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Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:55 am

What wheels do you guys have on your bugs besides stock horn ring ones? Im looking for something different and cool looking. I like the old Formuling France ones but they are harder to come by. I want to change out the woodgrain one that I have in my bug now. I think its made by Grant. Anyone looking for a 3 spoke woodgrain wheel for their bug?

Wed Apr 16, 2008 1:23 pm

here is a pic of mine. it is a grant that i had lying around so i put it in. it is kind of small for me at just 13". i think my stocker is 16.5".

Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:15 pm

i have a grant, 4 spoke, almost like an squished 'X'. smaller diameter than stock, but thicker grips. little harder to steer, but then, if i had the proper wheels and tires on the vehicle, it would be easier to steer also.

Wed Apr 16, 2008 5:20 pm

catbox wrote: i think my stocker is 16.5".

Stock is smaller, like 15"-15.5".

Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:00 pm

IMO empi gts are the best looking steering wheels out there... but they are pretty pricey, unless you happen to find a set on a junker :D

Wed Apr 16, 2008 6:11 pm

Heres mine its a grant as well. Found it at a grage sale for $5.00. It came with a quick release hub so i can remove it when i leave the car...not that i ever do but its cool :D

Wed Apr 16, 2008 7:12 pm

Good old Grant 13"

Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:08 am

i used to have one of those 3 spoker formuling france wheels, i loved it but it was probably even older than me and the leather was starting to wear out
so ive replaced it now with a momo corse
this is the only pic i can find of it on my computer so just ignore the speedo

Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:17 am

cheap POS... Bought it at CIP1:

Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:22 am

here is an old wood 500 wheel i got at a yard sale for $5

Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:33 am

This is in my Oval now. A Nardi. LOVE this wheel.

Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:56 am

Maimas13 wrote:

IMO empi gts are the best looking steering wheels out there... but they are pretty pricey, unless you happen to find a set on a junker :D

Awesome Dash!

Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:23 am

Here is my wood one, can't see to well from the angle though

I especially like that Nardi one..that's sweet, the Empi GT one is nice too, I know original ones are going for crazy money.

Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:10 am

Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:20 am

Does anyone know the quality of the wood wheel offered by mid america motorworks? It looks nice in the pics, but its amazing what a picture doesn't tell....

http://www.mamotorworks.com/acvw-1-26-6619.html

Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:00 am

i run a la france. it's my second one. i really like them..

Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:03 am

Thu Apr 17, 2008 11:16 am

Cory the Mid America steering wheel is excellent quality. I just went and pulled one off the shelf and it was heavier duty then I expected. We get the steering wheels from Dansk which they have some pretty quality stuff. We do have one of 396404 in stock I am not sure why the web says it is temporary shortage. If you have any questions or would like more pics send me an email at matt.britton@mamotorworks.com.
Thanks

Thu Apr 17, 2008 7:41 pm

I don't have a picture of it in the car yet, but I've got THIS ONE from Mooneyes. Metal Flake blue and I got the one with holes in the spokes.

Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:10 pm

I have this one in mine, but I have no idea what it is.

Anybody know? Its got a VW logo in the middle...