Leather Steering Wheel & Shifter [Deals 21,22,23]

[Crazy Paul]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Deal21.jpg

Sports Leather Steering Wheel.
Genuine New Holden Part.
Available with 4 different insert shades.
(Please select).


Price includes delivery by Airfreight to your USA or Canada shipping address.
ETA 14 days from order.
Paypal in US$
Order by Private Message.

Deal 21 US $397 [Edit, that's a very old price.....cannot do them for that low anymore]

(Check the current Sub 70 Cent Sale for a better deal)

Important: Please read the Compatibility Information in Post #17
Here : http://www.forum.grrrr8.net/showpost.php?p=15391&postcount=17

[Crazy Paul]

As you will receive the item.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/P1010374.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/P1010373.jpg


Shown fitted to Holden VE cars.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/red.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/redinterior.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/urban.jpg

Shown fitted to a Pontiac G8 with stickshift....WTF ? Must be a Showcar.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/112_0702_02z2008_pontiac_g8interior.jpg

[Crazy Paul]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Deal22.jpg

Sports Leather Auto Shifter.
Genuine New Holden Part.
Available with 4 different insert shades.
(Please select).


Price includes delivery by Airfreight to your USA or Canada shipping address.
ETA 14 days from order.
Paypal in US$
Order by Private Message.

Deal 22 US $105

(Check the current Sub 70 Cent Sale for a better deal)

[Crazy Paul]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/P1010375.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/P1010376.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/P1010378.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/P1010379.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/P1010380.jpg

[Crazy Paul]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Deal23.jpg


Sports Leather Steering Wheel + Sports Leather Auto Shifter.
Genuine New Holden Parts.
Available with 4 different insert shades.
(Please select).


Price includes delivery by Airfreight to your USA or Canada shipping address.
ETA 14 days from order.
Paypal in US$
Order by Private Message.

Deal 23 US $475 [Edit, that's a very old price.....cannot do them for that low anymore]


(Check the current Sub 70 Cent Sale for a better deal)

[Art708]

Man, I sure wish the instrument panel in my G8 looked like that pic... I HATE the red!

[BlownG8GT]

Will the steering wheel work with the controls on the G8 GT? I noticed they are a bit different.

[Crazy Paul]

Will the steering wheel work with the controls on the G8 GT? I noticed they are a bit different.

I'm only sending my first wheel and shifter to USA right now, so I have no feedback yet on the fitment. They are the only sports steering wheels Holden make for the VE range. They are identical to those sold on the only website I know of, that specialises in Holden to Pontiac type gear.

Maybe someone else on this site who has already fitted one and can chime in ?

[LDV60]

It looks like the controls section of the wheel is separate, so you would retain the OEM Pontiac control sections and just replace the outer.

Of course could be completely wrong. It's been known to happen (just ask me ex-wife)

[Crazy Paul]

A few more pics.
I had a question today about the 2 items colour matching each other.
Here's a few pics taken in different light conditions.
They're close, I think the different leather textures might be a part of any difference.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/R1010385.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/R1010383.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/R1010386.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/R1010387.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/R1010384.jpg

[BlownG8GT]

Got your PM Paul....let me know when you have stock verified on the two wheels and shift knobs!

[Crazy Paul]

PM replied

: )

[BlownG8GT]

10-4, Thank you sir!! Looks Like I am getting a new steering wheel and shift knob! Do you have instructions for R&R on the steering wheel?

[Crazy Paul]

Yes I'll provide instructions.

:thumbsup:

[BlownG8GT]

Yes I'll provide instructions.

:thumbsup:

who could ask for anything more:brock:

[peterg22000]

Will the steering wheel work with the controls on the G8 GT? I noticed they are a bit different.


the controls are the same (they only have a different picture on them) how the G8 trim and controls swap very easy into this wheels

[Crazy Paul]

If you have this type of steering wheel, with these type of controls......then the new Holden Sports Leather steering wheel will work.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/112_0802_06z2008_pontiac_g8_sedandr.jpg

You need to re-use the following 5 Pontiac parts on your new Holden Sports Leather steering wheel.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/re-use2008.jpg


If you have this steering wheel then the controls, and spokes are different and will not work with the new Holden wheel.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/PA040193.jpg

[99-LS1-SS]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/re-use2008.jpg


I really hate Pontiac didn't use this combination for their interior colors. I think this looks very good.

