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Old Jul 20, 2012 | 07:12 AM
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Looks good. Also waiting for installed pics.
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Looks good! I know a lot of upholstery guys that dread doing that type of custom work.
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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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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.

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Old Jul 21, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Looks great adds a certain classiness
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by beetle_orange
Looks great adds a certain classiness
I think any of the class I had was thrown out the window when I added the 1700mm Voltex Type 5 wing. Lol.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 10:23 AM
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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.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 11:01 AM
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Do it phil
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Old Jul 23, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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That looks very nice.
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 07:45 AM
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Wow that looks nice! Makes me wanna get that done to my spare wheel. Nice work!
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Wow looks so nice!! well done sir!!
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Very nice. Do they also do suede finishes?
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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here is the URL.

you can see their choices of materials there.

http://dallassteeringwheel.com/
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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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.


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Do it phil
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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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.
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.
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 09:47 AM
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Man that looks great!
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