Steering Wheel Choices
11-03-2006, 12:45 PM
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Steering Wheel Choices
I've been looking at changing my stock 3 spoke wheel to a thicker leather wheel. A local dealer has a new OEM leather/aluminum wheel that he'll sell me for the same price as the thicker leather wheel. I have the alu-look rear console, so this combination may really work well - but I do like the simple look of leather. I'm concerned the leather/aluminum wheel may be too 'bling' - what do you think?? I can't decide. I do, however, love my clear side markers 
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11-03-2006, 02:41 PM
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Phil - I recall reading a post here on Rennlist that the "Aluminum Look" settring wheel gets quite hot to the touch in summer. Since I do not have an Aluminum Look S/W, I have no personal experience about this. FYI
11-03-2006, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by gota911
Phil - I recall reading a post here on Rennlist that the "Aluminum Look" settring wheel gets quite hot to the touch in summer. Since I do not have an Aluminum Look S/W, I have no personal experience about this. FYI
11-03-2006, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by wross996tt
FVD has really nice 340mm steering wheels in several combinations from leather to CF. They are quite nice. BTW...no affiliation.
11-04-2006, 01:20 PM
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Phil:
The aluminum/leather and wood/leather wheels are really hot after an hour in the sun; just like the matching shifters and e-brakes. The brake is a one time setting, and you can shift delicately until the shifter cools down. You can't however, steer easily while avoiding the non-leather surfaces.
Take your steering wheel to a leather shop. A talented craftsman can add whatever thickness you want AND cover that silly plastic airbag cover with matching leather.
The aluminum/leather and wood/leather wheels are really hot after an hour in the sun; just like the matching shifters and e-brakes. The brake is a one time setting, and you can shift delicately until the shifter cools down. You can't however, steer easily while avoiding the non-leather surfaces.
Take your steering wheel to a leather shop. A talented craftsman can add whatever thickness you want AND cover that silly plastic airbag cover with matching leather.
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11-04-2006, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Nutbeem
After all, didn't Fernando teach us it is better to look good than to feel good?
Anyways...yeah I have the Leather/CF 3 spoker and LOVE IT. It looks sporty and feels great. I am very happy with it.
I agree I think the leather/alum is kinda "loud" but then again as a complete interior package it may look better.
11-04-2006, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Fro
I have the OEM Silver/Leather wheel - love it!
I use a sun shade when it is parked in the sun - so no problemo.
I use a sun shade when it is parked in the sun - so no problemo.
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11-04-2006, 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Fro
Not sure - but I think it is the standard thickness.
I really like the feel of the glossy silver wheel.
I really like the feel of the glossy silver wheel.
