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Old 02-27-2010, 01:19 PM
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trying to reinvent the wheel (Type-S)

ok guys i've been wanting to upgrade my steering wheel on my type-s. i like the OEM type-s wheel but i felt it was the same thing except for the CF trim on the top portion. not going that route i decided to go the custom route. i also added my own touches to the side button panels. i got the wheel in yesterday and installed it. snapped some pics for you guys, here you go

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two tone black alcantara and perforated black leather, red stitching. for the type-s











more detail touches added

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Damn, Jamie. Every post is better then the last. Love the CF details on the wheel and sills.
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Very nice wheel and door sills! nice job. loving the red stiching.
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Wow very nice... Is it thicker than it was?
How much and where can I get one?
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Nice wheel I like the cf trim on it

I hate you...... Nah I'm just playing you are now the "Carbon King" I'm gonna have to go to your house in the middle of the night and infiltrate your garage lol.
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What are the gauges in the glove compartment for?
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Originally Posted by enigmaos
What are the gauges in the glove compartment for?
Show.

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Looks awsome man. The CF detail makes such a big difference.
Old 02-27-2010, 03:54 PM
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Absolute sex.

I love the carbon fiber. Di-Noc I would assume? Just posted a thread about my Di-Noc interior.
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good job very nice work
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Very nice Jaime. I am inspired to attempt some of the mods you have done.
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Jaime-that's awesome. I've seen pictures of Lamborghini's with Alcantara-they look so sharp. Plus the red stitching and the extra Carbon Fiber details are outstanding!
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looks good. any plans for replacing seats or any other parts w/ Alcantara?
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where did you get the alcantara sewn on for you?
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The red stitching looks great
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Originally Posted by dwb993
Damn, Jamie. Every post is better then the last. Love the CF details on the wheel and sills.
thanks for the props dude

Originally Posted by enigmaos
Very nice wheel and door sills! nice job. loving the red stiching.
thanks! i had to do red, it's a type-s

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Game Over!!!!

nooooo!! not yet! im not done playing

Originally Posted by Vini
Wow very nice... Is it thicker than it was?
How much and where can I get one?
thanks vini, yes i had 1/16 padding added. just perfect, feels great. cheaper than OEM, Dallas Custom Steering Wheel did the work. theres a meet next month Vin check out the meets thread, over in the regional section, see if you could drop by

Originally Posted by CubanLynx84
Nice wheel I like the cf trim on it

I hate you...... Nah I'm just playing you are now the "Carbon King" I'm gonna have to go to your house in the middle of the night and infiltrate your garage lol.
i knew you were gonna hate me you and Steven pushed me over the edge. i had to show you what i had thought of, i even mentioned it in steven's thread (key words "custom"). but your wheel looks great bro

Originally Posted by enigmaos
What are the gauges in the glove compartment for?
AEM digital gauges volts, tranny temp, oil pressure
Originally Posted by princelybug
Show.

I'm just playin' Jaime.
yeah you know me Scott, im all show

Originally Posted by zsameer
Looks awsome man. The CF detail makes such a big difference.
thanks

Originally Posted by cjTL
Absolute sex.

I love the carbon fiber. Di-Noc I would assume? Just posted a thread about my Di-Noc interior.
yep, thats the shit! awesome stuff.

Originally Posted by Smitty27
good job very nice work


Originally Posted by II LeGeNDz II
Very nice Jaime. I am inspired to attempt some of the mods you have done.
do it. i hope i inspire you guys! thats awesome.

Originally Posted by Steven Bell
Jaime-that's awesome. I've seen pictures of Lamborghini's with Alcantara-they look so sharp. Plus the red stitching and the extra Carbon Fiber details are outstanding!
thanks Steven. i had to do the alcantara so different.

Originally Posted by ggesq
looks good. any plans for replacing seats or any other parts w/ Alcantara?
not the seats but i was thinking of doing the headliner and A-pillars in that or suede

Originally Posted by dchian
where did you get the alcantara sewn on for you?
Dallas TX
Originally Posted by Morrissey25
The red stitching looks great
type-s FTW!!!

