, then sell it to me :lol:

Next caretaker of the M2-1001 wheel is right there if you need to sell. :)

[Phatmiata]

I think you should keep the M2-1001 wheel no matter what you end up installing in your car. If you sell it you will regret it again. And you change your mind a lot on what your plan is for your Miata build. So do what Adam did and build some cool shadow boxes to display your extra steering wheels that aren't currently in use. That's what I plan to do to dress up my garage area.

Or, if you must sell it, then sell it to me :lol:

ah sorry man, you know, its tough to get it just the way you want it. I am fickle like that.

I got my gauge hood in from RealMazdaParts.com today so Ill get you guys some installed photos.

I do love the M2 steering wheel but it would be a shame for it to just sit in storage, but then, so do the other steering wheels :fp:

[Demon I Am]

Frame them and hang them up

[MightyM]

Put it up for sale. Let someone else enjoy it! You have WAY too many parts in hoarding! Lol

[Martin]

You have WAY too many parts in hoarding! Lol

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[MightyM]

Hahaha! Good point!!

[druz]

Another vote for both. If you prefer the Nardi look then use that daily and break the M2 out for special occasions or shows with Eunos geek attendance :mrgreen:

[Phatmiata]

Pictures added to the 1st post, and also added a poll to the 1st post so you guys can vote as well as comment :bow:

[Travyss]

M2, especially for this project. But then you have to ask yourself, do you really want to use that steering wheel? It's pretty much like using the mona lisa as a coaster for a frosty beverage

[Bruce]

How about a picture of that front bumper?

I am BEYOND jealous!!!

[Phatmiata]

How about a picture of that front bumper?




Been siting in a box in storage for a long time now, I need to get it painted and installed yet, but want to get the car lowered and go fast parts on before I get the aggressive looks going.

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[Hyper]

My most honest opinion is that you should keep the M2 wheel. It looks terrific with your setup. The Nardil is prettier but I see more beauty in the M2 wheel, specially with the parts you have in the car

[Bruce]

Looks great. Is this the Garage Hundred One fiberglass version (http://www.hundred-one.com/1001fbs.htm)?

I had thought that the original 1001 front bumper consisted of the lower section only/

[bogaut]

Looks great. Is this the Garage Hundred One fiberglass version (http://www.hundred-one.com/1001fbs.htm)?

I had thought that the original 1001 front bumper consisted of the lower section only/

you are correct. but the gho bumper is made from the original mold, only difference is one piece. the guy who started gho worked for m2 i believe. randy can chime in and school us all though

[Soledad]

I vote M2-1001 because rare, and because I dislike the Nardi Classico.

[etikoner]

What seats will you be going with???

Dash board view only has me leaning towards sticking with the Nardi (BLING BLING)

But should you get some boy racer type Recaro SPG or ESQREULTO seats then M2 all the way.

[atank]

Just buy another NA, and use them both.................