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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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I just received a picture of my Alcantara steering wheel, it just has been completed and is shipping right now, I should be receiving it early next week. I will get it installed asap and shower you guys with pictures! In the meantime enjoy this teaser:





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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 12:36 PM
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nice...im willing to bet they're great for comfort and feel, but the original wheel looks a little thinner compared to this one. it almost feels like its got a steering wheel cover, even though it doesnt.
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Originally Posted by bnizzle87
nice...im willing to bet they're great for comfort and feel, but the original wheel looks a little thinner compared to this one. it almost feels like its got a steering wheel cover, even though it doesnt.
That's the whole point, it is thicker, it got to be thicker!
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i love it...
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WOW! That looks sweet! Mind giving us some more info...where you got it done and how much?
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does this mean you lose the F badge?
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Old Sep 26, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by timeToy
That's the whole point, it is thicker, it got to be thicker!
i liked it as is. with the f badge in the middle, the feel, the ease of grip. im not knocking this steering wheel, but honestly ive never felt a thicker grip for any of the lexus steering wheels.
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Originally Posted by bnizzle87
i liked it as is. with the f badge in the middle, the feel, the ease of grip. im not knocking this steering wheel, but honestly ive never felt a thicker grip for any of the lexus steering wheels.
I never really cared for or even noticed the F badge on the wheel. As for the final feel, I can't tell yet as I have not held the wheel in my hands, but I do know I like the feel of a fat Alcantara steering wheel!
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That looks great and seems thick! I'd like some more information as well if you don't mind timeToy
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I will post more information as soon as I have the wheel installed, I do not want to recommend a place if the work is not great!
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Originally Posted by timeToy
I will post more information as soon as I have the wheel installed, I do not want to recommend a place if the work is not great!
Sounds good, thanks
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Nice work! I posted up a thread about not being satisfied with our steering wheel a while back. Like others, please do let us know how you end up liking it and all other info about these guys.

Nice work
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Hot diggity... That's excellent... I might have to looking into this option when I get my 2GS wheel re-done...
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WOW! looks awesome how much did it cost?
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