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05-04-2005, 09:43 AM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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I was strolling through my local dealer the other day, as one does, and I noticed the optional leather steering wheel on some cars.
As far as I know its an option on all cars; and standard on the GTP. Before I say what I think, I was wondering if you guys have optioned it up and why? To make sure we are all on track with the same wheel (edit: look at shockwaves) pic below. It is the one with the extra palm "extensions" at 2 and 10 o'clock, aswell as 4 and 8 o'clock.
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05-04-2005, 10:18 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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That one theres a Momo Wheel which is different to the Sports Steering wheel AKA FPV wheel.. Very rarely do you see many sold with that wheel as it bascially feels the same as the stard XR wheel.
I have the FPV wheel as I like the thicker steering wheel, and i have attached a picture.
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05-04-2005, 11:10 AM
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LPG > You
Join Date: Dec 2004
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I hate the steering wheel with the fat lumps on it (ie: MOMO one). Worst idea ever. Give me a normal wheel any day thanks.
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05-04-2005, 11:18 AM
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bring it on
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i like the FPV one...i like the chunkiness of it...would it be possible to fit it to a normal XT? how much?
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05-04-2005, 11:48 AM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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thats the one shockwave...thanks for that; couldn't find the bugger anywhere
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05-04-2005, 11:48 AM
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Yes, you can fit them to any BA, and i think they're about $295 when optioned with the car at the time of placing the order. I dont know how much they are if you went to a dealer afterwards and wanted one.
A leather steering wheel for a Focus is $400  : .
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05-04-2005, 11:50 AM
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bring it on
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hmmm a little expensive me thinks..
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05-04-2005, 11:55 AM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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05-04-2005, 01:07 PM
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05-04-2005, 01:17 PM
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05-04-2005, 02:40 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Let me tell you that the leather gear knob for my Fairmont Ghia retails at the local dealer for $350, so I told them to belt it, so I would hate to think what a leather steering wheel would cost
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05-04-2005, 03:38 PM
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05-04-2005, 04:07 PM
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05-04-2005, 04:24 PM
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05-04-2005, 06:39 PM
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Yep, there is a guy around here who has one on his car, and it feels excellent.
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05-04-2005, 06:44 PM
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windsor user
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ive driven a BA with the FPV wheel and it felt so much better than the standard one it wasnt funny, if i ever get a BA it will have one...
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05-04-2005, 06:51 PM
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I think it looks and feels great
 however i would still prefer this one  bwhahaha stupidest one i could find... |
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05-04-2005, 07:03 PM
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lol thats a MAD clock!!!
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05-04-2005, 09:52 PM
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871 Productions Filmmaker
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lol @ Fordfan
The FPV wheels are the way to go. The momos aren't bad, but they're just XR6 wheels with different colour leather on em Julza
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05-04-2005, 10:05 PM
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RIP Craig - 13/11/08
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Aussie Car Enhancements in melton have a retro style leather steering wheel on there XR8 Ute which looks and feels quite nice have a look on the ford page of there website
www.aussiecar.com |
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06-04-2005, 08:27 AM
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The 'Stihl' Man
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great responses guys!
I agree with those who like it. You just feel like your more in command, the palm "extensions" are great and the feel is excellent. Pricing option yes, but worth it IMO.
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07-04-2005, 10:27 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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we optioned for the FPV one on our XR6T, and so glad that we did. it is so nice to drive with, much better than the standard one. if anyone is thinking of getting one, order it with the car from factory, cos i think from memory they are something crazy like $1300 from spare parts.
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