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GQ steering wheel .....wanted
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2003 6:44 pm
by KRI55
Hey again,
I'm chasing after a grey Gq steering wheel in really good nick.
Mine is a 90 model,but anything upto 97 should fit.
I don't mean to be scabby,but the cheaper the better,and the closer to redcliffe(north brisbane)the better.
Thanx
James.
Re: GQ steering wheel .....wanted
Posted: Sat Dec 20, 2003 8:24 pm
by bogged
KRI55 wrote:Hey again,
I'm chasing after a grey Gq steering wheel in really good nick.
Mine is a 90 model,but anything upto 97 should fit.
I don't mean to be scabby,but the cheaper the better,and the closer to redcliffe(north brisbane)the better.
Thanx
James.
Why not buy an aftermarket one?? would be cheaper... But if your desperate, i have my old one hanging in the shed....
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 7:54 am
by KRI55
I take it you mean a sports steering wheel.
Won't they look a bit odd?Cause there a lot smaller.
Are they better or worse for driving?
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 8:51 am
by bazzle
I got an Urethane one from Supercheap $80
Boss $65
Looks OK, drives OK, a bit heavier when tyres deflated to 15psi.. but...
Bazzle
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 8:04 pm
by bogged
KRI55 wrote:I take it you mean a sports steering wheel.
Won't they look a bit odd?Cause there a lot smaller.
Are they better or worse for driving?
Looks fine, looks better, drives just as good, less work when on road, more as God says with 15 or less in the black rim protectors.
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 8:08 pm
by chimpboy
Got a photo of this, Bogged?
Jason
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 8:11 pm
by bogged
chimpboy wrote:Got a photo of this, Bogged?
Jason
Gimme about 30 mins to put cammo to bed, I'll go take 1.
Mine is same as Bazzle and Nicks, and several others.
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 8:23 pm
by chimpboy
Cool. If it looks good I'll sell KRI55 my steering wheel and put the money towards a better one
Actually, that won't do... it says "Ford" on it.
Jason
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 9:42 pm
by bogged
Stock and Aftermarket.
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 8:37 am
by KRI55
bogged,
I know that steering wheel.Approx how tall are you,and can you still see all the guages ok?
I'm 6'1(183cm)
Thanx
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 11:05 am
by bogged
KRI55 wrote:bogged,
I know that steering wheel.Approx how tall are you,and can you still see all the guages ok?
I'm 6'1(183cm)
Thanx
Yea Im about 6'1 round, and high.. can you see the gauges, well ... sorta. You can see the speedo up to about 30kph, then from about 140 onwards.
Depends how you have the steering column tilted, mine is adjustable.
I have marked dots on the instrument panel with a texta, so I know where the important speeds are, 40,50,60,70,80,90,100,110...
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 5:26 pm
by KRI55
ok,i drive with the tilt right up.
Is there any chance in that position of seeing the speedo with the sports wheel?
What sort of nick is your original steering wheel in,and how much would you want for it?
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 9:03 pm
by bogged
KRI55 wrote:ok,i drive with the tilt right up.
1) Is there any chance in that position of seeing the speedo with the sports wheel?
2) What sort of nick is your original steering wheel in,and how much would you want for it?
1) maybe, depends on how you sit, sometimes if I kick back a little yes I can see the whole thing. but other times when I sit right forward, nope.
2) $25 + post.
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 10:04 pm
by KRI55
what condition is it in?
Mine is falling to pieces at the top...just wearing away from 280k's.
How much do you reckon postage would cost?
Could you arrange a c.o.d. if i buy it?
Might grab that GQ factory handbook/manual as well if you still have it.
Would it be asking to much for you to post a pic of the wheel,mainly the top of it where your hands go?
Sorry about all the q's,and thank you for your patience and help.
Cheers james.
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 10:57 pm
by bogged
KRI55 wrote:what condition is it in?
Mine is falling to pieces at the top...just wearing away from 280k's.
How much do you reckon postage would cost?
Could you arrange a c.o.d. if i buy it?
Might grab that GQ factory handbook/manual as well if you still have it.
Would it be asking to much for you to post a pic of the wheel,mainly the top of it where your hands go?
Sorry about all the q's,and thank you for your patience and help.
Cheers james.
had a look at it, its in good cond, its a 12yr old wheel, its got a bit of wear, the actual rubber is spinning on the metal of the wheel
you are probably better off with the Autotechnia one.. gettin a good GQ one could suck
i'll get photos tomorrow in daylight.
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 11:10 pm
by Shorty40
Just chuck a sports wheel on it
I am about to do the same in my GQ
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 11:24 pm
by bogged
Shorty40 wrote:Just chuck a sports wheel on it
I am about to do the same in my GQ
I agree
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 3:47 pm
by bj on roids
You would be surprised what fits on. Try a skyline one.
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 6:37 pm
by bogged
bj on roids wrote:You would be surprised what fits on. Try a skyline one.
Someone mentioned Pulsar kit too...
Going the old Kenworth W model Steering wheel that comes stock on the GQ, aint the answer!