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Old Nov 8, 2001 | 04:12 PM
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Wheelskins installed...

I just installed a wheelskins leather steering wheel cover.

My fine GXE plastic wheel was starting to crack and flake at the top so I got the cover. Well, they claim they are unbreakable...but I broke it. But it still goes on no problem.

Anyway, I got the gray and black "eurotone". It's gray at the top and bottom, and black on the sides. It looks sooo cool with my silver dash.

The feel is awsome, it feels like a nice fat sports car wheel now.

I'll post pics this weekend.

This is what it looks like on an F150...

Old Nov 8, 2001 | 04:14 PM
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hey how much did you get the wheelskins for? also what size are our max's?

also has anyone gotten the wheelskin cover on a beige interior if so what color did you get? brown? thanks

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Old Nov 8, 2001 | 04:18 PM
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I paid too much for it...$34.95 plus shipping from autobarn.com.

The size for 95-96 Mxs is AX and for 97-99 it's AXX.
Old Nov 8, 2001 | 04:33 PM
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Re: Wheelskins installed...

Originally posted by mzmtg
I just installed a wheelskins leather steering wheel cover.

My fine GXE plastic wheel was starting to crack and flake at the top so I got the cover. Well, they claim they are unbreakable...but I broke it. But it still goes on no problem.

Anyway, I got the gray and black "eurotone". It's gray at the top and bottom, and black on the sides. It looks sooo cool with my silver dash.

The feel is awsome, it feels like a nice fat sports car wheel now.

I'll post pics this weekend.

This is what it looks like on an F150...

Cool, the leather on my max's wheel is destroyed. Can't wait to see some pics!
Old Nov 8, 2001 | 06:03 PM
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been there done that last year, it will last you a few months, then it will turn brown from dirt and start cracking and streching out.

i got mine from www.steeringwheel.com
it was $40 shipped to my door and it was the identical skin that you posted pics of(grey/black). Took me about 40min to stitch the damn thing on too :/

goodluck with yours!

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Old Nov 8, 2001 | 07:10 PM
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has anyone gotten the wheelskins with a beige interior? what color should i get to match the steering wheel. i'm not sure whether to get brown, tan, or oak... i'm leaning towards the brown side. anyone done this already? which one matches best. thanks!
Old Nov 8, 2001 | 07:34 PM
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good thing my gxe came with leather wrapped steering wheel
Old Nov 8, 2001 | 09:39 PM
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good thing my gxe came with leather wrapped steering wheel
Old Nov 8, 2001 | 09:44 PM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
good thing my gxe came with leather wrapped steering wheel

LIAR!
Old Nov 8, 2001 | 11:50 PM
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beige interior with grey cover
Old Nov 8, 2001 | 11:59 PM
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Originally posted by Nismo
beige interior with grey cover
Differenet looking interior, I like it.
Old Nov 9, 2001 | 02:28 AM
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LIAR!
looks leather to me...

Old Nov 9, 2001 | 02:56 AM
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Re: Wheelskins installed...

Originally posted by mzmtg
I just installed a wheelskins leather steering wheel cover.

My fine GXE plastic wheel was starting to crack and flake at the top so I got the cover. Well, they claim they are unbreakable...but I broke it. But it still goes on no problem.

Anyway, I got the gray and black "eurotone". It's gray at the top and bottom, and black on the sides. It looks sooo cool with my silver dash.

The feel is awsome, it feels like a nice fat sports car wheel now.

I'll post pics this weekend.

This is what it looks like on an F150...


looks like a sweet idea. how does it feel when your palms start to sweat? the factory wheel in my max justs turns slippery when my palms sweat.
Old Nov 9, 2001 | 05:42 AM
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Originally posted by Nismo
beige interior with grey cover
If your airbag goes off, you'll get a Nissan shaped hole in your chest...
Old Nov 9, 2001 | 05:46 AM
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Re: Wheelskins installed...

mzmtg, welcome to the club of GXE with leather steering wheel owners
Old Nov 9, 2001 | 06:44 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax


looks leather to me...

"good thing my gxe came with leather wrapped steering wheel"

how do we know it came like that?
Old Nov 9, 2001 | 06:50 AM
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Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa


"good thing my gxe came with leather wrapped steering wheel"

how do we know it came like that?
You just have to believe him, he never lies.
Old Nov 9, 2001 | 06:50 AM
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I got my cover from PepBoys. Leather, I had to stich it just like that, but its a single color. Cost is $15, and sometimes they have sales for $11. It looks JUST like that one other than the fact its not 2 tone.
Old Nov 9, 2001 | 06:52 AM
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because i really don't care about you people that much enough to lie about stupid simple **** like that...

Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa


"good thing my gxe came with leather wrapped steering wheel"

how do we know it came like that?
Old Nov 9, 2001 | 06:53 AM
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Has anyone seen ebony woodtrim for steering wheel?
Old Nov 9, 2001 | 06:57 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
because i really don't care about you people that much enough to lie about stupid simple **** like that...


ok, then I believe you
Old Nov 9, 2001 | 07:33 AM
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I was there when he picked up the car... I commented on it right away. Makes me mad... he got the leather wheel...heehee

Originally posted by NYCe MaXiMa


"good thing my gxe came with leather wrapped steering wheel"

how do we know it came like that?
Old Nov 9, 2001 | 02:44 PM
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Re: Re: Wheelskins installed...

Originally posted by AndyXXL
mzmtg, welcome to the club of GXE with leather steering wheel owners
Thanks, it's nice to belong...

Pics tomorrow. I washed my car today so all the dents are gleaming.
Old Nov 9, 2001 | 08:53 PM
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Originally posted by mzmtg


If your airbag goes off, you'll get a Nissan shaped hole in your chest...




Old Nov 10, 2001 | 12:35 PM
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Re: Wheelskins installed...

Nice wheelskins, color not too great though. what engine does you car have? where you get em
Old Nov 10, 2001 | 03:02 PM
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Nismo, don't worry. Hopefully, you stuck that emblem on pretty well

Whitemax! I see you're posting again!

I got the same kind of leather steering wheel as Jonathan did...from PepBoys. It took me almost 3 full hours to stich...was it worth it? Yes.

I asked Tustin Nissan if they sold OEM style ones that go around the spokes...but they don't

Do anyone know a dealer that sells em?
Old Nov 11, 2001 | 08:48 AM
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Originally posted by SprintMax


looks leather to me...

Sprint where you able to re-use your stock shiftknob w/ your aftermarket short shifter?
Old Nov 11, 2001 | 08:50 AM
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Sprint where you able to re-use your stock shiftknob w/ your aftermarket short shifter?
yeah it screwed right on..
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