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11-08-2001, 04:12 PM

mzmtg

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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...

11-08-2001, 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

tj

11-08-2001, 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.

11-08-2001, 04:33 PM

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Re: Wheelskins installed...

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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!

11-08-2001, 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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11-08-2001, 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!

11-08-2001, 07:34 PM

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good thing my gxe came with leather wrapped steering wheel

11-08-2001, 09:39 PM

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good thing my gxe came with leather wrapped steering wheel

11-08-2001, 09:44 PM

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good thing my gxe came with leather wrapped steering wheel

LIAR!

11-08-2001, 11:50 PM

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beige interior with grey cover

11-08-2001, 11:59 PM

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beige interior with grey cover

Differenet looking interior, I like it.

11-09-2001, 02:28 AM

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LIAR!

looks leather to me...

11-09-2001, 02:56 AM

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Re: Wheelskins installed...

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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.

11-09-2001, 05:42 AM

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beige interior with grey cover

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

11-09-2001, 05:46 AM

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Re: Wheelskins installed...

mzmtg, welcome to the club of GXE with leather steering wheel owners

11-09-2001, 06:44 AM

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looks leather to me...

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

how do we know it came like that?

11-09-2001, 06:50 AM

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Quote:

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.

11-09-2001, 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.

11-09-2001, 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...

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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?

11-09-2001, 06:53 AM

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Has anyone seen ebony woodtrim for steering wheel?

11-09-2001, 06:57 AM

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because i really don't care about you people that much enough to lie about stupid simple **** like that...

ok, then I believe you

11-09-2001, 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

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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?

11-09-2001, 02:44 PM

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Re: Re: Wheelskins installed...

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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.

11-09-2001, 08:53 PM

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

11-10-2001, 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

11-10-2001, 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?