Advice please on a smaller steering wheel for my MGF vvc 1997

[The Ancient MGer]

I need to increase the gap between my right thigh (no I’m only 15st., 6’3” and at 75 I can’t be f…d to go on a diet!) and my MG F vvc (1997) steering wheel.
Yes I’ve had the seat frame lowered by VHS and seat springs fitted x4 instead of the metal ties to the seat cushion. Yes it’s much lower but just that little bit extra would make me feel much safer for quickly moving my foot over to the brake pedal from the accelerator.
So ladies and gentlemen I need your advice. I would like to replace the steering wheel. Would this one from Demon Tweeks, the Tricento (300mm diameter), flat dish that fits all standard Momo, OMP, and Sparco type boss kits be a suitable swop?
https://www.demon-tweeks.com/uk/omp-tre ... el-246291/
Or even a Mountney 10” Steering Wheel from 1275 GT Mini Cooper.
Plus using this Steering wheel boss hub adapter kit (for MGF - Air Bag) for fitting an aftermarket steering wheel. It is approx. 70mm tall with a 6x 70mm and 6x74mm PCD bolt hole diameter. The same 6 hole plan that HKB, Option tuning and other brands use.
Are these options going to work?
Thanks guys I really need your help on this one!
Jreff

[nigelandjo]

Jeff,

Sorry can't assist with your query, but I'm sure someone will be along soon who can.

Whereabouts are you based in S&D?

Nigel

[EllsoJo]

I had a similar problem with my TF, though I believe the "offending" trim (where the top of your shoe gets caught) is the same. Have you tried temporarily removing the bit of trim shown below. The steel strip is at the bottom when in-situ. and was leaving cuts in the leather of my right toe.

Standard panel below steering-wheel

If complete removal helps, and I found that wearing moccasins reduced the height from heel-to-toe. you can easily obtain a replacement piece of trim, (I think I bought mine from MGFnTFBitz) and make the cuts in steel and plastic I did, see below:

Standard panel below steering-wheel

As you can see my larger show still catches the bottom of the fusebox, but only in extremis, and the fuseboxe flexes out of the way, unlike the unyielding steel strip.

Hope this helps, worth trying to avoid the hassle of and expense of steering wheel & Airbag changes.

[The Ancient MGer]

Many thanks for your quick responses guys. I like the 'modified trim' idea 'Ellsojo'! That particular 'hazard' did not occur to be a particular problem for me but I'll check it out and let you know. Thanks anyway. A very helpful post.
Nigel, we have emailed before, back last summer, but my 'unsafe driving' position' problem, would not allow me to use 'Sally' at all this summer. Once I'm happy with my safety I'll definitely contact you re.joining the Club. Thanks for the contact anyway.
Jeff

[nigelandjo]

Pondering this in my sleep, I wonder if any other MG Rover steering wheel would be smaller...

[The Ancient MGer]

Slightly concerned about your dream regime Nigel but good logic!!

[talkingcars]

Pondering this in my sleep, I wonder if any other MG Rover steering wheel would be smaller...

No, owners of other MG/Rover models use TF wheels to get a smaller wheel.
The same size wheel was used on late Rover Minis.