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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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So, I am at the stage of the my project where I am in search of my new steering wheel. I am very interested in getting a nice wood wheel, but with research, it seems that I can go with the 01+ RX300 wood wheel with 01+ airbags. I have been searching different alternatives, but have not found a wood wheel that's classy.

I ran across these TRD wheels where they look pretty good, but have never seen them in person, what do you guys thing? Think these will look good in a classy GS?

Let me know what you all think.

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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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sick steering wheel... but it would look lik crap in myt interior... i would say if it matches.... then sweet.. if not then.. pfff
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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ya, that's the thing. We all have wood grain, etc, plus my interior is not black, it's the cream/tan color, so a blk wheel might be mismatched. For those that has also ran into the same problem, which wood wheel have you guys looked at?
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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one of thos chain linked steering wheels... always thought they were the gangsta shtttt
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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hahaha, V for V300
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 02:36 PM
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I would leave the TRD wheel to the Camry's. Just send your wheel off to American stitches to add wood so you can cut out the RX wheel + airbag. Dont forget to mention CL for your 10% discount.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Thank you for the great information. How much does it run? Links?

Thanks a bunch!

Originally Posted by Lexbox
I would leave the TRD wheel to the Camry's. Just send your wheel off to American stitches to add wood so you can cut out the RX wheel + airbag. Dont forget to mention CL for your 10% discount.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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I actually always liked the TRD wheels.....
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 04:20 PM
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Yep, I like them too. My friend has one in his SupraTT. Very nice look and feel.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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The thing with TRD wheel and Supras is that they are made for each other. I contacted American Stitches, will have info for everyone and pictures when I get my in.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DrvnConcpt
The thing with TRD wheel and Supras is that they are made for each other. I contacted American Stitches, will have info for everyone and pictures when I get my in.
great, post some pics when it arrives !!! american sitches very nice people always willing to help quality is top notch !!!!
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 05:53 PM
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I first set my eyes on the TRD steering wheel on Martin Kraft's car back in 2000 when I bought my car. Looks so hot in his car




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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DrvnConcpt
I contacted American Stitches, will have info for everyone and pictures when I get my in.

good move, I love the wood wheels, I think they really compliment the GS.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckb
good move, I love the wood wheels, I think they really compliment the GS.
Is it me or maybe you have all 4 different shades of woodgrain in your car??
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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I think a woodgrain steering wheel would flow much better than the TRD wheel. The one above looks great!
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