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rogue
08-09-2009, 10:03 PM
So I was parallel parking today and managed to rip the plastic ring off two of the three metal supports on my Rick's First Gen Repro Rosewood Camaro Steering wheel. It is one of these:

http://images2.carpartsdiscount.com/auto/archive/pictures/1688/700/1/P/21C58CC/steering_wheel_rose_wood.jpg

Needless to say I don't feel comfortable with this steering wheel any more. Any amount of flex or pulling and it now pulls off the metal supports. I drove home very carefully. I'm installing power steering from Lee Engineering this week so that should help, but this thing is down right unsafe.

What steering wheels are you guys running? Looks like I am in the market. :lol: I have Recaro Speed S seats but an otherwise stock interior so I'd like to keep it simple.
BritishGreen68
08-10-2009, 01:36 AM
an original off ebay maybe? I have a repro "comfort grip" and the stainless ring around it kinda wants to come off... nothing like the originals i guess:rolleyes:
clill
08-10-2009, 06:20 AM
I would tell them about the problem and ask for a refund.
buickfunnycar.com
08-10-2009, 12:23 PM
I run that same wheel w/o power steering...no issues.
Take Charlie's advice and get a refund...obviously yours was defective.
zcrz
08-10-2009, 03:41 PM
If anyone is interested I have my original rosewood, not sure what its worth, and it does have a couple small cracks. I have a horn button, not sure if it is correct, but it is oldskool.
89 RS
08-10-2009, 07:42 PM
I've got a black anondized Grant 3-spoke with leather wrap. Very simple, but comfortable.
Vegas69
08-10-2009, 08:07 PM
That could of been bad over at buttonwillow! Race car, calls for a race wheel.
rogue
08-10-2009, 08:17 PM
That could of been bad over at buttonwillow! Race car, calls for a race wheel.

No kidding! Dropped off the car at Lee Manufacturing for a quick ratio power steering setup, reservoir and cooler today so that should make a huge difference. :thumbsup:

I'm liking the Momo Retro
http://www.momousa.com/products/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/265x/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/r/e/retro.jpg
monza
08-10-2009, 08:40 PM
It's a great excuse for a high end billet wheel... get shopping!!

Does Ricks have any other wheels? They have great customer service I'm sure you could up grade.... with your faulty one as a trade in.
byndbad914
08-10-2009, 10:39 PM
No kidding! Dropped off the car at Lee Manufacturing for a quick ratio power steering setup, reservoir and cooler today so that should make a huge difference. :thumbsup:

I'm liking the Momo Retro
http://www.momousa.com/products/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/265x/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/r/e/retro.jpg
I think that matches the look of your original very well, and MOMO is certainly known for their wheels in racing circles, so should be a good, quality wheel.