Anyone feel that the steering wheel is too soft and slippery?
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Anyone feel that the steering wheel is too soft and slippery?
I test drove one today and it's the right size and shape, but I find that the leather used is real soft and I never had a good grip unless I squeezed harder. I'm coming from an 04 Accord LX which is not leather wrapped but there are small perforated holes that gives me a good grip. I LOVE everything about the IS350 aside from the wheel.
I also liked how it looks matte and flat instead of that shiny glossy look that I see on my friend's Acura (granted he's had it for a year now). He doesn't condition it with a leather product either. Does the IS350's wheel stay matte or will it become glossy also?
I also liked how it looks matte and flat instead of that shiny glossy look that I see on my friend's Acura (granted he's had it for a year now). He doesn't condition it with a leather product either. Does the IS350's wheel stay matte or will it become glossy also?
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I test drove one today and it's the right size and shape, but I find that the leather used is real soft and I never had a good grip unless I squeezed harder. I'm coming from an 04 Accord LX which is not leather wrapped but there are small perforated holes that gives me a good grip. I LOVE everything about the IS350 aside from the wheel.
I also liked how it looks matte and flat instead of that shiny glossy look that I see on my friend's Acura (granted he's had it for a year now). He doesn't condition it with a leather product either. Does the IS350's wheel stay matte or will it become glossy also?
I also liked how it looks matte and flat instead of that shiny glossy look that I see on my friend's Acura (granted he's had it for a year now). He doesn't condition it with a leather product either. Does the IS350's wheel stay matte or will it become glossy also?
Have you tried using those "puffed" areas at the 10:00 and 2:00 o'clock positions? I've noticed that they do help with the grip and for a specific reason.
I think you'll get used to it.
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Truth be told, I've never really paid attention to that aspect of the steering wheel. Actually, I think it's just right and mine has stayed with the "matte" look.
Have you tried using those "puffed" areas at the 10:00 and 2:00 o'clock positions? I've noticed that they do help with the grip and for a specific reason.
I think you'll get used to it.
Cheers,
Old Oiler
Have you tried using those "puffed" areas at the 10:00 and 2:00 o'clock positions? I've noticed that they do help with the grip and for a specific reason.
I think you'll get used to it.
Cheers,
Old Oiler
#5
About that turning radious, the IS reminds me of those zero turn riding lawnmowers. It's amazing how tight these things will turn. The only hair raising part about it is when you do turn it to the max, it feels like there is a knife slicing off the outer edge or your front tires. I hope that's just not mine either.
Cheers,
Old Oiler
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i think the steering wheel is great. compared to my eclipse and civic, the lexus has the best grip. i've never driven a car with more grip on the steering wheel. the only way i would expect there to be more grip is if there is one of those rubber steering wheel covers on.
#10
Overall the leather in this car is too soft and comfortable. Everytime I get into it and drive it, i feel like falling asleep. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or bad!
#11
i love the wheel of this car..its so classy and so clean looking. I think the 2IS wheel is by far the best wheel ive seen except for the new audi wheels..those are also very classy
#13
On the matter of will the wheel leather turn shiny. Yes, it will over time and prolonged use...skin oils, cleaners, conditioners, etc. I wish it did not as I like the matt appearance and feel.