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My 87 steering wheel is started falling part and I don’t like the stuff it’s leaving on my hands. I would like to see what is our there for a nice street wheel that isn’t a ton of money. Preferably a bolt on type kit
and I think I want something comfortable and possibly smaller than stock and maybe even molded like below. I’ve been looking at screaming chickens but they aren’t solid 3 spoke and the wheels look large. I drive this car only on the street but I drive it like I stole it so comfortable and good quality.
thats pretty much the wheel i have. well style. i like it but it does take some getting use to. have it on a NRG quick release hub. i got lucky and found the wheel and hub pretty much new on offerup.
Nice, do you have a functioning horn? I think the bottom would weird me out not being round. I actually prefer the grant 8511 as it's fully round but again I'm not sure if I can get a working horn. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/grt-8511
Quick release is $$ from what I'm seeing. I figured out I can make it have a horn and it will probably be the route I go. I assume no spacers/extensions are required on our 3rd gens?
In my experience, every vehicle with an aftermarket steering wheel, that I have bought or worked on, had horn problems. And the wheel mounting appeared weak and no where as strong as an OE wheel.
On my cars, aftermarket steering wheels get removed, second only to aftermarket "Alarm" systems. I would get a good quality reproduction wheel, or have yours restored.
In my experience, every vehicle with an aftermarket steering wheel, that I have bought or worked on, had horn problems. And the wheel mounting appeared weak and no where as strong as an OE wheel.
On my cars, aftermarket steering wheels get removed, second only to aftermarket "Alarm" systems. I would get a good quality reproduction wheel, or have yours restored.
I've used my horn maybe once in 2 years... and even then it was more for "hey the light is green let's go". I have never seen a repro wheel for a 3rd gen... I've looked at OER, Classic Industries, Hawks... etc and nada. Also I don't think you can restore the molded OE steering wheel... they recover them which makes them feel bulky and look "thick".
In my experience, every vehicle with an aftermarket steering wheel, that I have bought or worked on, had horn problems. And the wheel mounting appeared weak and no where as strong as an OE wheel.
On my cars, aftermarket steering wheels get removed, second only to aftermarket "Alarm" systems. I would get a good quality reproduction wheel, or have yours restored.
I installed a nice aftermarket Grant wheel on my '87. Horn button install was easy and it actually works better than my factory '85 horn button because the electrical contacts on the original are wearing out. The Grant was an easy install and sturdy, but I know what you mean in the quote above about weak and horn problems. Previously I had a quick release piece on there with a Momo wheel adapted to fit. The whole setup was janky (previous owner stuff) and I never liked it.
If anyone wants the quick release adapter they can have it, just PM me. I never liked it because it caused a lot of unnecessary slop and play in the wheel. I guess if you leave your car parked on a street in a high theft area it might be useful to be able to remove the steering wheel, but I live in a rural red state area and have no such troubles.
If you have a leather wheel now, you can cut the stitching, peel the leather, and clean up the wheel with some goo gone. It's now thinner than stock, but totally useable. I've done it twice. Ultimately had them both recovered. First was stock thickness, second was with a little extra padding. Both were very well done.
If you have a leather wheel now, you can cut the stitching, peel the leather, and clean up the wheel with some goo gone. It's now thinner than stock, but totally useable. I've done it twice. Ultimately had them both recovered. First was stock thickness, second was with a little extra padding. Both were very well done.
Well I got the grant and just installed it. The heel is pointed to the 1 o’clock position when the wheel
was straight stock. I can’t see how I can adjust this as I followed the instructions and a good YouTube video and it only fits one way due to the plastic horn spring thing. I feel like my only real option is to elongate the 3 holes in the adapter or pull the steering shaft on the box and rotate. Car has had a few alignments and tracks straight but I’m sure it’s all been messed with.
F’ it. Modified the hub and got it straight. Feels good in the hand and they weren’t kidding about the grip diamond thread I couldn’t imagine a hand slipping out.
My 87 steering wheel is started falling part and I don’t like the stuff it’s leaving on my hands. I would like to see what is our there for a nice street wheel that isn’t a ton of money. Preferably a bolt on type kit
and I think I want something comfortable and possibly smaller than stock and maybe even molded like below. I’ve been looking at screaming chickens but they aren’t solid 3 spoke and the wheels look large. I drive this car only on the street but I drive it like I stole it so comfortable and good quality.
buy the cheapest wheel you can find and run over it a few times to get that desired look
Well I got the grant and just installed it. The heel is pointed to the 1 o’clock position when the wheel
was straight stock. I can’t see how I can adjust this as I followed the instructions and a good YouTube video and it only fits one way due to the plastic horn spring thing. I feel like my only real option is to elongate the 3 holes in the adapter or pull the steering shaft on the box and rotate. Car has had a few alignments and tracks straight but I’m sure it’s all been messed with.
There is NO WAY I would do those MODS outlined above, to make a STEERING WHEEL "FIT"! Your talking about the component that transmits DRIVER INPUT to the STEERING SYSTEM!
There is NO WAY I would do those MODS outlined above, to make a STEERING WHEEL "FIT"! Your talking about the component that transmits DRIVER INPUT to the STEERING SYSTEM!
The MOD PERFORMED was drilling new holes in the hub adapter which is still secured how GRANT INTENDED but in a different position. The new hub is aluminum judging by the shavings and is secured with the same 3 bolts that Grant provides. Cranking on the wheel with the engine off in a parked position and the wheel doesn't budge so it won't ever get worse than that with stress on the wheel. God forbid if you knew I deleted my windshield wipers hahaha
Took the car to work yesterday which is a 40 min drive. Can’t believe how the wheel could make it feel like a different car. Steering wheel feels great in my hand with fantastic grip. It isn’t smooth so it doesn’t spin or slip back in your hand when you let go but my steering doesn’t really do that with the hydro boost anyway like a new car does. Highly recommend this wheel!
Well I got the grant and just installed it. The heel is pointed to the 1 o’clock position when the wheel
was straight stock. I can’t see how I can adjust this as I followed the instructions and a good YouTube video and it only fits one way due to the plastic horn spring thing. I feel like my only real option is to elongate the 3 holes in the adapter or pull the steering shaft on the box and rotate. Car has had a few alignments and tracks straight but I’m sure it’s all been messed with.
That isn't too far off. You should be able to align the steering wheel by adjusting the tie rods (or have an alignment shop do it if you don't have the tools do do an alignment on the car). I definitely wouldn't start trying to elongate holes and such on the steering wheel because that seems like it would make it unsafe.
09-26-2022, 08:58 PM
