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Different steering wheel
« on: Apr 18, 2006, 06:55:29 PM »
Im thinking about getting rid of my stock toyota steering wheel it seems a little too big for my liking i am going to get a GT steering wheel how much smaller of a wheel should i get? any suggestions would be appreciated thanks... :) :dunno: :bowdown: :clap: :clap2: :beerchug: :driving: :flamer: :usa:

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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #1 on: Apr 18, 2006, 06:57:34 PM »
Go to shucks with a measurment of your wheel and try out a few. Or even better, bring your wheel in and compare side by side.
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #2 on: Apr 28, 2006, 03:05:50 PM »

Do it.  I used a 12.5" MOMO.  Luv it.  Just make sure it's comfortable for you.  :thumbs:
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #3 on: Apr 28, 2006, 06:10:32 PM »
thanks how much was it?

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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #4 on: Apr 30, 2006, 07:40:05 PM »
Momo os spensive!  Mine is 13", a cheapo...just the right size.  The best thing is that for people in the 6' range such as me...the extra room in the leg area is priceless.
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #5 on: Apr 30, 2006, 08:55:14 PM »
so how exspensive was it?

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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #6 on: Apr 30, 2006, 09:50:10 PM »
<== i like this one.. it was the cheapest GT on the shelf, works great.
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #7 on: Apr 30, 2006, 11:58:52 PM »
I tried their site but can't find the style I have.  I've had a couple of ones like rustytoy's, but never cared much for the foam.  I have a leather(I think) wrapped three spoke gt right now that I like, but the adapter puts it too close to me and it's a little small.  I'd go maybe 2" smaller than stock, depending on how big yours is.  The wheel in my 80 4by is smaller than the one in my 91 2wd, but that may be because the former has p/s and the latter doesn't.  Maybe I'll step outside and snap a pic....be right back....
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2006, 12:07:29 AM »
Like this one
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2006, 08:25:55 AM »
I have the same GT as shown in kneedownnates pic. I love it and I believe I picked it up for like $30-40

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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2006, 05:02:44 PM »
Ugh, I need internet at home.

Yes they are expensive (2 bills) :yikes:   but I got mine at a smoking deal.  I just preffer the feel of the momo over the GT-Grant, just feels better to me.  IMHO.

Momo os spensive!  Mine is 13", a cheapo...just the right size.  The best thing is that for people in the 6' range such as me...the extra room in the leg area is priceless.
:yesnod:  I too am 6' and I no longer hit my knees into the steering wheel.  This is good.  I wouldn't go any smaller than a 12.5"  It will get hard to steer.

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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2006, 07:02:26 PM »
You should add your steering wheel into your sig. :thumbs:
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2006, 09:26:34 PM »
hey i got the same stereo as knee down nate lol

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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2006, 09:39:10 PM »
Is that a Panasonic radio I see?
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2006, 10:36:15 PM »
ya i have the same one

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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2006, 11:39:22 PM »
Pioneer man, pioneer!  Bought it same day as the sony for the other truck, sony took a dump in a smooth riding truck, pioneer holding it's own in the brick!
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #16 on: May 02, 2006, 02:51:34 AM »
ha i have the cheapest gt grant they make its thye way old school 3 spoke withe holes in it it was 29.99 and the horn kit witch must get or u will die haha was 15.99 at kragens out the door it was like 53 or something couldnt stand the stock stering wheel
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #17 on: May 02, 2006, 08:21:26 AM »
Pioneer man, pioneer!  Bought it same day as the sony for the other truck, sony took a dump in a smooth riding truck, pioneer holding it's own in the brick!

Same here.  Pioner!  It just won't die.   
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2006, 12:59:19 PM »
im thinking of getting a grand steering wheel it sais gt in the middle and put a dixie hornlike the general lee i think it sounds good :o

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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #19 on: May 02, 2006, 01:22:42 PM »
i have a grant gt steering wheel, not sure of its size, but i also have manual steering, and its a bear t oturn for most people

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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #20 on: May 02, 2006, 01:37:08 PM »
i may get one like that with one more spoke

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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #21 on: May 02, 2006, 02:28:01 PM »
im thinking of getting a grand steering wheel it sais gt in the middle and put a dixie hornlike the general lee i think it sounds good :o

Do it, get rid of that stock one..   I want to get one of those "Chaa-Uuggha" horns.  :yupyup:
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #22 on: May 02, 2006, 02:31:31 PM »
They sell all types of horns online. Once in Maui we were driving through a tunnel and the car full of hispanic males behind us honked their horn and it played the Mexican Hat Dance. It was pretty funny because the horn lasted through the entire tunnel.
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #23 on: May 02, 2006, 09:00:59 PM »
i have a grant gt steering wheel, not sure of its size, but i also have manual steering, and its a bear t oturn for most people

My 81 2wd is set up pretty much like yours was when you bought it, manual steering too, and it's a pita to turn the wheel if you're not moving.  Gotta love wide low profile tires for parking lot manuevers!
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #24 on: May 02, 2006, 09:21:25 PM »
guys guys if u want a horn go tho offroadunlimeted.com a three horn air horn kit hoses and compreeser is just 39.99 im gettin it soon
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #25 on: May 03, 2006, 01:32:45 AM »
Oh yea, horn doesn't work on mine, and none of my grants have ever functioned well.  I don't think you have a good contact with the grant wheels.  I'm wondering if I put a thin layer of dialectic on the contact ring it might work better, maybe make a stronger connection.
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #26 on: May 03, 2006, 12:58:31 PM »
I am for sure getting the dixie horn!!!

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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #27 on: May 03, 2006, 10:07:43 PM »
haha i love that im just a good ol boy too
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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #28 on: May 04, 2006, 12:57:34 PM »
heck yes lol!!!

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Re: Different steering wheel
« Reply #29 on: May 04, 2006, 06:32:35 PM »
I have the MoMo Grand prix... i think... anyway, it ran me.. $225 plus $40 for the adapter.
However, I drive like a krazed man eating beast, so I refuse to give up my SRS airbag in my new truck.

I ran that wheel in two hondas previously, and loved every minute of it.
The feal is great for big people who have big hands and long fingers. The grand prixx at schucks has a smaller diameter wheel, which is great for small people, but not to good for us 6'+ with big hands

 
 
 
 
 

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