Steering wheel wear

BanningZ · 07-04-2009, 07:07 AM

I might have missed a thread if this has already been addressed, but how is the wear on the steering wheels out there?
Has anyone brutally beaten theirs yet?
Anyone cut or scratch from keys or pant rivets?

m4a1mustang · 07-04-2009, 09:14 AM

I have 7k on mine and it's all fine.

fly yellow · 07-04-2009, 10:44 AM

I have a scratch on the cheap plastic horn cover. You would think Nissan could have upped the quality on that piece.

355890 · 07-04-2009, 11:14 AM

I wear leather driving gloves, always have...Never a problem. A Steering wheel is to expensive and costly to replace.

TypeOne · 08-07-2012, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 355890

I wear leather driving gloves, always have...Never a problem. A Steering wheel is to expensive and costly to replace.

Every time you drive?

PaulZ370 · 08-07-2012, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnsZ

I have a question which I was going to start a new post for but this is somewhat related. I find that my steering wheel on my '09 with 14k miles is quite slippery. It doesn't look worn at all but I find my hands slipping on it especially during turns when shifting. Anyone else have this problem and do you know of a product that can be applied to the wheel to improve grip?

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

Every time you drive?

Every time I drive my Z - Received a pair of hand crafted Italian Leather Gloves for Christmas, and I wear them each time I drive my Z (not a daily driver). I find it prevents the sweat in my palms from getting on the steering wheel, especially in "spirited" driving situations - and it looks cool...

ps: I do have a scratch on the bottom of the steering wheel from a pocket knife I inadvertently forgot in my pants pocket. The clip grated on the bottom of the steering wheel while I was getting out - I could have stood myself up on a wall and shot myself without the benefit of a blindfold or last cigarette (and I don't smoke..!!!)

Cmike2780 · 08-07-2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

Every time you drive?

I want those gloves.

http://store.gaspargloves.com/-strse...ves/Detail.bok $145! wtf.

bullitt5897 · 07-04-2009, 11:24 AM

Mine is wrapped in Sued and Red Italian leather! All is looking good! If anybody needs there's re wrapped check out JPM coachworks in my sig below!!! the best quality interior products out there!!!

NickBaragona · 08-06-2012, 07:01 PM

I just noticed a cut in the leather portion of my steering wheel. How much do these run? I have the 40th so I'd need the red leather stitching...unless there is some way to address the cut in the leather.

Baer383 · 08-06-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NickBaragona

I just noticed a cut in the leather portion of my steering wheel. How much do these run? I have the 40th so I'd need the red leather stitching...unless there is some way to address the cut in the leather.

Talk to tony @ carbon fiber element he is a sponsor here.

sonic370 · 08-06-2012, 08:05 PM

45,000 on my 09 looks brand new

dmhenderson · 08-06-2012, 08:56 PM

The trick with the CFE stuff is to either use it VERY sparingly or go all out because if you half-*** it, it ends up looking weird and disjointed from what I've seen.

The interlaced red/black carbon fiber looks sexy as hell though.

kenchan · 08-06-2012, 08:57 PM

my steering wheel looks brand new...

2011 Nismo#91 · 08-07-2012, 07:17 AM

The leather really will not wear out for along time. The red stitching will fade after a few years but that can be fixed.

Drex · 08-07-2012, 07:30 AM

i have some wear on the underside of the wheel. i think my leg keeps brushing it when getting in.

someone on this forum got their entire steering wheel replaced under warranty due to wear. im thinking of trying to get that done before my warranty is up.

07-04-2009, 07:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 29	Steering wheel wear I might have missed a thread if this has already been addressed, but how is the wear on the steering wheels out there? Has anyone brutally beaten theirs yet? Anyone cut or scratch from keys or pant rivets? __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

07-04-2009, 09:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I have 7k on mine and it's all fine. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-04-2009, 10:44 AM	#3 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 265	I have a scratch on the cheap plastic horn cover. You would think Nissan could have upped the quality on that piece. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

07-04-2009, 11:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
355890 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 416 Drives: GP Z Base+Sport (6m) Rep Power: 542	I wear leather driving gloves, always have...Never a problem. A Steering wheel is to expensive and costly to replace. __________________ *"Burnley Football Club supporter" ENGLAND...ENGLAND...ENGLAND*

07-04-2009, 11:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	Mine is wrapped in Sued and Red Italian leather! All is looking good! If anybody needs there's re wrapped check out JPM coachworks in my sig below!!! the best quality interior products out there!!! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

08-06-2012, 07:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
NickBaragona Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 360 Drives: 40th 370Z Rep Power: 14	I just noticed a cut in the leather portion of my steering wheel. How much do these run? I have the 40th so I'd need the red leather stitching...unless there is some way to address the cut in the leather. __________________ 20%Sides&Rear 55%Windshield l Rockford Fosgate Amp & P2D2 l Stillen CAI l F.I. CBE & LTH l GTR Start Button l

08-06-2012, 08:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	45,000 on my 09 looks brand new

08-06-2012, 08:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	The trick with the CFE stuff is to either use it VERY sparingly or go all out because if you half-*** it, it ends up looking weird and disjointed from what I've seen. The interlaced red/black carbon fiber looks sexy as hell though. __________________

08-06-2012, 08:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	my steering wheel looks brand new...

08-07-2012, 07:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,408 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40570	The leather really will not wear out for along time. The red stitching will fade after a few years but that can be fixed.

08-07-2012, 07:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	i have some wear on the underside of the wheel. i think my leg keeps brushing it when getting in. someone on this forum got their entire steering wheel replaced under warranty due to wear. im thinking of trying to get that done before my warranty is up. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

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