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Hey guys, I've been really getting into autocross lately and have been noticing a lot of race cars with a strip of tape on the top of the steering wheel. Even some high end exotics/supercars have it stock.
Where can I get that? I tried a strip of red tape but it got nasty and lost its sticky after a couple weeks..
JPM Coachworks will set you up....Ridiculously good craftsmanship. I was priced $475 for a thicker alcantara wheel with core exchange. I doubt the center stripe would be much extra. Joe also offered to clean my alcantara every 6 months! OEM quality from this company...$475 for a professionally recovered wheel is a great deal. It will be cheaper if you don't go alcantara, but...once you've driven with a suede wheel it's hard to get rid of it.
I would have done this, but I went with Redline Goods to save money. Redline is also unreal in the service/quality dept...but you'll be stitching the wheel. On the Alcantara wheel, they can make it thicker but the when you stitch, the material bunches. With leather, this is a non issue. If you are a DIY'r, this is a great affordable option. Any color, any color stitching, several options including a center stripe. Out of the things I've bought from Redline (Console wrap, gauge hood wrap, door pulls, shift boots and wheel wrap) everything fits beyond perfect. I've had absolutely zero issues with anything. Stitching the wheel is easy, but tedious. It took me 4-6 hours but looks incredible and cost $180. There are several Youtube videos that make the process simple. Basically the wheel is stitched, but you loop the thread.
I have dealt with the company numerous times and have been blown away by customer support. They are in Poland, so shipping times are slightly lengthy...but that really is the only negative. If you go this route and need tips or advice, please feel free to PM me. I just jumped in and knocked it out.
+1 on RedlineGoods. I had an RSX/S2K steering wheel redone with extra padding and genuine perforated leather for under $350 including all shipping costs. Definitely the way to go, especially if you want to keep your airbag.
Their craftsmanship is excellent. Here's the wheel in my old TL:
I don't really care for contrasting stitching, but I think that picture probably doesn't do it justice. The pic below, however, shows how the material bunches if they make it thicker (Only Alcantara).
Thanks for the info guys but I'm saving up for a supercharger kit and don't want to spend any money on anything else at this point unless it's really cheap which is why I was thinking of just getting a special type of tape or something.
That Redline Goods stuff looks like some quality wraps and install doesn't look too difficult. Might do this later down the road cause I would love some alcantara wrap.
Similar topic was posted in the 4G TL section. Someone recommended Dallas Steering Wheel. Their work looks much nicer than Redlinegoods. Assuming you have an S2000, they have one for sale on their ebay store.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-S2000-Custom-Padded-Steering-Wheel-NEW-Alcantara-/380473578656?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item5895fe14a0http://www.dallassteeringwheel.com
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I'd like to clarify that Redline does not specialize in doing the work for you. They provide the material and you do it yourself, so really the final product is only as good as the installer.
Redlines fit and finish is beyond perfect.
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So I FINALLY found what I was looking for when I went to Corvette track day at Circuit Of The Americas in Austin. They had this stuff in a little garage shop in the pits after a few laps for $12. Had to grab it.
Do you really need a line to tell you when you're going straight?
Might I suggest a different hobby?
Then I guess pretty much all sanctioned GT, Rally, IMSA, etc. drivers should choose a different job? It's standard practice to have that steering angle stripe on the track. When you are hauling ass holding 90mph in a sweeper with cars coming on the inside trying to pass and with everything else going on while racing on the track, it's nice to have an easy little visual indicator for you to be able to tell exactly how much the front wheels are turned. It is helpful when you are playing with the limits of traction during breaking/accelerating and turning at the same time. Racing cars looks easy on TV but actually doing it is a whole 'nother world.
Originally Posted by JS + BRZ
Didn't you just get a S2K?
Take it to the track. You will understand why it can be beneficial.
Take it to the track. You will understand why it can be beneficial.
I did and I plan to do just that sometime this summer...as soon as all the house projects are done.
I've driven on a track before in cars that had the stripe and didn't. I never looked at it when it was there and never noticed when it wasn't. For me, it was more of feeling what the car was doing than glancing at this line that may or may not be in the position I think it's in based on how much I'm turning and where my body/head is positioned in relation to vertical.
Like I said, it makes sense when drifting or something where the position of the wheel is not the direction of the car but for track driving...meh.
JMO of course.
Originally Posted by GhettoNinja06
Then I guess pretty much all sanctioned GT, Rally, IMSA, etc. drivers should choose a different job? It's standard practice to have that steering angle stripe on the track. When you are hauling ass holding 90mph in a sweeper with cars coming on the inside trying to pass and with everything else going on while racing on the track, it's nice to have an easy little visual indicator for you to be able to tell exactly how much the front wheels are turned. It is helpful when you are playing with the limits of traction during breaking/accelerating and turning at the same time. Racing cars looks easy on TV but actually doing it is a whole 'nother world.
Are you a race car driver? Are you adding this stripe to a race car? What percentage of the car's miles are on a track?
I know racing cars is not easy, I learned that the hard way both in go kart racing as well as real car racing. Hauling ass at 90mph through a sweeper while keeping an eye on other cars...the last thing I'm thinking about is a little line telling me where my wheel is at.
I did and I plan to do just that sometime this summer...as soon as all the house projects are done.
I've driven on a track before in cars that had the stripe and didn't. I never looked at it when it was there and never noticed when it wasn't. For me, it was more of feeling what the car was doing than glancing at this line that may or may not be in the position I think it's in based on how much I'm turning and where my body/head is positioned in relation to vertical.
Like I said, it makes sense when drifting or something where the position of the wheel is not the direction of the car but for track driving...meh.
JMO of course.
That's fair. But if you are being very hardcore and anal about getting the fastest lap time every track day, you will be literally at the limit of your car in every turn. In a car like S2K or Corvette, if you push it to the absolute limit, it will likely oversteer and require counter-steer frequently. Of course, you can "feel" where you are pointing at, I can feel where my car is pointing at in the turns too. But there are some instances when my back end kicks out a little too much and require more than a little push counter steer. Sometimes, it's hard to feel everything correctly since everything happens within a split second, your car is turned at an extreme angle and you know you must not lift the throttle.
I mean we are not pro racers, right? But seems like every pro racing car has the marker. You won't tell them "can't you just feel it?"
I've done a lot of ride alongs at the track. Some people drive very smoothly and others drive super aggressively. Both types of drivers can get the similar lap times. The ones who drive very aggressive have a lot of steering inputs every freaking lap.
Just think the center marker can be useful, that's all.
That's fair. But if you are being very hardcore and anal about getting the fastest lap time every track day, you will be literally at the limit of your car in every turn. In a car like S2K or Corvette, if you push it to the absolute limit, it will likely oversteer and require counter-steer frequently. Of course, you can "feel" where you are pointing at, I can feel where my car is pointing at in the turns too. But there are some instances when my back end kicks out a little too much and require more than a little push counter steer. Sometimes, it's hard to feel everything correctly since everything happens within a split second, your car is turned at an extreme angle and you know you must not lift the throttle.
I mean we are not pro racers, right? But seems like every pro racing car has the marker. You won't tell them "can't you just feel it?"
I've done a lot of ride alongs at the track. Some people drive very smoothly and others drive super aggressively. Both types of drivers can get the similar lap times. The ones who drive very aggressive have a lot of steering inputs every freaking lap.
Just think the center marker can be useful, that's all.
I do get it but most people do it "because racecar". That is all.
