MazdaJeff

Decided to upgrade my wheel. I bought a used one off ebay for $75 and had it redone in alcantara. Also had it thickened.

Don't ask it was expensive.

I should get it in a few days. I will post when it is installed.

speedracer2169

nice

yomomspimp06

my mother-in-law does upholstery. Thanks for the idea

9krpmrx8

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I recently looked into this from a reputable company. It's about $500.00...............

It looks like they did a good job man, congrats. This is on my list. A new wheel is $900.00+.

But be careful guys, I have seen a few horror stories from upholstery shops. It is harder to do than it looks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMoJeAzcqMM

04Green

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Looks great...

Please, before you install, take a picture of the whole back of the wheel, and the surface it mounts to. Thanks.

godesshunter

True story! I saw a wheel that got butchered by someone who "knew" how to do it. It was way too squishy, like grabbing a stress ball. And the stitches ripped out in a matter of months.

It probably didn't help that it was a hella-jdm civic with no power steering

04Green

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civic, FTL

SamiRX-8

That looks good, really good. That alcantara can get a different color overtime if the material is not of good quality. Hope it will be not the case with you.

MazdaJeff

^^ Me too.

I have not seen it yet as it was not done locally, but the shop seems straight up. I will post some pics when it is mounted.

YUL PHL

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i've looked into having this done and it's just too expensive.

I am going to try going the DIY way by practicing stitching first and then making a template of the leather on the wheel.

will keep posted

Nopstnz8

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To the OP, Great job! That looks like very high quality. Was this done by Coby wheel?

Rotr8

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AutoExe's wrap and thump pads were under $200 and if you have the patience to do it yourself it will turn out great,,,

rickeo

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Are you planning on wearing gloves when you drive the car? I have heard of people doing this as not to discolor the alcantara as quickly.

Rorschach

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wow, that looks great. Wheel upholstery is no joke. I wish I could do something like that lol. Kudos to you sir

gcthree

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Gotta ask: How much? And who did it?

I just ordered an alcantera cover from RedLine Goods, and the fit was way off! Unfortunately, I'd already removed my leather cover, so now I'm left with a rubber steering wheel while these guys decide how to handle this problem. Not what I expected.

Thanks.

altspace

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I did some upholstering back years ago and tried a steering wheel. It's not as easy as you would think. Takes some serious skill to do it right. Looks great Jeff!