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Old 06-02-17, 05:34 PM
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When I got my car the steering wheel was also scratched up. I found a MOMO steering wheel cover on ebay--licensed by MOMO. I added the CF inserts.
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Originally Posted by whitebeast
I found it when i shopping steering for my brother G37s. Here is the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIY-Hand-Sti...-/122524724562

you could have blue sticking by visiting seller store

what a find! Looks great man
Old 06-03-17, 11:16 AM
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Thanks a lot. My steering wheel is in great condition but would love to try it out cause the look of it and Lilly's thicker than stock. I love it so far
Old 06-03-17, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by whitebeast
I found it when i shopping steering for my brother G37s. Here is the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIY-Hand-Sti...-/122524724562

you could have blue sticking by visiting seller store
That's awesome, thanks! What's the installation of it like, I can do a lot of things very well....upholstery not included haha.
Old 06-03-17, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by whitebeast
Thanks a lot. My steering wheel is in great condition but would love to try it out cause the look of it and Lilly's thicker than stock. I love it so far
Do you have the link for the blue stitching one? Did you sew this on top of the existing leather? How was the installation process?
Old 06-04-17, 12:41 AM
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I don't know how to explain the wrapped but this video will help you guys out.
As for the blue stitching, you would have to contact seller for stitching you want. I'm not seller or any part of it so my help is very limited.
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Originally Posted by Ling2IS
Do you have the link for the blue stitching one? Did you sew this on top of the existing leather? How was the installation process?
All you need is buy it and let seller know what color of sticking you would like in "note to seller"
Old 06-05-17, 01:39 PM
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I discussed the colors with the seller already and as noted by whitebeast, he said just include which color you want in the note to seller and they will do it. I just ordered mine, I went with the grey stitching to match the grey interior trim and tungsten paint. I don't have anything blue in the car so I didn't want to go that route.
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Originally Posted by whitebeast
All you need is buy it and let seller know what color of sticking you would like in "note to seller"
So you have to sew it on yourself? That looks really good for how inexpensive it is! I've always thought the stock wheel was too thin anyway...
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The main sewer is already done. All you need to do is very easy step (like video above) and you all good to go. I don't use double sided tape that they are included in the kit
Old 06-07-17, 10:37 PM
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I have a used near mint factory steering wheel for sell. PM me if you can.

Or you could get an aftermarket flat bottom carbon fiber steering wheel from one of our sponsors here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-models-4.html


Here's mine:
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Picked up the same one Whitebeast got. Fitment is pretty good, probably due to installer error Still looks and feels way better than the stock wheel.
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Old 06-25-17, 12:23 PM
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It's really good. First time is always little hard
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did yall use the tape or just stitched the cover on? Another person said not to use the tape.
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Originally Posted by whitebeast
It's really good. First time is always little hard
Yeah mine didn't fit very good on the passenger side web. Had to trim out a small triangle so it sat flat. Not too happy about that but I'll deal with it.

Originally Posted by XSV
did yall use the tape or just stitched the cover on? Another person said not to use the tape.
I think the tape was more of a pain to deal with but some areas need it like the webs. Without tape in those areas it won't look sit flat against the wheel. You'll have "bubbles" under the cover.


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