[peterg22000]

You need to re-use the following 5 Pontiac parts on your new Holden Sports Leather steering wheel.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/re-use2008.jpg

just a note, #1 & 3 are actually one part (connected by there own wiring)

[Crazy Paul]

I've been asked if the steering wheel is too thick.

The leather wheel is shaped and countoured in a variety of ways. At the back where your fingers would go in a 10 to 2 zone there is a flat surface.
These are the best measurements I can come up with.
Compare these to what you are used to and prefer.

h has been measured as you would measure the length of the arrowhead on a clock hour hand, as it sweeps around.

d has been measured at 90 degrees to measurement h
(the thickness of the clock arrowhead as it sweeps around)

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/VE-HBD-Onyx.jpg

[peterg22000]

for anyone thats worried, the wheel will fit/work 100%
as long as you don't have the one piece plastic wheel.

[Crazy Paul]

As per the new GXP

http://picsorban.com/upload/steering.jpg

[Crazy Paul]

Thanks Ryan for your Install pics.

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Ryan001.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Ryan002.jpg

[Crazy Paul]

Steering Wheel Instructions:

Removal.
http://www.grrrr8.net/Documents/Sports%20Steering%20Wheel%20Instructions-REMOVAL.doc

Install.
http://www.grrrr8.net/Documents/Sports%20Steering%20Wheel%20Instructions-INSTALL.doc

[Crazy Paul]

Gear Shifter Instructions (A6)


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/tr1_04.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/tr2_03.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/tr3_03.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/tr4_03.jpg

[kje141]

Those removal directions help a ton. THANKS!!!

[R.Penguin]

I really hate Pontiac didn't use this combination for their interior colors. I think this looks very good.
That pic. looks a lot like the Chicago show Intro model...a one-off with leather dash. :p

[kje141]

Steering Wheel Instructions:

Removal.
http://www.grrrr8.net/Documents/Sports%20Steering%20Wheel%20Instructions-REMOVAL.doc

Install.
http://www.grrrr8.net/Documents/Sports%20Steering%20Wheel%20Instructions-INSTALL.doc

I have gone over the directions many many times and rather trying to take a good guess I figured I would just ask. All I am looking to do is remove the silver plastic trim so I can paint it. Is it possible to remove the plastic trim without taking the wheel off? It appears there are only two screws and they are just under the airbag. Technically, if there is enough play in the wires, I would not even need to disconnect the airbag electrical connections??

[Crazy Paul]

I have gone over the directions many many times and rather trying to take a good guess I figured I would just ask. All I am looking to do is remove the silver plastic trim so I can paint it. Is it possible to remove the plastic trim without taking the wheel off? It appears there are only two screws and they are just under the airbag. Technically, if there is enough play in the wires, I would not even need to disconnect the airbag electrical connections??

It looks to me as if you need to remove the "black plastic hub" off the back of the wheel so that;
You can unscrew the 6 screws holding the switches from the rear, so that;
You can get the silver plastic trim out from underneath the switches.

To get the "black plastic hub" off it looks like you need to remove the Airbag and the Steering Wheel off the steering column.

[I've been told it takes 20 min to do the full job as per the instructions.]
I've been told that it's not really necessary to remove the upper and lower steering column covers, so that will save you a minute or two.

[Crazy Paul]

Here's a big pic.

I don't see how you can get the silver trim bits out from under the switches without loosening the 6 switch screws which are on the rear of the wheel under the black plastic hub.

http://mrpburke.com/fileupload/uploads/dsc_2446.jpg

[BlownG8GT]

made my deal tonight, thanks Paul!

[TuefelG8]

I just replaced the steering wheel and have a couple pieces of advice for anyone who is going to do this mod.

The instructions Crazy Paul provided a link for are spot on, however I had a hell of a time getting the lower steering column off and on. Someone suggested that the mod can be done without removing the steering column trim covers. If you can access the aperture holes on the back of the steering wheel without removing them I highly suggest taking that route. This way you eliminate the risk of breaking the very fragile tabs that hold the plastic trim piece on.

When I had both wheels off and was swapping the steering wheel controls I overtightened one of the screws and cracked the silver plastic piece that receives the screw. The result is a slightly loose piece of silver trim on the steering wheel. It is hardly noticeable, but I know its messed up so it bugs me.

