Suede Steering Wheel?

vermilion · 08-22-2006, 02:44 PM

Is there anyone who makes a suede airbag'd steering wheel for the STi? The leather on mine is slicker than owl **** and my hands sweat a good bit which makes for not so fun driving sometimes.

I was thinking of just getting a Sparco wheel and the adapter and saying the hell with it but, i'd rather have the airbag the more I think about it.

I guess if not the only real solution is driving gloves with a suede grip or something similar.. which would get REAL hot in the summer.

***ELD4AU6*** · 08-22-2006, 03:07 PM

Sti Suede/alcantara Steering Wheel Update
Prototype Suede STi steering wheel,..lightweight soon...

sti gsxr 1235 · 08-23-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ELD4AU6

Sti Suede/alcantara Steering Wheel Update
Prototype Suede STi steering wheel,..lightweight soon...

I love the leather one and think that this one looks bad, the grip on the leather is amazing. I wouldnt get rid of it for anything! I LOVE THE STOCK ONE!

**spazegun2213** · 08-23-2006, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by sti gsxr 1235

I love the leather one and think that this one looks bad, the grip on the leather is amazing. I wouldnt get rid of it for anything! I LOVE THE STOCK ONE!

you sir have never carressed a suede wheel... once you do that leather just does not cut it!

I freaking love my 944's sparco wheel... its like sex in your hands!

sti gsxr 1235 · 08-23-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by spazegun2213

you sir have never carressed a suede wheel... once you do that leather just does not cut it!

I freaking love my 944's sparco wheel... its like sex in your hands!

Unfortuanatley you are right I never have even seen one!

**spazegun2213** · 08-23-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by sti gsxr 1235

Unfortuanatley you are right I never have even seen one!

suede = sex.... thats all you need to know.

and i agree, i love out leather wheels... but suede > leather and suede = sex....

sti gsxr 1235 · 08-23-2006, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by spazegun2213

suede = sex.... thats all you need to know.

and i agree, i love out leather wheels... but suede > leather and suede = sex....

lol i might have to try one now!

**spazegun2213** · 08-23-2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sti gsxr 1235

lol i might have to try one now!

I would recomend a 330mm sparco wheel. Its PERFECT. I really wish i could add one to the sti without taking off the airbags

syrarch04 · 08-23-2006, 01:13 PM

They're $379 at Racecomp:

http://www.racecompengineering.com/rceproducts.htm

sti gsxr 1235 · 08-23-2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by syrarch04

They're $379 at Racecomp:

http://www.racecompengineering.com/rceproducts.htm

Thats a lot of money to replace something that I already like!

**GTWORX.com** · 08-23-2006, 01:23 PM

Our suede wheels are very nice (if I do say so myself

) The stitching is flawless and they are available in pretty much any color suede/stitching you want, although most people go with black suede and blue or pink stitching. You can also choose to have it done in stock thickness OR we can have it made thicker as well, which I prefer. It's worth doing if you want to keep your airbag but want a suede wheel.

-Dan

**spazegun2213** · 08-23-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by sti gsxr 1235

Thats a lot of money to replace something that I already like!

yes but remember its a custom 1 at a time job. The craftsmenship is amazing and after feeling one, i want one! If there was a *cough* GB *cough* for them I'm sure the price would be a little lower

syrarch04 · 08-23-2006, 01:29 PM

I'd be all over a GB for these!!! <subtlety>

How involved is it to install?

sti gsxr 1235 · 08-23-2006, 04:56 PM

I am not setting up another group buy!

syrarch04 · 08-24-2006, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sti gsxr 1235

I am not setting up another group buy!

boooo

08-22-2006, 02:44 PM	#1
vermilion The Next Petter Solberg Car: 08 Dark Gray WRX STi Fav Mod: Harman Motive TBE Location: Mississippi Posts: 868 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Suede Steering Wheel? Is there anyone who makes a suede airbag'd steering wheel for the STi? The leather on mine is slicker than owl **** and my hands sweat a good bit which makes for not so fun driving sometimes. I was thinking of just getting a Sparco wheel and the adapter and saying the hell with it but, i'd rather have the airbag the more I think about it. I guess if not the only real solution is driving gloves with a suede grip or something similar.. which would get REAL hot in the summer. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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08-22-2006, 03:07 PM	#2
*ELD4AU6* Platinum Member Car: 05 WRX STi CGM Fav Mod: RCE Location: Anniston, AL Posts: 1,909 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Sti Suede/alcantara Steering Wheel Update Prototype Suede STi steering wheel,..lightweight soon...

08-23-2006, 01:13 PM	#9
syrarch04 Senior STI Driver Car: '06 STi WRB/Gold Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 307 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	They're $379 at Racecomp: http://www.racecompengineering.com/rceproducts.htm

08-23-2006, 01:23 PM	#11
GTWORX.com Authorized Vendor Car: 06 B-SPEC Legacy wit Fav Mod: AP Pedals and Motons Location: SEE the NEW SITE www.GTWO Posts: 1,119 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	Our suede wheels are very nice (if I do say so myself ) The stitching is flawless and they are available in pretty much any color suede/stitching you want, although most people go with black suede and blue or pink stitching. You can also choose to have it done in stock thickness OR we can have it made thicker as well, which I prefer. It's worth doing if you want to keep your airbag but want a suede wheel. -Dan

08-23-2006, 01:29 PM	#13
syrarch04 Senior STI Driver Car: '06 STi WRB/Gold Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 307 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	I'd be all over a GB for these!!! <subtlety> How involved is it to install?

08-23-2006, 04:56 PM	#14
sti gsxr 1235 Spec C Club Car: 05 CGM STi Fav Mod: SUBTLE changes that make a BIG difference! Location: Monmouth County New Jerse Posts: 1,573 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	I am not setting up another group buy!