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Just got my new, thicker Steering Wheel!

Old Aug 17, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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Just got my new, thicker Steering Wheel!

When I First bought my G, there were only 2 things that bothered me
(1) The vague clutch pedal and (2) The skinny steering wheel. (I have big hands, so I've always preferred a thicker wheel)
I fixed #1 by removing the clutch pedal spring (Thanks to the DIY post)
So, then I decided to focus on #2.

I looked at several options, and eventually decided to get my wheel re-wrapped with thicker padding. If I did this, though, I would be without my car for however long it took to get done...this wasn't going to work.
So, I hunted around and found a used wheel, sent that to Dallas Steering Wheel with the primary intention of thickening the grip....but...since it was already there, I decided to go two-tone black and interior matching stone leather.

It finally came today, and I just finished up the swap and took it for a spin. I couldn't be happier!
It feels sweet! The leather feels so good to the touch and the grip is perfect now.

Just thought I'd share.
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Nice, but that's so thick that it actually looks funny in those interior shots.

I have big hands too (and long fingers), but I'm not sure if I'd like a thicker steering wheel or not.
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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How much was it and can they do different stuff like flat bottom or cf?
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 09:36 PM
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I like it! Looks great! I drove my friends e92 M3 and that was the first thing i noticed was the thicker steering wheel.
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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damn that looks hawt. how much u get it for?
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 09:51 PM
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I like that as well - looks great!
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Old Aug 17, 2010 | 10:52 PM
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Nice, but with my job and such it would be hard to keep the dirt from showing on that light leather... good first post.............
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 12:07 AM
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I would love to get my wheel rim refinished with better quality leather. I'd keep mine black though...
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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i dont know how i feel about the 2 tone, but the thickness is nice
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 10:54 AM
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gross...it looks like a little kids toy car steering wheel to me...sorry that is just way to oversized
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 10:58 AM
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too thick for me as well. But that's what the OP wanted so congrats. I like the 2 tone, looks very classy with your interior.
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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^that is true myk...it goes perfectly with the stone interior
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 11:56 AM
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Diggin the extra girth
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 12:50 PM
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Like the two tone leather and the extra thick wheel.

The OEM leather on the wheel is like plastic, even after two years of use.

Think I'll take the same approach...but haven't pulled a wheel in a lot of years.
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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 01:47 PM
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1) I didn't ask about CF or flat bottom, but you could give them a call, Don at dallas steering wheel was very helpful
2)Yup, I found that the M3 wheel was the perfect size for me, and this is just about the same.
3)I got it for just over $400, if I just wanted it re-wrapped with better leather, and standard padding, and single tone then I think it would have been just over $200
4)I like kiddie steering wheels
5)It IS all about girth
6)After taking it on a 2 hour drive this morning, the OEM wheel now feels like sandpaper. It is really simple to remove the wheel, probably one of the easiest things you can do to improve your satisfaction (if you're not happy with the OEM wheel, that is).
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