5 Axis install guide:
Tools needed:
1.Safety glasses
2.Jack and jack stands (I used 2)
3.Flat tip screw driver
4.Phillips screw driver (P3)
5.Drill and drill bit (5/32)
6.Pliers (needle nose)
7.Common sense and patience
8. 3 2-3 friends to help you hold things

Extras:
I used some extra “L” brackets. In the original instructions they weren’t mentioned but I will explain as I go along.

When your deliver arrives:
Anyone can be quite excited when the Fedex truck pulls up on your driveway but don’t forget to inspect your kit. The box it comes in is very strong if you see any damages to the box, then open and inspect the contents. If the product is damage then refuse shipment and call your Andy’s Auto sport rep. Do not get upset, all matters will be resolved.

Storing/Prepping:
When I received my kit I unpacked it and let it rest on the floor. The reason being is to let the kit snap back into shape. Even though the kit is made of urethane any prolong deformations can be permanent.

Remember that no matter what happens or where you go, you must alwayd care a car emergency kit with you at all times. Never compromise safety for looks. Always carry an Emergency Car Kit with you for additional safety.

Do not let the primer or paint cure without support. The reason is if the paint cure and the front valance has a slight twist, when you straighten it you can crack the paint.

Before I took my kit to the body shop I wet sanded everything with 400 grit sand paper. I did this just to get some small nicks out and to give the primer a good key. Also when you sand make sure you go in one direction.

I told the painter to over spray on the inside. Some people just paint to the edge and call it a day. If the paint is going to chip, it will start at the edge.

Final installation:
Make sure the taping area is free of dirt, grease and wax. The dry fitting took me 2-3 hours. Final install should take half that. Make sure you take the time to dry fit and prepare.

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Installing a steering wheel is one of the three striking parts that can make your interior stand out (others being the seats and shifter knob). It’s one of the two parts people see as soon as you open your driver’s door (the other being the seat). This install will show you how to install the Hub adapter and wheel from Grant Products. Know for mostly their steering wheel line, Grant Products offer more parts than just steering wheels and their adapters, such as shift knobs, seatbelt styling pads, and seat covers. However, this article just covers the steering wheel and adapter.

The first thing to do is determine which steering wheel and adapter will work on your car. Andy’s Auto Sport can help you with that by selecting your car year, make, and model from their pull-down menus or by selecting the make and finding the picture of your car. See, this is easy from the start!

For this install, we are working on my 1990 Nissan 240SX Hatchback that I will be using in the Drift Nirvana series New Jersey round of the Xtreme Drift Circuit, so I needed Grant part number 3560. It comes with the adapter, cover, horn adapter, and bolts. In my case, I will not be using the horn adapter and the bolts I will be using came from my local parts store. If you are using the horn, use what comes in the kit.

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