Date:         Thu, 20 Sep 2007 21:12:15 -0700
Reply-To:     John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: FS: leather wrapped steering wheel for vanagon
In-Reply-To:  <ca7.1a57f5ff.3423df5e@aol.com>
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> hi..im asking $100 for the leather wrapped steering wheel because i spend
> my
> time modifying the steering wheel itself to fit the vanagon and provide
> you
> with mounting hardware...since the steering wheels are from
> mk1/mk2 golfs or jettas, the OD is slightly smaller.  not much,  maybe an
> inch
> at the most.   this does not pose a problem with handling or steering, but
> if
> you are extremely tall, it may obscure the tops of the gauges depending on
> where your seat is positioned.   i am 6ft tall, and with the golf/jetta
> steering
> wheel installed in my van, it doesnt bother me, but everyone is different.
>
>
I had a steering wheel such as this, and it was NICE. I am, unfortunately,
6'2" and it eclipsed the tops of the tach and speedo, so I had to go with
the $$$ VWSA wheel. The modification on these is a bit tricky. $100 is well
worth it.

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"