Aftermarket Steering Wheel for Indica Xeta

silver baleno · 8th December 2008, 17:57

Hi friends

starting this thread on behalf of a friend - Black Indica.

In spite of having power steering, he finds the steering very heavy. Will changing to an aftermarket steering wheel (Smaller diameter) have any effect on this?

Could you also suggest where he can buy and get it fitted, and brands.. Checked out Momo, but it is out of budget (costs 2.5k+)

Cheers!

SB

vinit.merchant · 8th December 2008, 18:31

I think decent quality steering wheels will always cost around 2.5 k +.

Is it not that reduced diameter of the steering will need additional force to operate than the one with larger diameter?

Spark · 8th December 2008, 18:51

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Originally Posted by silver baleno

In spite of having power steering, he finds the steering very heavy.Will changing to an aftermarket steering wheel (Smaller diameter) have any effect on this?
SB

>>>> Yes It would further increase the problem!!!

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Originally Posted by silver baleno

Could you also suggest where he can buy and get it fitted, and brands.. Checked out Momo, but it is out of budget (costs 2.5k+)SB

>>>>> Changing steering wheel may would give mild change in feel(If at all in this case), Stiff Power steering might be a result of malfunctioning or wornout steering column/pump. Oversized tyres/underinflated tyres are also major contributors-check for them.
All done by your self?-don't overdo-Better get it checked with some seasoned mechanic!!

greenhorn · 8th December 2008, 19:06

I wonder if his power steering seals have leaked off all the fluid. Happened to me once - no fluid = heavy steering. the lines are very vulnerable and can scrape off over speed breakers. ask him to get it checked.
Having said that , the indica xeta does have the lightest steering of all the indicas - especially when compared to my turbo which is at the other end, having a heavier engine and bigger wheels. of course , its nowhere near as light as even the non PS altos

I doubt if a smaller dia steering wheel will help things. But if you really want one , you can use the one from the indigo CS. its a smaller dia wheel, and fitting it onto the xeta should be relatively straightforward

Bouncer · 8th December 2008, 19:25

Smaller dia steering wheel will require more force application. Will not help but make things worse. Check for any power steering faults as greenhorn suggests.

8th December 2008, 17:57	#1
silver baleno BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 28 Thanked: 0 Times	Aftermarket Steering Wheel for Indica Xeta Hi friends starting this thread on behalf of a friend - Black Indica. In spite of having power steering, he finds the steering very heavy. Will changing to an aftermarket steering wheel (Smaller diameter) have any effect on this? Could you also suggest where he can buy and get it fitted, and brands.. Checked out Momo, but it is out of budget (costs 2.5k+) Cheers! SB
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8th December 2008, 18:31	#2
vinit.merchant Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 1,230 Thanked: 1,234 Times View My Garage	I think decent quality steering wheels will always cost around 2.5 k +. Is it not that reduced diameter of the steering will need additional force to operate than the one with larger diameter?
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8th December 2008, 19:06	#4
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,399 Times View My Garage	I wonder if his power steering seals have leaked off all the fluid. Happened to me once - no fluid = heavy steering. the lines are very vulnerable and can scrape off over speed breakers. ask him to get it checked. Having said that , the indica xeta does have the lightest steering of all the indicas - especially when compared to my turbo which is at the other end, having a heavier engine and bigger wheels. of course , its nowhere near as light as even the non PS altos I doubt if a smaller dia steering wheel will help things. But if you really want one , you can use the one from the indigo CS. its a smaller dia wheel, and fitting it onto the xeta should be relatively straightforward Last edited by greenhorn : 8th December 2008 at 19:08.
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8th December 2008, 19:25	#5
Bouncer BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 336 Thanked: 163 Times View My Garage	Smaller dia steering wheel will require more force application. Will not help but make things worse. Check for any power steering faults as greenhorn suggests.
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