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Old 08-01-2006, 03:01 PM
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steering wheel suckage

So my steering wheel is peeling really bad. I've seen some 3rd gens with leather wheels. I wanted to know where can I buy this stuff so i could put it on my wheel.
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www.wheelskins.com

although i think they give the wheel a frankenstien look when stitched up.
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i don't think its worth 50 dollars though.
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Originally Posted by exub
i don't think its worth 50 dollars though.
I don't think anything less than 50 bucks will get you what you want.
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Raul just go to Advance Auto and just get the steerin' wheel leather cover that allows u to stitch it on. i have that on my wheel but in black. damn thing cost me like $8 or so.
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Originally Posted by exub
So my steering wheel is peeling really bad. I've seen some 3rd gens with leather wheels. I wanted to know where can I buy this stuff so i could put it on my wheel.
well you have a gxe so you steering wheel is bootsie anyway imo, best bet is to take a trip to the junkyard and find a se wheel in good condition.
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Originally Posted by GRNMAXDMON
Raul just go to Advance Auto and just get the steerin' wheel leather cover that allows u to stitch it on. i have that on my wheel but in black. damn thing cost me like $8 or so.
straightttttt
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Old 08-02-2006, 04:05 PM
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Don't spend any money and just peel it all off it looks great underneth the leather it is awesome and I would not recommend it if it didn't work!!

Good luck!!
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You have a 91, so no airbag.

I would start trolling ebay and boneyards for ones in good condition. The SE wheel up to 92 with no airbag, along with the steering wheel from a 240 sx (89-92 w/no airbag) and that from a 300zx (90-92 no airbag) will fit nicely. You might have to look a while to find one with cruise control buttons if you want to keep that function. Otherwise, they are a direct swap.

I have a leather steering wheel from a 91 240sx in my car. I bought it off ebay for somewhere around $20-30 including shipping. It's been a couple years, I can't remember exactly, but it was less than $50.



I have posted pics of it about 100 times
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yea i dont care about cruise control. i do like the se wheel and the 240 one you have. i will prob do what rick says.
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Do what I said you wont regret it !!!
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my wheel isn't leather, its rubber.
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Originally Posted by Maxima Man
Don't spend any money and just peel it all off it looks great underneth the leather it is awesome and I would not recommend it if it didn't work!!

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that really works? i figured it was a joke when i first read someone's post awhile back saying to sand it down. can you regain the smooth texture and shiny appearance after peeling the layer?

btw: some guy on ebay sells non airbag wheels that have been sitting on the shelves for 15 years. the buy it now price is like $230 though which is rediculous. you can make an offer too, highest i offered was $50 and was rejected. anything higher isn't really worth it imo.
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Originally Posted by Hectic
that really works? i figured it was a joke when i first read someone's post awhile back saying to sand it down. can you regain the smooth texture and shiny appearance after peeling the layer?

btw: some guy on ebay sells non airbag wheels that have been sitting on the shelves for 15 years. the buy it now price is like $230 though which is rediculous. you can make an offer too, highest i offered was $50 and was rejected. anything higher isn't really worth it imo.
On the leather wrapped ones, there is like a textured rubber underneath. It doesn't seem too bad. It is basically like having a new non-leather steering wheel, since the leather has kept the rubber from getting worn down. It's not nearly the same as having leather, though.
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