Restored Q45 Steering Wheel Swap just installed...
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Restored Q45 Steering Wheel Swap just installed...
Whats up Fellas,
I recently bought a 2001 Infiniti Q45 Anniversary Edition Woodgrain steering wheel from one of our members(99BlackMaxMS). Overall the wheel was in very good condition. I considered installing it with the original woodgrain color but it would of not matched with the wood trim of my interior. So being the perfectionist I am, I sent it out to have the woodgrain refinished and the leather portion redone. And here are some pics of the before and after product:
http://photobucket.com/Restored_Q45_Steering_Wheel_Swap
The restoration cost me a pretty penny. BUT looking at it now after the install, which is a direct replacement, It was well worth it. And I couldnt be happier with the result . It completely gave my interior life again..
I recently bought a 2001 Infiniti Q45 Anniversary Edition Woodgrain steering wheel from one of our members(99BlackMaxMS). Overall the wheel was in very good condition. I considered installing it with the original woodgrain color but it would of not matched with the wood trim of my interior. So being the perfectionist I am, I sent it out to have the woodgrain refinished and the leather portion redone. And here are some pics of the before and after product:
http://photobucket.com/Restored_Q45_Steering_Wheel_Swap
The restoration cost me a pretty penny. BUT looking at it now after the install, which is a direct replacement, It was well worth it. And I couldnt be happier with the result . It completely gave my interior life again..
Last edited by felorojas14; 06-25-2011 at 08:26 PM.
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I had it done by a local guy here in South Florida..He works out of his house..I had to pay $120 to have the woodgrain refinished to the match my interior trim color. And then the guy charged me $180 to have the remaining wheel rewrapped. However, today he told me that he's going start rewrapping steering wheels without woodgrain for $150. Go figure. After i paid $180. Oh well. Im happy with the final result. I've seen his work and he is very very good. I'd highly recommend him. He has about 15 years experience. If your interested, just say Rafael from Maxima.org referred you and that $150 was the price I mentioned to you. Because he haggles, and is flexible with his prices.
Here's his info:
Tino
Santoni Steering Wheels
954-297-0204/954-301-1427
Here's his info:
Tino
Santoni Steering Wheels
954-297-0204/954-301-1427
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Its actually not a prob max ride 41. The guy has spare steering wheels which he'll install for you for the time being. Well I guess this would only apply for the local guys as opposed to if you had yours sent out.
#13
I don't know if its anymore comfortable. I've had the wheel on for only one day..lol..I would say about the same comfort level though just a different feel. I guess after driving with the same wheel for 13 years there'll be a small period of getting use to it.
Hey with the new leather on the wheel and I guess the glue he used, it even gave my car that "New Car Smell"...lol
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I had my original interior wood trim redone, about a year ago, by a specialist down here in south florida. He works for Nissan and some other dealers in the area. He comes to your house, removes the old and puts in the new for about $200. Its a complete kit which he brings. He also had the trim for the window controls on the doors. But I decided to not have that put on because it would make the controls look too raised. The other areas had a impression where they would sit. So they look flush with the dash.
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Have you tried to call your local Nissan dealer? That's what I did. I'm sure there is someone they use for their installs or repairs on new models. That's the guy I got my hands on. Nissan told me they dont do those types of repairs but that they would refer me to the guy they use.
#23
OP, the wheel looks great. Glad it worked for you!
#24
Yea it's slightly thinner only in the wooden areas. But I'll see if I can post that pic later today.
Thanks for the sale brotha. Couldn't have done it without you..
#25
Hey VQ'rInWLA,
Here are the side by side pics for comparison. And I measured the thickness of both wheels as well. There was only a 1/4" difference between both wheels in the wooden areas. The SE measused 4" there while the Q45 measured at 3 3/4".
Pics:
http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/a...%20Difference/
#27
ok....perhapse this has been covered...and as ive lived in the north before i know how nice it is to have heated seats and steering wheel.
My question is since the newer maxs and infinitis have heated steering wheels as an option, are they able to swap into 4th gens? id love to wire it into the heated seat button so when u hit the switch BAM heated driver seat and wheel.....
My question is since the newer maxs and infinitis have heated steering wheels as an option, are they able to swap into 4th gens? id love to wire it into the heated seat button so when u hit the switch BAM heated driver seat and wheel.....
#28
this looks pretty sick. ive got a burlwood "style ring" on my steering wheel and its "ok." def would look into this though. what exactly did he do to refinish the grain? did he just clear it with a slight darker tint to it or rewrap it?
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ok....perhapse this has been covered...and as ive lived in the north before i know how nice it is to have heated seats and steering wheel.
My question is since the newer maxs and infinitis have heated steering wheels as an option, are they able to swap into 4th gens? id love to wire it into the heated seat button so when u hit the switch BAM heated driver seat and wheel.....
My question is since the newer maxs and infinitis have heated steering wheels as an option, are they able to swap into 4th gens? id love to wire it into the heated seat button so when u hit the switch BAM heated driver seat and wheel.....
Damn thats a thought but Im not familiar with heated steering wheels. Maybe one of the senior guys can help you out with that one.
You can try calling him up. I posted his number on one of my earlier posts. Hes a cool dude and maybe can give you some insight on the process
Last edited by felorojas14; 07-04-2011 at 06:06 PM.
#31
Hey man, I got a free day Fri, I was wondering if you might have some time that I can meet up with you and take a look at it in person. I'm really excited about the possibility of restoring my steering wheel
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Hey VQ'rInWLA,
Here are the side by side pics for comparison. And I measured the thickness of both wheels as well. There was only a 1/4" difference between both wheels in the wooden areas. The SE measused 4" there while the Q45 measured at 3 3/4".
Pics:
http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/a...%20Difference/
Here are the side by side pics for comparison. And I measured the thickness of both wheels as well. There was only a 1/4" difference between both wheels in the wooden areas. The SE measused 4" there while the Q45 measured at 3 3/4".
Pics:
http://s977.photobucket.com/albums/a...%20Difference/
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