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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:39 AM
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are these dumb?

want some 2nd and 3rd opinions before i shell out moneys...

anyone think these look ok? or are they kinda stupid? thought they may look ok in the 10 / 2 position on the steering wheel...




http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Steering-Wheels-Leatherette-Cover-Cap-Anti-Slip-White-Stitch-/251205014393?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item3a7cfc5379
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:41 AM
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My partner has a full cover and I take it off every time i drive the car. I find I shift my hands to different positions during the driving experience so its kind of annoying. But if you keep your hands in the same spot go for it. as long as you dont stay at 3 and 9 on the wheel then these will work.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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April fools
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 12:17 PM
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guess i wanted them more for "looks" rather than function, if that makes any sense :P
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Hey i could use one of those for handling hot kettles.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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Well, I think the steering wheel hot pads would make driving more difficult. I would pass on that one.

This product (see link) is just amazing:
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 09:18 AM
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Be sure to get the matching arm rest / storage box that fits all vehicles.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 09:34 AM
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You guys are killing me here! Lol
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 09:51 AM
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Do they come with matching luggage, and micro-doggie?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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Alright! April fools is over! Hardyharhar. *******!
jk
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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What is the look that you are looking for with these..............
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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I dunno. Some sort of accent piece I guess. Steering wheel just feels so boring! I have little accent pieces on other stuff, so, I dunno...
 
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 06:47 AM
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You are very good natured about this. Sometimes less is best. Thanks for sharing with us.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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For what it's worth, IMHO most types of steering wheel covers are dumb and usually are a safety hazard for spirited driving. Especially a partial cover like the one you're considering.
 
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 08:11 PM
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You gotta suspect anything spelled "steering whell".
 
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