Mikegpr03

Guys I wanted to share a recent project I am doing with my car.
I recently decided to re-do my OEM P30 steering wheel since the term "Lipstick on a pig" was coming to mind when I would see my wheel.

The Alcantara was getting worn (being an 09 car) and the leather portion of the wheel was spray dyed before to repair a few tiny scuffs.

I searched around since I'm very picky and **** about my car and what I do.
I found a local gentleman (Tino) was is very professional and serious. I met up with him and after seeing his work on BMW, Audi, and Lamborghini's I decided to do the job. Tino suggested I re-do the wheel in CF and Alcatara. After seeing a few jobs he's done and taking the time to have his CF fabricator (John) call me and send me some pics of his work as well (he's very popular with the Lamborghini and GTR crowd). I went forward. Needless to say as of now I am very happy with the work ( I wish is was faster) but I guess with this type of work it takes time. I did stress I want PERFECT not 99% but PERFECT and I am very picky. Tino and John have both kept in contact with me and have kept me up to date.

Here's the wheel when I took it off


Here's the wheel in its current stage

Another shot


Wheel is getting finished up (needs some sanding and will be clear coated) and I will also have my shift knob re-done in black alcantara/CF

hope you enjoy

Mikegpr03

Here's an update just out of the booth with clear. John and Tino both have kept me updated

Props the these guys who are truly artist. I'm thinking of the cup holder going CF too.

Roswell

Looking good Mike! The question is how much do they charge?

I know Matt offers the same product (w/o core exchange) for reasonable price.

Ingenieur

that is going to look great
is you cabin trim CF?

Mikegpr03

Thank you
Yes sir !

abcut973

I will add how long does it take?
By the way how are you driving your car right now?

Roswell

^^ ditto, exactly my concern.

Mikegpr03

I have borrowed a car for now ( that's the down side ).
Takes about 15 days or so.

yazid

Looking good!

newtrita

Looking good ! I just installed my custom one today goes amazing with the cf interior !

olszowa12

Looks great Mike
I know you wanted a CF wheel for while.

N91K

Wow great job it looks amazing!

Autosport7

Awesome work! Looks great!

Ingenieur

Mods like this are cool
You can enjoy them all the time
Whether driving hard or just commuting
Like a nice watch

Mikegpr03

Here's an update the edges are smoked






The wheel will be buffed with a light cut and ready for the Alcantara. Then she's on my car. In thinking getting a clear 3m film on the CF to avoid any scuffs.. Any ideas? And please any opinions on the smoked edges.

Thanks for viewing

abcut973

The smoked edges are hardly noticeable depending on the light and angle. You would think it is part of the CF finish. Difficult to say if I like it since the wheel is not finished.
As for the 3M film that is an interesting idea. Why not? I never thought about it .

Roswell

Very unique, loving the fading... but I would finish it off with a nice leather with the color stitching of your choice. Alcantara will wear & make your wheels look old quickly.

MIKE ZELL

I heard of someone who had an alcantara wheel in a worn condition. A suede shoe brush was used to buff up the pile and brought it back to like new! It might be worth trying to see if it does work!

Kriston

After owning my BMW performance steering wheel with alcantara inserts. I will never buy another suede steering wheel.

Unless you are wearing driving gloves all the time. After a while it gets really dirty and looks faded and old. I scrubbed it as well and still didn't take out all of the dirt.

I would stick with Leather / Carbon for longevity.

VividRacing

I can get these done with no down time for anyone that is interested! We have cores so you don't have to take yours off until the new wheel comes in!

Mikegpr03

Thanks guys I will consider it.

Mikegpr03

Just back from carbon werks

Now it's time for the Alcantara
Hers a few shots of it in the Miami sunshine
I'm very satisfied with the carbon work and the light smoke on the edges. Hope you enjoy. It's almost done



The backside will have a bit of Alcantara as well

CJM-C63

Possibly interested in the core swap..PM me some more details ASAP when you get a chance Vivid

Mikegpr03

Here she is all done enjoy

newtrita

Nice ! Looks awesome !