new steering wheel pics

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Sep 16, 2007 | 02:11 PM

Taubr Unit

Thread Starter

TECH Veteran

iTrader: (32)

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 4,155

Likes: 31

From: Chicago

new steering wheel pics

So to save a little more weight, i threw in a new steering wheel. It was $70 total with the adaptor. I think its the best mod do far, lol

Sep 16, 2007 | 02:17 PM

94Pontiac

On The Tree

iTrader: (4)

Joined: Feb 2007

Posts: 150

Likes: 0

nice, you got me convinced. So how loud is it inside there with no carpet?

Sep 16, 2007 | 02:50 PM

Taubr Unit

Thread Starter

TECH Veteran

iTrader: (32)

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 4,155

Likes: 31

From: Chicago

pretty damn loud, im not gonna lie. Especially when you have longtubes dumped under the car. But its not my DD and my "race car" so its cool when i drive it like twice a week.

Sep 16, 2007 | 03:04 PM

Pntbll309

11 Second Club

iTrader: (33)

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 926

Likes: 0

From: Colorado Springs

Love that dash by the headunit. Nice car man

Sep 25, 2007 | 01:58 AM

LT1Z/28

On The Tree

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 142

Likes: 0

From: Somerset Ky

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taubr Unit

So to save a little more weight, i threw in a new steering wheel. It was $70 total with the adaptor. I think its the best mod do far, lol

awesome car man, its actually my screensaver right now, but one Q, whats up with you oil pressure gauge in the dash there?

Sep 25, 2007 | 09:29 AM

Taubr Unit

Thread Starter

TECH Veteran

iTrader: (32)

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 4,155

Likes: 31

From: Chicago

lol, good find! Its disconnected. The 3rd gauge behind my shifter is the new one. ITs a mechanical one so when you disconnect the sensor from the motor the factory gauge does that.

Sep 25, 2007 | 09:46 PM

zlover129

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (10)

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 1,197

Likes: 0

From: Charlotte, NC

I like it, where did you get it from? You think its possibly to scrape off the GT writing on the horn button? Also how sturdy is it on the top half of the wheel since a friend of mine got a cheaper wheel and it was somewhat flimsy at the top

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Verdad Gallardo

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Pouria Savadkouei

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Pouria Savadkouei

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Verdad Gallardo

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Verdad Gallardo

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Verdad Gallardo

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Verdad Gallardo

Sep 26, 2007 | 02:26 AM

LT1Z/28

On The Tree

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 142

Likes: 0

From: Somerset Ky

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taubr Unit

lol, good find! Its disconnected. The 3rd gauge behind my shifter is the new one. ITs a mechanical one so when you disconnect the sensor from the motor the factory gauge does that.

oh, heard that, lol. thats what i figured it was.

Sep 26, 2007 | 03:18 AM

#10

sexasomniac

On The Tree

Joined: May 2007

Posts: 186

Likes: 0

From: Everett, WA

How hard was it taking off the stock airbag and how did you go about doing that? Did you rent/buy a puller or what? I've been wanting an aftermarket wheel for awhile now.

Sep 26, 2007 | 03:25 AM

#11

streetassasin

12 Second Club

iTrader: (30)

Joined: May 2006

Posts: 2,548

Likes: 1

From: Orange, TX

they are pretty sturdy I have a chrome one on my third gen
I can post a pic if you want

Sep 26, 2007 | 03:51 AM

#12

razorclaw99

12 Second Club

iTrader: (7)

Joined: Oct 2006

Posts: 1,230

Likes: 0

From: nj

ye post one

Sep 26, 2007 | 04:31 AM

#13

Formula_LT1

Launching!

iTrader: (2)

Joined: Nov 2003

Posts: 263

Likes: 0

From: Greenup, Kentucky

Looks good. How much weight did you save over the stocker?

Sep 26, 2007 | 06:23 AM

#14

zlover129

TECH Fanatic

iTrader: (10)

Joined: May 2005

Posts: 1,197

Likes: 0

From: Charlotte, NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexasomniac

How hard was it taking off the stock airbag and how did you go about doing that? Did you rent/buy a puller or what? I've been wanting an aftermarket wheel for awhile now.

Its not too difficult, but definitely not the simplest of installs either, you need a puller and a bit of patience determining how the new hub goes on, not to mention you sometimes have to shave some of your column or the hub itself. The airbag part is the easy part. Also you will need some C-Clip pliers (not sure if thats the true name) so get some if you dont have a set.

Sep 26, 2007 | 07:40 AM

#15

C_Rules

12 Second Club

iTrader: (7)

Joined: Oct 2005

Posts: 1,666

Likes: 0

From: NYC

looks awesome i like the setup.

Sep 28, 2007 | 01:39 AM

#16

Taubr Unit

Thread Starter

TECH Veteran

iTrader: (32)

Joined: Nov 2005

Posts: 4,155

Likes: 31

From: Chicago

thanks guys. it only saved another 8lbs but im at a point with my car where ill take what i can get. Its real easy to change too.

Sep 28, 2007 | 01:59 AM

#17

LT1-DAN

TECH Enthusiast

Joined: Sep 2006

Posts: 708

Likes: 0

From: FLORIDA

niiiiice!!!!

Sep 28, 2007 | 10:02 AM

#18

z28hustle

TECH Enthusiast

Joined: May 2006

Posts: 600

Likes: 0

im trying to install a grant steering wheel right now on my car what did you do with your yellow wire coming out of the steering column??? i think its the airbag wire.. also which adapter was it ??

Sep 28, 2007 | 10:19 AM

#19

boondiggys

TECH Resident

iTrader: (165)

Joined: Feb 2004

Posts: 799

Likes: 0

From: NNJ

how are you guys hooking up the horn button?

Sep 28, 2007 | 04:04 PM

#20

nychucky

Teching In

Joined: Jan 2005

Posts: 37

Likes: 0

I have the GT Grant red three spoke and modified an s10 wheel kit. Only the sheild in the back needed to be shaved with a lower profile. I like the look considering my car is red. Pretty easy install...with air tools.