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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 01:18 PM
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WOW

Sorry for my question, but if i decide to make my like this i need to know if a is350 steering with paddle are the same as is-f

i ask this because i supposse they have lead time of 2 or 3 week to do that and i have a is350 steering on the side for temporary used...

but i need to know if the wheel will fit

sorry for my english guys

eric
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 01:58 PM
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The donor steering wheel is a IS350 wheel. The paddles are a slightly different design, but it seems that they will swap right off with the IS-F one, the rest of the wheel, airbag, trim and controls are bolting right in also.
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by timeToy
The donor steering wheel is a IS350 wheel. The paddles are a slightly different design, but it seems that they will swap right off with the IS-F one, the rest of the wheel, airbag, trim and controls are bolting right in also.
Time....

did you not use your IS-F wheel because your car was going to be down? What was turn around time on this? Also...what kind of place did the work, full custom interior spot or do they specify in custom steering wheels?
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 10:00 PM
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sign me UP...
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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Update!

I got the wheel installed, and it fits right in, no issues whatsoever, it looks and feel beautiful. It is slightly thicker than the stock one, just a little more, one can barely notice. The alcantara feels incredible soft to the touch, yet grippy and comfortable. I love it!

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This was a IS350 wheel I got from JavyLSU for $100! I got it wrapped at JPMCoachworks they charge $425 for the job. The trims, controls, airbag, paddle shifters where transfered from my stock IS-F wheel.

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Overall a great unique mod that add a touch of European High-end sport car to the F!
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:00 PM
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Looks awesome great job!
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 05:02 PM
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I wonder how much it would cost to do the rear middle console thing?
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by LEXUSF
I wonder how much it would cost to do the rear middle console thing?
actually, dirt cheap.
i did mine a week ago and came out nice. if you are handy, you can cover it up with high quality leather for no more than $ 50.

i made the mistake of using black leather which does not match the seat well. i will replace it with better leather and hopefully i can find a piece with good match.
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Time that looks AMAZING!!!

What was your turn around time?
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by MicaISF
actually, dirt cheap.
i did mine a week ago and came out nice. if you are handy, you can cover it up with high quality leather for no more than $ 50.

i made the mistake of using black leather which does not match the seat well. i will replace it with better leather and hopefully i can find a piece with good match.
wow! i may look for black suede! what u think? i wanna do my headliner too and front pillers. i think it will look awesome!
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Old Oct 3, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Looks pretty nice......
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 04:33 AM
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i dunno about this mod
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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I love it, personally I would want it even thicker, like an Audi steering wheel.
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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by timeToy
The donor steering wheel is javyLSU's IS350 wheel...
^Corrected. I'm glad to see my OEM steering wheel is being put to good use Jerome! Looks great, congrats on the new steering wheel! For those that are curious, all the components of the F and ISx50 steering wheels (panels, paddle shifters, etc) are fully interchangeable with each other. Ask me how I know. BTW, you've got PM.

Javier
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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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Looks awesome!

Javy, how do you know that all the components are the same?
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