RealStreet

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Looks good. Also waiting for installed pics.

xmojox

Looks good! I know a lot of upholstery guys that dread doing that type of custom work.

Chebosto

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and... installed...


pretty easy

Torx T27 to remove the airbag on the sides, and a 17mm Deep for the center nut

remove battery + side cable, then

remove airbag, there is the horn (black) connector and the airbag (yellow). I have an MR so i had to turn the steering wheel slightly to get access to the two holes on the sides...









before removing OE wheel, use a grease pen or sharpie to mark TOP of the steering spindle so you know how to orient the new steering wheel- then remove OE wheel, swap over the plastic covers/switches, and tighten up the nut and re-insert the airbag.. test drive to see if the steering wheel is on straight.. and then...


finished:







i'm getting used to the thicker padding, but yes feels great! IMHO i would have probably liked the 1/16th thickness better, but i have been holding this steering wheel at work for the last week while i'm at the computer (you know making driving noises and smiling at bewildered co-workers) and the 1/8th thickness isn't too bad.. it's really what your preference is.. but overall happy with the mod. I can reach the paddle shifters no problem and i can still read my heads-up-display just fine.

beetle_orange

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Looks great adds a certain classiness

Chebosto

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I think any of the class I had was thrown out the window when I added the 1700mm Voltex Type 5 wing. Lol.

philamthebest

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ok.. now i have a problem. I promised myself i was done with this bloody car and then i see this. I want.

beetle_orange

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Do it phil

djk1

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That looks very nice.

prack7

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Wow that looks nice! Makes me wanna get that done to my spare wheel. Nice work!

YZ86

Wow looks so nice!! well done sir!!

JO3ymac

Very nice. Do they also do suede finishes?

Chebosto

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here is the URL.

you can see their choices of materials there.

http://dallassteeringwheel.com/

philamthebest

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Ok i think this is next mod. I need some insight on this though. price, time it takes and so on.

Chebosto

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Don (the owner of DCSW) has a core exchange program, so you can place the order, get it made, and have the wheel sent to you, w/o having your car down. my core is due back to him later this week. (he was on vacation...) so really, its pretty nice.

or you can opt to purchase a spare steering wheel, so you can always keep your OE wheel for whatever reasons.

Price varies greatly on modifications and detail choices. Don has a price list where you can pick/choose from.

RealStreet

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Man that looks great!