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1999TransamWs6
12-05-2006, 04:14 PM
Hey just got my wheel and quick release from jerry bickel.

COST. $280.40 to my door

Parts. Wheel, quick release and button
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/juicedws6/DSC01579.jpg



here is what it looks like when you pull the factory wheel off.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/juicedws6/DSC01577.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/juicedws6/DSC01578.jpg

here is what some people do (just dremel out the green/yellow part) but I decided that it was too tight for my fingers to get around the quick release plus you really had to PUSH the wheel on to have it lock.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/juicedws6/DSC01580.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/juicedws6/DSC01582.jpg

Here is the quick release hub on
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/juicedws6/DSC01584.jpg

Well I didnt like how it was fitting so I took my own approach and got rid of some more plastic...... Now it fits like a glove :drive:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/juicedws6/DSC01585.jpg

and some installed pics.
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/juicedws6/DSC01586.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/juicedws6/DSC01587.jpg
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e83/juicedws6/DSC01588.jpg

Hope this helps somebody. Total install time 30min :drive:


MADMAN
12-05-2006, 05:38 PM
Have you been spying on me???????????????? :secret2:



Very nice install. A nice safety item also.

XpEdItIoUs
12-05-2006, 06:11 PM
:headbang:


XpEdItIoUs
12-05-2006, 06:29 PM
looks good.

1999TransamWs6
12-05-2006, 07:46 PM
lol MADMAN im just trying to make a car worthy of being complemented by you, you make some SICK stuff!!!!

Thanks guys.

skipperbisket
12-05-2006, 07:46 PM
very nice, guess i'll have to do mine similar since i have fat fingers....hah, great choice on parts also, Bickel makes nice stuff.

JPJBC
12-05-2006, 08:00 PM
Thanks for the write-up, I will be doing this in the next couple weeks. Looks good!

skipperbisket
12-05-2006, 08:33 PM
btw, what is the torx or allen wrench size for removing the wheel?

SlickVert
12-05-2006, 08:40 PM
Joe,
Great write-up.
This will make it easier for anyone doing steering wheel mods.
Thanks, nice job