Grant steering wheels

[oasis]

Originally Posted by zen

personal opinion here, i have found most Grants to feel substandard in quality to Momo, Sparco and others. this is mostly from shopping for wheels for the Ghia i had. not actually using them on a car.

I couldn't agree more with what you said about how important a steering wheel feels. As for the quoted area above, I had a Sparco or two in my paws a few years ago before I bought my car. Even then, it was standing in a showroom, not in a car.

I can do some measuring and some visualization -- but it's all guesswork when you get right down to it.

So why did the Grant "feel substandard in quality?"

I certainly don't want to shell out in excess of $500 for something substandard. And, zen, you know I value your opinion.

[zen]

just quality of materials. totally subjective, but they just don't strike me as the same quality. particularly the leather. grade c cows or something.

[Scotts73SB]

I saw the Grant wheel with the 2 buttons on it...and some other ones at Kragen or Autozone or one of those.... The wheel was 50 bucks and said it fit on VWs with an adaptor sold seperately. Various sizes too. Some look really nice. Just an FYI if you dont feel like waiting for the Grant company.

[oasis]

Originally Posted by zen

totally subjective, but they just don't strike me as the same quality. particularly the leather. grade c cows or something.

Originally Posted by Scotts73SB

I saw the Grant wheel with the 2 buttons on it...and some other ones at Kragen or Autozone or one of those...Just an FYI if you dont feel like waiting for the Grant company.

Thanks, both. I'm in no hurry. I am swamped with work 'til the end of July; we have house renovations; and the Shantung Cruiser has two other more immediate priorities.

Maybe I can check the one I want somehow in person.

My main concern pertained to a couple of "voiced concerns" that were posted elsewhere. These concerns were far from first-hand experiences. I will make sure I am not dealing with Grade C cows when I am likely to put out nearly 5 C's for the steering wheel I like.

[Bogara_ZO]

Originally Posted by oasis

I certainly don't want to shell out in excess of $500 for something substandard.

500$?? How much does for example a MOMO Millenium cost in the States??? I've bought mine around 170$ now it costs 200-250$...I don't think that the postage in the US would cost another 250$...

[oasis]

I did a quick search and a place called LTB Motorsports has the Millenium for $257 plus hub adaptors for $58. I don't know if that's normal, high, or low.

The Grant I want is on the high side of $400. Add the hub and it's over five big'ns.

A quick scan at that site showed there was quite a range for Momo steering wheels ... $130-377. Most weigh in at $173 not including hub adaptor. It figures the one I want is pricey.

[volksdragon]

i have a grant wheel and they suck.
the quality is awful compared to real wheels like sparco and momo...
hell apc makes better wheels.

if mine was stolen i wouldn't buy another.

[oasis]

What sucked about it? I know you said "quality" but could you be more specific? And why do you still have it if it's so bad?

[volksdragon]

the sponge that the grip is made of breaks down in my hands.
i had to go through 2 adapters since the first had 2 mounting bolts strip out
the painted metal spokes all turned a grosse yellow colour.

[zen]

LTB is a great place. that is where i bought my Momo. their prices are as good as almost any i have seen and i did a lot of homework at the time. no complaints on their service either. i am probably going to make another purchase from them here soon.