Restored 380 leather wrap wheel, vendors Options

[computers4kids]

I was wanting to put a restored stock steering wheel back on my car...a leather slightly padded wheel like the RS. The picture below is from an outfit in Dallas that just quoted me a price of $399. I thought for sure I heard or read somewhere the price from this outfit was around $300??

Anyone buy from them...if so are you happy with the workmanship? Any other vendors that people have used? I know I could do it myself with a kit, but I want it too look professionally done.

Thanks

[carr914]

I had Dallas Steering Wheel do 2 wheels for me and I know that EricShea has used them as well. I did the double wrap. They do Very Nice Work and the turnaround is very quick.

However DON'T let them paint the wheel, their finish is in correct

T.C.

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

I think that we actually have the new wheels for that price. Look at this on our site: B90134708400 We also have the gt horn button: B90134780300

Our recovered ones slightly padded are 195.00 exchange of course. They are in the 914 catalog!

I guess we are just not getting out there thoroughly enough!!!!

[70_914]

I think that we actually have the new wheels for that price. Look at this on our site: B90134708400 We also have the gt horn button: B90134780300

Our recovered ones slightly padded are 195.00 exchange of course. They are in the 914 catalog!

I guess we are just not getting out there thoroughly enough!!!!

I am not sure if that is the problem. In my opinion your website is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) . I have tried to look for several parts and can't find a #*%-ing thing. Take a page from Pelican and make a site that customers can actually use...

Again, just my opinion, but since you have to jump into every "I need this part..." discussion and pimp your company it seems I am not alone.

Kevin

[Jakeodoule]

I think that we actually have the new wheels for that price. Look at this on our site: B90134708400 We also have the gt horn button: B90134780300

Our recovered ones slightly padded are 195.00 exchange of course. They are in the 914 catalog!

I guess we are just not getting out there thoroughly enough!!!!

I am not sure if that is the problem. In my opinion your website is (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) . I have tried to look for several parts and can't find a #*%-ing thing. Take a page from Pelican and make a site that customers can actually use...

Again, just my opinion, but since you have to jump into every "I need this part..." discussion and pimp your company it seems I am not alone.

Kevin

I did check just to see if I could find the wheel and price that was just quoted on the AA site.
I ended up here
http://www.autoatlanta.org/detail.lasso?Pa...ial_number=9996

$986.94 for a new wheel.

I really am not bashing AA. I buy from them from time to time.
I find your site ok to use. However your prices out of my budget for most items.

[DanT]

use the number from above (B90134708400) and put it into the AA search box...comes up at about $500

[RFoulds]

I have been experiencing somewhat the same problem.
George, how can pricing vary so wildly? If you believe the price is $195 with core exchange, why does the site list it at close to $500?

[Tom_T]

I had Dallas Steering Wheel do 2 wheels for me and I know that EricShea has used them as well. I did the double wrap. They do Very Nice Work and the turnaround is very quick.

However DON'T let them paint the wheel, their finish is in correct

T.C.

So T.C. - which color & mfgr. paint is correct & from which source(s)? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

.... so we can all have DSW recover (single OEM wrap in my case) & then repaint or touch-up the wheel spokes/hub & horn butterfly ourselves. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Computers4kids - I hope that ratty butterfly is part of the price "as restored", cuz that's pretty worn looking. But then you don't want them repainting it the wrong paint per TC! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

You might try Sierra Madre Collection, as IIRC they sell a new 380 mm RS wheel also, but don't recall the price (maybe around $500?).

[narino]

Part number B91434780511 on AA comes up with the $195 wheel. Though not sure if it's the same one you need, the one that pops up is the 914 stock wheel.

[Tom_T]

Part number B91434780511 on AA comes up with the $195 wheel. Though not sure if it's the same one you need, the one that pops up is the 914 stock wheel.

Well, just for giggles - I went to pg. 57 of the AA pdf e-cqatalog & clicked on the recovered steering wheel & got this saying it's NLA -

http://www.autoatlanta.org/detail.lasso?pa...;serial_number=

So George, when your guys/gals change up the parts nos. from the catalog for no apparent reason, it leads us to believe that the parts are NLA from your shop, & this happens on other items which I've tried too. Sometimes they'll come up on the 914 parts search, but why should the customers work so hard to find the stuff to pay AA for!!?? Your order system has also dropped items which I've ordered in the past (2/13/10 for example), & that's just lost sales revenue for your business. It should be seamless, consistent & reliable.

