Cascade Crew

Richster · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:10 pm Post subject: Wheel Change

I had been looking for another stock TA wheel (83) and didn't find much, what was out there was BEAT...and the prices were outrageous for what condition the wheels are in.
My wheel is perfect, and I wanted to preserve it (yea i know!!)
So Schultzy suggested checking out Paul's Grant...Sold!
I took it and Paul was cool enough to bring over his gear and help me out.
The diameter is 2" smaller, but the wheel fits my meat-hooks like a glove and the comfort factor is just amazing, and it blends with the color scheme and the theme, here is a pic, installed and feeling great!

Dewey316 · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject:

Looks nice!!! When did you install it?

aaron_sK · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 3:06 pm Post subject:

Looks good, Rich. Fits your color scheme perfectly. Thumbs up

Richster · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:45 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys...truly appreciate it!
last Saturday like 1 or so...it was a quick change!
Oh and the shifter...is for a Stang! So I am sending it back, the base is like 3 x 5 or so...Wrong! I was like Shizzle!
LOL...it took me a day or so to warm up to the look and size, but now I really like it, and steering is a whole new adventure Laughing

After install, I went to get fuel and a couple of guys walked by as I opened the door...I hear Whoooa...check that wheel out!
They had never seen anything like it before! I so wanted to play it up..yea dude from the space shuttle Laughing

but no...

Richster · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:46 pm Post subject:

John, I know you have a trick wheel, is it similar??

Dewey316 · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:53 pm Post subject:

similar(ish). mine is all black, and not as extreme on the cut-outs.

QwkTrip · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:06 pm Post subject:

I think most aftermarket steering wheels are worse then stock. But that one looks good! Cool

Can't say I care for the Grant emblem and center cap though. But I'm kind of anti logo/emblems in the first place so I'm kind of biased.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:16 pm Post subject:

looking good man!

Maybe like a "silver shark" in the center where the horn button is, or a Silver firechicken?

TurdGen1989 · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:40 pm Post subject:

looks sweet!

Twilightoptics · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:21 pm Post subject:

http://64.60.165.189/pc-428-163-signature-horn-button.aspx

izcain · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:48 pm Post subject:

I love that wheel! I have the same on in the blue accents! The smaller diameter took some getting used to but it is really nice once you get used to it!

Lookin good man! Very Happy

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:51 pm Post subject:

Looks good Rich. I replaced the grant center button with the pontiac arrow that Paully posted. Knowing you, I would suggest making a silver shark center button Wink

-Schultzy

Al Hasse · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:02 pm Post subject:

Richster · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:06 pm Post subject:

Talk about a great conversation piece...Nice!
You are absolutely right, once you get that bad boy in-hands..it stays!
Paul...Brilliant...You are the man dude!
Tell ya what, if they have a blank button, I have an artist! Laughing

That Pontiac button is looking good, I have no issues with the Grant logo, but that Pontiac would just fit the cause!
Thanks for all of the compliments fellow crewbies...I appreicate it!
1-800-button Laughing

Ker-Ching!

Richster · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:18 pm Post subject:

Goofy Question...Can you buy direct from Grant, or will I need to go to Summit or JEGS??

Schultzy89GTA · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:25 pm Post subject:

You have to buy through a dealer. Summit or Jegs will likely be your best bet unless you have a hook up at a parts store.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRT-5655/

~$10 less than list price on Grant site. Of course you have the handling fee.... time to buy more parts to make it worthwhile Very Happy

-Schultzy

Richster · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:00 pm Post subject:

Sweet! I have some decent hookups, but none of which have this jewel!
Oh I can find a few other things to get out from under that testy handling fee!
Thanks Mike!

Twilightoptics · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:32 am Post subject:

I can get it for $17

Saves you the gnarly summit handling price.

Richster · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:57 am Post subject:

Hey Paul that would be awesome...please do, I will reimburse you any out of pocket expense, and I will roll your way to pick it up.
Yea...looks great, let me know when it blows in and I will head on over!
Thanks so much!!

bAd DaWg 85 Z28 · Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:03 pm Post subject:

like the wheel but yeah change the center Cool