Interior/Exterior Steering Wheel Has Been Upgraded!
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Steering Wheel Has Been Upgraded!
I installed the JCW Steering Wheel today... I have the 'smooth' version.
[EDIT: Added a photo]
WOW. What a major difference. Seriously.
This JCW wheel is soooo comfortable... and it's wider and feels more like a go-kart steering wheel!
I had previously started another thread about the stock steering wheel... I found it very uncomfortable... it was way to too stiff. I have large hands and they would start to hurt after driving for an extended period of time -- probably because the stock wheel is quite thin and my fingers have to bend more.
I'm definitely glad I invested in the JCW. It was well worth it.
[EDIT: Added a photo]
WOW. What a major difference. Seriously.
This JCW wheel is soooo comfortable... and it's wider and feels more like a go-kart steering wheel!
I had previously started another thread about the stock steering wheel... I found it very uncomfortable... it was way to too stiff. I have large hands and they would start to hurt after driving for an extended period of time -- probably because the stock wheel is quite thin and my fingers have to bend more.
I'm definitely glad I invested in the JCW. It was well worth it.
Last edited by JohnTurbo; Nov 4, 2007 at 02:53 PM.
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Thanks!
You should read the little story I posted...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=118859
You should read the little story I posted...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=118859
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It's made of leather. The install wasn't too bad. Only took about 15 minutes or so. Adam from ALTA posted a great PDF with step-by-step instructions and I just followed it. Pretty easy install.
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Was it a multi-function version?
I went the cheap route and got a Wheelskins cover. I like it. Haven't tried the JCW wheel.
I went the cheap route and got a Wheelskins cover. I like it. Haven't tried the JCW wheel.
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Yes. I had to disconnect the air bag and the other electronics, then switch the silver cover plates to the new wheel and then move everything back. Wasn't too bad.
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Aye, aye! Let's see some pictures of your new steering wheel. I'm thinking of getting it for my MINI coming up, but haven't been able to find some good pictures.
Looks good! Thank you again for your business! I trust everything else will go equally well next week for you. Enjoy the new power and the go kart like feel! Bitchin sig by the way!
Chat soon!
Chat soon!
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