I am thinking of getting my tan steering wheel rewrapped to address the shiny / flaky look of it.

I know tan and 4 spoke is seen as uncool, but I wanted to retain the originality of the car..

it's going to cost a little less than $300, so I was wondering what you guys think. Although no one is going to pay attention except for me.

 

Who is rewrapping it for you? More details please. Thanks

 

Here.. there is even an SC job on this page

http://www.dallassteeringwheel.com/sw1.htm

 

Everyone is going to tell you to upgrade to 3 spoke SC or RX wheel, including me lol

 

The new wrap seems legit and looks great. I still say swap for an upgrade if you are willing to pay that. Up to you.

 

I vote keep it original, if it was auto. Since it's manual though, maybe wrap is better. I'm all for originality though...

 

I can think of so many other things to do for 300 dollars.

 

I opted to upgrade to an MR2 wheel with an IS airbag (same exact steering wheel) beccause I wanted more of a sports feel in my hands. I changed the steering column cover to a factory black piece to match. For a driver-oriented build I think that's the best way to go. The factory wheel does have classic charm though if you're not restomodding into a sports machine style and don't have an overly tight suspension.

I like their work, OP. Nothing wrong with getting your factory wheel restored. The only SC steering wheel specialist I knew of before your post was a guy who restores Soarer wheels in Australia. I say go for it.

 

Screw that, 3 spoke wheel all the way and if you're lucky you'll spend less than $300 as well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/99-03-LEXUS-RX300-AIR-BAG-AND-STEERING-WHEEL-/290962227705?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43beb341f9&vxp=mtr
There, $150 free shipping (it's best offer too you could probably get it for $135)

Then, you could sell your old steering wheel/airbag for $50-75.

Basically you can do an RX wheel for $100 or less if you're smart about it. Just make sure you've got a good clockspring for it.

 

I bought a three spoke for mine and sent it off to Craft Customs in Rockwall, Tx to have it redone. They are adding 1/16" of padding to it to make it thicker and all new leather to match airbag I sent with it. $300.00. I will be pulling my four spoke out that is a 9.5/10 if your interested.

Shane