Stock steering wheel modification?, I want it thicker and more comfortable.. |
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Stock steering wheel modification?, I want it thicker and more comfortable.. |
Mueller |
Jan 24 2005, 02:59 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
Is there an easy method to increase the thickness of the rim on the stock wheels?
Ideally it would be nice to have the additional material go mostly on the inside diameter so that I don't lose any leg to wheel clearance. |
anthony |
Jan 24 2005, 03:37 PM
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2270 club Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,107 Joined: 1-February 03 From: SF Bay Area, CA Member No.: 218 |
You can add a Wheelskin to a stock leather covered wheel. It will make it feel thicker overall and not add too much to the outside diameter. There would probably be a way to build up the inside of the wheel (layers of duct tape?) to make it even thicker before you cover it.
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John |
Jan 24 2005, 04:12 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
I don't have a link to it and I don't remember what it was called, but I remember a foam type steering wheel wrap that had some "memory" to it. You could apply it to the wheel and grip it and your fingers would "form" personalized "grips". The wheel was then cured and would become perminant but still plyable.
Something like this applied to the inside diameter of the wheel and then covered with a leather steering wheel cover would give you lots of thickness. I only wish I remember what that foam crap was. just my $0.02 |
McMark |
Jan 24 2005, 04:12 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Duct tape. That's awesome. Would probably work great too!
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ppickerell |
Jan 24 2005, 04:15 PM
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914 addicted Group: Members Posts: 1,679 Joined: 14-October 03 From: Pleasanton, CA. Member No.: 1,246 |
Free yourself. Ditch the stock wheel and get a smaller dia. thicker outer ring aftermarket wheel.
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Mark Henry |
Jan 24 2005, 04:17 PM
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Mueller |
Jan 24 2005, 04:19 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
that would entail spending too much money (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) steering wheels are expensive (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/headbang.gif) |
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Joe Bob |
Jan 24 2005, 04:21 PM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
Hmmmm, another guy that doesn't get OLN....see other post re Paris/Dakar....
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bondo |
Jan 24 2005, 04:24 PM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
The handyman's secret weapon! (we need a duct tape smilie) |
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MartyYeoman |
Jan 24 2005, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 19-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 839 Region Association: Northern California |
Mike,
I have a stock steering wheel that I put two wheel covers on. I used it for years. It is actually quite comfortable. I'm not using it anymore. If you want to check it out drop me a PM. Marty |
anderssj |
Jan 24 2005, 07:21 PM
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Dog is my copilot... Group: Members Posts: 1,688 Joined: 28-January 03 From: VA Member No.: 207 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Mike,
Here's a picture of a "wheelskin" brand cover on a stock 914 wheel. Installing it brought the wheel from skinny to just about right . . . . I think you can capture the image and expand it to get better detail. Hope this helps, Steve A- Attached thumbnail(s) |
Joseph Mills |
Jan 24 2005, 07:46 PM
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on a Sonoma diet now... Group: Members Posts: 1,482 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Oklahoma City, OK Member No.: 39 |
Good one. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) But gotta warn ya - I got OLN and duct tape... "I'm so poor I can barely afford my luxuries, much less my basics". (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) I've got a sparco wheel which I just peeled the deteriorated leather off and wrapped it in duct tape. On my second 6 month old layer now. Works great and doesn't look any worse than the rest of the car. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif) |
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MattR |
Jan 24 2005, 07:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,279 Joined: 23-January 04 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 1,589 Region Association: Northern California |
You want cheap? Get over grip for tennis rackets (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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SpecialK |
Jan 24 2005, 08:07 PM
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aircraft surgeon Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797 |
I'm assuming that you currently have the stock hard plastic steering wheel. I recovered one of the original leather steering wheels (the kind AA wants $1200 for... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/blink.gif) ), and it had fairly thick foam rubber already molded to it. Got one of those steering wheel recover kits, and now it's phat!
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brownaar |
Jan 25 2005, 07:35 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 263 Joined: 23-September 04 From: Gate City, VA Member No.: 2,813 Region Association: None |
Mike,
I too have a wheelskin leather over a stock leather wheel and find it to be a good thickness as well as looking good. Aaron |
jim912928 |
Jan 25 2005, 08:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,485 Joined: 8-January 04 From: Granger, IN Member No.: 1,536 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I put an 80's leather 911 steering wheel on mine. Smaller, fatter...you can get them cheap. You just have to fab a piece (i used the plastic cover from my 914 wheel) to cover about a 1/2" gap on the steering column
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Eric_Shea |
Jan 25 2005, 09:39 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,288 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Mike,
The trick is, as discussed here, two wheelskins (if you have a plasitc wheel, one if you have a covered wheel already). There was a fairly extensive thread on the Birdie Board from some guy who was taking 914 wheels (cause they're the size of original RS wheels) and putting two covers on them. He was also taking the bases off them etc... (or something like that) Maybe someone can drum up that link. I think this is exactly what you're looking for. |
mike_the_man |
Jan 25 2005, 12:11 PM
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I like stuff! Group: Members Posts: 1,338 Joined: 11-June 03 From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Member No.: 809 |
Here's a nice DIY one!
DIY cover This one is really cheap on ebay. And sexy! Ggggrrrrr! ebay steering wheel cover Ok, I'll shut up now. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) |
mskala |
Jan 25 2005, 08:10 PM
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R Group: Members Posts: 1,925 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 79 Region Association: None |
Yep, even $10 at pep boys for a leather cover kit will make the
wheel a more 'modern' grip diameter. You just need strong hands to keep the thread goin' tight. Follows the original finger indents, too. Also be careful you don't end up with a slight extra amount at the end or it will tend to pucker. |
Mueller |
Jan 25 2005, 08:44 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
I've got 2 wheels at home, not sure which one is orignal now....I'll try to post some pictures later on...thanks for the suggestions...(most of them, LOL)
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