I ordered wood shift knob as well.
custom wood/leather steering wheel
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custom wood/leather steering wheel
Found a local leather shop, they offer all kinds of S/W
Happen to have a sample from SL (carbon/leather),
took my S/W apart for a 10 day work, they lend me that sample to keep my daily driving.
the factory wood/leather S/W is a smooth one,no grip.
I asked to make finger grip around the up/down of the wood part.
Happen to have a sample from SL (carbon/leather),
took my S/W apart for a 10 day work, they lend me that sample to keep my daily driving.
the factory wood/leather S/W is a smooth one,no grip.
I asked to make finger grip around the up/down of the wood part.
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The dealer just help me putting on the sample SL wheel for temparary use in the next 10 days.
that wheel doesn't equip with touch shift buttons, so I lose all the S/W button & horn function this moment.
no error msg on the panel so far.
Will post pic when the wood/leather with finger grip wheel been done.
that wheel doesn't equip with touch shift buttons, so I lose all the S/W button & horn function this moment.
no error msg on the panel so far.
Will post pic when the wood/leather with finger grip wheel been done.
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10 exactly working days !
Received & installed the wood/leather steering wheel tonight.
The finger grip was made around the wood part as I asked,touch shift & all buttons work fine.
Waiting for the Carlsson kits but it takes another 2 months from now on.
Received & installed the wood/leather steering wheel tonight.
The finger grip was made around the wood part as I asked,touch shift & all buttons work fine.
Waiting for the Carlsson kits but it takes another 2 months from now on.
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Originally Posted by Shine_1023
10 exactly working days !
Received & installed the wood/leather steering wheel tonight.
The finger grip was made around the wood part as I asked,touch shift & all buttons work fine.
Waiting for the Carlsson kits but it takes another 2 months from now on.
Received & installed the wood/leather steering wheel tonight.
The finger grip was made around the wood part as I asked,touch shift & all buttons work fine.
Waiting for the Carlsson kits but it takes another 2 months from now on.
You should know that you can't get away without some pictures right?
Cheers,
hlkc
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I talked to William Rau in LA for the same setup....but im also looking to "thicken" the grip as well.....if others are interested PM me.
Sample of his work
Previously I had AGLA 800.780.4500 ask to speak to Diane (located in Florida) do My 996TT (thicken, stitching w/ carbon) they charged me aroung $332 +s&l plus they offer a loaner wheel (amazing work by these guys)
http://www.aglausa.com/
not my car but a samle of the work very clean.
Sample of his work
Previously I had AGLA 800.780.4500 ask to speak to Diane (located in Florida) do My 996TT (thicken, stitching w/ carbon) they charged me aroung $332 +s&l plus they offer a loaner wheel (amazing work by these guys)
http://www.aglausa.com/
not my car but a samle of the work very clean.
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Shine,
What color interior do you have? Cashmere beige? Is it the steering wheel wood little bit shiny compare to your interior wood or just the picture? Is it a thicker grip?
Thanks,
hlkc
What color interior do you have? Cashmere beige? Is it the steering wheel wood little bit shiny compare to your interior wood or just the picture? Is it a thicker grip?
Thanks,
hlkc
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hlkc
Black interior, the custom s/w is a little shiny than the high gloss laurel trim.
It looks exactly like the shown pics,color & size but embeded grip around.
Black interior, the custom s/w is a little shiny than the high gloss laurel trim.
It looks exactly like the shown pics,color & size but embeded grip around.
Originally Posted by hlkc
Shine,
What color interior do you have? Cashmere beige? Is it the steering wheel wood little bit shiny compare to your interior wood or just the picture? Is it a thicker grip?
Thanks,
hlkc
What color interior do you have? Cashmere beige? Is it the steering wheel wood little bit shiny compare to your interior wood or just the picture? Is it a thicker grip?
Thanks,
hlkc
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hlkc
Black interior, the custom s/w is a little shiny than the high gloss laurel trim.
It looks exactly like the shown pics,color & size but embeded grip around.
Black interior, the custom s/w is a little shiny than the high gloss laurel trim.
It looks exactly like the shown pics,color & size but embeded grip around.
I see! I thought that was your car... Please post pictures when your is ready.
Thanks,
hlkc
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hlkc,
OK, you can see it in my album now.
Note the grip pic took in opposite angle.
Album : http://groups.msn.com/FXClub/shoebox.msnw?Page=2
OK, you can see it in my album now.
Note the grip pic took in opposite angle.
Album : http://groups.msn.com/FXClub/shoebox.msnw?Page=2
Originally Posted by hlkc
Shine_!023,
I see! I thought that was your car... Please post pictures when your is ready.
Thanks,
hlkc
I see! I thought that was your car... Please post pictures when your is ready.
Thanks,
hlkc
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Originally Posted by Shine_1023
hlkc,
OK, you can see it in my album now.
Note the grip pic took in opposite angle.
Album : http://groups.msn.com/FXClub/shoebox.msnw?Page=2
OK, you can see it in my album now.
Note the grip pic took in opposite angle.
Album : http://groups.msn.com/FXClub/shoebox.msnw?Page=2
Sorry I can't tell too well from those pictures (grip portion). Whenever you get few mins free, can you take another picture and post again?
Thanks in advance,
hlkc
