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I do not like this steering wheel in any color.
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I like this steering wheel in blue.
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I like this steering wheel in black.
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Old 05-25-2003, 10:32 AM
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Do you like or dislike this steering wheel?

It may be kind of ricey but I held one and there is no doubt it is a superior driver's wheel and I could definitely use the flat bottom because I'm pretty crammed in my Camaro. I love the way it feels, works and fits.. my main concern is appearance.

This wheel in this interior.

If you do approve then which color, blue or black?



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Old 05-25-2003, 10:40 AM
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I'm not sure if I like the steering wheel. It has a unique look, but I wonder how hard it would be to handle during agressive driving since the steering wheel isn't round.

As far as color, the blue is a good idea, but it is way brighter than the blue on your seats and wouldn't be a good match IMO.

If you get it, go with black.

BTW, what kind of seats are those? They look pretty awesome. Do you have anymore pics of them?

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Old 05-25-2003, 10:44 AM
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The blue is actually darker in person and a much better match than that picture lets on. As far as shape goes, this is a common shape in race cars. Every Formula 1 and Indy car uses a D wheel.

Thanks, on the seats. I have tons of pictures at my site, http://home.attbi.com/~bartlane/ They are Recaro Style seats.
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my vote goes for the blue
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Old 05-25-2003, 12:06 PM
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what about the airbag?
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Originally posted by robert_T
what about the airbag?
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Old 05-25-2003, 12:34 PM
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Seats were two grand total delivered from Germany with brackets. That was for leather bolsters and lumbar support air bladders.

I sold my old seats for $525 so that helped.

They are worth every penny to me.
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If you buy that piece of junk, i'll bid on your stock one with the radio controls.
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Old 05-25-2003, 08:25 PM
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IMHO I'd rather hit my head on a air bag than a steering wheel I think looks "cool"

But if you are gonna get it either way I say gray
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Old 05-25-2003, 10:38 PM
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I like that style of wheel...

In the picture, the blue looks too bright, but if it matches your seats in real life, I would say get it in blue.

If the wheel doesn't match your seats, then buy it in black.

I voted black though

Is it legal to take away the airbag on a car and replace it with a non airbag wheel? I mean, would your insurance cover you if you got in an accident and you were injured? "Well, he didn't have the airbag, so we won't pay sh*t."
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Old 05-25-2003, 11:59 PM
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Legal in Florida anyway

It is legal in Florida because I know at some used car dealers when they sell cars that were hit they plug a dummy into the airbag wires and put the cover back. But when the car is sold the people have to be told and I think it may have to appear on the title.
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Old 05-26-2003, 12:08 AM
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I remember seeing a show talking about track rules supposedly you cant race your car if you take the airbags out of it if it came with them stock
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actually...

I've heard the opposite, as far as road racing goes I believe you have to remove them for some levels of competition. And drag racing they could care less, I've heard stories of airbags going off on hard launches...
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i say go with the blue
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Old 05-26-2003, 10:35 AM
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Definately black, I have seen the blue one and I think you'd be disappointed in the color, its not a good match for NBM. I was looking at getting the same wheel, they are great for adding extra room to squeeze into your car. I ended up going with Sparco instead to match my car. My car has 6 point cage, sparcos, and 5 point belts, and getting in is a pain. The leveled of bottoms give you room to squeeze your legs in. I don't know if the recaros are difficult to get in and out of, but it would help.

Now on another note, I wouldn't ditch the airbag unless you put in a harness, not worth the risk to your skull. It be worth it to spend $350 on a Harness and LG Motorsports harness bar since you are putting nice seats and wheel in your car. It would complete the look of your interior and give a safety bonus. JMHO
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