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Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel for the "F"

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Old 05-27-09, 11:28 AM
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Default Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel for the "F"

Hi, I am considering the CarsonTuned.com carbon fiber steering wheel for the IS-F. Anyone have it or have knowledge of it and, if so,what are your thoughts? Thanks and have a good one!
Old 05-27-09, 12:27 PM
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I have it...it's good quality since they are all made in Japan.
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whats it look like
Old 05-27-09, 12:55 PM
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Lightbulb ^^ Pics added for you....

Which one are you looking at??

Partial or Full..



Old 05-27-09, 01:11 PM
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Thanks Joe for the pics
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Not to go OT, but if you choose to sell the wheel instead of returning it for core, LMK.
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i would go for the partial, does the partial still have the blue stiching or its all black leather?
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i was the first one to get the partial one last year.. i love it.. adds a nice touch to the interior.. and it does still have the blue stitching



*ahem* nate install my stock wheel in your 2is already!!

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Old 05-27-09, 06:18 PM
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wow....it looks pretty nice.
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partial one looks much better IMO.
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or this one

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How difficult are these to install?
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2 torx screws to release the airbag unit... unclip a few harness.. 1 14mm nut i believe and a gear puller.
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Looks clean, been considering getting this wheel as well. Cathafer, you have most of the CF parts from Carson Tuned don't you? I can tell you have the pieces below the center console and different gear lever, they all look really good
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Originally Posted by BigMikeISF
Looks clean, been considering getting this wheel as well. Cathafer, you have most of the CF parts from Carson Tuned don't you? I can tell you have the pieces below the center console and different gear lever, they all look really good
thanks mike i also have the center vent in CF... which has been sitting in my garage since november..and continues to sit there lol


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