Best steering wheel?

[Jesda]

I like the whole Z32 interior. The way the dash sweeps upward makes it feel spacious inside.

[MinisterofDOOM]

It's always been one of my favorites, along with the very similar MKIV Supra.

I particularly like the way the Z32's dash ties into the doors, and the way the vents are naturally on the doorpanels. It's simultaneously a great functional layout, an excellent use of space, and a pleasant-looking arrangement.

I do not, however, like the huge assemblages of fisher-price buttons stacked like Connex boxes on either side of the Z (and SX) instrument clusters. The idea is neat, but the execution is poor.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

I'm very surprised that no one has mentioned their preference for 3 vs 4 spoke wheels. I HATE 3 spoke steering wheels.

I did above.
And I agree. 3-spoke sucks.

Why?

The only reason I like 4 spoke wheels is because I can cruise with just one hand at 6 o'clock. But of course that's the "improper" way to drive, so having a 3-spoke forces me to keep my hand(s) and 10/2. Usually the three spoke style is reserved for sportier cars anyways....

[Razi]

Yeah, I never keep my hand at the 6 o'clock position.
I like my Nardi.

[asoomal]

It's always been one of my favorites, along with the very similar MKIV Supra.

I particularly like the way the Z32's dash ties into the doors, and the way the vents are naturally on the doorpanels. It's simultaneously a great functional layout, an excellent use of space, and a pleasant-looking arrangement.

I do not, however, like the huge assemblages of fisher-price buttons stacked like Connex boxes on either side of the Z (and SX) instrument clusters. The idea is neat, but the execution is poor.

Yeah, the buttons are annoying on the cluster. The wheel blocks them and you can't tell whether you left the rear defroster on or not sometimes -_-. Or that if the fog lamp switch is on.

[MinisterofDOOM]

I did above.
And I agree. 3-spoke sucks.

Why?

The only reason I like 4 spoke wheels is because I can cruise with just one hand at 6 o'clock. But of course that's the "improper" way to drive, so having a 3-spoke forces me to keep my hand(s) and 10/2. Usually the three spoke style is reserved for sportier cars anyways....

The bottom spoke just gets in the way.
And most modern production 3-spoke wheels have a very thick bottom spoke, so it gets in the way of more than just the 6-O'clock position. I just find that 4-spoke wheels like the ones in my sedans tend to suit my hand positions more. The lower spokes are in a natural position for resting the hand with an arm on the arm rest (either side). I normally drive with one hand at ~1030 and one on the gearshift. But on the highway or on longer drives I'll get more relaxed and drive at 8-O'clock or 4-O'clock like Ray described. Very comfortable without sacrificing leverage, especially when using the arm rest. And I also like to cruise with my left hand at 6-O'clock, which you can't do with a 3-spoke.

Really, though, it just comes down to the fact that I always notice how wrong a 3-spoke wheel feels when I drive with one. My sister's C-Class I complain endlessly about has a 3-spoke. Terrible design and I hate it. The stitching on the backs of the spokes is really poorly located, and the function buttons are rockers with soft rubber over them...so they look nice but feel mushy and vague.

(Image stolen from Jesda.com btw)

[NolimitZ32]

02-05 WRX/STI Momo wheel. Most comfortable wheel I have ever had the pleasure of gripping.

[300ZXttZMAN]

I like the whole Z32 interior. The way the dash sweeps upward makes it feel spacious inside.

It's always been one of my favorites, along with the very similar MKIV Supra.

I particularly like the way the Z32's dash ties into the doors, and the way the vents are naturally on the doorpanels. It's simultaneously a great functional layout, an excellent use of space, and a pleasant-looking arrangement.

I do not, however, like the huge assemblages of fisher-price buttons stacked like Connex boxes on either side of the Z (and SX) instrument clusters. The idea is neat, but the execution is poor.

To each his own.

I think it would grow on you if you had a Z32. If you did have a Z32 and it didn't grow on you it must have been a problem child. Or it was a vert with an analog temp control.

[300ZXttZMAN]

02-05 WRX/STI Momo wheel. Most comfortable wheel I have ever had the pleasure of gripping.

Thats awesome that it came with a Momo wheel.

[NolimitZ32]

I really couldn't have cared less that its a momo, its just a really comfortable and quiet good looking steering wheel.