Custom steering wheel

by **that1mexguy** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 1:21 pm

Does anyone here have a custom steering wheel? I'm looking into changing mine cuz it looks so plain/ugly. If so, do u have any pics? I'm looking for ideas/suggestions? thanks

PS. Not sure if this is the right forum, but i'm sure the moderator will hook it up :wink:

by **Jon11582** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 1:25 pm

Im lookin for one too. I got the wood trim, tan interior, so even something with a little wood would be cool. I just want it to be a little thicker maybe, but I dont want some cheezy looking piece of plastic overlay, or a walmart elastic wheel wrap.

by **that1mexguy** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 1:37 pm

Jon11582 wrote:Im lookin for one too. I got the wood trim, tan interior, so even something with a little wood would be cool. I just want it to be a little thicker maybe, but I dont want some cheezy looking piece of plastic overlay, or a walmart elastic wheel wrap.

yeah man, right now i got the cheeze wood trim plastic from Target lol... but it looks better tho... however, i agree.. it's cheeze so it gots to go!!!!

by **Ford_Fixorrepairdaily** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 12:19 am

use the corollas or matrix's steering wheel, or just buy a sparco or momo etc.

by **Astro** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 9:07 am

I've been wanting to also, but how do you feel about losing your airbag?

Larry

by **that1mexguy** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 9:44 am

Astro wrote:I've been wanting to also, but how do you feel about losing your airbag?

Larry

yeah, i was wondering the same too... i'd still like to keep mine, i just want to find a way to either replace or customize the outside of the steering wheel only... can that be possible?

by **bluesolara** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 11:19 am

hey guys

go to wheelskins.com, or just go on ebay and look for their product.

what it is is a genuine leather steering wheel wrap. it's not some cheap "fit-on", you actually hand-stitch it on, so it looks VERY nice...

they have 3 models. one is the plain leather, other kind is a combination of perforated leather and regular, and the top kind (around 30 bucks, which I have) has a 2 tone kinda thing.

try to put up some pics some time...but it really is a good way to increase the grip and to decorate your car. they have many colors to choose from. Definitely quality products.

God bless

Kevin

by **that1mexguy** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 11:41 am

yup, i think this is it.... wonder if they would make one to match the wood grain? hey thanks man!!!!

by **red2002solara** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 12:03 pm

I saw steering wheels where the wheel itself illuminates color. Has anyone ever seen these before, and how hard would it be to install?

by **Jon11582** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 12:44 pm

Found this on wheelskins.com

http://www.wheelskins.com/images/EPSolara500.jpg

Its almost perfect. Id prefer some wood, but I think thats a big step up from the plastic walmart peice.

How do u get it for 30 bucks? Ebay?

by **bluesolara** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 1:21 pm

Glad you guys like it!

well...I got it from ebay, and it was actually 40...sorry, 30 is for the basic one color kind.

just type in wheelskins on ebay

make sure to read the instructions, to specify the size, and choose where to perforate, and what color goes of the left/right, and what color goes on the top/bottom..

have fun guys! it's an awesome mod! It makes it feel so much better
and looks awesome

God bless

Kevin

by **Jon11582** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 2:58 pm

What color did you get? and where did you choose to get the preforations? (and what color was your standard interior?)

I think "sand" is the best match for tan interior. and I think I want preforated sides and normal top (all sand).

Just putting some thoughts together right now, trying to picture how it would look.

by **Astro** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 10:41 pm

That does look good. Maybe, after I put racing seats belts and seats.

Larry

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