Originally Posted by Trew
That's it. I quit. How the hell is anyone supposed to keep up with this???
lol. c'mon bro, your whip is legit

heres two more


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The pieces on the steering wheel are a nice touch too!
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is that CF on the steering wheel housing? Are you kidding me?! HAHA that's freaking awesome
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Originally Posted by Trew
is that CF on the steering wheel housing? Are you kidding me?! HAHA that's freaking awesome
yeah its the real deal







i know i'm insane
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You WDP is gorgeous man. Have you run out of ideas for your car yet?
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Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32


You WDP is gorgeous man. Have you run out of ideas for your car yet?
Not running out yet, help me though, What else should I do? Without getting stupid.
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BBK, front & rear custom painted WDP
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Originally Posted by Trew
That's it. I quit. How the hell is anyone supposed to keep up with this???
Haha, no kidding right? I've said this a million times about this ride...but this car is 2nd to none, period!
Another for you jptl04!!!

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Hot, hot, hot!!

Nice work as usual JP!
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nice, looks amazing
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Sick Jaime! Your work never ceases to amaze me!
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Awesome, as always.
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so SICK! alcantra = WIN!
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reminds me of a personal steering wheel... so much WIN
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Originally Posted by jptl04
Not running out yet, help me though, What else should I do? Without getting stupid.
Honestly, I really don't know. I like JJaber06's idea of the colormatched BBK. They would be a pain to keep clean though.

Do you like the seats? Maybe you could do two-tone seat covers to match the steering wheel. Perforated black with red stitching and then black alcantara as well.

Call me crazy, but I've always wanted my trip computer box to be a LCD like you would find on the upper end cars. The pixilated numbers and words look 1990-ish
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woops!! just realized i never replied

Originally Posted by JJaber06
BBK, front & rear custom painted WDP
that would be sick but a pain to keep clean.

Originally Posted by tl_rox
Haha, no kidding right? I've said this a million times about this ride...but this car is 2nd to none, period!
Another for you jptl04!!!

thanks bro thats what im going for one of a kind!

Originally Posted by SlimTL
Hot, hot, hot!!

Nice work as usual JP!


Originally Posted by Souljah
nice, looks amazing


Originally Posted by n0rmal
Sick Jaime! Your work never ceases to amaze me!
thanks alot Norm

Originally Posted by chill_dog
Awesome, as always.
th.ank you sir

Originally Posted by djbonsu
so SICK! alcantra = WIN!
yeah, wanted something different.

Originally Posted by stillhere153
reminds me of a personal steering wheel... so much WIN
the feel is awesome i love it. next best thing. thanks

Originally Posted by CLtotheTL32

Do you like the seats? Maybe you could do two-tone seat covers to match the steering wheel. Perforated black with red stitching and then black alcantara as well.

Call me crazy, but I've always wanted my trip computer box to be a LCD like you would find on the upper end cars. The pixilated numbers and words look 1990-ish
i dont know about the seats but im definitely thinking about doing the headliner and A-pillars and rear pillars in black sued or alcantara
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damn that carbon fiber on the door sills looks ridiculously nice!
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The wheel looks great! Love that carbon fiber
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Damn, I always wanted to re-wrap my steering wheel. It looks great, I love alcantara
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As always, ur da man!...beautiful work.

When are you gonna customize some wheels??
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Originally Posted by jptl04
Not running out yet, help me though, What else should I do? Without getting stupid.
jaime your car is amazing! just making a suggestion here...wheel spacers. i'm not suggesting hellaflush or poke but a more flush stance will make the car look more aggressive.
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Originally Posted by MAS
As always, ur da man!...beautiful work.

When are you gonna customize some wheels??
they are custom one off wheels, i did however go a little too conservative on the offset. didn't want to deal with any rubbing issues

Originally Posted by wasupdog
jaime your car is amazing! just making a suggestion here...wheel spacers. i'm not suggesting hellaflush or poke but a more flush stance will make the car look more aggressive.
thanks, i had some serious thought about getting some project kicks. it wold look better with spacers, as stated earlier, i went to conservative when ordering the set. what MM would you suggest. in the rear i think i could go 10, front maybe 5? what do you think?
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Looks great as always.....keep it up.....

BTW: did you remove the parts on the steering wheel before adding the 3m CF??


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