As to those above whining about George hawking his AA as a parts source - why is that any different than another member or member vendor speaking up that they offer a part which someone is looking for on here!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I mean really!? - REALLY!!??

It should be the same with anyone offering a part requested by a member posting a request on here.

And as a member posting for help locating a part - I want anyone & EVERYONE to be able to answer my request WITHOUT fear of retribution/slamming etc. I'm a big boy & can decide from which source I CHOOSE to buy - not by which some other disgruntled members want to pressure folks from responding to "in the open"!!!! Other members here feel the same way too.

That said, I too have had my problems with AA & a general lack of responsiveness to my orders placed. As George knows, I'm still waiting on both incomplete items which were shipped from my 2/13/10 order, as well as those which the AA computer order system dropped and a couple of later add-ons - which Carrie has still not seen fit to get out. Now don't have her ship them now - wait until after Labor Day when I get back, cuz I don't want them sitting on my front porch to get stolen while I'm gone. However, I do expect you to look back at my past emails to you & get me that order in hand in September - esp. those already paid for but shipped complete. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

All that said - I still would not want anyone to deter George from speaking up on available items when requested by a member on here - period! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

[johannes]

I bought the leather kit here http://www.paragon-products.com/product_p/agla_914et.htm for 65$ and did the stitching myself. The holes are already bored in the leather, the needle and the thread is also provided. Its about an hour job and you have the satisfaction to have done it yourself.

[carr914]

I had Dallas Steering Wheel do 2 wheels for me and I know that EricShea has used them as well. I did the double wrap. They do Very Nice Work and the turnaround is very quick.

However DON'T let them paint the wheel, their finish is in correct

T.C.

So T.C. - which color & mfgr. paint is correct & from which source(s)? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

.... so we can all have DSW recover (single OEM wrap in my case) & then repaint or touch-up the wheel spokes/hub & horn butterfly ourselves. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


You might try Sierra Madre Collection, as IIRC they sell a new 380 mm RS wheel also, but don't recall the price (maybe around $500?).

Personally I like the original Patina on the wheels. The only part that seems to wear off is by the Horn Pad, so you never will see it.

If you buy a Sierra Madra Wheel, it's a replica without original parts #s. I don't see the point.

I love (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) MY Double Wrap. I didn't think I was going to pry Steve Gaglione's fingers off mine when he saw it.

T.C.

[913B]

I bought the leather kit here http://www.paragon-products.com/product_p/agla_914et.htm for 65$ and did the stitching myself. The holes are already bored in the leather, the needle and the thread is also provided. Its about an hour job and you have the satisfaction to have done it yourself.

1 quick hi-jack question. Did you use the thread they provided ? I thought it was a bit too thin. So I have postponed my re-wrap project in my quest to getting thicker thread.

Thank you

[burton73]

I had Dallas Steering Wheel do 2 wheels for me and I know that EricShea has used them as well. I did the double wrap. They do Very Nice Work and the turnaround is very quick.

However DON'T let them paint the wheel, their finish is in correct

T.C.

So T.C. - which color & mfgr. paint is correct & from which source(s)? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

.... so we can all have DSW recover (single OEM wrap in my case) & then repaint or touch-up the wheel spokes/hub & horn butterfly ourselves. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


You might try Sierra Madre Collection, as IIRC they sell a new 380 mm RS wheel also, but don't recall the price (maybe around $500?).

Personally I like the original Patina on the wheels. The only part that seems to wear off is by the Horn Pad, so you never will see it.

If you buy a Sierra Madra Wheel, it's a replica without original parts #s. I don't see the point.

I love (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) MY Double Wrap. I didn't think I was going to pry Steve Gaglione's fingers off mine when he saw it.

T.C.

Dallas did one for me as well and for $175. It is great. I have one from Sierra Madre Collection for #41 that is of the same quality that I paid a lot more for.

I did not let Dallas paint the wheel because of what T.C. said. Dallas has a super fast turn around.

Dallas wrapped over the old making my new one like an RSR.

