Looking for opinions...

Fox Body · 01-07-2003, 07:29 PM

I'm gonna get a new steering wheel soon (just b/c I haven't bought anything for my car lately...

) and it'll help the interior look a tad bit better.

I have narrowed it down to 3 different ones made by Grant. Looking for opinions as to which one would look better. When the interior gets finished, I plan on it being grey and black with silver highlights (such as gauges, parking brake handle, etc). No wood grain. So with that in mind, help me out by voting on the three listed in the poll. Thanks.

Here are the pics. Sorry I couldn't get a better photo of my interior, but most people know what it looks like.

My interior (not totally current, but close enough).

Choice #1

Choice #2

Choice #3

I think I'm leaning towards # 3, but I want to hear your opinions. Oh yeah, and if anyone has any good or bad thing to say about Grant from your experiences, let me know and if you have any pics with your cars with Grant steering wheels, please ATTACH them. Thanks again.

mustanggt_50 · 01-07-2003, 09:04 PM

i'm gonna have to vote for #3, it certainly has much more appeal than the other two, at least thats what i think

tireburner163 · 01-08-2003, 12:11 AM

I vote #2 with #3 being a close second.

MEDIK418 · 01-08-2003, 12:16 AM

I voted for no. 3. The green thing has one just like it only it's all black. One day after Trev got out of his brother's car, he said it felt like driving a bus. I must have had one of them looks cause he told me to check out his and then get in the 89 , which has a stock wheel. He was right. All the Grant wheel needs is a chain ring to finish it off. I swear you can drive it with handcuffs on. It does make a difference though. Feels more like you're drivin a go-cart.

bigred90gt · 01-08-2003, 12:16 AM

I say #2.

jj_jonathon · 01-08-2003, 01:23 AM

im still looking for the wheel with all the gizmos! lol...i love wheels with the stereo's "remote" built into the wheel...something i wish ford would do...

bigbandjohn · 01-08-2003, 07:36 AM

I think #2 is a better match, but get what YOU like and fits you best. If it works for you, that's all that matters.

302 LX Eric · 01-08-2003, 09:17 AM

I like #2 the best as well. But, if you really like #3 then get it!

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CADreamin · 01-08-2003, 10:32 AM

I like #2 and have a similar Grant wheel on my car. The only thing I would caution about is the durability of the foam and vinyl grip surface. This may be due to the extreme heat and cold my car has seen in both Sacramento and western PA, but the vinyl is starting to split along all four wheel spokes and show the foam, after about a year and a half of everyday driving.

Might be advisable to spring for one of the more expensive stitched-leather models. Good luck!

MissBlondie · 01-08-2003, 12:09 PM

i'm for #1

Fox Body · 01-08-2003, 11:50 PM

Hey....Thanks guys.... and thanks CADreamin for the added info. Did you ever use Armour All or any type of protectant to preserve the vinyl? Maybe I'll use a Ford Racing cover on mine.

CADreamin · 01-09-2003, 08:57 AM

I have used Armor All maybe once or twice on it. And the problem isn't so bad at this point (you can't see the splits from the cockpit at all, they are on the back of the wheel) just don't know what it will look like a year or two from now...

01-08-2003, 12:16 AM	#4
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	I voted for no. 3. The green thing has one just like it only it's all black. One day after Trev got out of his brother's car, he said it felt like driving a bus. I must have had one of them looks cause he told me to check out his and then get in the 89 , which has a stock wheel. He was right. All the Grant wheel needs is a chain ring to finish it off. I swear you can drive it with handcuffs on. It does make a difference though. Feels more like you're drivin a go-cart. __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer.

01-08-2003, 12:16 AM	#5
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	I say #2. __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

01-08-2003, 01:23 AM	#6
jj_jonathon Trisket Join Date: May 2002 Location: University of Florida, FL Posts: ½ Posts: 1,560	im still looking for the wheel with all the gizmos! lol...i love wheels with the stereo's "remote" built into the wheel...something i wish ford would do... __________________ University of Florida - Physics Major My 02GT vert Media Center Pics BBK Underdrive Pulleys \| K&N FIPK (Gen II) \| Bullet Grille \| Mach 1 Chin Spoiler \| UPR Interior Parts \| XM Radio \| Audiobahn Subs Ricer Hater's Club Member #1/2 (30) http://www.ricehatersclub.com/

01-08-2003, 09:17 AM	#8
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I like #2 the best as well. But, if you really like #3 then get it! E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

01-08-2003, 10:32 AM	#9
CADreamin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 93	I like #2 and have a similar Grant wheel on my car. The only thing I would caution about is the durability of the foam and vinyl grip surface. This may be due to the extreme heat and cold my car has seen in both Sacramento and western PA, but the vinyl is starting to split along all four wheel spokes and show the foam, after about a year and a half of everyday driving. Might be advisable to spring for one of the more expensive stitched-leather models. Good luck! __________________ Greg 98 Mustang GT Coupe

01-07-2003, 07:29 PM	#1
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Looking for opinions... I'm gonna get a new steering wheel soon (just b/c I haven't bought anything for my car lately... ) and it'll help the interior look a tad bit better. I have narrowed it down to 3 different ones made by Grant. Looking for opinions as to which one would look better. When the interior gets finished, I plan on it being grey and black with silver highlights (such as gauges, parking brake handle, etc). No wood grain. So with that in mind, help me out by voting on the three listed in the poll. Thanks. Here are the pics. Sorry I couldn't get a better photo of my interior, but most people know what it looks like. My interior (not totally current, but close enough). Choice #1 Choice #2 Choice #3 I think I'm leaning towards # 3, but I want to hear your opinions. Oh yeah, and if anyone has any good or bad thing to say about Grant from your experiences, let me know and if you have any pics with your cars with Grant steering wheels, please ATTACH them. Thanks again. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

01-07-2003, 09:04 PM	#2
mustanggt_50 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 91	i'm gonna have to vote for #3, it certainly has much more appeal than the other two, at least thats what i think __________________ 87 GT T-roof (needs paint) lol, rebuilt motor and trans, AOD - stage 2 shift kit, 3.73 gears - auburn posi, Dynomax Super Turbo Cat Back, FRPP 155lph fuel pump, K&N filter - air silencer removed, subframe connectors, strut tower brace. 88 GT T-roof 1989 LX Coupe 5.0 - 5spd Rice Haters Club member#105

01-08-2003, 12:11 AM	#3
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	I vote #2 with #3 being a close second. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

01-08-2003, 07:36 AM	#7
bigbandjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The South, USA Posts: 143	I think #2 is a better match, but get what YOU like and fits you best. If it works for you, that's all that matters.

01-08-2003, 12:09 PM	#10
MissBlondie Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 335	i'm for #1 __________________ 2003 TrueBlue GT with a few fun things...

01-08-2003, 11:50 PM	#11
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Hey....Thanks guys.... and thanks CADreamin for the added info. Did you ever use Armour All or any type of protectant to preserve the vinyl? Maybe I'll use a Ford Racing cover on mine. __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

01-09-2003, 08:57 AM	#12
CADreamin Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 93	I have used Armor All maybe once or twice on it. And the problem isn't so bad at this point (you can't see the splits from the cockpit at all, they are on the back of the wheel) just don't know what it will look like a year or two from now... __________________ Greg 98 Mustang GT Coupe