Carbon fiber steering wheel? Any pics?
04-16-2007, 09:29 PM
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Carbon fiber steering wheel? Any pics?
I've spent the last 30 min searching for a decent pic of an installed carbon fiber steering wheel. The two pics I gound were of shoddy quality at best (sorry to whoever that was)...
Could someone PLEASE share a pic of this mod with us? It's not exactly cheap and I would like to see it in context first.
Could someone PLEASE share a pic of this mod with us? It's not exactly cheap and I would like to see it in context first.
04-16-2007, 10:23 PM
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https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/uconn-wins-136623/
there are some towards the bottom of the tread i hope they are not too shoddy for you im no pro
there are some towards the bottom of the tread i hope they are not too shoddy for you im no pro
04-17-2007, 12:17 AM
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Umm, heh heh... that was the picture I was referring to, yes. 
Not that it's a BAD picture (sorry if I implied that)... I just wanted a shot maybe without flash, or maybe a bit farther away, like from the passenger side or even the rear passenger area.
... I know, I know... it's asking a helluva lot. But when you think about it, your pics are THE ONLY ones that I have seen out there. I like what I see so far... but before dropping $400, I just want to see more. That's all! Judging from previous threads, I'm sure there's others who would like to see more pics as well. So ehhh........ can we?
Not that it's a BAD picture (sorry if I implied that)... I just wanted a shot maybe without flash, or maybe a bit farther away, like from the passenger side or even the rear passenger area.
... I know, I know... it's asking a helluva lot. But when you think about it, your pics are THE ONLY ones that I have seen out there. I like what I see so far... but before dropping $400, I just want to see more. That's all! Judging from previous threads, I'm sure there's others who would like to see more pics as well. So ehhh........ can we?
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04-17-2007, 10:35 PM
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Hahaha how embarassing... only temporary I assure you, until I get a pic of my own. It's the closest I could find to mine. Used Google image search. 
04-17-2007, 10:46 PM
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You can get these on EBAY from an Acura dealer for $350 shipped that is the lowest price i have seen in about 3 months that i have been lookin..
If you are gonna pay Acura to install it, it is 1.5 hours of labor could be $100-$150 with tax depending on where you live...
I am gonna get one, but i am waiting till next month gettin the Rotora slotted rotors and Comptech catback this month, so i have to wait
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If you are gonna pay Acura to install it, it is 1.5 hours of labor could be $100-$150 with tax depending on where you live...
I am gonna get one, but i am waiting till next month gettin the Rotora slotted rotors and Comptech catback this month, so i have to wait
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04-20-2007, 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by rubaduckie
Nice. Anyone have one for a TL-S 07?
04-20-2007, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Davan
Last time I went to Edmonton motor show and there is an black TL-S exactly same with me (full body kits), but it added 18" a-Spec wheel and CF steering wheel, looks nice, but my friend said the carbon side will hurt eyes when sun is too bright lol
Now there's a thought I had not considered. Come on people I know there are pics out there and we wanna see 'em!
04-20-2007, 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by desper
You can get these on EBAY from an Acura dealer for $350 shipped that is the lowest price i have seen in about 3 months that i have been lookin..
If you are gonna pay Acura to install it, it is 1.5 hours of labor could be $100-$150 with tax depending on where you live...
I am gonna get one, but i am waiting till next month gettin the Rotora slotted rotors and Comptech catback this month, so i have to wait
Desper
If you are gonna pay Acura to install it, it is 1.5 hours of labor could be $100-$150 with tax depending on where you live...
I am gonna get one, but i am waiting till next month gettin the Rotora slotted rotors and Comptech catback this month, so i have to wait
Desper
04-21-2007, 07:52 AM
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Yeah, that's pretty much it. I liked the stock knob as well. I changed it because the Skunk2 is a weighted knob, and it works well if you have a short shifter, which I do. The whole shifting feel is changed with this combination, more precise and a shorter throw - trust me! It is not the same as stock set-up!
Add the CF wheel, which I will be doing now, and you have an extra sporty set-up!
Oh yeah, Kennedy, if you see this, I don't care about the boot. I don't even notice it now so you were right.
Add the CF wheel, which I will be doing now, and you have an extra sporty set-up!
