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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 11:03 PM
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Hey everyone,

so i plan on picking up a new steering wheel with the flat bottom from Sewell and wondering which would be a better choice.



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i currently have the Fsport shiftknob and have the red wood trim

i have all black interior but am going with black and white theme(fusa, neckpad, and air freshner) i like the white to match all the other stuff i have but i think maybe the white steering wheel will look odd since i have the wood trim and my thinking is that the black carbon with it being darker color would be easier to match with whatever theme i got going on inside.

what you guys think?

oh another thing is the carbon fiber wheel is apparently on backorder so i would have to wait... who knows how long

whereas the white steering wheel i would be able to order right now



appreciate any input!!
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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But the red flatbottom

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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 11:07 PM
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i think i saw one with the red wood... if so get that one. if not then in your situation i wold get the black one
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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JoshIS408
But the red flatbottom

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sewell doesnt have one...

well i dont really like the wood trim to be honest i plan to change up the trim eventually but that is on the bottom of my list for now
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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looks like lextuners has the red... but i'm more leaning towards either the black or white.... ahhhh decisions!!
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:00 PM
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White is in-stock for a reason. Nobody wants it. Wait for the black.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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white look is horrible - think long term about your money - the car is fine as is - save your money
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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^ I beg to differ




and the red....



which also has oem style

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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 12:26 AM
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With those 2 choice, i would go with the black.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 12:34 AM
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I would go with the black cf
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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If you want to be different, get the silver CF wheel and then buy the IS F interior to match it!!! Perfect!!!!
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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Never liked the look of white carbon... I'd say stick with the Black steering wheel.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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The black one for sure. 2nd choice would be the Red-top.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 08:54 AM
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definately the Black one...you dont really need a reason..
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Red one reminds me of ES. I don't like anything but leather on the steering. If you're aiming for a sporty look then any wood trim on steering wheel is a step backward.
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