flat-bottomed steering wwheel mod???

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-08-2011, 11:35 PM

I love my steering wheel on my Z, and I wouldn't want to replace it. But I would love to customize it. Like re-wrap to make it just a lil thicker or maybe even convert it to a flat-bottomed steering wheel. I think that would really add the right touch to this car cuz its so damn race car like. Besides the car is pretty low and makes it a lot easier to enter and exit.
I'm just curious if anyone would like to see this in the refresh or would even consider doing this as a mod??? Or do you don't like flat bottom steering wheels???. I would love the forum opinion.

jaedub · 04-08-2011, 11:40 PM

I like the steering wheel but wouldve been better if it was a bit smaller imo.

Xan · 04-08-2011, 11:42 PM

Look for a cf wrap on this forum

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-08-2011, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaedub

I like the steering wheel but wouldve been better if it was a bit smaller imo.

With a conversion you can make it smaller. But it would probably change shape somwhat, giving it a slightly squared look.

Xan · 04-08-2011, 11:46 PM

>>CF Steering Wheel Group Buy<<

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-08-2011, 11:51 PM

That's kool but I was thinking maybe something that either matches our exterior colors or our interiors. Carbon fiber isn't everyones taste.

Xan · 04-08-2011, 11:56 PM

It was more to show the flat bottom.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-09-2011, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xan

It was more to show the flat bottom.

Gotcha... I did like the overall look though.

kenchan · 04-09-2011, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Carbon fiber isn't everyones taste.

NewYorkJon34 · 04-09-2011, 07:38 AM

Tony can do it in a black fiberglass as well for those that don't want the carbon look, but then again who wouldn't want CF?

The flat bottom is def something I wanted when I started the project.

Carbon Fiber Element · 04-09-2011, 01:00 PM

I think the flat bottom is alot nicer...Alot of aftermarket wheels have flat bottoms and look much more racecar like i guess u could say...flattening the bottom is as simple as stripping and cutting the metal the wheel is made of(thats all i do).....Stitching back up and/or fiberglassing or cf'ing is where the time and $$ is going to be. So im all for flattening

View Poll Results: Would you like to see a flat- bottomed steeering wheel in a Z?
Yes, i would like the refresh to have a flat-bottomed steering wheel.	14	43.75%
i would like to see a flat-bottomed steering wheel mod available.	9	28.13%
i would like it on the refrsh and a custom version.	2	6.25%
No, flat bottomed steering wheels are ugly.	1	3.13%
i dont care either way.	6	18.75%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

04-08-2011, 11:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	flat-bottomed steering wwheel mod??? I love my steering wheel on my Z, and I wouldn't want to replace it. But I would love to customize it. Like re-wrap to make it just a lil thicker or maybe even convert it to a flat-bottomed steering wheel. I think that would really add the right touch to this car cuz its so damn race car like. Besides the car is pretty low and makes it a lot easier to enter and exit. I'm just curious if anyone would like to see this in the refresh or would even consider doing this as a mod??? Or do you don't like flat bottom steering wheels???. I would love the forum opinion. Last edited by UNKNOWN_370; 04-08-2011 at 11:53 PM.

04-08-2011, 11:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	Look for a cf wrap on this forum __________________

04-08-2011, 11:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	>>CF Steering Wheel Group Buy<< __________________

04-08-2011, 11:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	It was more to show the flat bottom. __________________

04-08-2011, 11:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
jaedub Track Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 906 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z MT Rep Power: 305	I like the steering wheel but wouldve been better if it was a bit smaller imo.

04-08-2011, 11:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	That's kool but I was thinking maybe something that either matches our exterior colors or our interiors. Carbon fiber isn't everyones taste.

04-09-2011, 07:38 AM	#10 (permalink)
NewYorkJon34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 3,041 Drives: 09 Fairlady Z Rep Power: 1065	Tony can do it in a black fiberglass as well for those that don't want the carbon look, but then again who wouldn't want CF? The flat bottom is def something I wanted when I started the project.

04-09-2011, 01:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
Carbon Fiber Element Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: nj Posts: 937 Drives: 04 nissan 350z db m6 Rep Power: 199	I think the flat bottom is alot nicer...Alot of aftermarket wheels have flat bottoms and look much more racecar like i guess u could say...flattening the bottom is as simple as stripping and cutting the metal the wheel is made of(thats all i do).....Stitching back up and/or fiberglassing or cf'ing is where the time and $$ is going to be. So im all for flattening __________________ http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l...2623_HDR-1.jpg Text or call 732.754.0423 LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Follow us on Instagram @Carbonfiberelement

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