Steering Wheel Options
#1
Three Wheelin'
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Steering Wheel Options
So I'm kind of becoming obsessed with upgrading the steering wheel on my TL, I know the SH-AWD model grip is a bit better but I've stumbled across this new site in the TLX forum: https://yomatocarbonfiber.com/collec...steering-wheel
For $1,000 Canadian plus the cost of the TL grip assembly they can produce a wheel that looks like this:
Anyone ever get a custom steering wheel like this built before on this forum for a 4G TL?
For $1,000 Canadian plus the cost of the TL grip assembly they can produce a wheel that looks like this:
Anyone ever get a custom steering wheel like this built before on this forum for a 4G TL?
#2
The Original Shawdy
So I'm kind of becoming obsessed with upgrading the steering wheel on my TL, I know the SH-AWD model grip is a bit better but I've stumbled across this new site in the TLX forum: https://yomatocarbonfiber.com/collec...steering-wheel
For $1,000 Canadian plus the cost of the TL grip assembly they can produce a wheel that looks like this:
Anyone ever get a custom steering wheel like this built before on this forum for a 4G TL?
For $1,000 Canadian plus the cost of the TL grip assembly they can produce a wheel that looks like this:
Anyone ever get a custom steering wheel like this built before on this forum for a 4G TL?
#4
Team Owner
Yamato is a sponsor on AZ here. 5hey post lots of pics regarding what they make and look for feedback for new products. It's cool to see some of their steps in designing a piece- pardon my non-technical jargon, but I remember seeing a TLX trunk being 3D scanned for a new spoiler design. Yamato seems as legit as it gets
While the wheel is expensive, I'm sure it's a fantastic product. He said he can make products for various cars, we would just have to send him a part to make a copy of or however he does it. I'm
While the wheel is expensive, I'm sure it's a fantastic product. He said he can make products for various cars, we would just have to send him a part to make a copy of or however he does it. I'm
#5
The Original Shawdy
Here we go. Sorry it took me awhile. The above photo is the TLX interior which we can't swap over, but like I mentioned carbonfiberelement can build custom steering wheels off of our factory wheel. Here is one they did for a fellow 4G owner, simply_solo_tl:
I did speak with them about pricing. For a more basic wheel: $600. For a full reshape like the one pictured above runs around $750-800 depending on what the customer wants. They use real carbon fiber. I like the wheel above but the reshaped grips could be a little more smooth. The owner of the wheel loves the feel and look.
Here is a picture of his interior with it installed. He also had his trim get the same carbon fiber treatment. I love the look and may pull the trigger myself. As for the steering wheel I have a different idea as I like how the factory SH wheel feels.
Hope this helps, Wreak!
I did speak with them about pricing. For a more basic wheel: $600. For a full reshape like the one pictured above runs around $750-800 depending on what the customer wants. They use real carbon fiber. I like the wheel above but the reshaped grips could be a little more smooth. The owner of the wheel loves the feel and look.
Here is a picture of his interior with it installed. He also had his trim get the same carbon fiber treatment. I love the look and may pull the trigger myself. As for the steering wheel I have a different idea as I like how the factory SH wheel feels.
Hope this helps, Wreak!
#6
Three Wheelin'
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Thanks for the post carbon, I realize the one I posted is a TLX but he can produce a nearly identical grip for any oem steering wheel. The one you posted is a bit too extreme for me but the workmanship looks great on it. I think the company I posted is probably cheaper to go with in the end for me because I'm Canadian and wouldn't have to deal with our low dollar and taxes/duties.
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#7
While I appreciate the CF look, and CF in general. It just doesn't seem to look that great in our car. The stock "CF" type style looks a bit better IMO. Everything's too dark w/ the real CF.
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#9
Three Wheelin'
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I ended up ordering a SH-AWD steering wheel from Ebay to swap in place of my base model wheel. I almost pulled the trigger on a custom wheel from carbonfiberelement until I did the math and realized it would probably end up costing me about $1300-1500 cnd funds because of how horrible the current exchange rate is.
#10
Drifting
^^ The Sh steering wheel has a really comfortable grip.
IMO I like it much more than the Custom steering posted above. I feel your pain on the exchange rate.
IMO I like it much more than the Custom steering posted above. I feel your pain on the exchange rate.
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