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Old 05-25-2006 | 03:31 PM
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the buttons on my stock steering wheel are chipping like crazy and the leather doesn't look much better. Since i dont know what to do to replace the holes where the buttons are, i've been thinking of a steering wheel like this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MakeTrack=true

I think it'll match my interior really well. looking something like this:

http://www.lt1engine.com/messageboar....php?pic_id=51
http://www.lt1engine.com/messageboar....php?pic_id=50

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Old 05-25-2006 | 04:42 PM
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It looks good. I've been thinking about an after market steering wheel myself for a while, but a lot of the wheels out there have a real "autozone" look to them. I'd be looking for something with a high quality leather wrap.
Old 05-25-2006 | 04:47 PM
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I've been thinking about a MOMO wheel for a long time. I say go for it, but make sure you get a good quality brand. Wouldn't want it to break in half while taking a corner sideways.
Old 05-25-2006 | 06:19 PM
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I highly suggest not doing that if you drive your car on the street. If you get in a wreck, the insurance company will find out, and you may have some problems come as a result.
Old 05-25-2006 | 07:23 PM
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those last two pics are sweet as hell...but dragonZ28 is right...not worth the risk...no airbag either
~what car is that by the way....just noticed that its not a 4th gen fbody thats for sure!...old school maybe??
Old 05-25-2006 | 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonZ28
I highly suggest not doing that if you drive your car on the street. If you get in a wreck, the insurance company will find out, and you may have some problems come as a result.
Tow the car to your house. Do the swap.
Old 05-25-2006 | 11:34 PM
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it's a 69 camaro
Old 05-25-2006 | 11:42 PM
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Wheelskins.com makes a quality wheel cover, as in a real you-sew-it-on cover. Have one myself and I heart it. I'd give that a shot.
Old 05-26-2006 | 12:40 AM
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I have a momo steering wheel for my 96 ws6. It looks badass. Remember it deletes the airbag, and you should get a spacer with the steering wheel or it rubs a little bit. Overall, I am very pleased.
Old 05-26-2006 | 06:49 AM
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Airbags are over-rated...they only save lives, but who wants to live in an accident anyways???

I keep mine only cause the airbags...there is a reason they put them in cars..probably they want you to not die in an accident..silly bastards wanting to save lives...
Old 05-26-2006 | 10:19 AM
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Well, I've driven plenty of 60's cars and none of them had airbags. It doesn't cross my mind to tell you the truth. Some people are born as worriers and others are born as doers.
Old 05-26-2006 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by nikeair042
Airbags are over-rated...they only save lives, but who wants to live in an accident anyways???

I keep mine only cause the airbags...there is a reason they put them in cars..probably they want you to not die in an accident..silly bastards wanting to save lives...

Guy was asking about a steering wheel, appearance wise, not to get a lecture from the safety gurus. EVERYTIME someone asks about a steering wheel we have to hear this.
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thanks dad
Old 05-26-2006 | 12:23 PM
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Personalli I like it and i think it really improves the interior. If I was going to do it the only thing I would do different would be, the center section on yours is silver or aluminum and I would want the whole wheel to be leather wrapped or balck to match the interior better and look more OEM.
Old 05-26-2006 | 12:29 PM
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id switch to the early 4th gen style steering wheels. without the radio control. i miss my 97s steering wheel, much better then this one
Old 05-26-2006 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SicV8
id switch to the early 4th gen style steering wheels. without the radio control. i miss my 97s steering wheel, much better then this one
why don't you like the radio controls?
Old 05-26-2006 | 02:35 PM
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Old 05-26-2006 | 07:07 PM
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the vette steering wheel is incredibly cool...if you could take that wheel, put a pontiac emblem in the middle where the flags are, that would be bad ***...
Old 05-26-2006 | 07:14 PM
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I had a Momo Prototipo on My Skyline in Japan. Momo wheels are great. They look awesome and feel just as good. I would say go for it.
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A Momo wheel was one of my first mods. I say do it.


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