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Old 03-07-13, 11:59 PM
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My steering wheels driving me crazy old owner seem to have had fun with it and don't know what he did to it quite honestly. But that was him I'm the new owner and my steering wheel as you see bothers me what should I do with it buy or have it retrim?
any places recommended to retrim it?
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Old 03-08-13, 12:25 AM
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Well if you're the type to get sweaty palms easily then I would upgrade to a wood steering wheel. BTW was your car in front end accident? Because from the photo it looks like you got a grey airbag but your interior is tan?
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No front end damage whatsoever if you look under the good you can't see any welds that was a big key when I was buying it check everywhere for damage, also carfax was clean

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Old 03-08-13, 11:06 AM
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So why do you have a different airbag? I'd be more concerned about the airbag being replaced. And what person would put in the wrong color? That is half-assed at best. Makes me wonder what other BS the previous owner didn't tell you about. BTW - carfax is nearly worthless. The accidents NOT reported are the accidents to worry about, which are the ones NOT listed on a carfax. This car was wrecked bad enough to deploy the drivers airbag if you ask me. But I'm just guessing
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you guys got me thinking now jeez though it all looks original you cant tell it has been hit from anywhere I inspected very closely everywhere especially under the hood where its most noticeable in the fender welds under the hood, and radiator supports. The hood closes nicely theirs no gap at all from either side. The airbag bulb in dash there when I insert the key and all lights come on I can see it doesn't stay on no dash light on, I'm concern now the steering wheel wrap not original I know that steering wheel actually matches the interior colors. will be inspecting my car again morning time
Old 03-09-13, 06:40 AM
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Does your airbag check light come on right before ignition?
Old 03-09-13, 10:03 AM
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Do u have a gap between your headlight and bumper? Like can u stick your finger in a gap between your bumper and headight?
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Looks like it was rewrapped before
Old 03-09-13, 11:23 AM
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No there's no gap I will be washing it in a couple mins ill post under the good pics and front pics
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I just contacted apsis usa and they told me $550 for a woodgrain or carbon fiber with e shift and u return your core to them...they got some nice wheels, anyone try them?
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Originally Posted by FlockoGS4
I just contacted apsis usa and they told me $550 for a woodgrain or carbon fiber with e shift and u return your core to them...they got some nice wheels, anyone try them?
thats really expensive. you can find way better deals.
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I'm getting ready to fix my wheel as wheel. It has the tan interior and the only problem is which woodgrain color is it that is the real common darker wood in most gs's? I'd be upset if I get my wheel rewrapped and the wood doesnt match up..
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
thats really expensive. you can find way better deals.
Yea im def not pulling the trigger on that.... i think im gonna just go the Rx route, although bkack carbon fiber looks amazing
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