Custom steering wheel wrap complete! RedlineGoods review!
03-01-2013, 12:13 PM
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Custom steering wheel wrap complete! RedlineGoods review!
Well, I always disliked my steering wheel from day one. It does not feel like it belongs in the TL It's paper thin 
, and I hate how cheap the material feels. So ASAP I went around looking for alternatives. I tried the type-s wheel. How disappointed I was when I realized its literally the same wheel as the base but with a added cheesy logo on the bottom and paddle shifters. I looked at the special CF wheel that Acura sells for $400. This special CF wheel was also the same exact size and on top of that, Acura uses fake CF for the "CF" part. I gave up for a bit.
Recently I bought my sister a BMW performance steering wheel for her car, and I realized how awesome a thick steering wheel really is and I needed one ASAP. So once again I went looking.
One of our former vendors RedlineGoods wraps interior pieces for our cars. I immediately emailed them and the owner Jack replied right away. I explained to him that I wanted to get my wheel rewrapped and he gave me the huge catalogue of options they offer. They offer ANYTHING you can think of and are 100% willing to work with you if you have something "unique" in mind. If you can imagine it, they will make it. 
I bought a spare wheel from eBay and had it sent over to Jack. Jack's company is in Poland so shipping took 4 days and the return shipping only took 3 days. Jack had finished the work in about a week (FAST) and emailed me back and forth about the progress. No surprises or games everything was straightforward. The service was professional and fast.
In the end I settled with extra thick padding, black alcantara on the sides, black nappa leather on the top and bottom and went with a blue stripe on the top and blue stitching to complete the wrap.
While it did cost a bit, its definitely worth it. You can price out everything at http://redlinegoods.com/ordering.php. Most of the time they have some awesome specials and discounts going on so the best way to get the BEST price is to contact Jack himself at info@redlinegoods.com.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54027258@N07/8518129071/http://www.flickr.com/photos/54027258@N07/8518130849/
It feels so AWSOME
. I can't wait to mount it on.
, and I hate how cheap the material feels. So ASAP I went around looking for alternatives. I tried the type-s wheel. How disappointed I was when I realized its literally the same wheel as the base but with a added cheesy logo on the bottom and paddle shifters. I looked at the special CF wheel that Acura sells for $400. This special CF wheel was also the same exact size and on top of that, Acura uses fake CF for the "CF" part. I gave up for a bit.Recently I bought my sister a BMW performance steering wheel for her car, and I realized how awesome a thick steering wheel really is and I needed one ASAP. So once again I went looking.
One of our former vendors RedlineGoods wraps interior pieces for our cars. I immediately emailed them and the owner Jack replied right away. I explained to him that I wanted to get my wheel rewrapped and he gave me the huge catalogue of options they offer. They offer ANYTHING you can think of and are 100% willing to work with you if you have something "unique" in mind. If you can imagine it, they will make it. I bought a spare wheel from eBay and had it sent over to Jack. Jack's company is in Poland so shipping took 4 days and the return shipping only took 3 days. Jack had finished the work in about a week (FAST) and emailed me back and forth about the progress. No surprises or games everything was straightforward. The service was professional and fast.
In the end I settled with extra thick padding, black alcantara on the sides, black nappa leather on the top and bottom and went with a blue stripe on the top and blue stitching to complete the wrap.
While it did cost a bit, its definitely worth it. You can price out everything at http://redlinegoods.com/ordering.php. Most of the time they have some awesome specials and discounts going on so the best way to get the BEST price is to contact Jack himself at info@redlinegoods.com.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54027258@N07/8518129071/http://www.flickr.com/photos/54027258@N07/8518130849/
It feels so AWSOME
. I can't wait to mount it on.
Last edited by Aretardedorange; 03-01-2013 at 12:16 PM.
03-01-2013, 01:08 PM
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Looks good, man...I don't like the blue stitching, but that's my preference. I feel similarly about it...I recently drove my wife's SRX Caddy and the top is a hard wood looking feel and it's nice, I kinda wish we had a hard portion on top of the wheel too.
How much, more or less, did it end up setting you back?
How much, more or less, did it end up setting you back?
03-01-2013, 01:22 PM
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03-01-2013, 01:28 PM
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^that is unreal. i was seriously going to post that picture, but i opted for a gif instead.
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03-01-2013, 01:53 PM
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It looks good. Anyone know if it's possible to get a 4G steering wheel into a 3G? The one thing I like about the 4G TL is that it has a beefier steering wheel.
03-01-2013, 03:01 PM
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To each their own.
It cost me about the same price as a new OEM CF wheel from Acura would cost. Maybe a bit more because I was impatient and bought my second wheel at a "buy it now" price. I was looking just now and you can buy an OEM wheel for $40-$70 shipping included.
It cost me about the same price as a new OEM CF wheel from Acura would cost. Maybe a bit more because I was impatient and bought my second wheel at a "buy it now" price. I was looking just now and you can buy an OEM wheel for $40-$70 shipping included.
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03-01-2013, 03:03 PM
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That's a steal, especially if you don't need an airbag. How much did you pay for the work on the wheel if you don't mind sharing.
03-01-2013, 03:06 PM
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03-01-2013, 03:20 PM
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Sounds about right, hand wrapping leather on a wheel is no joke.
03-01-2013, 05:26 PM
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Is it me or is it loose(wrinkles) in some places? Perhaps the pictures aren't doing it justice. I think the concept is good I am a huge fan of jptl's alcantara steering wheel and having seen that one in person it looks fantastic.
Edit: jptl's wheel for those who do not know what I am referring to
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/52a.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/51a.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/58a.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/57a.jpg
(perforated leather, alcantara with red stitching, carbon fiber buttons trims and paddle shifters)
Edit: jptl's wheel for those who do not know what I am referring to
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/52a.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/51a.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/58a.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/57a.jpg
(perforated leather, alcantara with red stitching, carbon fiber buttons trims and paddle shifters)
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03-01-2013, 06:44 PM
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Yea same reaction I have to the 4G TL. Ugliest car EVER. Doesn't deserve to be an Acura, it needs to stand next to the Pontiac Aztek.
That wheel was great. I just don't like perforated leather lol.
I think its the pictures, don't see the wrinkles in real life.
Yeah dude that would be BADASS! You should also get the silver pieces covered in real CF!
Is it me or is it loose(wrinkles) in some places? Perhaps the pictures aren't doing it justice. I think the concept is good I am a huge fan of jptl's alcantara steering wheel and having seen that one in person it looks fantastic.
Edit: jptl's wheel for those who do not know what I am referring to
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/52a.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/51a.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/58a.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/57a.jpg
(perforated leather, alcantara with red stitching, carbon fiber buttons trims and paddle shifters)
Edit: jptl's wheel for those who do not know what I am referring to
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/52a.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/51a.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/58a.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q81/jptl04/57a.jpg
(perforated leather, alcantara with red stitching, carbon fiber buttons trims and paddle shifters)
I think its the pictures, don't see the wrinkles in real life.
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03-02-2013, 11:24 PM
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I'm anxious to see it after the install.
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