Carbon fiber steering wheel? Any pics?

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Old 04-27-2007, 01:27 PM
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videojock umm either that is standard on newer models where did you get the clear "A"???? my first time seeing that
The clear "A" is standard on 05+ TL.... the 04 TL have plastic cover over the "A"
Old 04-29-2007, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by onsknth
Will do tonight when I get home... Any angle in particular you want?

Yeah... from passenger side door, maybe? Or from center of rear seat for seeing the wheel in a larger context.

Thanks! I know I'm asking a lot, but I know there's others who've had their interests piqued by this discussion...
Old 04-29-2007, 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by onsknth
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.
That doesn't sound factory. Did you buy your car new? If not, there you go! A mod by previous owner!
Old 04-30-2007, 01:42 PM
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OK... I didn't check back before I snapped some pics but could do more later, let me know.

As for a few comments since I posted last...

The "A" is chrome, I have an 06 and it is chrome on mine, I think the previous pics make it look clear or clear coated due to the flash on the camera.

I bought my car brand spanking new off the dealer lot, there was no upcharge or anything on the CF wheel... I was at the Chicago meet this weekend and I was the only one with a CF wheel, this just adds to my mystery as to how it came into existence on my car... Not complaining in any way, I'll take it, but odd to me that it came with it without paying for it.

I'll take the "requested shots" later tonight....





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Old 04-30-2007, 11:31 PM
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Old 05-16-2007, 07:03 PM
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Old 05-16-2007, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by vara411
Yeah... from passenger side door, maybe? Or from center of rear seat for seeing the wheel in a larger context.

Thanks! I know I'm asking a lot, but I know there's others who've had their interests piqued by this discussion...
Sorry for the delay, ,good idea to bump and remind me...

My car is a wreck inside... Actually, I'm afraid to clean it so I don't scratch it, I hate the dashboard!

Anyway, here are some super-size shots of the interior and wheel... If you open one, you'll see why I commented on the interior cleanliness, mostly dust. But 56k and no-way, these pics show everything... I hope I picked up all the beans.

BTW - pics come down in a week or so... They take up too much room.

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Old 07-08-2007, 02:31 PM
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Was there ever a self install written up on this?

I am getting mine next week and dont want to pay Acura $125 to put the damn thing on
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Originally Posted by desper
Was there ever a self install written up on this?

I am getting mine next week and dont want to pay Acura $125 to put the damn thing on
very easy to do... "rent" steering wheel puller from advance autopart. use tork ranch to remove the 2 steering bolts. unclip the wireing sockets. use steering wheel puller to pull out the steering wheels. swap all the steering wheel controls (HFL, Cruise Ctrl, etc.). retrace the steps and put everything back. shouldn't take you more than 15 min.
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so is the carbon fiber wheel thicker than the OEM? The a-spec is thicker correct? I want a thicker sportier wheel but if the carbon fiber isnt any thicker it isnt my thing...now thicker and carbon fiber..it will be ordered soon..ne1 know?
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Does anybody have pics of the wood steering wheel?
Old 09-27-2007, 03:27 AM
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Makes me <3 the 3 spoke steering wheel even more now.
Sorry boys, but not a fan of the 4 spokes. Acura didn't make it nice enough to my likings.
Old 09-28-2007, 07:27 PM
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I dont think the CF is thicker, but the A-Spec is. Check out the main 3G TL page, were trying to get a group buy on it! Go sign up!
Old 09-29-2007, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by elkayem
Makes me <3 the 3 spoke steering wheel even more now.
Sorry boys, but not a fan of the 4 spokes. Acura didn't make it nice enough to my likings.
Really? I dont like the 3 spoke... I'm usually biased to 3-Spoke (cough cough G35) but the TL's got buttons galore on it. Me no likey... Plus I like THICK steering wheels and the TLs are just alright.
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