Autoexe buckskin steering wheel wrap installed
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I found the stock steering wheel to be a little slippery and not thick enough for my liking. I wanted to keep the stock airbag so I ordered up the Autoexe buckskin wrap through Mazmart. Installing it is the biggest pain in the ass ever. My fingers have blisters all over them and it took me about 6hrs to complete it. In the end the effort was worth it. The instructions were all in Japanese with some cryptic pictures, but it's pretty easy to get the gist of. It's a very well designed and fitting product.
One nice thing about the buckskin is it doesn't get nearly as hot when the car is sitting in the sun. The thumb bumps are really nice to have and the wheel is a lot grippier. Definitely worth the price, which is actually pretty reasonable compared to a new non airbag wheel and adapter. Here's some quick pictures: Attachment 278116 Attachment 278117 |
Awesome. Was everything hand sewn? How much was it?
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It looks out of place...
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man i've been eyeing that peice for a while now, glad someone on the forum got it n likes it
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Originally Posted by LionZoo
(Post 3118341)
Awesome. Was everything hand sewn? How much was it?
As to it looking out of place, I got it for function, not form. |
Get a shift boot, and an e-brake cover to match it and I just might dig it.
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i dig it
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To the OP or whoever has this product, does the wrap bunch up when used aggressively? I guess I am asking how the wrap is fixed on the wheel. Did you have to apply any glue or tape on the backside of the leather? Or is it only held together by the stitching?
I see now you must have been using it for a couple of months, how did the leather wear? Also, can the wheel be returned to it's original condition after applying this wrap? I too find the stock steering wheel too slippery. It gets too hot and too cold. And it's too skinny. And I prefer the two bumps. |
I've got the exact same thing... used it for 2 months.. been lovin it since then.
And yes, you can return to its original condition. It's wrapped on top of the steering wheel. |
Originally Posted by K.C.C.
(Post 3386295)
To the OP or whoever has this product, does the wrap bunch up when used aggressively? I guess I am asking how the wrap is fixed on the wheel. Did you have to apply any glue or tape on the backside of the leather? Or is it only held together by the stitching?
I see now you must have been using it for a couple of months, how did the leather wear? Also, can the wheel be returned to it's original condition after applying this wrap? I too find the stock steering wheel too slippery. It gets too hot and too cold. And it's too skinny. And I prefer the two bumps. |
Grandma would be thrilled.
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Not sure if I like it, need more pics. But I do need a wrap because mine is a little worn from the years of use and the ones I have seen I'm not feeling.
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I would get it if it was available in red and black two tone to match my interior. I also find the steering wheel to be a bit slippery even when clean.
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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
(Post 3387036)
I would get it if it was available in red and black two tone to match my interior.
http://www.streetunit.com/AutoExe_St...mgg1360-03.htm Peppy, How do you think it'd look if red thread was used instead of the supplied black thread? |
Man, $150.00. Plus I'm not so sure how well I could thread it with my fat fingers.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
(Post 3387608)
Man, $150.00. Plus I'm not so sure how well I could thread it with my fat fingers.
I am not that hot about the red/black one. I like the buckskin one because it'd make my steering wheel look like these: http://www.e-partssales.com/miva//gr...ra2%20copy.jpg http://kinmak.com/blog/wp-content/up...4/img_1914.JPG http://www.themotorreport.com.au/wp-...-vantage_1.jpg |
I had thought about using red thread, but then I got lazy and just used what came with it. If you decide to get red thread, make sure you get the strongest thread possible to avoid breaking it when you pull everything tight. Even with the thread they supplied I managed to break it 2 or 3 times which isn't fun to fix.
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Ive been contemplating this years but never saw any pics other tahn tiny ones from AutoExe, but after seeing the OP this is a must, perfect timing for Mazmarts sale,,,
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Where did you find this on mazmart's site? I've been looking all over it and cannot find.
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Have some questions... How is the suede material holding up? How often do you clean it? And what do you use to clean and preserve the feel of the wheel?
From what I heard the suede wears out easily due to grease or if used for a long period of time and not properly cleaning it. |
Originally Posted by SiLVeRE8
(Post 3396641)
Have some questions... How is the suede material holding up? How often do you clean it? And what do you use to clean and preserve the feel of the wheel?
From what I heard the suede wears out easily due to grease or if used for a long period of time and not properly cleaning it. |
I think a couple of us here ordered one from the latest AutoExe group buy. I am seriously considering using a different coloured thread. I hope it turns out well.
I am debating between silver (my car is silver) and red threads. What do you guys think? |
The only thing missing is the bobble head dog on the dashboard. This looks like something out of a wally-world, 15 year old ricer's civic. Sorry but that would never be on anything I own.
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did mine, used heavy duty red thread, it looks ok but since red is alot more visible you cant screw up as much. if your thread breaks in the middle of a section that means you have to start all over again. I ended up taking my steering wheel completely off and doing it at home and i still have some areas that are sightly messy.
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I wrapped mine this weekend. It took me 7 hours! Afterward, I was too tired to even take it out for a quick test.
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