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Which steering wheel for my car? (poll)

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Old 01-12-2010, 09:06 AM
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Ok guys please vote on which wheel you think would look best in my car. I have a 2000 Silver Trans Am with charcoal interior and silver/grey gauge overlays. Please don't tell me not to do it or about air bags cause i don't care.

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#1 - http://64.60.165.189/popup.aspx?src=.../large/213.jpg
#2 - http://64.60.165.189/popup.aspx?src=.../large/188.jpg
#3 - http://64.60.165.189/popup.aspx?src=.../large/187.jpg
#4 - http://64.60.165.189/popup.aspx?src=.../large/264.jpg
#5 - http://64.60.165.189/popup.aspx?src=.../large/210.jpg
Old 01-12-2010, 12:09 PM
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I like #3 because of the beefiness of the spokes. I think the others look too skinny. And I have had Grant steering wheels in the past and those thumb accents pop out all the time by the way. Another reason #3 would be the best IMO. Post pics when its done!
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My girlfriend has this one in her Formula and we both love it.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Grant/470/414/10002/-1?CT=999

I don't really care for the style of the ones you posted.

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^^^ thats nice
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are you looking to save weight on the steering wheel or just looks?
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looking for a better feel and looks
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Nice GT wheel, but disabling safety components in my car would be a no go without adding something else to help compensate.

Originally Posted by Sabaktes
My girlfriend has this one in her Formula and we both love it.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Grant/470/414/10002/-1?CT=999

I don't really care for the style of the ones you posted.


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WARSHIKE - No offense man but are you retarded? Please read at the top this never fails with some of you people and sorry it kinda makes me angry cause its everytime, but just to remind you this is what I posted:

"Please don't tell me not to do it or about air bags cause i don't care."

Don't be such a dipshit. I don't need to explain my situation to you and just so you know i added some safety revisions. I want feedback on what wheel looks nicest to you guys. This may be a track only car for all you know.
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Chadnol10, dude, I'm not ******* you or your choice to replace the stock wheel for something else. I am just saying I wouldn't do it in my car without making provisions for more safety elsewhere and was more directing that post at sabaktes as that interior shot really is nice and the wheel looks great. I just missed out on quoting the post, so I can see how it might appear directed towards you.

I have since edited my post for clarity on that subject.

I honestly don't care what you do with your car or if you drive without seatbelts, doors, windshield etc, because it is in fact your car and you're going to do to it what you want or suits your needs. Just like I honestly don't care about people telling me to get a V8 instead of modding a V6.

So you can ease up a bit on calling me retarded or a dipshit, capiche?
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I agree that the OEM wheel dont look that good but I love the steering wheel HU controls!

I like #2 choice. Simple and classic.
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I was always partial to the 1st option. After re-thinking I went with the 3rd and ordered it yesterday. I will post pics I think I made a good choice for my interior.
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number 5. that carbon fiber cant be beat
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Nice choice, I've seen one like that installed in a Camaro here and it looked good.

Makes me think of the Fittipaldi race wheel that was installed in this Porsche my dad was working on. Such a nice fit.
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I chose the third link
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1, 3, or 5. I'm thinking for your silver car, 1 sounds nice.
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for me it was a tossup between the 3rd and 5th, but i voted 5th as i'm not sure the exposed spoke color would compliment your interior. any pictures of the interior?
both the 3rd and the 5th would feel a lot better than the stock steering.

if you like grant, the corsa d is pretty awesome.
have you looked into the momo steering wheels also? i threw in a steering wheel with a similar grip contour and over 2 years later it still feels great and enhances the driving experience. it helps to look at these steering wheels in person and getting a good feel of them. when i was shopping for one, there were wheels i thought i was sold on, but after having them in my hands and seeing the build quality, i realized i almost bought the wrong wheel.

i know you said not to say anything about airbags, but i have to say when you get rid of it, you can put a resistor in to kill the light and keep the passenger side operational (tricks srs system into thinking the airbag is still there). i also am not too worried about removing an expired 10 year old explosive bag filled with toxic chemicals that would otherwise be sitting inches from me.
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3rd is my favorite.




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