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Old 04-06-18, 03:08 PM
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Default Just installed carbon fiber steering (wheel)




as the subject says. Pretty satisfied with it. What do u all think.
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Looks good, were did you get it and how much
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Originally Posted by isfvss
Looks good, were did you get it and how much
Thanks. RR Racing. $700 plus
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Very nice! I'm tempted to get one of these but always back out. Did you re-use your OEM F logo?
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Originally Posted by msgs350
Very nice! I'm tempted to get one of these but always back out. Did you re-use your OEM F logo?
I had to use it. I really didn’t want to. Tried looking for it on eBay etc. but no luck. Install was really straight forward. Took less than 10 mins.
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Really, really nice....tempting. Price is interesting too. Congrats
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Looks good. Probably the next mod on my list. Im going to go full carbon though with the button surround and shifters as well.
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Originally Posted by Nuckz23
Looks good. Probably the next mod on my list. Im going to go full carbon though with the button surround and shifters as well.
Thanks. Though I did get the carbon fiber pedals too but they just didn’t work for some reason. I am going send them back to RR Racing for refund.
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Please share this too - How easy / hard was it to remove the Air Bag & Steering Wheel?

What tool does one use to pry off the Airbag, and then what size nut or bolts are underneath?

I'm a freak when it comes to CF, but just don't want any "names" or marketing on it. Yours looks very cool. Please include links to these places you guys are getting this gear from if possible?

Thx!
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^^^^It's not bad at all. I've had mine off thee time now.


BTW, I guess I'm in the minority because I prefer a wheel with leather at the top. IMHO, better for grip, control and comfort. But, I guess, that's just me. I've been around awhile, and I remember when all steering wheels were a large diameter skinny hard plastic like material.




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Wow- I REALLY like that look there Flow !!!

Thanks buddy!
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I'm with ya. I prefer the leather on top. Gets too hot here in Texas for me to be holding onto anything else.
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Is the car lighter now?
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Looks good. I did the silver carbon fiber version and so far I like it. I especially like the ability to get in and out of the car while it’s still running without having to contort myself. I wish I had gone with the black but the silver matches my paint color so instead I’m going to switch out the rest of the silver stock grime with black CF. The stock trim has a yellowish look to it compared to the silver.
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Originally Posted by GunnyFitz
Please share this too - How easy / hard was it to remove the Air Bag & Steering Wheel?

What tool does one use to pry off the Airbag, and then what size nut or bolts are underneath?

I'm a freak when it comes to CF, but just don't want any "names" or marketing on it. Yours looks very cool. Please include links to these places you guys are getting this gear from if possible?

Thx!
It’s pretty simple, see the video flowrider posted. The one thing I’d recommend outside of the video is disconnecting battery. It may not be required but seems like an obvious safety precaution when replacing an exploding bag. If you have a bad memory or a hard time figuring out where to route wires take pictures.
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