The hardest parts of this process for me were removing the steering wheel airbag module and replacing the lower steering column trim piece. The airbag module just took a lot more finagling then I thought it would, the column trim piece is just a cheap plastic piece of shit that breaks too easily.

I hope this advice helps anyone who is doing this, as I wish I would have known it before hand.

[christiancoach]

I want to do this swap, but I want a Holden Lion on the airbag instead of the Pontiac Logo. Do I need to buy a whole airbag as well? Is it possible just to change the logo?
Help?

[Crazy Paul]

The correct way to go about it is to replace the Pontiac airbag assembly with the Holden airbag assembly.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/796.jpg

or replace it with the HSV airbag assembly.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/ve20air20bag20hsv.jpg

Both are easy enough to buy and can be purchased for less than US$225 ea from suppliers in Australia.
The PROBLEM comes when you try and freight an airbag assembly into USA.
All the freight companies I contacted would not transport an "active" airbag by sea or air. The item is classed as "explosive".


Apparently to change just the logo you need to completely dis-assemble the Pontiac airbag and drill out or remove fasteners from the rear of the cover.
Then you would need to source a Holden or HSV airbag logo with intact pins and fasteners (you normally cannot buy just this thru Holden) to attach to the Airbag Cover and re-assemble the Airbag assembly.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Badges/4b25_1.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Badges/4b8e_1.jpg

[incon3037r]

I would like this setup as well but I want the Pontiac logo on the shifter instead of the Holden. Is this possible?

[Crazy Paul]

I would like this setup as well but I want the Pontiac logo on the shifter instead of the Holden. Is this possible?

http://paceperformance.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=250635
+
http://members.iinet.net.au/~pjsadler/index_files/Page1614.htm

[Greg@PacePerformance]

Come on Paul. At least send him to me :)
Red Pontiac Shift Knob (http://PacePerformance.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=250635)

[tosspint]

Thanks for all the info Paul! I have the plain black / plastic wheel. I'm looking to add the Holden Sport wheel with the GM 'carbon fiber' trim kit. All I would still need then would be the radio controls correct? I could still use the back part of the wheel?

[Crazy Paul]

Thanks for all the info Paul! I have the plain black / plastic wheel. I'm looking to add the Holden Sport wheel with the GM 'carbon fiber' trim kit. All I would still need then would be the radio controls correct? I could still use the back part of the wheel?

Yes I believe new radio controls are required.
I don't know if the shroud at the back of the wheel is the same between plastic wheel and all the other wheels. You could find out by comparing part numbers, try Greg for that. (I dont have info on the plastic wheel here).

[Coldones]

Deal 23 is definitely on my 'to-do' list. That would really put a nice finishing touch on the red/back interior.

[GWNG8]

Is this wheel the same that came on the gxp's?

[Crazy Paul]

Is this wheel the same that came on the gxp's?
I think so but cannot be 100% sure because Holden and GM use different part numbers in this case.
We don't have Pontiac GXP's here for me to go and look at.

[Voice of Reason]

I think Paul's wheel and the GXP wheel are slightly different. They are the same shape and the red inserts are the same but the left and right sections that you grab are more textured on the Aus wheel vs the GXP. At least that's what I've noticed looking at pictures of the GXP wheel and comparing it to mine.

[TurboMike]

I'm 90% sure they're the same.

Here are detailed photos of mine from Aust:
http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=15159

Here is a GXP wheel from C&D phot gallery:
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/09q3/2009_pontiac_g8_gxp-video/gallery/2009_pontiac_g8_gxp_steering_wheel_photo_17

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/09q3/2009_pontiac_g8_gxp-video/gallery/2009_pontiac_g8_gxp_steering-wheel-mounted_audio_and_information_display_controls_pho to_26

[GWNG8]

^Thanks for that.....good information.

[solty]

How about a Group buy? With this and our strong US$ ;-), we should be able to get these wheels into the $350 range ;-))))))))
Could you imagine how many people would actually buy these wheels if the price was in that range....
Someone at Holden parts department is being really greedy

[Monty]

Looking at these pics the GXP wheel is the same as the Holden VE wheel that Paul sells.

