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Old 09-06-2012, 04:52 PM
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Hey guys!

It's been a long time since I posted on here but I wanted to get your expert opinions on this new steering wheel that I recently put in. I like the style of the wheel but I am not sure I like the color with the all black interior. I had a all black one in there a few weeks ago but I wasnt crazy about the spoke style on that one.

I think a all black one that looks like this one would probably be best... Your thoughts?

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Old 09-06-2012, 07:25 PM
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People dont post on here like the used to but I went ahead and switched it out for the black wheel with chrome spokes. This looks more natural since the interior is black with some chrome...

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I'll try to get a picture during the day so it'll come out better (used phone).
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Old 09-06-2012, 08:30 PM
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Choosing between the two I would run the black one.

If I were buying a new wheel I would look at the lecarra in black wrap.

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Old 09-06-2012, 08:38 PM
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I vote for black.........really don't think the other suits the interior.
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Old 09-06-2012, 11:18 PM
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The color is better on the black but the wheel needs to be dished, that one's too flat. What size wheel is that, looks awfully small?
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Old 09-07-2012, 06:55 AM
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Jonk67 nailed it. Too bad you couldn't merge the two wheels!
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Old 09-07-2012, 08:05 AM
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Its 14.5 inches from outside to outside. I think its big enough because there isnt too much room there already (the pic does make it look smaller than it is). I wish I could combine the 2 but I am happy with this one and it was only $100. Didnt want to drop $200+ on a wheel.

I need to clean the inside out and get a better picture of it during the day. The 'chrome' spokes put off a lot of glare in the camera though.
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Old 09-14-2012, 05:59 AM
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I vote for black as well, my wife does too!

You will be ok with a 14" wheel, I have a nice 14" wheel and plan to use it (with out power steering) until I am about 60 (I'm 38 right now) and too weak to turn the wheel.

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I never have been a fan of aftermarket steering wheels in our Mustangs but given the choice of those two the black looks a lot better.

I prefer the factory woodgrain or the Shelby wheel with no dish to it, but whatever blows your dress up.
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Old 09-18-2012, 04:50 PM
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Is that black electrical tape I see in the first pic?
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