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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 04:34 AM
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Mine (1987) is in bad shape, has two covers on it, came that way from PO. Question is, is there an aftermarket that has more padding on the wheel. or what other years will bolt on?
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Mine (1987) is in bad shape, has two covers on it, came that way from PO. Question is, is there an aftermarket that has more padding on the wheel. or what other years will bolt on?
Get yourself a Chuck Pelton steering wheel and you'll be all set. Occasionally you'll find him on eBay and years ago it was thought his email was chuckpelton@comcast.net

I've no idea if that is/was correct but it's what I'd do if I needed an early wheel. After-market for the tilt-telescopic can be challenging.
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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 12:14 PM
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I have the Sabelt 350mm Alcantara steering wheel with the MOMO Hub / Boss Kit - MK2401... Perfekt for me.


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Originally Posted by SuperDave02
Mine (1987) is in bad shape, has two covers on it, came that way from PO. Question is, is there an aftermarket that has more padding on the wheel. or what other years will bolt on?
what's the matter with a brand new one that belongs on it?
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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 01:17 PM
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I have a removable grant. The hubs are the issue and the install is okay for some and not others.

if it is a stock car, clean up the old wheel or get a used stocker cheap.


IMO the early c4s with no air bags have a better steering wheel. I hated the stock 90+

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Originally Posted by Cruisinfanatic
what's the matter with a brand new one that belongs on it?
He did ask what other years would fit on it.
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Old Oct 18, 2017 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperDave02
Mine (1987) is in bad shape, has two covers on it, came that way from PO. Question is, is there an aftermarket that has more padding on the wheel. or what other years will bolt on?
I found a repalcement for my 1984 on the big Auction site for $159.00. It fits 84-89 and is a direct bolt on. Extra padding like the 86 and up. It is a very well made item. #( 182401501387 ).
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I have an NRG wheel on mine. I had a Sparco wheel, it was nice but the colors didn't fit in that great.

I really like that Sabelt wheel, how much was that?

The aftermarket wheel on my car is easily one of my favorite modifications, probably my overall favorite addition.
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Originally Posted by FAUEE

I really like that Sabelt wheel, how much was that?
I paid 230$ for the Sabelt...

Link: www.ebay.com/itm/162505610663

I also have a MOMO plus a QSP, but I like the Sabelt better.
My MOMO and the QSP 350mm:






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