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04-06-2015, 11:44 AM

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So I messaged the vendor and he said that there is taxes and duties and that he would be willing to sell it for the group 3 pricing... Lets see what he says after I tell him that it doesnt make sense to waste an additional 40 dollars more for a "guarantee" when I know for a fact that when I order things from japanparts i never really get charged for those things..

04-06-2015, 03:00 PM

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Okay...this might be a stupid question...but what is so special about this steering wheel compared to the OEM?

Smaller circumference steering wheel. One is D-Shaped, and the other is O-shaped. Basically better than OEM quality.

For me, hits my knee less - lol.

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04-06-2015, 03:56 PM

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You only get charged taxes and duties if it's over $5,000 or it's an item that is on an import control list of some sort. Ask me how I know. Any of my other smaller orders from Japan Parts have never had any taxes or duties assessed against them, including my DAMD wheel.

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Smaller circumference steering wheel. One is D-Shaped, and the other is O-shaped. Basically better than OEM quality.

For me, hits my knee less - lol.

Yes. Smaller diameter, far better grips, better materials, and you have the flat bottom option. Makes getting in and out of deeper race seats easier.

04-07-2015, 10:46 AM

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That's a hella good price. I got my used Prova for around $550.

04-07-2015, 11:09 AM

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I just paid for both of the ones I ordered.. $455 each

04-07-2015, 11:21 AM

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Yes. Smaller diameter, far better grips, better materials, and you have the flat bottom option. Makes getting in and out of deeper race seats easier.

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Smaller circumference steering wheel. One is D-Shaped, and the other is O-shaped. Basically better than OEM quality.

For me, hits my knee less - lol.

Uuuuuuh okay thank you for the explanation

Hard to tell from the pictures. Wish I had a car to put one of these on in that case.

04-07-2015, 11:23 AM

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Uuuuuuh okay thank you for the explanation

Hard to tell from the pictures. Wish I had a car to put one of these on in that case.

it feels really weird the first week or two of driving, going from a normal wheel.

04-07-2015, 03:03 PM

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my sti came with it from the previous owner... it was a bit awkward in the beginning but i'm used to driving the D-shape steering wheel now. love it so far.