[Crazy Paul]

How about a Group buy? With this and our strong US$ ;-), we should be able to get these wheels into the $350 range ;-))))))))
Could you imagine how many people would actually buy these wheels if the price was in that range....
Someone at Holden parts department is being really greedy

Get a grip on reality.
The price from Holden hasn't changed in 12 months.
The US$ has lost at least 20% in value against the AUD since June 2010.
AUD reached a record 27yr high against the US$ in October 2010 and is still above that now.
Airfreight prices have risen and there's also now a new security surcharge on everything over 1lb entering USA.

[Monty]

That's why the price went up from the wheel I bought from you.

[Crazy Paul]

That's why the price went up from the wheel I bought from you.

Yes.

Live rates at 2011.02.03 18:15:00 UTC
1 USD = 0.985507 AUD

Gone are the days when $1USD used to buy $1.40 or more AUD. It's below parity now.

[solty]

Easy easy CP.......I am fully aware of that. You must not have noticed all my winks and smilies.........that was sarcasm, a poor attempt but still sarcasm.
It might be cheaper to fly over, buy the steering wheel tax free (do you guys have taxes??) and fly it back after spending three weeks of pure fun in the land down under
Cheers from up above


Get a grip on reality.
The price from Holden hasn't changed in 12 months.
The US$ has lost at least 20% in value against the AUD since June 2010.
AUD reached a record 27yr high against the US$ in October 2010 and is still above that now.
Airfreight prices have risen and there's also now a new security surcharge on everything over 1lb entering USA.

[DarkPhoenix]

Man, if I had the red and black seats I would but this in a heartbeat.
Very nice product, as usual :)

[Crazy Paul]

Easy easy CP.......I am fully aware of that. You must not have noticed all my winks and smilies.........that was sarcasm, a poor attempt but still sarcasm.

Aaaaaarh it came after a long week of defending high prices and working out plans to reduce costs on a whole bunch of other stuff.
Sense of Humour failure on my part.

[GWNG8]

Paul, what is the new price on deal 23....I assume it isn't $475 anymore?

[Crazy Paul]

Paul, what is the new price on deal 23....I assume it isn't $475 anymore?
Correct.
Wheel + Shifter shipped.
$590

[GWNG8]

Can someone take a side (or more) picture of this wheel. I am trying to figure out if this wheel is the same as the GXP wheel, or if it isn't much different than the sport wheel. Good comparison of the Sport to GXP wheel here http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=15159

[BlackGT5]

I just installed the red GXP wheel & red shifter and the only difference appears to be the texture in the left and right center portions of the wheel. The VE sports wheel has a texture much like the Pontiac shifter I just put on. See pics:

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss266/blackgt5/Steeringwheelcomparo.jpg

http://i582.photobucket.com/albums/ss266/blackgt5/Shifter.jpg

[-Ray-]

Gear Shifter Instructions (A6)


http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/tr1_04.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/tr2_03.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/tr3_03.jpg

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/tr4_03.jpg

Install bump.
Assemble the silver plastic piece to the shifter, and then install the u shaped clip. Then slide the shifter down on the shifter linkage. I put the screw thru the hole holding it in place with the screw driver, then tilted the leather piece in place.

[Executor999]

Install bump.
Assemble the silver plastic piece to the shifter, and then install the u shaped clip. Then slide the shifter down on the shifter linkage. I put the screw thru the hole holding it in place with the screw driver, then tilted the leather piece in place.

Was it hard to start disassembly with the shifter in Park, especially with the lack of clearance for a screwdriver as shown in the instructions?

[08G8V8]

I think I did mine in neutral.

[Executor999]

I think I did mine in neutral.

So it's safe to turn the car off in neutral? No issues turning the car back on? I've heard the security on this car can be a bit over sensitive.

[08G8V8]

Just make sure to use your parking brake! I didn't have a problem. It will only take you maybe 10 minutes to swap it out. Put it back into park when done, then start it. No issues.

[Executor999]

So do the mod, then shift it from neutral to park while the car is still off, then start the car? Gosh I didn't even know you could do that; yet you just reminded me I probably did exactly that when my car stalled out a couple of times. Thanks for the tip.

[-Ray-]

I only turned the key to move the shifter. I didn't start the car. I also moved it passed neutral to low for extra clearance.

[GWNG8]

Install bump.
Assemble the silver plastic piece to the shifter, and then install the u shaped clip. Then slide the shifter down on the shifter linkage. I put the screw thru the hole holding it in place with the screw driver, then tilted the leather piece in place.

I just slipped the new shifter on in one piece...I believe that was the instructions that came in the box.....