Picture Share Pics of your or others' rides!

Custom alcantara steering wheel

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
  #1  
Old 04-15-2011, 03:54 PM
Row2k's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 904
Received 110 Likes on 72 Posts
G35 Coupe
Custom alcantara steering wheel

Just completed another one. This one is thickened, alcantara and ostrich leather, red stitching, and flat battom. And the pics:

Name:  IMG_2829.jpg
Views: 1489
Size:  70.8 KB
Name:  IMG_2848.jpg
Views: 612
Size:  65.9 KB
Name:  IMG_2833.jpg
Views: 540
Size:  81.7 KB
Name:  IMG_2834.jpg
Views: 495
Size:  74.4 KB
Name:  IMG_2844.jpg
Views: 492
Size:  73.0 KB


One more I just finished, this one thickened, covered in alcantara, flat bottom, and blue and white stitching. This one took longer than I expected especially due to slightly thicker stitching I used...holy **** was that a pain . Anyways hope the owner enjoys it and will chime in with installed pics:
Name:  IMG_1145.jpg
Views: 869
Size:  68.7 KB

Name:  IMG_1130.jpg
Views: 503
Size:  34.3 KB
Name:  IMG_1152.jpg
Views: 492
Size:  61.6 KB
Name:  IMG_1154.jpg
Views: 471
Size:  54.0 KB
Name:  IMG_1155.jpg
Views: 500
Size:  51.9 KB

So I decided to make one more alcantara steering wheel for another member on the forums. This time all black alcantara with yellow stitching. Maybe he'll chime in with installed pics. Here's a few pics.

Name:  IMG_0145.jpg
Views: 491
Size:  91.5 KB
Name:  IMG_0117.jpg
Views: 497
Size:  65.4 KB
Name:  IMG_0120.jpg
Views: 476
Size:  61.8 KB
Name:  IMG_0128.jpg
Views: 488
Size:  63.0 KB
Name:  IMG_0131.jpg
Views: 483
Size:  52.3 KB
Name:  IMG_0136.jpg
Views: 491
Size:  59.7 KB
Name:  IMG_0143.jpg
Views: 460
Size:  63.7 KB
Name:  IMG_0144.jpg
Views: 483
Size:  52.8 KB

Name:  IMG_0147.jpg
Views: 557
Size:  63.1 KB

And here is one I did for myself and don't judge me, I like the stripe

Name:  IMG_9923.jpg
Views: 520
Size:  63.7 KB
Name:  IMG_9937.jpg
Views: 565
Size:  59.8 KB
Name:  IMG_2308.jpg
Views: 492
Size:  69.8 KB

Lots of work, but I think these came out nice and def beats the pencil thin oem wheel.

Cheers!
Mario
 

Last edited by Row2k; 01-29-2012 at 01:26 AM.
  #2  
Old 04-15-2011, 03:58 PM
cv5boi's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (29)
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 928
Received 6 Likes on 6 Posts
Wow how do you stitch so perfect lol
 
  #3  
Old 04-15-2011, 04:01 PM
thescreensavers's Avatar
Mr.202?

iTrader: (10)
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WPB
Posts: 9,751
Received 205 Likes on 163 Posts
idk something does not look right.
 
  #4  
Old 04-15-2011, 06:06 PM
JDM_Cain's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (45)
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Pasadena, CA
Posts: 2,461
Received 467 Likes on 227 Posts
Man I like it a lot. I might need to hit you up for one man.
 
  #5  
Old 04-16-2011, 11:36 AM
Phil DeVtec's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (6)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: SoCal -----> South Jersey
Posts: 1,351
Received 15 Likes on 14 Posts
I like it a lot. PM me a price if you're willing to do mine.
 
  #6  
Old 04-16-2011, 12:29 PM
g35man04's Avatar
CLUB MODERATOR
iTrader: (280)
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Denton, Texas
Posts: 12,976
Received 152 Likes on 117 Posts
yeah PM me a price as well....!!! I have been looking to get this done.
 
  #7  
Old 04-16-2011, 01:18 PM
Sylvan lake V35's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (37)
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Alberta
Posts: 5,746
Received 311 Likes on 227 Posts
Looks good, the stripe is a must
 
  #8  
Old 04-16-2011, 04:39 PM
D&G35's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (35)
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 3,894
Received 92 Likes on 76 Posts
Originally Posted by thescreensavers
idk something does not look right.
I agree...i just think it belongs more in my car...doesn't go with yours...LOL
 
  #9  
Old 04-16-2011, 05:04 PM
newbieg35's Avatar
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 244
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
honestly this is the dumbest thing I have seen so far..
wait till its hot outside and your sweaty palms and hands are all over the steering wheel...that alcantara will lose is plushness and become some flat piece od discolored fabric...
 
  #10  
Old 04-16-2011, 06:16 PM
Row2k's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 904
Received 110 Likes on 72 Posts
G35 Coupe
Originally Posted by newbieg35
honestly this is the dumbest thing I have seen so far..
wait till its hot outside and your sweaty palms and hands are all over the steering wheel...that alcantara will lose is plushness and become some flat piece od discolored fabric...
I'll have to disagree, im not using some el cheapo microsuede off ebay. This is the real deal (and it ain't exactly cheap either per yard). There's a reason all the exotics use genuine alcantara, it doesn't wear nearly as fast, it doesn't fade, and feels great. Look up porsche, lambo, ferrari, you'll see they use the exact same fabric for their suede interiors.
 
  #11  
Old 04-16-2011, 06:49 PM
TastefullyDone's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: (310)
Posts: 400
Received 7 Likes on 7 Posts
any way to make it work with willow interior?
 
  #12  
Old 04-16-2011, 09:22 PM
ConradoR's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (16)
Join Date: May 2008
Location: South Miami
Posts: 2,232
Received 162 Likes on 116 Posts
Originally Posted by newbieg35
honestly this is the dumbest thing I have seen so far..
wait till its hot outside and your sweaty palms and hands are all over the steering wheel...that alcantara will lose is plushness and become some flat piece od discolored fabric...
If a genuine alcantara wrapped steering wheel is the dumbest thing you've ever seen, your screen name does you justice.
 
  #13  
Old 04-16-2011, 10:52 PM
Row2k's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 904
Received 110 Likes on 72 Posts
G35 Coupe
Originally Posted by tastefullydone
any way to make it work with willow interior?
I do know that alcantara comes in a slew of colors, but I haven't attempted one other than black. I suppose if you could find an off-white color that matches the willow nicelly, then sure I don't see why not. Off white with either black or red stitching...that might look pretty good.
 
  #14  
Old 04-17-2011, 12:22 AM
g35man04's Avatar
CLUB MODERATOR
iTrader: (280)
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Denton, Texas
Posts: 12,976
Received 152 Likes on 117 Posts
yummy!



I believe OP inspiration for his!!

 
  #15  
Old 04-17-2011, 08:46 PM
Row2k's Avatar
Registered User
Thread Starter
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 904
Received 110 Likes on 72 Posts
G35 Coupe
^^^^ That Porsche steering wheel is exactly what got me going with the stripe

Originally Posted by tastefullydone
any way to make it work with willow interior?
So I was thinking some more about this and just ordered an old willow steering wheel of ebay. I'll see if I can match the color to some samples of Alcantara when I get it. Who knows might be onto something here.
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: Custom alcantara steering wheel



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:52 AM.