Bob B

[computers4kids]

I had Dallas Steering Wheel do 2 wheels for me and I know that EricShea has used them as well. I did the double wrap. They do Very Nice Work and the turnaround is very quick.
However DON'T let them paint the wheel, their finish is in correct
T.C.

T.C.,
Do you think the picture I posted from the Dallas shop compares in thickness to yours which are "double wrap?" I want to make sure I end-up with a wheel thicker than stock...I assume that's what your'e calling "double wrap." 380mm.
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.dallassteeringwheel.com-4253-1282182980.1.jpg)

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[carr914]

Yes I think you picture looks like the "Double Wrap"

The"Double Wrap" is not actually wrapped with material twice, there is a layer of felt then the "wrap". It is definately thicker than stock.

Burton, I highly doubt they re-did the wrap over your old old leather. That wouldn't make sense as that not how the Original RSR wheels were done. The Dallas way is correct. Also I can't believe you would put a replica wheel on #41 when you have a Real numbered wheel.

[Lennies914]

I think that we actually have the new wheels for that price. Look at this on our site: B90134708400 We also have the gt horn button: B90134780300

Our recovered ones slightly padded are 195.00 exchange of course. They are in the 914 catalog!

I guess we are just not getting out there thoroughly enough!!!!

Send us all free catalogs! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[70_914]

Part number B91434780511 on AA comes up with the $195 wheel. Though not sure if it's the same one you need, the one that pops up is the 914 stock wheel.

Well, just for giggles - I went to pg. 57 of the AA pdf e-cqatalog & clicked on the recovered steering wheel & got this saying it's NLA -

http://www.autoatlanta.org/detail.lasso?pa...;serial_number=

So George, when your guys/gals change up the parts nos. from the catalog for no apparent reason, it leads us to believe that the parts are NLA from your shop, & this happens on other items which I've tried too. Sometimes they'll come up on the 914 parts search, but why should the customers work so hard to find the stuff to pay AA for!!?? Your order system has also dropped items which I've ordered in the past (2/13/10 for example), & that's just lost sales revenue for your business. It should be seamless, consistent & reliable.

As to those above whining about George hawking his AA as a parts source - why is that any different than another member or member vendor speaking up that they offer a part which someone is looking for on here!!?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I mean really!? - REALLY!!??

It should be the same with anyone offering a part requested by a member posting a request on here.

And as a member posting for help locating a part - I want anyone & EVERYONE to be able to answer my request WITHOUT fear of retribution/slamming etc. I'm a big boy & can decide from which source I CHOOSE to buy - not by which some other disgruntled members want to pressure folks from responding to "in the open"!!!! Other members here feel the same way too.

That said, I too have had my problems with AA & a general lack of responsiveness to my orders placed. As George knows, I'm still waiting on both incomplete items which were shipped from my 2/13/10 order, as well as those which the AA computer order system dropped and a couple of later add-ons - which Carrie has still not seen fit to get out. Now don't have her ship them now - wait until after Labor Day when I get back, cuz I don't want them sitting on my front porch to get stolen while I'm gone. However, I do expect you to look back at my past emails to you & get me that order in hand in September - esp. those already paid for but shipped complete. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

All that said - I still would not want anyone to deter George from speaking up on available items when requested by a member on here - period! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

Who is whining? I notice a bunch of replies about a possible replacement steering wheel, and some information about hard to use web sites...

Oh, I forgot all this... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/type.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stirthepot.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[biggy72]

I tried ordering some stuff from the AA site not too long ago and couldn't figure out what was going on with my order or if I was picking the right parts. I ended up just giving up on it and going elsewhere.

That being said I saw this site: http://www.aglausa.com/p/home.html

I'm assuming it's the same agla kit as seen on the paragon site? Does it come with the extra padding or does it just go over the solid core?

[Tom_T]

I tried ordering some stuff from the AA site not too long ago and couldn't figure out what was going on with my order or if I was picking the right parts. I ended up just giving up on it and going elsewhere.

That being said I saw this site: http://www.aglausa.com/p/home.html

I'm assuming it's the same agla kit as seen on the paragon site? Does it come with the extra padding or does it just go over the solid core?

I just looked & think that they're the same kit, but find it odd that an established E-business uses PayPal but not direct credit card charges!

They also do the DSW style full recover service for you at about $210, but put a disclaimer for more $$'s if you want a CW job done.