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Posted by: akp2002 Mar 11 2021, 01:56 PM
I am looking to see if anyone knows where I can have a new leather wrap put on my steering wheel. Is there a kit for this?
Posted by: Rufus Mar 11 2021, 02:03 PM
Dallas Custom Steering Wheel does exquisite work.
Posted by: mepstein Mar 11 2021, 02:34 PM
Dallas Custom Steering Wheel does exquisite work.
They’ve done a half dozen wheels for me.
Posted by: Pops71Por Mar 11 2021, 02:44 PM
If you decide to attempt yourself, insure your kit or strap you purchase is for correct diameter of the wheel. I didn't the first attempt, got too big and well, it was good practice when the right width showed up.
Only issues I had doing it myself was tucking under the rubber center if you have the stock wheel.
Locally I have used guys who did seats for motorcycles they understand curves and shapes better than the basic shop to recover your sofa.
Posted by: Brian Fuerbach Mar 11 2021, 05:41 PM
I purchased a kit from Redline a couple of years ago and installed it myself. I found out that they are in located in Poland after ordering but it arrived quickly. Nice quality. First time attempting this and it was not too difficult. I used the padded kit.
https://www.redlinegoods.com/SteeringWheelCovers.php? gclid=EAIaIQobChMItb7CvLOp7wIVaR6tBh2r8Qs7EAAYASAAEgJD8PD_BwE[attachmentid=78459
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Posted by: raynekat Mar 11 2021, 05:56 PM
These DIY kits are dependent on how well the kit is sized and cut. If done correctly by the company, it's not too bad of a job. Does take some time and effort but you can get a good result.
If the size and cutting are off from the company, it's a nightmare. IMHO
Posted by: FlacaProductions Mar 11 2021, 07:58 PM
Another vote for Dallas Custom
Posted by: mepstein Mar 11 2021, 08:16 PM
I purchased a kit from Redline a couple of years ago and installed it myself. I found out that they are in located in Poland after ordering but it arrived quickly. Nice quality. First time attempting this and it was not too difficult. I used the padded kit.
https://www.redlinegoods.com/SteeringWheelCovers.php? gclid=EAIaIQobChMItb7CvLOp7wIVaR6tBh2r8Qs7EAAYASAAEgJD8PD_BwE[attachmentid=78459
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I think Car-bone does those wheels. I remember someone sending one in to get wrapped and being very disappointed by the non stock seams on the diameter of the wheel.
Posted by: raynekat Mar 11 2021, 10:32 PM
I purchased a kit from Redline a couple of years ago and installed it myself. I found out that they are in located in Poland after ordering but it arrived quickly. Nice quality. First time attempting this and it was not too difficult. I used the padded kit.
https://www.redlinegoods.com/SteeringWheelCovers.php? gclid=EAIaIQobChMItb7CvLOp7wIVaR6tBh2r8Qs7EAAYASAAEgJD8PD_BwE[attachmentid=78459
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I think Car-bone does those wheels. I remember someone sending one in to get wrapped and being very disappointed by the non stock seams on the diameter of the wheel.
I wouldn't like the looks of those seams either!
Posted by: Brian Fuerbach Mar 11 2021, 10:36 PM
The seams are not stock looking but neither is the interior matching color I went with. The seams really do help with hand grip in hard corners though.
Posted by: aharder Mar 12 2021, 04:02 AM
Another vote for Dallas Custom !!
They did a great job on mine.
Posted by: akp2002 Mar 12 2021, 11:50 AM
Another vote for Dallas Custom !!
They did a great job on mine.
Thanks everyone, I love this site!
Definitely going with Dallas Custom!
Posted by: akp2002 Mar 12 2021, 11:52 AM
Thanks for all the responses.
I am going with Dallas Custom though Brian your interior looks great. Going to do the interior in the same color.
Posted by: akp2002 Mar 25 2021, 10:04 AM
Just got pictures back from Dallas Steering Wheel. It looks brand new. Fast turn around too!
Posted by: burlybryan Mar 25 2021, 10:36 AM
Just got pictures back from Dallas Steering Wheel. It looks brand new. Fast turn around too!
Hi Alan - I recognize that steering wheel! Glad you got it recovered. Looks fantastic. Hopefully their shipping goes a little more smoothly.
- Bryan (ebay)
Posted by: Rufus Mar 25 2021, 01:05 PM
Great looking wheel akp2002!
Posted by: mb911 Mar 25 2021, 05:23 PM
They did mine as well. Great job for sure.
Posted by: Brian Fuerbach Mar 25 2021, 06:17 PM
May have to have mine redone professionally. If you dont mind sharing, what did it cost?
Posted by: mepstein Mar 25 2021, 07:02 PM
May have to have mine redone professionally. If you dont mind sharing, what did it cost?
Dallas charges 400-600 depending on options
Posted by: FlacaProductions Mar 25 2021, 07:23 PM
Late 2019, my costs were as follows - love how it turned out.
The cost to recover your 1974 Porsche 914 steering wheel to factory's specification with some options available is.
- Wheel $399 (premium solid black leather).
- Extra 1/8" padding $75 (to make it thick as original RS, RSR wheels).
- Colored/Style stitching (no extra charge).
- Shipping $30 (ConUS) or $75 (International).
Turn around time about 4-5 days.
Posted by: DC_neun_vierzehn Mar 25 2021, 08:34 PM
Late 2019, my costs were as follows - love how it turned out.
The cost to recover your 1974 Porsche 914 steering wheel to factory's specification with some options available is.
- Wheel $399 (premium solid black leather).
- Extra 1/8" padding $75 (to make it thick as original RS, RSR wheels).
- Colored/Style stitching (no extra charge).
- Shipping $30 (ConUS) or $75 (International).
Turn around time about 4-5 days.
That's real nice. Not cheap though.
Posted by: akp2002 Mar 29 2021, 06:19 PM
May have to have mine redone professionally. If you dont mind sharing, what did it cost?
$399 including shipping, the wheel was $250 so I have $649 into it to replace the Mono I put on in 1982. Wish I had kept the original wheel!
Posted by: mb911 Mar 29 2021, 06:51 PM
This is mine with only 1/16" wrap so not RSR thick but thicker then stock
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