Oh yeah, Kennedy, if you see this, I don't care about the boot. I don't even notice it now so you were right.
04-21-2007, 10:35 AM
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Get A-Spec steering wheels. It's thicker and cheaper. you can get it for around $250-260. Got to Advance Autoparts and rent the steering wheel puller for free. It's very easy to install the steering wheels takes about 15 min.
04-21-2007, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by darksom1
Yeah, that's pretty much it. I liked the stock knob as well. I changed it because the Skunk2 is a weighted knob, and it works well if you have a short shifter, which I do. The whole shifting feel is changed with this combination, more precise and a shorter throw - trust me! It is not the same as stock set-up!
Add the CF wheel, which I will be doing now, and you have an extra sporty set-up!
Oh yeah, Kennedy, if you see this, I don't care about the boot. I don't even notice it now so you were right.
Add the CF wheel, which I will be doing now, and you have an extra sporty set-up!
Oh yeah, Kennedy, if you see this, I don't care about the boot. I don't even notice it now so you were right.
04-21-2007, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RJANACONDA
who said anything about liking stock? i got the razo black wood shift knob since i posted the link to my CF interior thread i didnt think i should post it again.
04-23-2007, 11:37 AM
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Killin' me... that's what you guys are doing. ... But I'm NOT giving up that easily! Does anyone have any more pics of the CF steering wheel?
04-23-2007, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by vara411
........... well come on....... let's see it! 
04-26-2007, 04:36 PM
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They're selling on eBay out of Curry Acura for about $350.
Thanks for the new pics... looks nice! Anyone else? I'd like to see the pic from the passenger side, if possible?
Thanks for the new pics... looks nice! Anyone else? I'd like to see the pic from the passenger side, if possible?
04-26-2007, 05:21 PM
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how much thicker is the ASPEC wheel? According to Tim @ HAW theyre not thicker. I was going to buy one (i prefer thick wheels with no ribbing on the back) but he said its the same thickness? Can someone shed some light? Maybe a side pic of an A-Spec wheel and a regular wheel? [don't mean to hijack the thread sry]
i looked into the CF wheel but i dont like the way it's just molded into the front as opposed to surrounding the wheel.
i looked into the CF wheel but i dont like the way it's just molded into the front as opposed to surrounding the wheel.
04-26-2007, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Infamous_Ghost769
Would the carbon fiber area get scratched if u have a ring on? Wouldnt you have a lil less grip wit them?
Hmm... yet another good point! It probably would scratch after time.
04-26-2007, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by onsknth
I still don't get it... My 06TL came with a CF wheel, no upcharge or anything?
Sticker says nothing about CF, the invoice too, nothing.
Sticker says nothing about CF, the invoice too, nothing.
Huh! "Bank error in your favor," perhaps?
Post some more pics for us!
04-26-2007, 07:42 PM
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The grip on the CF wheel is better than the stock wheel IMO. I wear a ring and have not noticed any scratches but than again I baby my car for the most part. I will look into take a pic from the passenger said something this weekend if I am not too busy.
04-26-2007, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by videojock
The grip on the CF wheel is better than the stock wheel IMO. I wear a ring and have not noticed any scratches but than again I baby my car for the most part. I will look into take a pic from the passenger said something this weekend if I am not too busy.
Thanks! Looking forward to it.
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Originally Posted by videojock
Hey I am really sorry for the delay. Here is a few pics of the CF Wheel. Now that I went through all the trouble go OUT AND GET ONE!!!!
Hey videojock one more thing... I noticed you have the nav but your wheel doesn't have the buttons? Is this just an angle issue or are they lacking?
04-27-2007, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by vara411
Huh! "Bank error in your favor," perhaps?
Post some more pics for us!
Post some more pics for us!
FWIW - the CF is like applied to the wheel, it isn't inlaid, I can catch the edge on the lower CF and seems like it would peel off?
It's a mystery to me that the car came with a CF wheel, especially since you guys are paying $350+ to add it.
Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
I love these steering wheels. Does anyone know if they would fit an Accord (to match my CF interior trim)? I know the handsfreelink buttons would not work, but would everything else just wire up (mode, volume, etc.)?
Originally Posted by vara411
Hey videojock one more thing... I noticed you have the nav but your wheel doesn't have the buttons? Is this just an angle issue or are they lacking?