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Old 08-06-2013, 11:58 PM
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Any ideas where I can get my wheel re-upholstered (thicker/yellow ring) on the top?

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Old 08-07-2013, 02:13 AM
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I'd be interested in the yellow ring as well.
Old 08-07-2013, 04:05 AM
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I have changed leather on 5 wheels @ Dallas Steering Wheel,Don Le.
Every time the quality of leather and workmanship is 100%
In fact, my current wheel is being done as we speak. Lots of options, inc a stripe on top.
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I've been using a company from Poland called CarsDream. They've reupholstered several of my steering wheels for me with excellent results:





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I would also vouch for Don Le at Dallas steering wheel. In fact I am about the send my original (raised hub) 930 steering wheel to him to get it restored.
http://www.dallassteeringwheel.com/index.htm

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x3 for Dallas SW, I had a wheel done in alacantara from him 6 years ago, it turned out awesome.
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http://www.macarbon.com/

Have seen their work in person, pricey but great quality, MFG in Europe, Belgium??

http://dctms.com/index.html

A less expensive option, plenty of happy customers on 6speed, MFG in China.
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http://dctms.com/index.html

A less expensive option, plenty of happy customers on 6speed, MFG in China.
Price is almost 3 times of Dallas pricing not to mention China manufacturing
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Not sure about pricing and no affiliation with either, just giving you options.

Here is a pic I took when visiting MAcarbon
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Originally Posted by Igooz
I would also vouch for Don Le at Dallas steering wheel. In fact I am about the send my original (raised hub) 930 steering wheel to him to get it restored.
http://www.dallassteeringwheel.com/index.htm
Rough ballpark - what does Dallas charge...? Thanks.
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Airjoe, my 930 steering wheel restoration will probably cost me $500+.
But I would say the charges will be $150 and up depending on what your wish is: Just changing the stitch color, or go to thicker wheel, or add CF, re-wrap in original leather, or go wild and do an Ostrich wheel or Snake Skin or Panda Fur!....
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Thanks! Might have to give them a call...
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I take it Don will recover most any make of wheel!
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Technik1 in NYC reupholstered my 997 wheel. Matched the leather to the interior as well. Looks and feels absolutely great.
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Those Dallas wheels look great! Never heard of them before this thread. I wanted a thicker wheel with thumb rests, and a red stripe at noon, but couldn't stomach the Macarbon prices. May have to look at this more seriously now.


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