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Would love some quick opinions...
Hi All -
I had my driver seat modified so I now sit pretty darn good in the car. Unfortunately I am reaching a bit for the wheel - I really need it it about an inch closer - maybe a touch more. I was going to buy a factory extended hub wheel, but have decided any and all additional room is a good thing, so I will be going after market to get a smaller diameter as well. I am down to two wheels - the Prototipo and Montecarlo. My car is a 77 - so the proto would seem to be the logical choice. But the car has been redone with mid 80's Carrera flares/interior and is running 16x7's and 9's - so it looks like an 80's era car (the era of the montcarlo's popularity). I am usually very dicisive - but this one has me a bit perplexed. Opinions? Thanks! Scott S  
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01-23-2013, 11:50 AM
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here is the car:
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01-23-2013, 11:51 AM
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I like the first pic.
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I've had both the Monte Carlo and the Prototipo and I much prefer the Monte Carlo. I like the ergonomics better and I think the aesthetics are better too...
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The monte carlo feels good in the hands Scotty.
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I'll cast my vote...
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01-23-2013, 01:35 PM
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The mc is pretty much a flat steering wheel, you want one with a dish. The prototipo has a little dish but the mod 08 has even more. Or get a spacer and whatever wheel you like.
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01-23-2013, 01:36 PM
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I've got a 'carlo and like it very much. Another easy way to bring the wheel towards you is fitting a quick release hub. Adds about one inch and as an added bonus it's very hard to steal a car without a steering wheel :P
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01-23-2013, 01:39 PM
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The black wheel. (top picture)
Wow, the original really looks clunky in comparison.  -Dan
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Porsches
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