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Old 05-20-2013, 02:33 AM   #215
switchlanez
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Very recently, I've found new ways to blow some money. Got Weathertech mats to make cleaning easy and this:



It's lighter (I estimate 25% to 33%) than the stock wheel. The girth is about the same as the two lumps on the stock wheel's 2 and 9 o'clocks but uniform throughout. I like the form of it over having 2 lumps but that introduces an ergonomics issue. When I drive for an extended period with my hand not turning the wheel (like on a highway), I tend to pistol grip the wheel. My hand started to cramp because of this wheel's thickness. But it is 5mm smaller in circumference than stock (360mm v. 365mm). That difference wasn't too noticeable when I first put my hands on it. But when I started driving, steering felt a touch more nimble and direct. Very subtle. I paid $500 for this (+100 shipping from Japanparts). Without the branding, I feel something like this would be more worth $300-$400.

Tom's tail lights due out in July are up next. Then I should be done for awhile.
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