07-17-2018, 04:01 AM | #1 |
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Got my new carbon fiber steering wheel
Hello everyone, just an update to my list of mods. I designed my own carbon fiber steering wheel with carbon fiber top and bottom, alcantara grips, dark blue stitching and satin black centre trim and had it custom made. Will post update pics once installed on Friday. Here is the wheel for now. hope you all like it
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07-17-2018, 04:39 AM | #2 |
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very very nice.....
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let me know if you're interested I can put you in touch with him. It won't be cheap. About $700 or so, and for 6 and 5 series there may be some down time as he needs a core exchange Last edited by Flying Ace; 07-18-2018 at 12:08 PM.. |
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07-18-2018, 08:20 PM | #6 |
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Thanks for the info! Definitely not something that I can entertain right now but I may bump this thread in the future to get that information. I actually think that price for that good-looking of a steering wheel is quite reasonable!
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While I agree it looks great, there is more to consider.
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07-20-2018, 12:27 AM | #12 |
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Thank you everyone for the kind compliments! I have already installed the wheel and will post up pictures soon. The wheel looks amazing, such a nice touch to the interior. My only complaint is that the grips are not bolstered thick enough to match oem m performance wheels. I will keep working on the designs and try out new things to come in the future.
As for what Flying Ace said, I think he meant cutting as in opening up the stitching of the original leather and replacing it with layering carbon and alcantara. No, my steering wheel frame did not get cut, it is still one round solid piece. Besides, being impaled with carbon fiber would indeed be a delight cheers |
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07-20-2018, 07:50 PM | #15 |
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The base wheel has to be for the 6-series. Everything else is customizable
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07-25-2018, 12:39 PM | #17 |
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looking good!
I think having a steering wheel (and other interior trim) that you like and enjoy is very important. It's the one thing you see and touch every time you're driving the car. It's all cosmetics, but it makes a big difference in your enjoyment of the car.
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Anyways, an accident shouldn't be of any concern. Your airbag should deploy well before your face hits the wheel. If anyone is interested here's the shop: https://euroboutique.us/
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08-01-2018, 08:46 AM | #20 |
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Flying Ace wow!!! that looks amazing! I would live the thicker grips. But I think the square shape would be a tad bit too much for a non m car
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